The b***h Mafia:Another Chapter

Chapter 14: King's return

14

"Your clothes are inside the van," 

Heracle said as soon as we reached the boundary of the Minotaur's territory.

My brother looks a lot better since he drank the medicine that Margarett gave him. He can now walk properly, although slow but improving.

"We'll just change," I said. Jasmine and I went inside the van and changed our clothes. 

I changed into a black satin sheath gown with a spaghetti strap. I tied my hair in a bun leaving a few strands to have a bit of highlight on the hair. I wore a pair of diamond earrings and just wore bold red lipstick. I applied a bit of shimmer and blush. I just brushed my brows and applied a cat eye. I went out of the van wearing thin strap gold heels. 

Jasmine went out of the van wearing a green two piece gown. The upper part of the gown has sequin and on the skirt, there's a green cotton underneath a green mesh. Jasmine just let her hair down and wore a nude lipstick. I think she just applied thin highlights on her cheekbone.

"Can you change?" I asked my brother? He just nodded and followed Xian and Hector inside the van. 

They all went out of the van wearing a black suit. Jasmine helped my brother with the tie. Hector was doing his own neck tie while Xian didn't bother to wear a tie. He just let his white dress unbuttoned a bit, revealing his gold chain. 

"Let's go?" Heracle asked.

I nodded and we all went inside the van. Margarett decided to change my hair by curling the end. Imagine while Hector was driving us to the party, Margarett was curling my hair. She parted my hair in the middle and put them in place with pearl hairpins. I think she put at least three pins on each side.

"You mean to say, you did your make up while you were in the boat?" I asked while Margarett fixed my makeup.

"Yeah, we were bored." Heracle answered for Margarett. Heracle was also helping Jasmine with her hair by straightening them. She also did her makeup a bit light. Margarett was making my make up a bit on the shade of bronze. 

"Does my eyeliner look fine?" I asked. Margarett rolled her eyes and gave me a mirror. It looks perfect as if she did the makeup in a stable place. "Thank you," I said. 

"Do you think I would allow you to go at the party looking all crap?" I chuckled when Margarett said that. 

Sabagay, totoo naman. Mukhang minadali ang ayos ko kanina kumpara ngayon. Ganon din ang ayos ni Jasmine, mas maayos na ito kumpara kanina. 

After doing my makeup, Margarett and Jasmine helped Xian and my brother with their hair. Jasmine covered the bruises of my brother with her makeup. 

"You look much alive," I said when they finished fixing my brother's look.

Kanina kasi ay mukha talaga siyang binubugbog. Hindi man naitago ang mga sugat pero ang mga pasa ay hindi na gaanong halata dahil sa nilagay ni Jasmine. 

Maayos na rin ang buhok ni Xian dahil nakabrush up na ito gamit ang wax. Heracle also helped Hector's hair while he was driving.

It took us thirty minutes to get in the venue. 

"Where are you Ariadne?" I asked.

[Inside. I already saw the van. Get inside, the party has already started. Minos and Pasiphae are already here,]

"Okay." 

Heracle handed us the mask that we are wearing. The mask is glittered and it will cover the upper half of our face. We went out of the van wearing the masks. 

We are also holding our invitation pass. Xian snaked his hand on my waist as we walked towards the facade of the huge mansion. 

Heracle is clinging on Hector and so did Jasmine with my brother. 

We presented the invitation to the receptionist. We went inside the mansion after she verified our invitations. 

When we got inside the party, Hera was introducing Shyna in the crowd as the newest member of the Minotaur. 

Margarett left us when she was called up stage. She removed her mask and waived to the crowd. Heracle and Hector went to Ariadne's table and sat on the chairs. 

Little later, Xian was called, leaving me and my brother. 

My brother and I walked a bit towards the front. I saw Minos and Pasiphae looking good. They seemed happy as they watched Xian show his face in front.

It's the rule. You need to introduce yourself by showing your face. 

"May we call on the stage Hamilton," Hera said. "Oh sorry, there are two Hamilton. Might as well the two of you, please be on stage." Her voice was a bit awkward when she called our surnames. 

"Hamilton?" Hera called again. 

Minos and Psiphae were just smiling as they watched Hera keep on calling our names.

"Are they here?" Hera asked while looking at the crowd. "Well, then," Hera was about to proceed with the next new member but my brother and I started walking towards the stage. "They are here," 

When Hera said that, I was just staring at Minos and Pasiphae. Their smiles fade and their brows narrowed as we went up stage. 

I slowly removed my mask and so did my brother. 

We were both looking at Minos and Pasiphae who looked disappointed as they were seeing us up front. I smiled wickedly and wink at them to annoy them more. 

Then I shifted my gaze to my brother and then to Hera. 

She's looking at my brother's eyes and so does my brother. Hera's lips were trembling as if she wanted to say something to him. My brother's eyes were just emotionless but his eyes were profoundly pierced on her eyes. 

As if no ones watching them and they own the whole world, they keep on staring at each other. My brother's tedious face was just emotionless. 

Their eye contact was then disturbed when Zeus called Hera's name. 

Hera blinked twice before she looked away. But my brother kept staring at her face. 

Hera then introduced us as the newest member of the Minotaur. I pulled my brother down the stage after that. 

"Quit staring at her and your fiance just ran away," I said annoyed. 

It seems like he was back to reality and shifted his eyes where Jasmine was earlier. She's no longer there. She probably saw how these former lovers look at each other. 

He sighed and left without saying anything. I was about to leave the area but I saw Hera going in my direction.

"Hey," she called my attention. I turn around to see her face. "What happened to your brother?" Her eyes were glistening with tears and emotions.

"He was tortured," I simply said. A tear almost fell on her cheek but she immediately looked up to avoid the swelling. 

"I see. Please send my regards to him," She said before her lips formed a thin line, almost smiling. I just nodded and walked away. 

Sinalubong ako ni Xian ng makalapit ako sa lamesa kung nasaan sila. 

He offered me a glass of champagne and I immediately accepted them.

"Your brother messed up badly," Red said while looking at Hera. 

Napatingin din ako kay Hera. Nakaupo ito sa tabi ni Zeus at mukha nababahala. Nakatingin ito sa kawalan at parang wala sa sarili. 

"The first love," I muttered. 

The introduction of new members went smoothly. My brother and Jasmine aren't back yet. 

"Good evening distinguished guests, please settle down as our auction is about to start in any minute soon," A woman wearing a red dress said. "Flashcards will be distributed and you can use it later when bidding starts," 

Tumingin ako kay Ariadne at tumango naman siya. Ngumiti lang ako sa kanya. 

Hindi rin nagtagal at nagsimula na ang auction. Sakto at kakabalik lang ni Kuya at Jasmine. They seem fine but not fine. 

"The first item is this beautiful craft made by our Great Hands. The starting bid for this piece five hundred thousand," The emcee said while showcasing the vase. 

It is white with cracks on it. The cracks are highlighted with gold. 

I'm not really interested in those kinds of items and so I decided to wait for more. The vase was sold at three million. 

"Our next item is this katana. It is made from Japan and was previously owned by an assassin. Our starting bid for this item is five hundred thousand," 

I saw Pasiphae looked amazed with the katana. 

"She seems interested," I whispered to Margarett.

"Do you want me tp piss her?" she asked with a smirk plastered on her face. 

"Do you want to?" I chuckled when she raised her eyebrow. 

"700," Pasiphae said. 

"900," Margarett said while raising her card. 

"What are you going to do with a katana that costs like that?" Michael said looking flustered. 

"One million," Pasiphae

"Shut up, 1.2" Michael's eyes widened when Margarett bid for more.

"1.3," Another woman joined the bid. 

"1.6" A japanese man also bid. 

"1.8" Pasiphae bid too. 

"Two million," Margarett called. 

"Two million? Going up? Going Twice?" 

"Five million," The japanese man said. 

"Five million? Going up? Going twice? Sold to no. 53," The emcee announced. "The next item is this revolver made from gold. This is one of the first Smith and Wesson model 60 that was produced in 1965. The starting bid is eight million," 

I rolled my eyes when I saw Xian's finger tapping the table. He will probably get it home. 

"10," Xian called while raising his card.

"13," Pasiphae called. Xian's eyebrow arched when Pasiphae joined the bid. 

"20," Xian called. 

Tumingin sa akin si Xian at tinaasan ko ito ng kilay

"I want it babe," He said as if he's a kid wanting to buy candy. 

"Then go get it," simpleng sabi ko.

"25," Pasiphae bid. 

"35," Xian called. The f**k? He raised the bid with ten million? Anong gagawin niya sa baril na nagkakahalagang milyon?

"35 million? Going up? Going twice? Sold to number ten," The emcee announced. 

Xian stood up and bowed. He looks so f*****g happy with his new f*****g revolver. 

The auction continued and there's no item that caught my attention. I was bored the whole time. Xian signed a paper and he claimed his gun. He started examining his gun beside me.

"Our last item for tonight." The emcee announced. I straightened my back when Ariadne glanced at me. This must be it. "This is amor diamante. A vintage set of necklace and earrings. It's a mix of 75 carats of diamonds and 16 carats of ruby embedded in this 24 carat gold. This was originally made in Ireland during World War II. The starting bid for Amor Diamante is 25 million," 

The jewelry looks f*****g expensive. The band of the necklace is made of gold while huge chunks of diamonds are on it. There are small chunks of ruby around the diamonds. The earring looks like a teardrop. The diamond on the earring is shaped like a teardrop. The beaded link is made of gold attached with ruby. 

Halos lahat ay namangha sa ganda ng kwintas na iyon. It was rare and expensive. Any woman would want that. The women started bidding for the set until it reached a hundred million. 

"105," Pasiphae called. She finally joined the bid. It's time to play.

"110," I called. 

"120," She called

"140," She looked annoyed when I called again.

"175," she said and stood up proud.

"180," I said while still sitting. I saw her closing her fist.

"200," she called. 

"350" I called again.

"What the f**k are you doing?" Xian asked.

"500," she called again.

"1," I bid. 

"But I bid 500," Pasiphae said, sounding confused. 

"1 Billion," I said and smirked. 

"3 billion,"

"6,"

"10." she called. As if she realized how much she bid for the necklace, her brows narrowed.

"6 billion for Amore Diamante. Going up? Going twice? Sold for no. 24 for 6 billion." The emcee announced.

I smirked when she suddenly turned her head to the emcee looking shocked. She spent 6 billion for a f*****g set of jewelry.

"May we call upon the stage Queen Pasiphae to receive the Amore Diamante," The emcee called. Pasiphae walked up to stage looking careful. As if, ayaw na niya bigla kuhanin iyon.  "May we also call here on the stage the previous owner of Amor Diamante for the hand over," 

Pasiphae was waiting on the stage looking sweaty. 

"Miss Angel Scarlet Hamilton," The emcee called my name. I put down the glass of champagne on the table and walked up to stage. 

Xian escorted me to the stage. I offered my hand to Pasiphae but her eyes brows were all narrowed. Instead of accepting my hand, she suddenly kicked my hand.I was caught off guard when she did that. But what caught more off guard was Xian aiming the gun on Pasiphae's head. It was the gun he just bought earlier.

"Hurt her again or else," Mas nagulat pa ako ng ikasa niya ang baril. 

Agad na lumapit si Hera at Zeus kay Xian at tinutukan ng baril. Naramdaman ko na lang ang panginginig ng kamay ko. 

"This is against the law," Zeus said in a deep tone. 

"Isn't it unfair? She hurt her and yet you didn't move at all?" Xian said without dropping the gun. "We followed the rules and all yet here's the Queen of Knossos hurting someone who is not from her organization. Shouldn't you punish her for touching someone else's member? I believe you all bow to follow the rules but how come no one stopped her?"

Bakas pa rin sa boses ni Xian ang galit. 

"Regardless of the method when someone hurt someone who is not part of their organization will be stripped away from their current rank. So Zeus, when is the stripping day?" There's a hint of sarcasm and anger on his words. 

"I believe my new member is right," Ariadne said joining the conversation. Zeus' hand trembled for a bit. He lowered his gun and so does Hera. 

"It's fine. I'm not hurt," I said and put Xian's hand down.

Binaba niya rin naman ang baril at nilagay sa loob ng kanyang coat. Pagkatapos ay niyakap niya ang kanyang kamay sa aking baywang. 

"I believe we're settled. Let's continue the hand over,"

I smirked when Pasiphae looked defeated. 

Jasmine's POV

I was so f*****g happy the moment we got Shawn out of the Knossos' headquarter. We just saved him after all those weeks of imprisonment. 

Ganon siguro talaga 'yon. Sa tuwing sumasaya ka ay dapat handa ka sa kapalit na lungkot. 

Ang tagal ng ilang linggong wala si Shawn sa tabi ko. Sabik na sabik ako sa yakap at halik niya. Ngunit ang makita siyang makipagpalitan ng titig sa babaeng dating minahal niya, napalitan ang saya ng sakit at lungkot. 

The way he stared at her was different. I've never seen him that way before. 

I felt my heart was like being torn into million pieces as he kept staring at her. I couldn't even courage myself to own him. It was excruciating to see Shawn exchanging looks with his first love. 

The woman who ruined him badly. The woman he ever loved before me. I just couldn't take it anymore when I ran out of the mansion. 

I stopped in front of the fountain and my tears started falling on its own.

I tried to calm and stop myself but I can't. I know his love for her and to me is exceptionally different. But after seeing her, I lost every goddamn courage I had to own him.

"Jasmine, love." I wiped my tears away when I heard his voice.

"Are you done with the introduction?" I asked with a fake smile on my face. He went closer to me and wiped the trace of the tears. He then traced my lips with his thumb.

"Don't smile. It's not genuine." 

I removed his hand on my face and walked away. He followed me again and so I stopped and sat on the edge of the fountain. He remained standing in front of me. 

He was just staring at me until he grabbed my hand and pulled me upward. 

He snaked his arm on my waist and buried my face on his neck. He started caressing my back which made my cry even more. 

"Why are you crying baby?" His voice sounds apologetic and terrified. 

He makes me strong yet he can make me weak too. 

"I-I'm sorry. I-I was jealous."  There, I said it. He pushed a bit to see my face and so I continued. 

"The way you look at her was different. I-im sorry. I was too emotional,"

"I'm sorry you felt that way. Yes, it was different," He said, which made my eyes narrowed. "It was different than yours," He continued. 

His words weren't helping my feelings to calm. Mas lalo lamang gumulo ang isipan at nararamdaman ko. 

"Ang tingin ko sa kaniya ay iba sa iyo. Ang kanya ay wala ng pagmamahal. Wala na dahil tapos na," He assured. "Mahal kita Jasmine. Hindi man ikaw ang una kong minahal, ngunit alam ko sa sarili ko na sa dulo ay ikaw lang. Ikaw lang ang mamahalin ko." 

My tears fell once again. His words were sweet and my heart couldn't just take them. His words were different from his usual words to me. 

His words were archaic and serene. As if he wanted to soothe every vain in my heart to unblock every passage and so he could get in through. 

"May pagmamahal na nauuna pero hindi ibig sabihin ay hanggang dulo na. Iyon ang kanya," 

His every word was true and it was piercing in my heart. It was the kind pierced that I would always welcome it my heart. The kind I would never forget. 

"Ang sa'yo ay panghabang buhay. Ikaw at ikaw lagi. Sa'yo at sa'yo lamang ako mahal." 

Ang malalim nyang boses ay bumabalot sa puso ko. Ang kaninang sakit at lunkot ay 'tila sa isang iglap ay naglaho.

"Hanggang dulo?" 

It was a perilous question yet I mustered all the courage I have and I asked. 

"Hanggang dulo, mahal ko. Ikaw at ikaw lagi hanggang dulo."