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 words that Concetta had muttered to Gioia made her feel some way, but because she was short of words to say, "wow" was the one word that escaped her lips.

An awkward silence prevailed meanwhile but Concetta was the one to speak up eventually.

"Gioia. . .I want you to understand that I care so much about you and you not getting hurt is my priority. So therefore. . ."

"You'll trust for me to be with Rick than Antonio you've known the longest. I get it."

"Gi, don't twist my words. Antonio is not. . .You know what? you know what is best for you so I would much rather drop the subject altogether."

However the chill of the crisp evening air which flew in through the open window soon dissolved their worries, causing both girls to give into giggling all of a sudden.

". . .you are. . .I hate you Cetta just so you know." Gioia voiced out in between laughter.

"Hahaha, and I love you more baby girl."

Chapter 135