Mayor's Working Student

My hands are trembling and my heart is wrenching in pain while looking at the picture where the three of us are beyond happy. This is the only thing left in me- our family picture. “Missing you so much, mom and dad. Wish you were still here.” A lone tear fell in my eyes. The disastrous incident happened years ago and today marks the 8th year of my parents’ demise. The memory of their pleadings to spare their life, their tears, and gasping for their last breath is still vivid in my mind like it just happened yesterday. I was ten years old at that time when my whole world collapsed. I went to the countertop where the wines are. Alcohol is my escape when I am feeling excruciating pain. Looking around the mansion makes me feel more lonely and sad. “Are you ready, Sissa? This is the time you have been waiting for a long time.” Livo said while joining me in my drinking session. “Always am, L.” I said and took the shot of Brandy. I’ve been cold and distant to other people but Livo is an exception. He's my dearest friend in the mansion, he's like my older brother. He's the only one who knew my weak side, he knew my little dirty secrets for we grew up together. Thanks to him, my life wasn’t that boring though he kinda annoys me most of the time. Livo is the son of the leader in the black organization I am into. Mr. Levi Evasco, the leader of the organization helped me in the middle of my life crisis. He trained me well, from self-defense to how to use weapons. That's why his daughter Mieli is very jealous of me, she said that since I arrived at their mansion, her life became miserable. I don't know why she jumped to that conclusion when if fact I don't go near her, she always does. My life here in the mansion was the exact definition of hell. I've been mercilessly trained at a young age but I don't mind at all for I earned necessary things for my vengeance, I'm ready for my ultimate revenge. I will do everything to make this successful, I'll make sure that they will experience what I have experienced. I will avenge my family. I'll make the Dela Fuente suffer and make them beg for their lives like what my mom and dad did. “Good. The plan is set and all you need to do is to carry out the plan. The rumored wife of the Mr. Simon Caesar is not in the country, she went to states for her fashion show. No hindrance, the floor is all yours.” “tss” I rolled my eyes. “Even if his wife is here, I can still make him fall in love with me. Watch me as I make him drool over my innocent beauty.” I kidded. “But really a dangerous b*tch, cool! Can't wait to start the show. The “working student” Sissa.” He said laughing. I smiled at his remarks. “I’m sure you'll gonna miss me, L. You can't live without me.” I teased him. His face turned sour. “As if, Sissa.” I'm about to rebut but Mieli arrived from nowhere. “So the attention seeker will leave tomorrow huh.” She said half smiling. Here we go again. Sometimes, I see nothing useful talking to this woman. I just ignored her statement and gave my attention to Livo instead. “L, where is master by the way?” I'm referring to master Levi. As expected, Mieli is raging in anger for neglecting her presence. “I'm talking to you, b*tch!” and then threw my wine glass. Tss, this childish woman is getting into my nerves. How dare her disturbed my drinking session! I looked at L who's now looking excited to what might happen seconds from now. This man always want to see scene like this, ugh! Why can he stop her spoiled brat older sister, so annoying! “I suggest you brush your dirty mouth first before talking to me. I can't afford losing my consciousness in the process of talking to you.” I said suppressing my laugh at her reaction. She turned pale, feeling embarrassed. Yeah! That's it, Mieli. Am so satisfied seeing your displeased face. I then walked out while she's in shock. I went to my room, this is gonna be my last day sleeping here. I'm going to miss this room, the room who have witnessed my agony after my deadly trainings. How I wish I just lived a simple life before, like what children my age does. I envy them for they surely enjoyed their childhood years. -- I was awaken by loud knocks. Shez, I overslept. The door bangs again, I know this kind of knock, it's L. What is it this time. “Sissa, wake up!” He shouted. I groaned. Why is this man so, disturbing! I moved up and walked towards the door and opened it. I let him in and went back to bed with closing eyes. “You sleepyhead, wake up! Let's go to the underground.” Full of energy. I opened my eyes. “You wake me up for that? You just disturbed me from my peaceful siesta. Go get your as* out of here, I'm not coming with you.” “Come on, you know I don't go to that place without you. If I need to drag you out of here, I will. Hurry! This would be the last time we'll go to underground together, who knows when the next time is.” He kept on convincing me. “Urg!” I shrieked. “fine, get out, I'll just change.” “Oh no! I'm afraid you'll get back to sleep, so I better stay here.” He said with finality. How on earth I stand with this man for years now. I rolled my eyes on him indicating that I'm hell annoyed but he just shrugged. Whatever! I went to the Comfort room. I thought L left while I'm taking my bath but he didn't. He's comfortably sitting on my sofa while scanning his phone. “At last, after million years, you are finally done. What were you doing inside?” He complained. “Uh, sleeping?” I said full of sarcasm. That's what you get for invading my me time earlier. He rolled his eyes. “You really have your own way to annoy people huh.” Muttered like he never used to hear those kinds of remarks from me. “You know what, after you walked out Mieli asked me if she is really bad breath while covering her mouth. She was so embarrassed, she didn't even noticed that you left already.” He continued. “Where is she now?” I said smiling. “She went to her dentist.” He burst into laughter. And their I laughed to death. What?! How stupid of her. She really is dumb, Lol! “Oh my gosh, L. I can't take her stupidity.” Still laughing. Only L saw this side of me. Others think I don't laugh like this, but I do. “I know she's my older sis, but yeah she is stupid.” I'm off to go. I wore black leather leggings and a white spaghetti strap sando covered with black leather jacket paired with black boots. My hair is in a messy bun. I just felt the black aura, it screams regal. We went downstairs, there's a bunch of armed men scattered around the mansion and whenever they see us, they will bow their heads down to show enormous respect. “Which car?” I asked while heading to the parking lot. “Let’s just use the black Mercedes-Benz.” He went straight to the driver's seat. The underground is four blocks away from the mansion. It's already seven in the evening, I'm sure a lot of people with illegal transactions are there. The place is safe, it's protected by the higher government who has illegal doings as well. This underground is owned by master Levi. Loud noise, thick smoke, and dancing lights welcomed us. This is the phase one of the underground, and intended for dirty party. The phase two is for gambling, and last which is the phase three is for bloody fight. “One shot of vodka please.” L said as we settle ourselves at the counter top. The bartender gladly obeyed and gave him vodka. I roamed my eyes around, looking for possible commotion. This place is not for fight, this is for fun. I'll surely wring the necks of those who'll fight here. “Come on, Sissa! No one will going to fight here, no one must dare because the queen of underground is here. So, queen Sissa please enjoy the night.” L said. “Just making sure, L.” I respond and drink the liquor they always served when I'm here. “Anyway, dad called me and he said that he wants to see us later. He will going to meet us at phase 3.” He said while enjoying his drink. I just nodded. “Just so you know, Sissa. The senyor of Dela Fuente was rushed to the hospital hours ago. None of them released a statement yet.” L, informed me. “Really? Happy to hear that, L. But I'll be more happy if you will give the name of the hospital he's into and his room number as well. I'll choke him to death.” I happily enunciate, feeling excited. It was indeed a good news. The fate is really with me. “No, not that fast, Sissa. You chill your as* there.” He grinned. I rolled my eyes. “Why? It will be my pleasure ending his sufferings, L. I'm sure he will thank me in hell for doing so.” I can already pictured things out top of my head, the scenario where their beloved senyor will be experiencing pain that he have never felt in his dam* whole worthless life. I'll make sure he will plead if he could, to end his life instead than to experience slow torture. “Stick to the plan, you stubborn! I know your hands are itching for revenge but you can't start yet, not until dad gives you a go signal.” He explained out of his lungs. I gave him cold stares. “Do I look like I have a freaking care about master? I don't give a dam*, L. I don't.” I impatiently complained. He sighed, looking defeated. “Look, Sissa. I just don't want you to get in trouble. You've been rooting for this, to give way of your wrath but please be reminded that…” I didn't let him finish, I stood and stormed out. His mothering is the least I need at the moment. The heck is his problem. Is it too hard to say even only the name of the freaking hospital?! I furiously went to phase 3, leaving the coward behind. It's my chance, my precious chance to kill him myself. I always dreamt of it, senyor begging for his life. I lit up my cigarette and sit in a round table good for two. I calm my self, I shouldn't be angry to L. I know he's just protecting me to any possible trouble, but I can't help it, ugh! I'm fuming mad, it felt like I'm being deprived of my biggest opportunity. I'm looking at the ring where there are two people fighting physically, and it relieves me a bit. Watching this kind of show makes me go there and fight until my opponent will beg me to stop. It is somehow my stress buddy, “Hi, gorgeous.” A man in his baritone voice approached me. He seem new here, he didn't know who is he talking to. I scan the place and I'm right, there's bunch of new faces here. No wonder this man in front of me dared talking to me. I just ignored him. Not fond of talking with this kind of man, arrogant and self-proclaim. I know his tactics and I'm not gonna be one of his weak sh*t past time girls. I bet this man has no balls. “You have an exceptional beauty, Miss. It will be my pleasure spending my night with.” He said voice full of lewdness, trying to get my attention. I smirked. “It will be my pleasure too breaking your face tonight by my very own hands.” I feigned sounded great but very displeased by his presence. He laughed at me. “Wow! You really are cool. Look at your outfit it looks dignified, it's very different from women partying here. Don't tell me you are the Queen they are talking about.” And gave me an insulting laugh. “Yes, I am.” I said and gave him fearsome-looking that made him pale and look horrified. Swear, I can make this man lifeless in an instant but I rather not. I'm too preoccupied of that senyor. “Mr., if I were you, I would run and save my life. Being able to stand here still breathing despite the insult you have given to our dearest Queen is a once in a lifetime privilege. So better get lost.” L interrupted and gave the poor man a warning. The man shook his head disapprovingly and turned his back to us. Remind me to teach this as*hole a lesson once our paths will cross again. L, then threw glanced at me. “Are we cool? Yes, we are of course. We never fight.” Sounded stupid. He's always like that, whenever I get pissed, he never fail to make me smile. I just gave him a nod, agreeing to his stupidity. He just laughed and tapped my head like a good dog. I just shrugged, I know his making fun of me. “By the way, dad wants to see you now.” “Alright, let's go.” Livo led the way going to the master’s lair. The bodyguards assigned to look after the perimeter opened the door. Master comfortably sitting on the couch with crossed legs welcome us. He motioned to settle ourselves in front of him. “What is it?” I uttered the moment I sat down. I want this done quick as possible. Master chuckled. “Still very impatient.” He stood up and went to his table. I mentally rolled my eyes. “You know it bores me to death talking to you, master. We better fight.” I kidded though it's true. Livo chortle. “What an as*, Sissa.” I just moved my shoulders upwards. Master came back with folders in his hands. He placed it on the table. I picked it up and opened. “As per declared, your mission will start tomorrow. Of course we need to keep your true identity hidden if you want a clean slate show.” Master explained what's in the folder. “I see this one coming, master. I need to keep my self’s true identity like a taboo. There's no way I'd let myself get caught.” He nodded. “Good then. So starting tomorrow, you will be Issa Mendez.” “Nice name. Issa Mendez.” I grinned. “Remember that Issa Mendez is completely opposite type of Sissa Flores. Issa is vulnerable and very optimistic in life, not a powerful, wrathful, and bitter like what Sissa is.” Lecturing me like a kid. “Silly you, of course I know. I wasn't born yesterday for Pete’s sake, master. I don't need you mothering me. I am fully aware of everything, even bits of details.” “Dad, Sissa is a keen observer, sure thing she observed and knew things that are necessary for her retaliation.” Said L. I sighed feeling of relief. “At last, you said something right L.” He frowned. “We gotta go, dad. We have some errands to run tonight.” L said like he's planning something I don’t know. I raised my brows telling what the heck are you up to this time but he just gave a just go with the flow look. Okay, I think it's his way to escape from this ho hum conversation. “Okay, better scan the folder for further information, Sissa. Good luck, and stick your as* to the plan.” And then dismissed us. “We will eat outside, Sissa.” L said as we are heading the way out of the underground. “Sure. It's almost ten and I haven't eaten yet. My little worms inside are messing around.” Since I'm craving for Italian foods, we have decided to dine at Italian Restaurant. This resto is just few blocks away from the mansion. Famous resto in town actually. “May I take your order Madame and Sir?” The waitress asked. “One order of Calimari ai Ferri and one Salse please.” I said after looking at their menu. “I'll have Minestrone e Francobolli.” L said. We started eating. There's no doubt why this was considered as famous resto in town for their foods are unquestionably mouth-watering. “Sissa, I'm worried.” His tone is kind of sad. “What if you'll get caught, what if you'll lose everything?” I sighed. “I already lost everything the moment I lost my family. If ever I'll get caught, then I'm doomed. I already figured out the consequences, L. It's either I'll rot in jail or I'll die, but I prefer the latter.” I said nonchalantly. L enwrapped in his own deep thoughts. “I...I just hope you will not fall in your own trap because if that happens, you will end up miserable. You will make the mayor fall in love with you, and I bet a million bucks if you will not fall in love with him too. Brace yourself, Sissa.” He seriously said and it send shivers down to my spine. It made my lips parted. I know Livo is dead serious and whenever he's like that it makes me feel like am going to do things that I will going to regret in my dam* whole life. No, whatever it takes I will never fall in love with him, not in my entire life. Never in my wildest dream loving the man I hated the most, never dreamed of having intimate relationship with any person who runs the blood of Dela Fuente. But if…that happens I guess I really do need to brace myself for the strongest impact that will make my world collapse…again.