Nancy_Jim

What are the odds that a young man at the mercy of peasantry living for survival, would come to be the most affluent Hotel owner in one of the biggest cities in Italy? 
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Meet Santo Martini: 
A poor young man from Sarco Paraceno who finds himself in Palermo. His initial plans of getting a regular job at a restaurant get thwarted the moment he accidentally witnesses the death of the famous owner of the grandest hotel in Palermo —'Hotel Magnífico'. 

He makes a pact with death and in return, gets all the luxury and fame he always dreamed of. But with a mission to complete and a faceless mafia lord on his track, will he be able to cheat death for so long? 

Stay tuned with me as we unravel the mysteries surrounding the ominous death of the actual owner of the Magnífico. While, we observe Santo journey through the routes of deep-rooted secrets, brutality, life threats, guilt, love, and deceit, to attain the zenith of mouth-watery luxury and stability. 

Cover art not mine. [Temp. cover]

Love and Deceit

The Turkish recipe Mr Cabrera had just put to my knowledge with his detailed description, gave me the impression of a ceremonious cuisine. 


"Thank you, Mr Cabrera... It's just breakfast," I caught sight of Humberto's gaze, "What I'm trying to say is... Let's just keep things simple... What you just described would do for a Family Thanksgiving."


My words must have cut his ego, and hurt him more than he cared to show because his lips tightened with no words coming from his vocals.


"Enough with the long discourse," Humberto began, "A man would die of hunger before you both came to a conclusion on the matter." He removed his eyes from me, and focused his gaze on the Chef guy, "A cup of espresso would do. Decide whatever you think would go with it."


Chapter 48