SalvatoreMy private space for leisure was occupied.With a dimly lit room, a single chandelier hangs above, and it is reflected on the shining polished marble floor. A table stands at the center, along with a bunch of cards and a couple of sets of chips sitting on the surface.I leaned back in my chair, holding my cards with one hand whilst the other was holding a chip which contained $100,000 to bet.Across from me is Xavier, my best friend, who keeps getting under my skin. He kept his smirk plastered on his face, the annoying chuckle he does, and the playful jokes he spits just to make sure he gets a reaction.“Raise,” Xavier affirmed with a provoking stare. “I know you got nothing in your hands, Salvatore.”With a heavy chest, I threw the cards in the middle, and a chuckle came out from Xavier's lips. He took all the remaining chips at the center along with the cards.Despite the best way to relieve my stress, Lana keeps running through my mind.Three days. Three f
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