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Thorns and Roses CHAPTER ONE
"Thank you, Doctor." "You're welcome, Mrs Jones. Just make sure you take the drugs as I prescribed and please, take lots of rest. You're fully recovered but complications might arise if you stress yourself." "I completely understand, Doctor Dante. Thank you so much." "You're welcome." Dante turned his head to little Rachel in her mother's arms.He patted her head, a bright smile on his face, "mummy is okay now, Rachel. She can go home now." "Mummy is not sick anymore?" Dante nodded, "yes, she's alright now. But you have to let mummy rest at home, okay? Don't disturb or stress her out." "Okay." Dante stretched out his pinky finger, "Promise?" Rachel nodded, intertwining their fingers, "I promise.""Atta girl." Dante saw the mother and daughter to the gate before he went back into the hospital. He shook his head when he saw Julie, his colleague, wiggling her brows teasingly at him from afar. "Atta girl." She mimicked, "one would think you have a kid." "What makes you think I
Thorns and Roses CHAPTER TWO
"It's time, boss." Sebastian nodded. He got down from the car and proceeded into the underground building with ten men trailing behind him. Frank opened the door to the big meeting room and Sebastian stepped in. A total of twenty men sat round the large silver pentagonal table. They all had shock written on their faces as Sebastian walked in. It was as if they just saw a ghost.This place is called Pentagon, the underground building where mafia bosses around the world meet once a week to discuss business around the mafia world. They are all controlled by one person "King", which is Sebastian himself. To be the next "King", you have to get rid of the ruling king. That was what led to Sebastian injury the day before. They thought he had died, another person was already sitting on his seat. The sight of Alexander disgusted Sebastian to the gut. "And what are you doing on my seat?" Alexander was beyond astounded. Thoughts ran around in his head. But I was sure I killed him. How is he
Thorns and Roses CHAPTER THREE
Dante's peaceful sleep was disrupted by a itch on his forehead. It felt as if a fly was walking on his forehead. He opened his eyes, pissed. He scratched his head but didn't find any fly. It was just his hair. A sharp pain hit his head as he sat up. His head throbbed so painfully that he groaned, supporting his head with his palm. He looked around, finally noticing the unfamiliar surrounding. "What the hell?" He looked down at himself. He is clad in an oversized shirt and a pair of briefs. He instantly panicked. He had no idea how he got here and why. In the course of rushing out of the bed, he fell face flat on the ground. He had no idea the bedframe was high. "Ouch!" He groaned, rubbing his hurting nose. He got off the floor and proceeded to the door. Wherever this place is, he needs to get out if it. He exited the room and searched a way out but he ended up going in circles. He got lost in the fortress. Dante is getting irritated. He came across almost five kitchens on his futi
Thorns and Roses CHAPTER FOUR
"So tell me, Dante. What are you going to do?" Dante shrugged. He took a bite out if his hotdog and replied, "you've been asking me this since the beginning of this week. Let it go." Julie scoffed. She grabbed Dante's ear and pulled it. Dante cried out. He kept tapping Julie's arm, begging her to let go of his ear. "Will you answer now?" "Yes yes. Just...let my ear go!" Dante whined. Julie let go of his ear and resumed eating. Dante rubbed his red ears. He glared at Julie, "are you a witch? You almost punctured my ear with your fingernails!" "My fingernails are short. Just tell me already. What will you do after your residency. You're not leaving here, are you?" Dante sighed. He's thought about this a lot. His residency is ending in less than two months. Everyone has been asking him, not just Julie. They really want him to remain in the hospital. "I don't know. I'll probably go for fellowship. Or I'll further my education." "So in short, you aren't staying here? Can't you do y
Thorns and Roses CHAPTER FIVE
"Um...what brought you guys here?" Dante has been asking the two men this question for the last ten minutes. He invited them in, offered them tea but they've refused to talk. They've been glaring daggers at each other since they got in. Not even the world's sharpest knife can cut through the thick tension in the air right now. "How do you know Dante?" Sebastian asked Keane. "Non of your business. How do you know him?" Dante is getting frustrated. He pulled out a chair and sat beside Sebastian. "Um...we won't make any progress here if you don't tell me what you guys want and..." He turned to Keane with a glare, "you! How do you know my house?" Keane shrugged, "I have my ways, darling." Dante grimaced. "Eww, don't call me that." He turned to Sebastian. "What about you? Did...did I forget something at your place?" Keane's jaw dropped in surprise. He was astounded by Dante's sudden change of tone. When Dante spoke to him, he sounded like a tiger ready to pounce on its prey but spea
Thorns and Roses CHAPTER SIX
"It's Sunday and I have to go to church. I can't believe you're inviting me to a beach party early Sunday morning, Henry." "Dude, can't you forfeit this one, hm? Hot girls are gonna be there. And hot guys too." "I shalt not be tempted by the devil on a holy day, thank you." "But... Dante hanged up before Henry could say anything else. He placed his phone and his bible in his bag. He looked around to be sure he wasn't forgetting anything. He smiled in satisfaction as he headed to the door. Mrs Yolando is a devoted christian and she brought up her children to be one. Though Dante doesn't consider himself devoted, he tries to make sure he doesn't miss church on Sundays. It's just like an habit of his. He was about opening the door when the doorbell rang. He wondered who it could be at this hour. He opened the door and was greeted with Dimitri's loud wail. Dante was beyond shocked, he wasn't expecting him at all. "Dimitri? What... "Best friend, I'm sad!" He wailed louder, hurlin
Thorns and Roses CHAPTER SEVEN
They had spent about half and hour traveling in complete silence. Dante faced the window throughout the drive. He found watching the trees and sky peaceful. The driver, who later introduced himself as John, turned on the stereo to clear off the boredom in the air.Despite that, it was the longest thirty minutes of Dante's life. He had no idea where he was being taken to whatever was waiting for him there. About twenty minutes later, the car got to a stop. Dante looked outside the window and was speechless. They were stopped before a tall gold gate. The type of gate you'd find in modern royal films. Where are we? He wondered. Some moments later, the large gate opened for them to go in. A long tiled road came into view. It was such a beautiful setting. At each side of the road, beautiful flowers and tress were planted. They were still in Saint Hok but Dante felt like he entered another world entirely. They passed through a vineyard and an orchard. The apples on the apple fruits looked
Thorns and Roses CHAPTER EIGHT
"Where were you? I looked everywhere for you." "I stepped out for a bit." Looking at Sebastian's eyes, Dante wondered if he was worried or scolding him. He never understands what he's thinking. Sebastian gaze went to Keane, who is behind Dante. "Stay away from Dante. I don't want to see you around him." Sebastian said sternly to Keane but Keane didn't look an ounce bothered."You control your employees now, hm? You don't get to tell me who I stay with or away from. Besides, the one who should be doing the staying away should be you, don't you think?" Sebastian frowned. He turned to Dante, "let's go." "Huh? But...Sebastian didn't give Dante a chance to protest. He took him by his hand and pulled him away. He stopped when they got further away from Keane. Dante snatched his hands from Sebastian's grip. This action made Sebastian even angrier."Stay away from Keane!" Dante frowned. He folded his arms and put up a serious face, "you don't tell me who to relate with or not. Sure, he
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