(Emily's POV)I woke up next to him. His hand was resting on my stomach and I quickly got up. I can't believe he spent the night here with me. I slowly get off the bed and headed to the bathroom. I strip all of my clothes and jerk inside the bathtub and lean back my head at the edge of the tub.I noticed the ring on my finger. Fuck! What have I done? I can't believe I agree to marry him for real. Like a real wedding! In a church! For God's sake! What tremendous sin had I done in the past to experience all of this misery?I groaned and massage my temple. My head is badly aching now because of these thoughts."Let's see, how's my life going after this so-called wedding."*** I woke up when my whole body started to feel cold. Shit! I fell asleep in the bathtub. I got off the tub but wait... I forgot to bring my clothes with me. Goddamn it!It took me a few minutes before I decided to come out of the bathroom. I slowly, open the door and took a peek outside.The bed and the room are empt
(Emily's POV)*One week later*I looked at myself in the mirror. The dress was ridiculously white, with some silver ribbons around the waist. The sleeves were long and ruffled. The wedding was in two hours. Leila and the maids had helped me dress and do my makeup. Now I just stood there staring at myself.I surrendered.My mind drifted to that night... I've never seen Tan around. I wonder what Dimitri did to him. Since he dash off from my room that morning, he never came back. It's not like I waited for him to come back, it's just weird."Emily?"I snapped out of my thoughts and saw him standing by the doorway in the reflection. He had cleaned up nicely and wore a black suit. My body immediately tensed up and looked down. He started walking towards me."You look beautiful."I started biting my lip furiously. He put his hands around my waist and kissed my neck. I shivered and tried to move away from his hold. But his strength was unbelievable."I thought the groom was supposed to wait b
(Emily's POV)"So what is your decision?" Dimitri asked smirking."Neither," I said. They both looked confused, "I belong to you Dimitri, so it's your decision. But If anything happens to my brother and friends then I swear to god-""They will be fine," he smiled."No, they won't be" Jerry stood up and turned to me. "I hope you realize what you're doing."My breathing quickened."Mr. Sloviski, I suggest you leave, we'll contact you about a new deal." Dimitri stood up. Jerry only winked at me before leaving me alone with Dimitri. Once I heard the door shut I look at him."Please, don't let him kill my friends!" I pleaded almost falling to my knees."Relax love, they are fine. I had my men take care of it and I sent them home."I couldn't believe it, he had saved my loved ones. Before I knew it, I was hugging him tightly. It came as a surprise for him too since I felt him take a step back."Thank you," I whispered.As I started walking toward the door. Then I felt his hand grab my arm.
(Emily's POV)I woke up when a strong light landed on my face. I open my eyes and squinted as I felt a gust of wind... then waves... hang on. Where am I?! I quickly got up and looked around. This was some sort of a summer cabin. With thin walls and big windows. I could see through the two open doors on my right. The open sea was the only thing there.Where the fuck did he take me? I tried standing up but something pulled me back. I looked at my wrist... I was cuffed to the bedpost."Morning sunshine." Dimitri walked in.I glare at him, "You drugged me."He sighed "I didn't mean any harm." What the fuck is wrong with him?! "I understand you're upset but it was necessary."Necessary? Seriously?! I grabbed a pillow and threw it at him. Then I pulled on those devil cuffs trying to release myself."Emily..." he came closer and I moved away from him. He lay next to me and I just looked outside the doors. Where the sea was and freedom. I felt him touch my cuffed wrist. This is prison."Plea
(Emily's POV)In the most awkward position, I woke up when I had my legs tangled up with Dimitri, my so-called husband. By the rigid breathing, I feel that he too was awake but why didn't he want to remove it?And I tried to sleep, but the awkward position took all my sleep away, and then I noticed his right hand holding my left hand, like a lost boy.Strange feelings engulfed me, so I hastily removed his hand and get up to untangle our leg. And I could tell that he was watching my all moves but I didn't know why he didn't react.I then walked inside the washroom and started getting ready for the day or whatsoever. And when I came outside, Dimitri had already gotten ready and our breakfast has already arrived.What's more, is that the greatest jerk is waiting for me. I just looked at him with a shocked expression and then he clears his throat and gestured for me to sit down.Acting like a gentleman again, he served me the food and we started eating it. Nobody speaks a word for a while
(Emily's POV)It was cold when I woke up. That's weird, I'm sure I closed the window last night. I tried opening my eyes and see no one on my side.My panic settled in when I moved my left hand, but it was handcuffed to the headboard of the bed."Dimitri?" I called out. "Dimitri?!!"I struggled as much as I could but the handcuff was only hurting my wrist. I hauled myself up to a sitting position. "Hello?! Dimitri!?"What did I do this time? Why is he doing this again?I heard footsteps coming into the bedroom. The curtain moved and Dimitri came in wearing a suit. Is he going somewhere?"What is this Dimitri?!" I scowl at him but he didn't respond. "Dimitri! Take this handcuff off!""I'm going somewhere and I can't bring you there. I am not sure if you behave while I'm gone for a day.""For Godsake! I am on an Island God knows where this fucking Island is located, do you think I would swim the fucking sea to reach the city?""I was just making sure, Emily.""No, take this off... Take
(Emily's POV)As I am relieving, Dimitri's handsome face flashed in my mind. Where is he going wearing a suit on this isolated island? Or is he going back to the city? Is he planning to put me in prison here in this nowhere place?Damn that jerk!There is no way I can elude from this den, but was hoping there is a way out. After releasing the thing beneath me, I clean up myself and wash my hand and face. Staring at the mirror, hanging on the wooden wall, I can see myself again with a pale and distressed face. I'm really losing weight.I exhale deeply while running my fingers through my hair. "When can I go home?" I whispered to myself.Am I really stuck here forever? Did I really tie a knot with that treacherous jerk? How is Steve now? Goddamn, this life of mine.I feel like my life is over from the day Dimitri abducted me. But there is a question that keeps me confused. Why did he let me live? Is it really because I beg my life to him? Was that really the real reason? What if he
(Dimitri's POV)"I'm sorry for this abrupt meeting, Mr. DiFronzo. It won't happen again."I just nodded and stood up and reached Mr. Rinaldi's hand for a formal handshake. I exit the restaurant building I owned here in Rome in which Mr. Rinaldi is my business partner in this area. He plans to build another building in the US but I still hesitated since I can't ensure to look over the business outside of France. He kept pursuing this project for a year, maybe I will reconsider this year.He suddenly reschedule our meeting one week before because of his personal matter. I can not complain about his decision since he is the most trusted businessman I have known. He never complains about my work ethic and neither does I to him. I believe that we did click with each other when it comes to this kind of business. Even though I am a leader of the largest Mob in Italy, the Cosa Nostra, I am still a business owner in a business world in which I owned and operated restaurants, casinos, nightclub