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

"Should you blame me, though?" Gusty G asked in his defence. Truly, he didn't deserve to get blamed for any decision I may have taken on the said day. Neither of us knew how the evening would turn out to be. It was supposed to be a 'getting-to-see-a-brother-I-haven't-seen-in-a-long-time' kind of outing. There was literally no way of foreseeing that Dora Park would make an appearance to the Cantavespri, and opt to sing as well. I give it to her though. Her singing voice was truly enchanting and mesmerizing from how I remember it.

Still, it's been clearly stated from personal experience so far that Mr Ghost guy here, lacked the ability to pin-point the exact date of futuristic events, such as when they'd happen, and even the exact event. So, it's all on me for falling prey to her seduction for whatever reason she chose to agree to have sex with me that night.

"I don't blame you, Gus. It's all a forgotten topic. I don't even like talking about it."

Chapter 63