Bound By Circumstance: The Mafia's Innocent Bride
Fear and Trust
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It was a silent evening, the sun setting and casting a golden glow over Luca's mansion.
Emma sat by the edge of the swimming pool, her feet dangling in the cool water.
Her thoughts were a whirlwind of confusion, replaying the conversation she had with her grandparents that morning.
They had urged her to consider Luca, to see beyond his hardened exterior and recognize the love he had for her. But could she really take that leap of faith?
(ignore the outfit and surroundings)
Lost in her thoughts, Emma didn’t notice Luca approaching. He walked quietly towards her and took a seat beside her, his presence strong yet comforting.
They sat in silence, the only sounds being the gentle ripples of the pool and the distant chirping of birds. Without speaking, they conveyed millions of emotions through their shared silence.
Emma looked up at the sky and sighed deeply.
Emma Smith (FL)
(softly) I miss my parents. Sometimes I just want to see them, to understand why they left me.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(turning to look at her) Don’t you hate them for abandoning you?
Emma Smith (FL)
(smiling faintly) It’s their choice. I don’t know what their circumstances were. I don’t hate them for it. I don’t even know if they’re alive.
Emma Smith (FL)
(look at him and smile)At least they didn’t kill me. They put me in front of an orphanage and left without harming me. There are people who are monsters, who kill newborns just to avoid embarrassment to society.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(clenching his fists) Those people are despicable.
Emma Smith (FL)
(nodding) Yes, but my parents weren’t like that. They left me with a chance at life, and for that, I’m grateful.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(sincerely) Emma, I can’t change your past, but I want to be part of your future. I want to protect you, care for you, and show you that love can be different from what you’ve known.
Emma Smith (FL)
(looking down) I don’t know, Luca. Everything is so overwhelming. I’ve never fancied any man or a relationship because I was too busy trying to stay stable in my life. But now, all of a sudden, I feel something for you, and I can’t even point it out.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(taking her hand) Emma, I know I’m not perfect. I have my flaws, my dark side. But my feelings for you are real. I want to be there for you, no matter what.
Emma Smith (FL)
(sighing) I just need time to figure things out.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(firmly) Take all the time you need, but stay with me. Don’t leave. We can work through this together.
Emma Smith (FL)
(looking into his eyes) I don’t know if I can stay here, Luca. This place, your world, it scares me.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(softly) I’ll do whatever it takes to make you feel safe. I won’t let anything harm you.
Emma Smith (FL)
No, Luca, you don't understand. (frustrated)
Luca Moretti (ML)
I under-
Before he could complete the sentence, Emma cut him off.
Emma Smith (FL)
I was once kidnapped and almost got ràped. (tears rolling down her cheeks)
The revelation hit Luca like a punch to the gut. His protective instincts flared, but he remained silent, letting Emma speak.
Emma Smith (FL)
(Voice trembling) It happened years ago. I was walking home late from work when a car pulled up beside me. They grabbed me, and I couldn’t fight them off. They took me to some abandoned building. I thought... I thought I was going to die.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(voice barely above a whisper) Emma...
Emma Smith (FL)
(continuing, her voice breaking) I managed to escape before they could do anything worse. But the fear... it’s never left me. Every day, I’m haunted by it. I can’t trust easily. I can’t just let my guard down.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(clenching his fists, anger boiling within) Who were they? Did you find out?
Emma Smith (FL)
(shaking her head) No, I never saw their faces. They wore masks. The police couldn’t find them either. It was a nightmare, Luca. And being around you, in this world... it brings it all back. The danger, the fear.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(taking a deep breath, trying to control his rage) I swear to you, Emma, no one will ever hurt you again. Not while I’m here.
Emma Smith (FL)
Also, they are not my grandparents. They are the parents of a police officer who saved me. In that struggle, one of the kidnappers shot that officer. I was admitted to the hospital, and when I got to know this, I adopted them as my grandparents.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(surprised) I had no idea...
Now Luca knows why they were not able to find any information about Emma because officials were locked in her information.
Luca Moretti (ML)
*If we try a bit we could have gotten her information it's not difficult for us but what if they get to notify and Emma knows about it*
Emma Smith (FL)
(nodding) I adopted them officially. They took me in, gave me a home, a family. They’ve been my rock ever since. I owe them everything.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(softening) They sound like incredible people. No wonder you care about them so much.
Emma Smith (FL)
(smiling faintly) They are. And that’s why I’m so scared of bringing more danger into their lives. I can’t let anything happen to them, Luca. They’ve already lost so much.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(determined) They’re safe here. I’ll make sure of it. You all will be.
Emma Smith (FL)
(sighing) It’s just so hard to trust, to let go of the fear.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(gently) I know. But you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here, and I’ll help you every step of the way.
Emma Smith (FL)
(looking into his eyes) I want to believe that, Luca. I really do.
Luca Moretti (ML)
(squeezing her hand) One day at a time, Emma. We’ll get through this together.
Emma Smith (FL)
(softly) Okay. One day at a time.
They sat in silence once more, the heavy weight of Emma’s past still lingering in the air, but with a new understanding between them. Luca felt a fierce protectiveness toward Emma
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