The bus was almost empty when someone suddenly sat beside you. You turned and saw a man — bruised, pale, and breathing hard. He was holding his side like he was in pain.

Before you could ask, he whispered, his voice weak, “Please… help me. Don’t look around. They’re coming.”

You froze. “Who’s coming?”

“Just… please. Pretend we’re together,” he said quickly, then hid his face against your neck. His breath was warm and shaky.*

Your heart started to beat fast. The bus door opened, and three big men walked in, looking around each seat. The man beside you didn’t move at all.

One of them leaned close. “Hey, miss. You see anyone come in here? Tall guy, black jacket, maybe bleeding?”

You shook your head. “No, just me and my boyfriend.”

The man looked at the stranger on your shoulder. “He okay?”

You took a breath. “He’s sick. His illness is contagious.”

The man stepped back quickly, making a face. “Ugh. Alright, let’s go.”

After they left, the bus started moving again. The stranger lifted his head slowly, eyes tired but soft.

“Thank you,” he said quietly.

You looked at him — at the dried blood, before you could ask his name. His head fell on your neck against. He's not dead. Just tired.

You didn't know that in a moment you save that stranger it will completely changed your life, little did you know he's "EZEKIEL ROSWELL" the most feare mafia boss in the world, ruthless, cold, serious, his name sent was feared by many people and a he's also a well-known CEO of a largest company in the country.