Chapter 8

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"All done" says Jonathan placing the last box in the quarters behind the mansion

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"All done" says Jonathan placing
the last box in the quarters behind the mansion.
"Thank you so much" says Fleur.
"No problem and here, that suit guy gave his number in case you change your mind" says Jonathan and hands her a business card.
"I won't change my mind, I want to know the truth" says Fleur.
"Look kid, given your situation. I know I have no place to say this but I say take the money and move on. Your man ain't coming back. As well cash his death" says Jonathan.
"Jo, that's so mean to say" says Anna.
"I ain't lying baby. I've seen more world than you little things. Money runs this world. And personally I think whoever this guy is he is going through his own survival's
guilt. I mean, that's the only explanation for the money. I say, keep the money and go talk to the guy who sent you this and get your closure. Most important is you keep the money. You girls can't simply ask favours to get your works done everytime" says Jonathan.

"You are rude" says Anna.
"And a hard fucker. Now come on. Time to pay up" says Jonathan and picks Anna, throws her over his shoulder and walks out.
"I'll be back in the evening" laughs Anna while being carried away by Jonathan.

Fleur looks down at the card and contemplates her next move.

Rest was something Vittorino was denied today. He was visited by basically everyone. His first visitor was Lisa who informed him about his day which he can work from home and she will take care of the rest from office.
"You can Skype the meeting and I'll bring any documents you need to sign in the evening" says Lisa and after she left, Dexter storms in saying "you sent money to the families of the dead? Why? The case was closed as an accident. Why did you have to send money to them and reopen the possibility of the families to sue you? Why?"
"It was the right thing to do" says Vittorino.
"Really? YOU are saying that? You left Betty, your accountant and her daughter homeless just cause she filed a single paper wrong in your files. You want to talk to me about what's right?" Asks Dexter.
"I have done a lot of unthinkable things but I want to die knowing I am not a completely bad person" says Vittorino.
"Sorry to break to you bro. You are a heartless man who has no sentiments to anyone's feelings especially once close to you" says Dexter and storms out.

"He was angry" says Vittorino's uncle Marco watching Dexter storm out.
"What are you doing here?" Asks Vittorino.
"Your friend came to visit me and told me about your accident. I had to come see you myself if you made it or not. My bad luck, you are still alive" says Marco and pours himself a drink.
"I won't die before you" says Vittorino.
"You almost did. So, what did you want to talk to me about?" Asks Marco taking a seat in front of Vittorino.
"I want what's mine. I don't want you to ruin our ancestral property behind prostitutes" says Vittorino.
"Watch your mouth boy. That woman is my wife now" says Marco.
"She won't change what she is just cause she is married to you. If you think I'll let you sell the one place I felt like home just cause you can waste it on her, then dream on it. I won't let you touch it till I am alive" says Vittorino.
Marco laughs and says "you almost died once. You can't get lucky everytime" and leaves after finishing his drink and breaking the glass on the floor.

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