''J-jasmine…'' Antonio stuttered, horrified.
Before him on his bed was Jasmine, and on top of her…Antonio's body trembled, registering who it was. Alessio?Antonio felt his whole world crumble into dust, his heart, shattering into tiny fragments, broken forever in the endless cycle of agony.Alessio was his bosom friend, they had been friends since they learnt how to talk, and they barely parted, unless when necessary.It was to the point where people often mistook them as real siblings, since he was even closer to Alessio than he was to Michele.Both Alessio and Jasmine were stark naked, and he watched as his bosom friend pounded his wife while fumbling with her tits as though they were his long, lost toys.They were both lost in ecstasy, each in their dreamy world of pain and pleasure, and they hadn't even noticed his presence.''JASMINE!'' Antonio's shrill voice thundered all over the room, making the two culprits come to an abrupt stop.Alessio and Jasmine turned in his direction, and their eyes widened, surprised at whom the intruder was.Surprised, but that was it.''Uh… A-antonio.'' Jasmine called out to him, in between soft and heavy moans.Alessio only spared him a glance before drifting his attention back to Jasmine.They had entirely ignored him, not even caring about the fact that he was watching them.The heavy moans that echoed against the white walls were so unbearable that Antonio felt he might die of a heart attack, should this continue.No longer able to bear it, he stumped forward with heavy steps. His veins bulged, and his pale face was flushed red.Bam!''You bastard.'' Antonio's blow connected with Alessio's head, sending him rolling on the large, brown bed.''Shitty asshole.'' Alessio gnashed his teeth, his face grimaced with pain.''If you come any closer, I'll call the police.'' Jasmine's stinging declaration pierced his ears, making him freeze.''J-jasmine.'' His body kept on trembling, and even his mind felt like it would collapse at any moment from now.''W-why?'' His voice fell into a whisper, as he lost the strength to even speak audibly.Both of them gave him derisive looks, Jasmine's deadpan face, meeting his.''After all the things I've done for you guys?'' Antonio took a step back, muttering in a hushed tone.''No, this is a prank, right? This can't be real, no it's not real…'' Antonio let out a frenzy chuckle, as he paced across the room.Suddenly, he snapped out of his acute mental breakdown and faced the two people who had refused to let go of each other.''Y-you, when you lost your parents and couldn't continue high school, I fucking shoulder all the financial responsibilities.'' Antonio's voice once again switched, booming in the room with madness as he pointed at Alessio with trembling fingers.''From high school to college, I fucking paid all your tuition fees, even when your sister was dying of stroke, I-I…'' Antonio trailed off as he felt himself choking on hot mucus.''And you.'' He turned to Jasmine, ''You were nothing but just a mere waitress at an old restaurant.''Antonio's voice was a rollercoaster of emotions. Sometimes it was sinister and cold, sometimes it echoed with anguish, and other times it was just devoid of any emotion.''Here he comes bragging about his stupid wealth.'' Alessio retorted.''So what if you paid all my tuition fees.'' He shrugged.''So what if you flew my sister abroad to receive the best treatment.'' Alessio, who was now in a blue boxer, climbed down from the bed, facing Antonio.''You're too pompous, when I asked for money, you gave me triple, when I tried to mind my business, you kept asking me shitty questions about whether I needed money, all in the guise of seeing my pathetic self cling to you.'' Alessio snickered.''Even when I told you I liked her, you stole her from me, because of your shitty money.'' He pointed at Jasmine, who was relaxed on the bed, watching the drama unfold while fumbling with her hair.''But see who's giving her the best moment now.'' Alessio's smile was layered with mockery.Antonio's eyes widened in utter disbelief, not daring to believe what he just heard.Him? Pompous? Steal someone's girlfriend?True, whenever Alessio asked for something, he always made sure he gave him several folds of that thing. He even gave him three oil refineries, and two tech companies, soon after they graduated, and that was because of his pure intention.Alessio had stood by him when his parents died at ten, and even though his parents were rich as fuck not to allow him and his brother to suffer after they were deceased, the emotional support he received from Alessio had brought him a long way.Hence, the urge to always please his friend.As for stealing Jasmine from him, he had zero idea about this.Both of them had visited an old restaurant in the countryside, some years back, and that was where they met Jasmine.It was love at first sight, and Antonio had even informed Alessio about his feelings for Jasmine.In fact, Alessio was his wingman who made sure the relationship worked out, and he was his brightest best man at their wedding.Yet, this same Alessio dared to say that he stole his girl?Everything was happening too quickly, and Antonio's brain was running amok at the brink of madness.His chest was huffing and puffing, and his gaze soon shifted to the glossy, white-tiled floor.Jasmine had just scattered a paper on the floor, not sparing him a glance.Antonio gulped, picking up the paper as he felt a sense of deja vu.''A-are you kidding me?'' Antonio's heart sank.A divorce paper? Jasmine had filed a divorce?Of course, he didn't have the intention to get back with her, but to think she had actually filed a divorce, and was only waiting for him to come get it…''I can't busy myself too much to come to seek you in the prison to sign it, so please do what is required.'' Her impassive voice rang in his head, and he watched as her figure crept towards Alessio, under the latter's lecherous eyes.''Both of you, get out of my house.'' Antonio roared, finally regaining his reasoning.However, his roar fell on deaf ears as he watched the two figures who had gummed to each other size him up as though he were nothing but an idiot.That was when something clicked in Antonio's head, and he felt as though his heart was being pierced by tiny needles.''D-don't tell me'' His breathing ceased, as the papers in his hands fell to the floor.''D-don't tell me.'' The divorce papers fell to the ground, and Antonio glared at Jasmine with murderous intent.''Phew, I was afraid at first that the prison had turned you into a dummy, at least you're still smart as I used to know you.'' It was Alessio who replied this time around, amidst his fervent hot, deep kiss, as his tongue fought with Jasmine's.Antonio's face went blank, devoid of colour. He was momentarily frozen in one place, but soon, the heavy moans in the room jolted him awake.''I'll remember this.'' Antonio's whisper sounded as though it was from the deepest part of hell, making both Alessio and Jasmine shudder.Clenching his fist to stop himself from trembling, he collected the papers on the floor, and turned to leave. Glancing back at them once more, he nodded before walking out of the room.''Uh- uh, lock the door, please.'' Jasmine's voice trailed off, melting in ecstasy.It appeared that since all his properties had been confiscated by the government, Alessio h
''Excuse me… nurse, where's my brother?'' Antonio barged into the reception in heavy, fast strides.His gaze wandered from one angle to another, his eyes knitting in subtle apprehension.There were three nurses at the reception, two of them clad in white gowns, while the third who sat in the middle wore a green round-neck top and pants.The one in green had dark circles and eye bags hanging beneath her eyes, as she occasionally stuffed her mouth with popcorn.The other two ladies brimmed with more youthful energy. Their eyes, were sharp and unwelcoming as their gazes shifted towards the approaching figure.''Hey, I'm asking… where's my brother? Can you lead the way… he's not in the usual ward.'' Antonio blurted out everything without taking a break, his tone tinged with bafflement.The three nurses shifted their eyes away from Antonio, treating him as though he were a fart.The older lady in green went back to stuffing herself with more popcorn, while the other two had their eyes glue
A warm, amber light radiated from the chandelier that hung from the alabaster ceiling engraved with beautiful symbols, adding to the ceiling aesthetic.The spacious room was filled with soft light. Like the splendour of dusk, the glass and furniture glistened in the warmth.A man who appeared to be in his late fifties was sitting on a large, brown sofa, with the edges designed with gold and gemstones.He was clad in a jet-black suit, along with a matching pair of shoes. His silver watch reflected the warmth rays from the chandelier, and he breathed in and out softly, enjoying the aromatic fragrance that permeated from the room diffuser.Two, tall, muscular men in black suits were standing behind the man like statues.Their gazes were stagnant, only piercing forward without drifting across the room.The middle-aged man ruffled his short, wavy grey hair, which was styled in a modern quiff with a matte finish, before puffing out a thick smoke from the tobacco in his left hand.Besides h
Eli, one of the nurses in a white gown, was done with her morning ward round, and she was preparing to attend to their VIP patients in the special building.The special building was still a part of the hospital building, but it was in the back, and the facilities and services there were thousands of times better than the ones in the regular building.Even though the hospital was among the best in the entire state, the medical services meant solely for the VIPs could compete with other top hospitals across the world.Eli was giggling inwardly, her face revealing a brighter shade, thinking of how lucky she was to have been assigned to the special unit.The hospital management didn't just assign any Tom, Dick, and Harry… they had to consider the doctor's and nurse's experience.Their current standings in the hospital, and overall, which was also the most important, how well connected they were.To put it in a simple word, their influence, and backers.Eli failed terribly at all these cri
Feeling Leonardo's gaze from behind, Antonio didn't bother to face him before he murmured, ''You can proceed.''Leonardo and the other two let out sighs of relief, their muscles relaxing.They knew too well how stubborn this young man could be, and even though he had agreed on the phone… he was with the Chairman.He could, at any time, back out from the arrangement, or even force them to do something out of their wills, and that meant embracing death in full arms should the Chairman catch wind of it.Glaring at Sandra, Leonardo brought out a golden card with dark intricate designs at the edges.''Chairman said to give you this.' Leonardo tilted his head, bowing a bit as he handed over the card to Antonio.Richard, the second bodyguard who stood right behind Antonio, went forward.''I'll watch over him, and make sure everything goes smoothly,'' Richard muttered, his husky voice reverberating in Sandra's ears.From the beginning to this point, her heart kept pounding against her chest a
Antonio rose to his feet, his eyes turning bloodshot with incumbent fury.Yet, he didn't allow his emotions to get a hold of himself, as he soon masked the fury erupting from his face.However, his gaze had yet to shift from the approaching figure.Blue eyes, long wavy, brown hair that fell to her shoulder and a short, beige knitted bodycon that clung to her body, revealing her curves and cleavagesHer coffee brown long coat flowed to her knees, and her knee-length, black boots struck against the floor.Jasmine tied a thick black scarf around her neck, and her flora cologne drifted out, permeating everyone's nostrils.Leonardo and company had risen to their feet immediately after they saw Antonio's countenance fall, and their eyes pierced into the new arrival with cold intents.Leonardo and Richard knew a bit of the happenings lately, and they could already guess who this lady was, however, they didn't interrupt or utter anything.They only stood beside Antonio, ready to intervene sho
Antonio glanced at Michele with a heavy expression, but he soon let out a soft sigh of relief.'At least it's settled now,' he muttered to himself.They'd already been moved to the VIP building, and Michele's treatment had begun.His chemotherapy session was scheduled for Friday evening, afterwards the surgeries would follow.Skimming through the document for the last time, Antonio scribbled on it with an unreadable expression.''Pass it to her.'' He folded the paper and handed it to Leonardo.He didn't need to be told whom Antonio was referring to, he nodded with all seriousness as he received the document.Having finished his business here in the hospital, well, at least at the moment. Antonio stood up, pushing the white chair he was sitting on just now as he headed for the door.Leonardo and Richard followed suit, the former was a few steps ahead on the right while the latter was standing just behind Antonio on his left.They soon found their way out of the magnificent building as
''No, old man, you don't get it at all, huh?'' Antonio bellowed as he paced around the room.''Hey, boy relax.'' The Chairman, Diego Lancaster, replied from where he stood at the centre of the room.''Don't tell me to relax.'' Antonio snapped, his eyes turning bloodshot.''This is exactly the reason it decided to bow out of this whole game in the first place.'' Antonio's arm flared, slamming his hand on the long wooden table.''Now I decided to come back again, and just a few minutes after, I was almost assassinated.''''Assassinated for crying out loud,'' Antonio yelled.''Yet, you're here telling me to relax? Relax for what exactly, Old man?'' Antonio's gaze pierced into Diego's.''Boy, you need to chill.'' Diego's old, but vibrant voice resounded in Antonio's ears.However, he wasn't ready to listen to Diego's rant. He was fuming, and he needed somewhere to vent all his frustration.''I should chill?'' Antonio walked forward, moving closer to Diego, avoiding the furniture in the ro
Antonio watched as Alessio and Jasmin got tossed out of his mansion like dirty rags. His eyes, hiding dozens of thoughts that spammed his head.''Hey, Elvie.'' He spoke into the phone as he headed back to his bedroom.''Baby.'' Elvie's high-pitched voice that beamed with excitement rang in Antonio's ears.However, his expression didn't drop, his face remained placid, already accustomed to Elvie's crazed behaviour.''What do you think of parking some billions of dollars in one sweep,'' Antonio smirked, an evil grin plastered on his face.''I can't see you right now, but I can guess the fiendish look on your face, he-he.'' Elvie giggled. ''So tell me, who got in your black book this time around?'' ''Long clients who had stayed in my black book for way too long, and now need to be dealt with.'' Antonio shrugged, sipping from the cup of espresso in his left hand.''Uh, you mean…''''Yes.'' Antonio nodded.''Everything is yours, not interested in what I've left in the past anyway.'' He em
''Sir, some people are seeking your audience outside.'' A maidservant in a brown gown and a furry coat announced, staying outside Antonio's bedroom.''Who are they?'' Antonio asked, his body curled up in bed.''One Mr and Mrs Lopez.'' The maidservant answered with a bow, even though Antonio couldn't see her from the inside.''Lopez?'' Antonio knitted his eyes, his face momentarily flaming up before bursting into soft laughter.''Fine…'' He twisted his waist, still on the bed. ''Let them wait at the courtyard.''''Yes sir.'' The maidservant replied with another bow, before walking away.Inside the bedroom, Antonio revealed a mischievous grin, smacking his lips in amusement.'So Alessio and Jasmin are finally here?' He thought, smirking.A few days had passed since he contacted Adams. A few days of peace and silence when he didn't have to bother about anything urgently. He knew that Alessio and Jasmin at some point would come back to him, and he had been staying indoors in patience, wa
The warm incandescence that shone from the chandelier filled the large room with colours, a stark contrast to the gloomy greyish atmosphere outside.Jasmine paced from one corner of the room to another, her fists clenched, as she let out low curses occasionally.''They still won't explain the reason for their abrupt contract termination, huh?'' she shrieked.''Calm down woman,'' Alessio muttered from one corner of the room, as his fingers swiped across the keyboards.Their business had been flourishing as they expected, until their contractors and major suppliers sent an email this morning, informing them on how they'd not be able to continue business with them.Yet, all their efforts to get back to them have all proven useless. ''What do you think will happen?'' Jasmin asked, her fingers clutching her black bodycon.''I have no idea.'' Alessio furrowed his eyes, his gaze still on the screen.''D-do you think we should sell the business, and you know…'' Jasmin murmured, dragging her
The hot water from the shower drizzled down Antonio's body, relaxing every timy muscles in his body.Turning off the knob, he grabbed his towel, leaving the bathroom which exploded quth steam as he entered the master room.He had returned to his mansion here in the States, and he couldn't wait to have some cozy moments to himself.'What a hectic life are we living.' Anyone sighed, changing into a thick,white pyjamas before sinking into the bed.Right now, all he wanted was sleep, as every part of him screamed fatigue, and since he didn't haveany matter lf urgency at tge moment, he might as well sleep like a free man.'Um, well… in a real sense I'm a free man.' Antonolet out a wry smile,his eye lids already gumming to each other.However, in the middle of his grogginess, his phone buzzed which made him hiss.'Who again?' He murmured with his eyes closed while crawling on the bed.Repeating whether he should check the phone now or just drop everything and have a peaceful sleep, Antonio
The call ended with a beep as Antonio slid the phone back to his pocket.Phew.He sighed, his head tilted to the right as his eyes gazed through the window lost in thought.Silence enveloped him and the driver, the occasional horns, breaking the solemm mood.Antonio had not dropped his phone for more than a few seconds when Elvie's call came in, making him narrow his eyes, knowing that he wasn't expecting her call today.''Baby.'' Her shrikked voice ramg in his ears, making him contort his face.''What is it?'' he asked, ignoring Elvie's antics.''Hmph… can't I call because I miss your voice?'' she asked, making a fake angry tone.''Elvie what is it.'' Antonio snapped, his forehead creasing in annoyance.The conversation with Diego had already made him on edge, and her antics just felt overly jarring right now.Realizing that Antonio was probably not in the mood for some random chit chat, Elvie also fell silent, letting out a soft aigh before proceeding to speak.''I detected a malwar
The beautiful snow that came with sunset fell on Antonio's boots, and grey tuxedo, as he stepped outside of the hideout.His eyes looked into the distance, lost in reverie, as he recalled some lf the things that teanspired these past few days.As he walked towards his car, the man that came with him tagged along, opening the umbrella to shield Antonio but the kattwr waved his hand, gesturing for him to not bother.Tap!Tap!Antonio's boots sank in the snow filked ground, allowing the cold breeze to hraze his skin, alomg with the dryness of winter that rushed through his nostrils.Nearing a few inches away from the black limousine, the back door opened automatically, allowing him to enter, sinking into the back seat.Closing the door, his bodyguard entered the front seat, igniting the cat as he pressed the accelerator, speeding off the snowy road.Ring!Antonio's personal line buzzed,making him narrow his eyes, knowing that only few people had access to it.Glancing at the screen, the
''Argh.'' Agent Mike screamed, as an electric current zap through his body.His two hands were tied to a long metal bar, leaving his body dangling in mid air.Splash!The man in a bear mask drenched him in cold water as he proceeded to turn on the switch, making Alex let out an agonizing rooar.''I'd love to see how much you can continue with this stubbornness of yours.'' An icy, hoarse voice echoed in the dark room.''Who sent you here?'' The man in a bear mask asked one more time.However…Twat.Agent mike spat on his face, revealing a mocking grin.''Go rot in ya mama ass.'' He laughed, choking on his own blood and saliva.Feeling the spit land on his mask, the man gritted his teeth, as he suppressed the burning emotion that threatened to erupt out of him.Bam!The man's fist landed on Agent Mike's face, pushing it to the left, and before his head could regain its balance, he used his left fist to send the head back to its initial position.''Tsk.'' The man clicked his tongue, his
A black submarine rose from underneath the sea, as it floated to the shore coming to a stop.A few moments later, Antonio alighted from the submarine, his feet touching the soft, cold, sand at the beach.Drawing a long breath, his gaze swept across the isolated island where he hid his brother to receive his treatment.He had not been in touch that much since the network here required special rpiter to gain access, amd it wasn't always available.Hence, after he left the other island where he was supposed to meet the lawyer amd Gaspar, he had rushed here, the safest and nearest abode in his disposal.Yet, before his arrival, he received a mews that left his mouth agape.Through the special communication network that he exchange with Leonardo, he received news that one of his base im the States had been attacked.As for who the attackers were amd the reason for their actions, he had yet to find out.''Boss, you're welcome.'' His men greeted him, all of them bowling in a full swing motio
''Careful.'' Raymond muttered, his eyes squinting in doubts.''Well… I guess it's safe.'' Jexter shrugged, ignoring Raymond's warning.Creak!Jexter tried to turn the knob on the safe, but it only turned in a 360⁰ without unlocking the mini door attached to the safe.''Phew, just as expected.'' Jexter murmured, his eyes not revealing any emotions under the black mask.Pulling out a flat device from his pocket, he pressed the button, seeing the device come to live as it shone a red light from the base.Positioning the red light to the door knobof the safe, Jexter waited for the device to finish scanning the encryption on the knob, before sending it to his boss, the man in SBI.Beep! Beep!The device kept beeping as it continued reading the encrypted codes, sending it back as electronic signals to the IT experts under the nose of the operation overseer.As they stood in silence, the upper floor rumbled, drifting thwir attention upward, but everything soon became quiet.''Time is agains