Mafia Queen's Trouble

"Miss, ibigay mo na lang nang maayos ang bag mo para hindi ka na masaktan." Fast. My heart suddenly beats faster than the normal pace. I was paralyzed on the spot, his menacing aura is dark while holding me in a tightening grip. His deep dark voice send shivers down through my spine. His presence screams danger. I frozed. I smelled a manly scent behind my back. Akmang lilingunin ko ang may-ari ng boses na iyon ngunit humigpit ang kaniyang pagkakakapit sa aking beywang. Who the f**k gave him the permission to hold me? "Just obey me so you won't get hurt." I bit my lower lip as I heard his voice again. He used his oh-so-scary-voice with his oh-so-not-sharp-knife. Who in the f*****g hell would hold up a civillian with that kind of knife? "Move," I said calmly, giving him a chance to run for his life. "Sige na miss, oh? Maganda ka naman eh dali na bigay mo na bag m—" I did not let him finish his f*****g sentence and I move fastly. Pinaka-ayaw ko talaga sa lahat ay 'yung makukulit. His presence screams danger pero bakit parang wala naman siyang laban sa 'kin? I smirked at that thought. I pulled the g*n from a strap in my leg and I immediately pulled the trigger that made him fall to the ground. I smirked as I looked at his dead body. That was fast and easy, huh? Sayang naman, ang bango pa naman sana niyang hold-uper. I rolled my eyes. "That's what you get from messing with the mafia queen." I cracked my head as a sign of annoyance. What a scene to start my day, huh? I kicked his body to the side para hindi naman siya masyadong harang sa daan. I walked to the entrance of the mall like nothing happened. I didn't even bother to remove his mask to look at his face. Tsk, why would I bother? He's already dead. As I entered the mall, I feel like someone is following and eyeing me. I rolled my eyes again. Damn, center of attraction na naman ako. Well, sino nga bang hindi mapapatingin sa akin? I got all the qualities a man was looking for. I held my chin up and walked with confidence. Ilang hakbang lamang ay agad ko nang nakita ang restaurant na sinasabi ng matandang nag-imbita sa akin. I rolled my eyes at the thought of him. Aba't ang lakas ng loob na papuntahin ako rito? I'm a mafia queen, I shouldn't be following someone's order. Tsk. Nagmamadaling binuksan ng guard ang pinto ng restaurant habang nakayuko sa akin. Tumaas ang kilay ko dahil doon at hindi na lamang siya pinansin. When the waiters saw me, they immediately bowed their head as a sign of respect. Pumila pa sila na parang mga tanga. "Welcome back, our queen." They said in unison kaya napairap na naman ako. Really? Ang baduy nila, ha. It's already in the 20th century, why would they act like that? Tyaka, hello? We're at a restaurant! Hindi lang kami ni lolo ang customer dito kaya maraming nakatingin. Mas okay pa sana kung sa mansion na lang kami nagkita ni lolo eh. Dami naman kasing alam ng matandang 'yon. "What took you so long, princess?" Agad na tanong ni lolo kahit hindi pa ako nakakaupo. A waiter pulled a chair for me and I gladly obliged. "Seryoso, tanda? Walang I miss you?" Pagbibiro ko. Oo na, bastos ang tawagin siyang 'tanda' pero mahal ko 'yan kahit papano. Siya na lang kasi ang natitira kong karamay sa buhay—well, I still have parents but let's not talk about them. He chuckled and wiped his mouth kahit wala namang dumi. He already ate na nagpanguso sa akin. Walanghiya, inimbita niya 'ko tapos mauuna pala siyang kumain? Wtf? May pinagmanahan talaga 'ko ng kabastusan, eh. "I miss you apo," he started. "Nauna na akong kumain, ha? Ang tagal mo naman kasi e, may ginawa ka na namang kalokohan, ano?" Pambibintang pa niya. Well, I can't deny that. "I just encountered a trash so I have to remove it in our world. Concerned lang ako sa lumalalang pollution." I said with a smirk plastered in my face. He shook his head as a sign of disappointment. "You didn't changed a bit, iha." I smiled at him. "I would never." He stared at me for a few seconds before the side of his lips rose up. He smiled evily at me. I gulped. I know that smile and I don't like it. I was not frightened nor was I was scared. What I felt was beyond such mere words. If I am a queen right now, then he was the king before that molded me. I can never beat him when it comes to evilness. He's my mentor after all. "You would." He said with finality. "Definitely." He added. I sighed. "So, what's your plan?" I knew something was up. Hindi niya naman ako yayayaing kumain sa labas kung wala siyang balak. Normally, we would eat on our mansion pero kapag ganitong pagkakataon na nasa labas kami, ibang usapan na 'yon. It means na may sasabihin siyang ikagagalit ko. Ayoko kasi ng atensyon kaya naman hindi ako makakapagwala kapag nasa public places kami. "Spill the beans already." Pa-intense pa kasi. "I don't really have a plan," he said. "I just want to arrange your marriage with someone I trust enough." "Sus, kasal lang naman pala—" My eyes widened when I realized what he said. "WHAT? f*****g NO!" I shouted. It's a reflex. Everyone around us looked at me with confused eyes. Napapikit ako nang mariin at nahihiyang umupo nang dahan-dahan. Nairita ako nang dumako ang paningin ko kay tanda na ngayon ay malawak na ang ngisi. Parang aso lang amputa. "No f*****g way. Hindi ako magpapakasal sa kahit na kanino. Give me other option." I said with finality. Yes, I love my lolo but that doesn't mean he has the power to choose kung sino ang pakakasalan ko. Siya na lang kaya magpakasal tutal siya naman ang namili, hmp. "Then continue studying here in the Philippines." Agad na napakunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niyang kondisyon. I f*****g hate studying. "What? Wala na bang iba? Like spying or killing someone? That would be easier." Tsk, aral aral pa e, kahit hindi na 'ko mag-trabaho mabubuhay pa rin naman ako. My family's have billions for f*****g sake. "Study or marry. You choose," he said. I scratched my nose as a sign of annoyance. I sighed again to tamper down my irritation. "Psh, bakit ko pa kasi kailangan mag-aral? Like duh, our money can support even my great grandchild." I reasoned out. This is taking too long. I still need to do some business after this. "Apo, my kumpare, John Dewey, once said that education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself." At pinaandaran na naman po tayo ng quotation ni lolo. "E, lolo ayoko nga mag-aral kasi masakit sa ulo—" I was cut off. "Mas masakit pag walang ulo—" "Lolo naman eh!" I cut him off. Sa kanya talaga ako nagmana ng mga kabalbalan. "Are you saying that you choose to marry the one I want for you, Winter?" He asked. Damn, this manipulative old man. And f**k that name. I don't wanna be called a f*****g season. I prefer being called a queen. "What will I get from obeying you?" I asked. Aba, hindi pwedeng walang pabor para sa 'kin no! He smirked. "You choose. I can give you anything." I looked up to him and smiled sweetly. Madali naman akong kausap eh. "Fine, I'm staying here to study." I stood up and started to fix myself. I have no more things to here so I'm leaving. "Goodbye, lolo. Take care," I bid him goodbye. He just smiled at me and nodded. Damn that smile, I'm not trusting him anymore. Bakit ganyan siya makangiti? Nagtataka man ay pinili ko nang umalis sa restaurant na 'yon. Nakakatakot talaga 'yung matandang 'yon kahit kailan. Parang laging may masamang balak, eh. I was walking casually at the parking lot. I moved swiftly and get in my black Bugatti Veyron. I smiled as I started the engine of my favorite baby. Patungo ako ngayon sa underground quarters kung saan naglalaban-laban ang mga taong kabilang sa Mafia society. That is to know their rankings. I drove as fast as I can. Hindi naman ako nagmamadali, I just wanna have fun with my baby. Mabuti na nga lang at walang traffic patungo sa quarters. Well, it's in the most restrictive and hideous part of a forest so normal lang na walang traffic. "Pakibagalan naman ang bilis mo masyado eh," a voice of a man said. I got shocked by his sudden interference so I immediately stepped on the brakes. Halos mangudngod na siya sa salamin ng kotse ko dahil do'n. Mabuti na nga lang at naka-seatbelt ang gago. Wow, he manage to get in my car without me noticing, and put his seat belt on? Did I just let my guard down? I sighed. I guess I was drowned by the conversation I had with that old man. Lumingon ako agad sa kaniya at hinila ang kaniyang kwelyo. Medyo napa-sobra pa nga yata ang hila ko dahil sobrang lapit na ng mukha niya sa 'kin. I stared at his deep blue eyes. He has pointed nose, strong and defined jaw and a damn kissable red lips. His disheveled ash gray matched his manly features. He's like a greek god. Wait what? Why am I even describing him?! The side of his lips rose that formed into a devilishly smirk. My eyes widened when he moved his head closer to mine. "Enjoying the view?" He whispered. Agad akong napapitalag at itinulak siya nang malakas. Tumama siya sa upuan ngunit tumawa lang ang gago at hindi na 'yon ininda. I gulped as I pulled my g*n and directed it to his head. "Who brought you here?" Ugh, ititigil ko muna ang pamumuri ko sa kanya, letche. I'm pretty sure he can't get in my car without a help of anyone. "Woah, woah! Easy, man!" He said as he put up his hands as a sign that he doesn't have the intention to fight with me. "Binaril mo na nga ako kanina tapos babarilin mo ulit ako ngayon? Ang bad mo na no'n!" He pouted cutely. Napakagat ako ng aking labi upang pigilan ang aking pagngiti. Seriously, Winter? You're admiring his cuteness? Tangina nawawala angas ko. "Kailan kita binaril?" Wala akong maalala na binaril ko siya. Babarilin ko pa lang dapat siya 'di ba? "Nakalimutan mo na agad?" Mas ngumuso pa siya. "Ako 'yung kaninang holduper! Pinaprank lang naman kita e, namamaril ka agad! Grabe ka, masama 'yon. Hmp." Pinagkrus niya pa ang kaniyang mga braso. Kay gwapong lalaki nito pero oarang bakla kumilos. Tsk, sayang. Pero ano raw? Siya 'yung kaninang holduper? Eh d-diba pinatay k-ko na 'y-yon? M-multo ba s-siya? Agad akong namutla at tinakasan ng dugo. Sa lahat ba naman ng makakasalamuha ko ngayon multo pa?! Really?! Sa gitna talaga ng liblib na gubat tapos gabi pa? Oo, mafia queen ako pero may kinatatakutan pa rin ako katulad ng mga tulad niyang multo. "Y-you're a g-ghost.." Nanginginig kong turo sa kanya. Agad siyang napangiti at masayang tumango. "Oo! Ako ay isang multo!" Proud pa niyang sabi. "Wooohhh wooohhh!" Pananakot pa niya sa akin. Muli kong itinutok sa kanya ang baril. Akala ba niya nakikipagbiruan ako sa kanya? "Charot lang eto naman, hindi mabiro." Napakamot pa siya ng ulo at alanganin akong tinignan. "Hindi naman ako talaga namatay kanina. May vest kasi ako kaya bullet proof ako. 'Yung patay kunyari ko kanina? Acting lang 'yon. Ang galing ko 'no?" I'm trusting his attitude. His presence screams danger but why is he acting and speaking like a child? "Who are you?" I asked. He smiled widely at me. "Hi! I'm Nicholas Devyn Magner. And I'm your newly hired bodyguard! At your service, my queen." He introduced himself and had the audacity to wink at me. "Huh? What do you mean bodyguard? I don't need—" I was cut off by the call of my beloved grandfather. "Uy Winter, nakalimutan ko pa lang sabihin na nag-hire ako ng bodyguard mo. Hindi ka pwede tumutol dahil bayad ko na 'yan, ha. Tititra rin pala kayo sa iisang bahay para mabantayan ka talaga niya. 'Yun lang goodbye, love you." "LOLO NO—" he then dropped the call. I sighed and bit my lower lip when I was cut off again. I didn't even had the chance to complain. Fuck that old man. I don't love him anymore. Hindi ko alam ang gagawin kaya naman pagod ko na lamang na tinignan si Devyn na prenteng nakangisi sa harap ko. "So? Should I drive you, my queen?" He asked with a playful tone. I rolled my eyes at ibinato ko sa kaniyang mukha ang susi para man lang makabawi ako. What a day, huh? — Note: Hey! This is my first actual story so please don't expect too much. Love you and keep safe!