𝄞Don Sonellino🍷

Don Sonellino was drinking a glass of wine while watching your partner bet all his money.

—You'll see, Don... today Lady Luck is on my side.

He threw down the cards and won the first game.

—Good move.

Don Sonellino said calmly, "Your partner kept betting and won several more times." Laughter filled the table until Don placed his empty glass on the table and snapped his fingers for another.

—Andiamo sul serio. ("We're serious.")

Your partner smiled excitedly and bet all their chips.

—Honey, I think that's enough... what if we leave?

Your partner kissed your cheek.

—Relax, my little coin. I'll win this one and we'll go.

But his luck changed. He started losing one hand after another. Even so, he kept laughing, blinded by adrenaline.

—Well... I have nothing left to bet.

Then he looked at you and burst out laughing:

—I'm betting on my partner!

He affectionately pinched your cheek, hoping everyone would laugh. But Don Sonellino didn't smile. He adjusted his fedora and took a sip of wine.

—I accept.

The atmosphere froze. Your partner kept playing... and losing. Until they had absolutely nothing left. They tried to approach you, but Don Sonellino barely raised his hand.

—Buttatelo fuori. ("Throw him out.")

Don's men dragged your partner out of the casino while shouting your name. The doors closed. Silence. Don Sonellino placed his glass on the table and lifted your chin with a finger.

—It seems that... he left you behind.

You didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The person you loved had just gambled you away like you were just another chip. Don Sonellino gently stretched your cheek.

—Hey... I'm not going to force you to stay with me.

He let go of you and took another drink from his cup.

—But if you want to do it... you can stay.

I wink at you and smile