Gary’s heart almost raced out of his chest just by the thought of him going against Dario, alone. But, he couldn’t run away. He had to man up as the leader of the gang and face Dario head on. At least, with his other injured men watching, he couldn't afford to damage his pride.“Let’s go one on one, no weapons,” Dario suggested.“Bring it in! You’ve got nothing on me!” Gary bluffed, pounding his chest with both fists like an enraged gorilla.They both dropped their weapons on the floor, deciding to have a fair fist fight, one on one.Dario and Gary circled each other warily, their muscles tense and ready for action. Gary lunged forward with a powerful swing, aiming to catch Dario off guard but Dario deftly sidestepped the blow, making Gary lose balance.As Gary's fist sailed past him, Dario countered with a swift repeated jabs to Gary's ribs, provoking a grunt of pain from Gary. The sound of their heavy breathing filled the air as they continued to exchange blows, each strike accompan
Dario took the doctor to Maria’s private room in the hospital. She looked more pale and her lips were dry and cracked. Her breathing was also still weak and so was her pulse. When they got to the room, they met three doctors in the room that had attended to Maria with Bruce. “Welcome, young master,” Bruce said, slightly bowing. “What happened to you?!” he asked, his brows furrowed at the sight of how Dario looked.He looked like he had engaged in a fight because he had blood stains on his clothes and a wrapped injury on his arm. Earlier, when Dario went to pick doctor Kay from his home, the doctor treated the cut on his arm and dressed it.“It’s nothing serious, Bruce. I’m fine.”Seeing Dario, one of the doctors immediately said, “Mr Dario, we’ve already done the best we can for your mother. We’re really sorry to say this, but there’s nothing else we can do.”“If there’s nothing else you can do, then you can leave!” Dario said, his tone laced with irritation. “Someone else is here t
During the hour of wait, Maria’s skin began to regain its original complexion slowly. Her once pale skin became less pale as the clock ticked. The concussion had begun to adsorb the toxins from every part of her body. “Her skin is changing,” one of the doctors nudged the other and whispered to him. The other doctor pursed his lips disdainfully, “What bullshit! Are you seeing things? Because I can’t see anything!”“This old man will only embarrass himself!”They all waited for an hour, checking their watches as they mentally hastened the time. When the hour was finally over, one of them screamed, drawing everyone’s attention, “it’s already been an hour and nothing has happened!”“Old man, all you did here was crap! It’s not even scientifically proven but you brought your sorry ass here to waste everyone’s time!”Another doctor, Chris, said, “Mr Dario, I’m sorry on this old wretched man’s behalf. You shouldn’t have even given him a chance at all!”The old man kept mute and only watche
“Is she awake?” Dario said, his voice barely above a whisper. When Maria heard her son’s voice she averted her gaze hoping to find him. When their eyes locked together, their hearts melted. “She’s really awake!” Chris said in astonishment.Dario’s face brightened when he saw his mother awake again. He heaved a very deep sigh of relief, It was like the weight of the world had been lifted off his shoulders. He felt light and extremely joyous. Without hesitation, he was about to run to her bed when he suddenly stopped and raised his brows at the old man to inquire if he was free to move close. He didn’t want to disrupt anything or cause any problems.The old man gave him a reassuring nod while smiling, giving Dario the go ahead.Everyone including Bruce was completely stunned when they saw Maria return to consciousness. Suddenly, the machines showing the reading of Maria’s vitals began to show perfect readings. It was like she was not just laying there unconscious minutes ago.The do
Before Dario was an overwhelming sight. Thousands of soldiers in an orderly formation, separated and arranged into groups of hundreds. They were all dressed in their neatly pressed uniforms in the empire’s color; Red, which had an insignia representing their rank.They stood at attention, a disciplined and zealous force, as they awaited Dario’s command. As the sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the training grounds, Dario stood at the edge of a vast field, with the insignia of the Persian empire adorned boldly on the towering banners positioned by the sides of the field.It was Dario’s first time meeting the imperial army of the empire as it was high time he paid attention to the affairs of the empire now. The empire was not going to rule itself.The air was thick with anticipation and the faint murmur of whispered conversation among the soldiers with their eyes fixed on Dario, their new emperor, who was about to address them for the first time. His late
Dario and Bruce arrived in the palace in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. It was Dario’s first time at the palace. All he ever knew was the mansion. Lord Reynolds resided in his mansion for years due to personal reasons.So, he took his time to look around and appreciate its royal beauty.The palace was situated at the top of a hill overlooking the capital city. The exterior was a dazzling display of marble and gold and its walls were also adorned with intricate carvings. As Dario came out of the car, the royal guards all bowed in reverence.The best part about the palace to Dario was the gardens surrounding the palace with its lush greenery and colorful blooms. On getting inside, the council of ministers were already seated. As Dario walked in, his presence commanded authority and attention as they all stood up on their feet, bowed and chorused, “Welcome! Your majesty.”Dario nodded in acknowledgement and said, “Thank you! It’s good to have you all gathered here. Please have your seats
It was a long day for Dario already with meeting the army of the empire to the first council meeting. But he decided to stop by at the mansion before heading home.He just wanted to check on the affairs of the mansion and be sure that all was well.When he got to his father’s study, he turned back, “You can leave from here,” he said to Bruce who had followed him everywhere throughout the day.Bruce bowed and left.When Dario entered the study, the scent of aged leather and polished wood filled the air, evoking a sense of timeless elegance.He took a deep breath inhaling its scent and found his way to the worn leather chair his father used to sit on. He settled into the chair and heaved a deep sigh in an attempt to release the pent-up tension of his day.In a moment, his thoughts drifted to the council meeting that happened earlier. Though, the major part of the meeting went very well; there was enough cooperation and the empire was doing very well. But he couldn’t help but worry about
On getting downstairs, Dario was met by Elizabeth’s back. Just like always, she was dressed in her tailored black suit of rich black and gloves of the same color. Her sleek, chestnut hair still pulled back in a severe bun.Dario cleared his throat to draw her attention. ‘We finally meet.’ Dario thought as she turned to face him. For the first time, he’s seeing his ruthless aunt that has been after his life since day one.She looked just like in the paintings, just slightly older in person and presently appearing disheveled. She still had this icy demeanor that somehow surrounded her portraits.‘We finally meet.’ Elizabeth thought, laughing devilishly in her mind as she locked eyes with her nephew who she had not seen since he was a baby. Why did he look like he grew up well regardless of the terrible circumstances that surrounded his life?Intense hatred burned in her eyes as she laid her eyes on him. She wished he’d just disappear into thin air that moment and never return!But, tod