All Chapters of MY ENEMY'S DAUGHTER: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

16 Chapters

THE FUNERAL

Florence, Italy.The rain falls heavily over Florence. Soaking the ground of the old cemetery causing the air to smell of gunpowder and blood..Avelina Moretti dressed in black kneels before her father’s coffin, her umbrella trembling in the wind as her hand could barely hold on to it.“Eternal rest is granted unto him,” the priest murmured. His voice was quiet, swallowed by the storm.Don Marco Moretti lay still in a box of polished mahogany. The ruthless Mafia Lord who once made men hide in fear now looked so small and helpless.Her father had made a promise to her that their family would always be protected and no harm would come to them but he had lied. He promised to die and old man surrounded by his entire family but he died young.The people who came for Don Marco’s funeral did not cry, instead they whispered and glanced over their shoulders every few seconds as though expecting bullets instead of sun to calm the rain.Her throat burned. She wanted to scream at them, scream at

Last Updated : 2025-10-25

THE WEDDING

Morning light falls on Avelina’s face as she lays on the bed. The rain has since stopped but the sky outside was still grey.The door opens as a maid walks in without knocking. She wore a black and white uniform and it was spotless. She walks closer to Avelina and whispers in her ears. “Signorina, You must prepare”“Prepare for what?”She does not say a word but instead lays a dress on the bed and slips out of the room before Avelina could say another word.She soon gets up and took a bath, got dressed and came out of the room.The Rossi mansion echo as guards stood at every turn. No one dares to meet her eyes.The maid who brought her the dress leads her down a flight of stairs and into the dining room. Immediately she steps into the room all eyes falls on her.Allesandro stands up to address his family.“I have an announcement,” he says, his voice cutting through the murmurs. “The feud between the Rossi and Moretti families is over. I am marrying Avelina Moretti.”Gasps. Mutters. Av

Last Updated : 2025-10-25

THE DINNER BALL

It was the morning after the wedding and the mansion is so quiet. Avelina wakes up from sleep to find herself on the bed still dressed and untouched.“He didn’t touch my last night, Good”. She muttered under her breathe.For a while she stares at the ceiling wondering why Allessandro had not put a bullet through her head to end her father’s name. Before she could come to a conclusion a knock on the door broke her thoughts.“Signora Rossi” The maid from yesterday calls.“You can come in” She says flatly hating her new title.The maid walks in holding a beautiful sage green dress. “The Don asked prepare and bring you down for breakfast.” The maid says.Avelina couldn’t help but laugh. “The Don cares now?”The maid’s eyes darts towards the door nervously. “He... he says says you will need your strength later.”“For what?” Avelina asks.She sighs and responds. “He’ll explain at breakfast.”She was about to tell the made she was not going down for breakfast but the small of freshly baked b

Last Updated : 2025-10-25

THE LETTER

AVELINA’S POV.The Rossi mansion is never quiet, yet is looks and feels dead inside.The morning after the dinner, staff moves around with their head bowed and their eyes fixed on the floor without daring to look at me.The sounds of footsteps reminds me of my home. A home that I was stripped away from after my father’s death.I walk towards the window. The sun rises over Florence. The city was alive. I kept thinking of my father and his words telling me not to trust anybody that is not family.A knock on the door brought me out of my thoughts. It is the same maid, with her gentle and nervous nature.“The Don left for the city today, and he wants you to know he won’t be back till evening.” She says not daring to look at me.“That is nice, I can finally breathe fresh air.” I say in excitement.“Can i go into every room in this house”? I asked with my eyes lighting up.“You can’t go into all the rooms in the mansion” She says after much hesitation.I smiled at her faintly. “But that is

Last Updated : 2025-10-25

SHADOWS OF THE PAST

ALLESSANDRO'S POVRain falls heavily in Florence.The mansion smells of gun powder. As i lay in my bed,Emilio’s warning still rings in my head. I let myself ignore his warnings. To let her dig through wanting answers. To let her curiosity hurt her.But i get on my feet instead with my jacket over my shoulders walking towards the path that leads to the study.The study light is on. Every step i take leads me to her. When i reach the door it was slightly open. She must have left it that way.Avelina stands at the other side of the table. A letter in hand as she was shocked to see me.“I see you have made yourself comfortable”. I said breaking the silence“You had left the door open” She says defending herself quickly.“Not for you to snoop through.” I fired back at her.I slowly steps inside and close the door behind me.“Can you tell me what it is you were looking for, Avelina.? I ask immediately.“I need answers because you are clearly hiding something from me.” She responded.“You s

Last Updated : 2025-10-26

A MONSTER'S PROTECTION

ALLESSANDRO’S POV CONTINUED.The storm from the rain was calmer than the one brewing in the hall as the air tightens causing me to barely breath.“Where was he shot?”. I asked him.“He was shot twice. One in his head and the other in his chest.” He says staring at Avelina.“Was there any witnesses?” I asked.“Nobody is willing to talk.” He says still staring at Avelina. “What should I—?”“Please leave us.” I said cutting him off.I turn to look at her and at this point she has stopped crying. Although she looks pale her she still looked beautiful. “Is this in connection with my father?” She asks.I was mute because telling her anything would only expose her to the dangers ahead.She raises her voice. “You think keeping things from me is about protection? You can lie to everyone else but not to me”“I am only trying to protect you. This is not about lying.”“So locking me up in this house is a form of protection?”“Yes. It is.” I say. “I am locking you up because immediately you step

Last Updated : 2025-10-27

SAFE HOUSE

AVELINA’S POVThe morning air does not feel right.The house was too quiet. Not like the usual busy mansion with footsteps at every turn.I sit upright in my bed. I can hear voices just outside my door. It was frightening and i can barely hear anything. “Prepare the cars...we leave soon and she comes with us.” Before i could react my door was open and Allessandro comes in, he was dressed in his usual black suit. His hair is slick back. He did not look happy and his presence shifted the atmosphere of the room.“Get up and get dressed. We leave in 30 minutes.” He says with no explanations or greeting. “What seems to be the problem this time around?” I ask with a blank expression.“We need to leave Florence.” His tone final without even letting me decide. “Pack a few things.”“Please tell me you are joking.” I say getting up from the bed. “You can’t just get up and decide for me where i can and cannot be.”“I do not need you to decide. As your husband i make the decisions.” He says,

Last Updated : 2025-10-28

ALMOST HIS

AVELINA'S POVThe house is quietAllessandro and i haven’t spoken a word since our conversation last night. He is barely beside me as he is busy pacing, talking with Emilio on the phone. Everytime i enter the room he either talks in low tune or ends the call.He doesn’t look at me the way he used to. It’s not hatred anymore—it’s something worse. Curiosity.I sit on a wooden chair at the balcony with a book in hand. Mornings were my favourite time of the day but now it only reminds me of pain. I miss my father and my freedom. Now i just sit in silence reminiscing the old days.“I brought you breakfast.” I hear Allessandro say behind me.“I am not hungry.” I say looking down the hill from the safe house.“Eat something Avelina. You can’t afford to loose your strength,”“What do i need my strength for.? Are you planning another escape.” I ask with widened eyes.He places the tray on the wooden table totally ignoring my jabs. “Eat up” He says sitting down beside me.I place my book on th

Last Updated : 2025-10-29

RUNNING FROM GHOSTS

AVELINA'S POVThe rain falls harder as it’s drops splashes against the windows. I walk lazily to my room to gather my stuff. With tears in my eyes and shaky hands i pull open the drawers.Why does Allessandro speak in proverbs? Why do we run from ghosts? Who are they? Why does he find it hard to explain anything to me in the name of protection? I grab anything and everything i can lay my hands on. The room is quiet as every sound i make becomes louder than it should be.I grabbed my sweater from the wardrobe and almost shoved it into my bag but stopped halfway when my fingers brushed through something. My father’s ring. I wore it the night of this funeral but took it off when Allessandro’s men came for me that night. I had completely forgotten i still had it. I thought i lost it as it is the only reminder i have of my father.“Oh father,” I whisper under my breath. “Why do they hunt us.? What did you do.?”The door creaks open behind me. I turn around gauging the ring like a weapon.

Last Updated : 2025-10-30

BLOODLINE AND BETRAYAL

ALLESSANDRO’S POVThe house has a smell of dust and memories as it has not been in use for a long time now. I carefully examined each and every room myself to make sure it was comfortable for Avelina.The silence in the walls causes tension as the walls close in. Whenever i pass by a mirror, I see reflections of Enzo. I walk towards the kitchen to expect it to be empty, but instead there she was, standing by the glass window stealing glances at the garden as the candle was the only source of light."You wandered off," I say, walking towards the window to shut the blinds.She slowly turns: "First you kidnapped me, then forced me to marry you. I am your prisoner already. What more will they do to me?" "You are not my prisoner Avelina, I am doing all this to protect you." I said all defensive. She doesn't say anything. She walks out on me like this conversation was not worth having. Her hands touch me, making me lose control of myself. I pull her back gently with her back against the w

Last Updated : 2025-10-31

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