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

Jogging my way through to Concetta's home, I was determined to tread carefully when I would eventually get to see her.

By now the sun was threatening to give way to a cooler atmosphere.

The air was neat at this time and with it came the relaxing feel of the evening vibe.

As I waited for her response, I knew one of two things would happen once she gets to see me.

1. It's either she will pounce on me as a result of so much excitement, joyfully Or...

2. She'd pounce on me and beat me blue-black for abandoning her for so long.

Feeling a bit anxious, I veered my vision about in search of possible on-lookers. Luckily for me, everyone seems to be walking about totally minding their business.

Wait! Why is she taking so long? Didn't she hear me knock just now?

Chapter 127