THE URBAN PHOENIX: Arthur Salvatore's rise from the ashes.

CHAPTER 28

ARTHUR SAT ON a stool, waiting for his boss, Ethan to arrive and assign him to a post. There were other colleagues in the locker room, they were all bigger and more muscular than Arthur. They were talking amongst themselves while changing into their blackshirt and boots.

Arthur sat alone, minding his business. He had almost called in sick, because of his liver issues, but he admitted to himself that he was feeling better.

A big shadow fell over him, "You're the new kid, right?" A deep bass voice spoke. The whole room fell silent and all the men turned to look at Arthur.

Arthur looked up at a tough-looking man. He nodded and stood up defiantly. If this man wanted to cause trouble, he wanted to be ready.

"Ethan giving you some issues?" The man asked.

Arthur shrugged. "He's the boss. Bosses always give issues," Arthur muttered.

The man guffawed and turned to the men around, "I like this one," He said, still laughing. "He's small but tough."

Small? Arthur wanted to ask. He had bulk