I’ll be gambling my existence on a single poker game. But first, let me calm my nerves.

I was currently clutching my stomach and my head was bowed low. Tears laced my golden eyes and my mouth twisted into a deep frown.

Ugh…out of all the times for a stomach ache. My stomach was doing flips, and I was biting my lips to prevent any saliva from dripping down.

‘Last game?’ Asked a man.

I lifted my head to see a man. Unlike his soft voice, he had a rough appearance. He had spiky, chestnut-coloured hair. He had a small face coated with a long scar, that stretched across his forehead. His velvet eyes were framed with curly eyelashes.

‘Yeah, and what of it’ I angrily said.

There was one rule, I learned. Never give someone a bullet to shoot at your back. Don’t trust anyone here. Despite his sweet smile, he gave off the presence of a viper. One mistake and he would swallow me whole.

‘Yeesh, keep your horses. I just think you should admire the night sky, before you game.’ He replied

‘No thanks.’ I said and I turned a way, immediately shutting down any opportunity for negotiation.

‘The name’s Dan’ he innocently said

Does he not get the hint…? Leave me alone.

‘What do you want!!!?’ I bellowed and I could feel the security glancing our way. But what could they do, I wasn’t destroying anything, just causing noise pollution.

He clasped his hands together and he lowered his head.

‘Please just come out of with me. I will offer you a reward. Trust me, this is the last place you want to be in’ He whispered. Then, he held a bag of money.

I know, I know, what I done next, mum. I know you won’t be proud and you would even ask where my dignity was. But, the bag of money, got my tail wagging around me.

I got up to follow the stranger. We were at the entrance.

The man smiled and he tossed the bag my way. Woah…it was heavier than it looks. I gazed back at him and smiled.

But suddenly,

An explosions filled the air. Debris flew past my face and the casino was up in flames.

But unlike my horrified expression, Dan was trying to hold back his laughter. Insane ecstasy, bloomed his eyes.

‘Dan…why are you laughing?!’

‘Haha…it’s funny!!! The whole place, gone like kaboosh.’

Then, some people around me heard Dan and began screaming. They were not running from the flames but from Dan

‘Aaaahhh, it’s Dynamite Dan!!!’ They bellowed, as they flew past.

‘Dynamite Dan…?’ I asked.

He just smirked and ruffled his hair.

‘Well that’s me, but see ya.’

And with that, he disappeared into the night.

But why did he save me…?