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Thorns and Roses Chapter Nineteen
"I told the maid to make varieties of dishes. I hope you find what you like here, Dante. I didn't know Sebastian was bringing a guest along." "It's fine, Aunty. The dishes are fine. They are delicious." Umbria smiled, "good." She turned to Sebastian, who was picking his food, a blank expression on his face, "what about you, son?" Sebastian : "..." Umbria turned to Gabriel, Sebastian's father. Gabriel tapped the table, "Sebastian, she's asking you a question. Or don't you like the peach pie? She made that herself, you know. Show some appreciation." Sebastian smirked in disbelief. He laughed throatily, his laugh echoed throughout the room. He raised his head from his food and turned to Gabriel. "I'm allergic to peaches." He said simply before he let down his spoon. "Sebastian.." Umbria tried saying. "You know, I get she isn't my mum so she can't know bit what about you, dad? You're telling me you didn't know? Or you're pretending not to?" "Sebastian..." Zeke called, trying to ca
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"Thank you for having me, Aunty." Umbria smiled. "I hope you come visit some other time, Dante. I'd love to cook for you again." "I'll find time, ma." Dante turned to Ezekiel, who inturn smiled at him. "I don't have your phone number. Can I have it?" Zeke asked Dante. "Sure. It's 019*****" "Ok. I'll make sure to call you.""Mhm...bye and..."Let's go, Dante." Sebastian cut in, taking Dante by his arm. Dante waved Keane goodbye as Sebastian dragged him along. "Are you okay?" Dante asked as soon as they got in the car. Sebastian gave a simple nod and faced the window. Dante glanced at Leo quizzically. Leo shrugged and ignited. There is surely something wrong with him, Dante thought. Reaching home, Sebastian immediately went to the shooting range. Unknown to him, Dante followed him silently. Sebastian picked up a AK pistol and aimed at the dummy. Dante covered his ear as Sebastian fired. The sound from the gun was so loud that Dante thought his ears would rip apart. He hid in a co
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Aurora's Point Of ViewWhat was I going to say? Just as I was about to stutter what was probably going to be nonsense, Mr. Gomez came to the rescue. "Hmm no, I'm not his dad but I am his very very cool uncle." Dexter grinned and nodded, "Yes! He's my cool uncle." "And he has a big car!" Eloise added proudly, wrapping her little arms around Mr. Gomez's leg. I smiled at the sight. "Really?" The little boy's eyes widened in amusement. "He has a big car?" He gasped and Mr. Gomez nodded smugly. "Probably the biggest in town and Dexter gets to ride in it every day." Mr. Gomez said. "And me too!" Eloise chirped and Mr. Gomez chuckled while patting her hair. "Of course, princess." "Whoa! I want to have a cool uncle when I grow up." The little boy said dreamily. "No, little guy. Be the coolest uncle when you grow up." Mr. Gomez fisted his hands and he and the little boy bumped fists before he skipped off. I glanced at Mr. Gomez and our gazes met. I couldn't help but smile appreciative
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"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
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"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
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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
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"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
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"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
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"Thank you for having me, Aunty." Umbria smiled. "I hope you come visit some other time, Dante. I'd love to cook for you again." "I'll find time, ma." Dante turned to Ezekiel, who inturn smiled at him. "I don't have your phone number. Can I have it?" Zeke asked Dante. "Sure. It's 019*****" "Ok. I'll make sure to call you.""Mhm...bye and..."Let's go, Dante." Sebastian cut in, taking Dante by his arm. Dante waved Keane goodbye as Sebastian dragged him along. "Are you okay?" Dante asked as soon as they got in the car. Sebastian gave a simple nod and faced the window. Dante glanced at Leo quizzically. Leo shrugged and ignited. There is surely something wrong with him, Dante thought. Reaching home, Sebastian immediately went to the shooting range. Unknown to him, Dante followed him silently. Sebastian picked up a AK pistol and aimed at the dummy. Dante covered his ear as Sebastian fired. The sound from the gun was so loud that Dante thought his ears would rip apart. He hid in a co
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"I told the maid to make varieties of dishes. I hope you find what you like here, Dante. I didn't know Sebastian was bringing a guest along." "It's fine, Aunty. The dishes are fine. They are delicious." Umbria smiled, "good." She turned to Sebastian, who was picking his food, a blank expression on his face, "what about you, son?" Sebastian : "..." Umbria turned to Gabriel, Sebastian's father. Gabriel tapped the table, "Sebastian, she's asking you a question. Or don't you like the peach pie? She made that herself, you know. Show some appreciation." Sebastian smirked in disbelief. He laughed throatily, his laugh echoed throughout the room. He raised his head from his food and turned to Gabriel. "I'm allergic to peaches." He said simply before he let down his spoon. "Sebastian.." Umbria tried saying. "You know, I get she isn't my mum so she can't know bit what about you, dad? You're telling me you didn't know? Or you're pretending not to?" "Sebastian..." Zeke called, trying to ca
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Dante tossed left and right. He trailed his hand up and down the bed to turn off the device disturbing his sleep. His frustration grew as he couldn't get hold of it. In annoyance, he sat up. He turned sideways to his ringing phone, which was on the stool beside the bed. He picked up the phone aggressively, ready to curse out the person calling. He got more agitated when he saw it was an unknown number. "What?" He demanded in anger. "Seesh, did someone offend you in your dream?" "Keane?" "Morning." Dante sighed, rubbing his eyes. "You know I almost cussed you out right? You disturbed my sleep. It's just..." He brought his phone down to check the time. "It's just 6.45 in the morning." "Don't doctors wake up earlier than that?" "What do you want?" Dante demanded impatiently. He really wants to go back to sleep. "I called to check how you are doing." "Since when did you start caring about how I'm doing?" "Ugh! One can't be nice to you. Anyway, I have a question. Why did you tel
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"Sir, we're here. Boss?"Sebastian breathed in sharply. Dante could see hesitation in his face. He looked both hesitant, unsure and terrified. Dante held his hand gently, "you'll be okay." He assured and Sebastian nodded. Dante tightened his grip on Sebastian's hand and pulled him gently out of of the car. Fred, Leo and Timothy lead the way, while Dante and Sebastian followed suit. Five other bodyguards followed behind.A cold shiver ran through Dante's spine as they stepped into the royal-like ballroom. "Shit, are they royalty?" Dante wondered to himself, looking around, Sebastian's hand still in his but he's gotten oblivious of it."They are not. They are just stinky rich. They are the second richest family on the island." Fred whispered to Dante. If they are the second, I wonder how rich the first would be, Dante thought to himself. Dante looked down, finally noticing Sebastian's hand in his. He pulled his hand away abruptly, looking around."Master Sebastian, this way please." A m
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"Why did you leave? I told you to wait while I get Fred from the restroom." Leo scolded. "You shouldn't have left either. You boys are his bodyguards, you should follow him everywhere. Have you forgotten where we are? Have you forgotten what happened last time? Huh?!" Sebastian fired"Sebastian, it's not their fault. Don't blame them. I left on my own even though they told me not to. I'm sorry, hm? Just don't scold them." Sebastian sighed. He had more rants building up in him but Dante's cute pleading eyes melted everything away. "Fine!" He turned to Leo and Fred, who had their head bowed apologetically. "I'll let it go this once! Once I tell you. If this happens again, I'm not going to let it slide. Got it?" "Yes, sir!" "Let's go." Sebastian pulled Dante by his hands as they walked to their parked car. He helped Dante in and sat beside him. Their ride home was silent. The only thing that could he heard was the rustle from the invitation Dante was fiddling. Sebastian tried to i
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"Dante, wake up. We're here." "Mhmm...five more minutes, hm?" Sebastian shook his head. He tapped Dante again, "Dante, wake up." "I don't have a shift. Let me sleep in peace." Sebastian chuckled. He found Dante's sleep talk cute. He pulled Dante up but Dante kept his eyes closed, sleeping peacefully.He's not going to wake up. I'll just carry him all the way. Sebastian carried Dante up in bridal style. Dante hummed sleepily, snuggling against Sebastian's super comfortable chest. Sebastian blushed at his actions. Careful enough not to wake the sleeping beauty in his arms, he exited the room and descended from the ship. The bodyguards and ship crew were already organized, waiting for him outside. Dante shuddered as the cool breeze of the sea hit his body. Sebastian held him tighter and increased his steps towards the parked car. Frank opened the door for Sebastian to enter. He placed Dante in first before he got in with him. It baffled Sebastian how Dante could sleep although this
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Dante, Leo and Fred were lost having fun that Dante lost the track of time. By the time Dante got aware of how late it was, it was too late. It was 11p.m and Sebastian is yet to arrive. He decided to spend the night in Fred's dorm. There's no harm in that, he thought. He woke up the next day at the sound of a loud siren. He got irritated as his sleep was abruptly disrupted. He pushed Fred off him in annoyance and sat up. What time is it? He wondered. He glanced at the sky through the window, it's still slightly dark. He stood up, almost tripping on the bottle of beer on the ground. Now he knows why his head is hurting so much. They drank quite a lot last night. Dante tapped Fred, "wake up." Fred groaned and swerved right. Dante tapped him harder, "dude, wake up." He glanced to the left, "and where is Leo?" He remembers they slept in the same room but where is he? "Why are you waking me?" Fred mumbled as he closed his eyes slowly, preparing to go back to sleep. "A siren has been s
