Ronald held his earpiece and ordered his mobster to find those thugs. Ronald smiled, and we turned our backs. We walked towards the side, and as soon as we saw the entrance, we looked at the surroundings. We saw all those men we killed, full of blood, bathing now in their own blood.Punong-puno ng mga nagkalat na bala at dugo ang paligid pero hindi na namin pinagtuunan ng pansin iyon. Dumiretso na lang muna kami sa paglalakad palabas ng gate. Pagkalabas namin ay nakita namin ang ilan sa mga tauhan namin.Hinawakan ni Ronald ang earpiece bago nagsalita, "Huwag niyo silang patakasin." Mariin niyang utos."Huwag kang mag-alala, boss." Tugon ng tauhan niya. "Ginagawa namin ang lahat para mahuli sila or else maybe we can kill them." Narinig kong dagdag ng tauhan ni Ronald.Ronald groans in frustration. "Fine, just do it!" Galit niyang sabi."Boss," narinig kong sambit ng tauhan ni Ronald."What again?" iritado niyang tanong.I heard his mobster smirked. "I think we found them," he informed
Napatingin siya sa akin pero nag-iwas ako ng tingin. Marahas nila itong hinila patayo at isinama siya papunta sa underground basement. Sinipa rin siya sa likod niya na dahilan upang muntikan siyang matumba. Ayaw ko sana na umabot kami sa ganito pero ayaw kong hayaan na lang siyang ibenta ako sa isang milyonaryong matanda. Ayaw kong mabuhay na ginagawang pambayad utang lang.I glanced at him and felt there was a part of me that didn't want to see him in that situation. I didn't want to see my father die before my eyes. I knew there was a soft part of me that no matter what I did, he was still my father."Wait!" I shouted, so they turned around to face me in the distance."You want to mock me for what I have done to you?" my dad asked, pointing at me. "After I raised you, this is what you give to me in return? How unbelievable? You must marry her, remember you're just my daughter so I can sell you to any millionaire man, either young or old." Sunod-sunod niyang pagrereklamo at pagsumbat
⚠️‼️ TRIGGER WARNING‼️⚠️ This chapter may contain violence, language that is inappropriate for young readers, and may trigger the minds of readers, so read at your own risk. Marahas nilang kinuha at kinaladkad ang matanda papunta sa nakikita kong parang bath tub, hindi ko siguro kung bath tub nga ba iyon na may mainit na tubig pero 'yon ang nakikita ko sa malayuan. Nakikita ko ang panghihina ng matanda dahil sa kanina pa marahas na paghawak at paghila sa kaniya lalo na ang pagkaladkad sa kaniya. Alam kong hindi pa dito natatapos ang lahat. Nakikipag-usap na ngayon si Ronald sa mga assassins."You'll going to torture him first in that bathtub," Ronald pointed in the direction where that thing is. "That water in the bathtub is boiling— it has a very hot temperature that surely will make him scream due to his struggle, after that drown him until I saw his skin slowly peeling off and then get him up—take him in the backyard, push him in the ground until his body lies down, and of
After what happened last night, I still see it in my mind. It's still popping and I feel like I still hear the begged voice, screaming voice, begged filled with fear. Ronald patted my shoulder and I took a deep breath. "What's the matter?" Ronald inquired. "I feel like that old man is haunting me." I replied, and he suddenly pulled me closer, landing his lips at the top of my head. "No, he's not, and stop feeling guilty about it." He stated, caressing my back. I really saw the dark side of him—a different side of him. Unsure, if I can tame it.He pulled me back and began staring at my eyes. He placed his index finger in my chin as I looked into his face. His expression was really blank, though I may read that he's never felt guilty for it since he was doing it for me—for us may be in order to protect this family.Hindi ko talaga alam kung tama pa ba itong ginagawa namin pero kung ito lang ang paraan para protektahan ang pamilyang 'to. Wala na akong magagawa, kung wala na talagan
It has been one week since we observed my father's movements to get him back, but he was being so careful that he even misled the cars of our mobsters that were tailing him in different directions.My husband always vents his anger on the mobsters whenever they failed doing his orders. No one can tame him; he's really a tough mafia boss at giving strict orders. My father must be caught right now, and it's a relief that he didn't leak that information about us. Maybe he was also afraid due to his extensive criminal record."Kung sakaling magtatago man ang daddy mo," panimula niya. "Saang lugar siya maaaring magpunta?" tanong nito.Napaisip ako bigla at patuloy na inaalala ang bawat detalye sa nakaraan. "I think they have the hideout near the Quattro Canti, and from what I recall, it is an abandoned building or something, perhaps an abandoned house." I replied, answering his question and trying to give further details. "Can you give me more specific details?" Ronald inquired about what
Nagpadala kami ng mga tauhan sa bawat mga kantong dadaanan namin para magsilbing mga mata at tainga. Aalis kasi kami ngayon kaya kailangan ay masigurado naming walang makasusunod. Ipinadala rin namin ang ilan sa mga miyembero ng assasins na nasa nagbabantay mula sa taas ng mga gusali at mga bahay.Sila ang magsisilbing sniper, mga mata at magbibigay impormasyon. Hindi kasi sapat ang mga tauhan namin na ipinadala na magbantay lang sa bawat kanto.Kailangan ay doble ingat kaming dalawa dahil hindi namin kontrolado ang sitwasyon. Ang iba naming mga tauhan ay patuloy pa ring pinaghahanap si daddy."Why did your dad suddenly ask us to go to his place?" I asked, raising my eyebrow curiously."I have no idea either," he replied, shrugging his shoulders."Just keep your eyes on the road," I suggested, since his right hand was reaching for my skirt, and I could feel his hand slowly going under it."Ronald, don't, and just keep driving," I scolded him, but he just bit his lip."What? I'll be car
Nang mapansin kong naglakad na sila palabas, mabilis akong naglakad pabalik sa entrance area at umupo sa sofa. Pagkaupo ko, sakto namang naglakad pabalik ang tauhan ng ama niya at tinaasan ako nito ng kilay na may halong pagtataka. Nginitian ko siya ng peke hanggang sa hinayaan na lang niya ang pagtatakang iyon. Naririnig ko pa rin ang pagtatalo nilang dalawa, pero natigilan silang dalawa nang lumingon ako sa likod ko—sa direksyon nila. Ronald saw my face downcast, so he paused and walked toward me. "What's wrong, wife?" he asked, his voice soft and worried. I mumbled, "Nothing." "Did I do something to upset you?" he asked, looking actually concerned. I lowered my head; what I had heard in their conversation was still in my mind, playing over and over. "Please, tell me." He reached out and gently touched my arm. He then reached for my hand, slowly bringing his lips to mine in a soft, warm kiss. He stared at me until slowly pulling away, his eyes still fixed on me. I loo
Nakarating na kami malapit sa subway, napansin naming nagkagulo ang lahat. Nataranta rin ang mga tauhan ni Daddy pati ang mga naiwang tauhan ng mayamang matanda noon. Nagkatinginan sina Ronald at ng tauhan niya sa malayuan. Kailangan nila ng mas magandang distraksyon para hindi nila kami mapansin.Mula sa malayuan, sumilip siya sa optical scope ng sniper rifle at pinaputukan ang direksyon ni Daddy pero nakaiwas ito dahil tinulak siya ng tauhan niya. Mabilis kasi nitong napansin ang tauhan ni Ronald na babarilin siya nito ng sniper."Get out of that location," Ronald ordered, so his mobster pack up all magazines and bullets as he ran away from the rooftop.Dahil nagkakagulo na ang mga tao at nagsisigawan ay sinamantala na namin ang pagkakataong iyon para makadaan. Inutusan rin ni Ronald na ang ilan sa mga tauhan niya na kung maaari ay dakipin nila si daddy."Boss, turn to the left highway; everything was clear there," I overheard his mobster inform him from the earpiece. "Okay, thank
Kinabukasan ay nakita ko silang dalawa na magkausap na naman at halos araw-araw ko silang nakikitang nagpaplano. Ang iba naman ay binabalot na mga bagay at iniisip kong droga na naman ang mga laman nito.Tumatakbo palagi ang mga pangyayari dito sa bahay sa mga operasyong gagawin nila. Ang mga kasambahay naman ay tahimik lang silang nagpupunas ng mga lamesa, bintana, at ang iba naman ay nagluluto na naman ng umagahan sa kusina. Pasulyap-sulyap ang mga ito sa mga ginagawa ng napakaraming tauhan dito sa loob.Nag-iiwas naman sila ng tingin tuwing nahuhuli ko silang matagal na nakatitig sa mga binabalot nilang bagay. Napansin kong napalunok ang kasambahay na may edad habanh pinupunasan nito ang malaking vase sa gilid.My footsteps echoed in the floor and she's obviously panicking and thinking what tricks she will use against me.Napansin ko ang malalim na paglunok ng babaeng may edad na rin at natigilan rin ito sa kaniyang ginagawa. Dahan-dahan niya akong nilingon at agad kong nakita ang
NOTE: Bonus Scenes are for the readers and I hope you enjoy story and let me know your reactions in the comments.Nasa personal office niya si Ronald kaya naglakad ako papunta doon at sumilip sa pintuan. Napansin kong may tinitingnan itong mga dokumento at naisipan kong kumatok na lang sa pintuan kaya nabaling bigla ang atensyon niya sa direksyon ko.His face lit up and he lifted himself up before he walked over towards me. "Come in, my queen." He gestured his hand inside as he placed his hand around my waist."What are these papers?" I asked, when I noticed them cluttering in his table." He pinched the bridge of his nose. "It's just about business operations and about the deal." Ipinaupo niya sa harap ng mesa niya bago siya naglakad pabalik sa loob ng mesa at umupo. Hindi ko mabasa ang iniisip niya dahil nakatitig lang naman ito sa akin."Okay ka lang ba?" Pagbasag ko sa katahimikan sa pagitan naming dalawa.Napakurap-kurap naman ito bago nag-angat ng tingin. "Oo, naman ayos lang
Isinama nila ako sa operasyon nila para kung skating magkaroon ng foul play sa loob ay magkakaroon agad ng ideya ang mga tauhan namin dito sa labas kung anong gagawin. Medyo delikado ang operasyon na 'to dahil ang taong pagbibigayan nila ng droga ay isang malaking personalidad. "Kapag hindi kami nakalabas ng within 1 hour, alam niyo na ang gagawin." Mahigpit na bilin ni Ronald sa mga tauhan.Sinulyapan naman niya ako sabay yakap at dinampi ang mainit niyang labi sa aking noo. Sumulyap ng huling beses bago pumasok sa loob kasama ang aming anak at ibang mga tauhan.Bakit parang ang lungkot? Ano na naman bang nangyayari sa akin? Pilit kong iwinaksi ang mga negatibong naiisip ko sa aking utak.Nasa labas kami ng kinakalawang nang gate habang nakaparada ang itim naming mga sasakyan. Hindi kami puwedeng pumasok sa loob katulad ng napag-usapan nila. Parang akong nilulunod ng mga inisip ko at hindi ko rin malaman ang dahilan kung bakit ganito ang mga tumatakbo sa isipan ko.--INSIDE---Pagka
When I was a kid, I used to dream of being like my father, and even though they're afraid that I would find out they were actually engaged in malicious activities such as murder, robbery, money laundering, and many more. They have no idea that I was actually aware of why they kept me engrossed in playing with my toys and why they mentioned I was not allowed to go out because of the threats looming over us. I am as smart as my father, and they didn't know how clever I am when it comes to thinking. Let's imagine a puzzle; I can easily come up with a solution and resolve it. My mind proposes a solution that strikes like thunder and is as sharp as a knife—it can run like a bullet inside a gun. So, tell me, do I look that stupid for not getting the hints? The clue is in front of me! And I only need to confirm it and show them what's wrong. The point is, the moment I stepped in, the guy felt so superior over others. Not to degrade his family, but my family is more powerful than his, wit
RONALD NAVARRA'S P.O.V. Kinabukasan ay naghanda kami para sa panibagong operasyon ng grupo. Hinapit ko sa baywang ang aking asawa at hinalikan sa labi bago umalis. Maiiwan siya dito sa bahay kasama ang ibang mga tauhan at kasambahay. She waved us goodbye. "Mag-iingat kayo." Paalala niya sa amin bago sumakay ng sasakyan. Binuksan na nila ang malaking gate, pinaandar na rin ng driver paharap ang sasakyan hanggang sa tuluyan na kaming umalis makaalis. Sumulyap ako sa huling pagkakataon at nakita kong isinara na nila ang gate. This deal is everything to me. We meet the supplier—drugs, weapons—in the abandoned warehouse. Let's just say there'll be consequences if things don't go exactly as planned. My son said, "Dad, this is serious—life or death." I looked at him. "You dont have to worry." I assured him. "And you're ready for this. I'll be right here to guide you." Nagpatuloy kami sa pagbiyahe hanggang sa makarating kami sa pinakamahabang tulay. Ilang oras ang naging biyahe
Kagagaling lang namin sa bahay ng city governor at tulad ng inaasahan ay sinalubong agad kami ng anak naming si Niccoló kasama ang ibang mga tauhang narito sa bahay. "Kamusta naman ang operasyon?" agad na tanong niya. "Okay naman po, Dad." "You should lead them properly," he uttered sternly. "You are allowed to violence againts the members who can't keep their loyalty." He stated, grinding his teeth emphasizing his words. "Ginagawa ko naman lahat ng sinasabi mo, Dad." Magalang niyang tugon kaya tinguan na lang siya ni Ronald. Nilagpasan na namin ito at binigyan ko siya ng huling sulyap bago kami nagtungo sa hagdan. Umakyat kami ng hagdan at dumiretso agad sa kwarto naming dalawa. He twisted the doorknob and pushed in, he went inside first and I followed him. Pagkapasok ay agad niyang ibinababa lahat ng mga hawak niyang gamit sa sahig at nagtanggal ng coat na suot niya sabay sukbit sa brown ns stick na nasa gilid niya. Sobrang seryoso ng ekspresyon niya at hindi ko mabasa ku
Even though, Ronald is no longer the mafia boss he still lead the organization and teaching our son how to lead well. Leading an organization is not an easy obligation and responsible. Sometimes the thugs would not listen to you if you have no idea to lead them. You should show dominance and sometimes violence in front of the thugs or mafia members. Nagsimula si Ronald sa obserbasyon kung saan ang aming anak na si Niccoló ay titingnan kung paano siya nakikipag-ugnayan, gumawa ng desisyon at ang kanyang istilo ng pamumuno na kinabibilangan ng pagdalo sa mga pulong ng mafia, pagsaksi sa mga negosasyon at pagmamasid kung paano niya nilulutas ang gulo. "You should have a discipline," Ronald muttered in firm voice. "I am guiding you to take a new step, son and I want you to continue my legacy and control over our criminal organization." He included as he observed him. "I know, Dad." "Niccoló you're a man now. It's time." Niccolò nodd and his eyes fixed on his father. "I'm ready, D
Nang maipasa na ni Ronald ang kaniyang posisyon sa aming anak ay mas nagkakaroon na ito ng oras para sa akin. Kahit hindi na siya ang mafia boss ng organisasyon ay tinitingala, kinatatakutan, at nirerespeto pa rin siya. Pagkatapos ng lahat ng mga pinagdaanan namin noon ay naisip naming dalawa na lumagay muna sa tahimik. Marami nang nangyari at halos hindi na rin namin mabilang ang pagkakataong nalagay kami parehas sa panganib sa nakaraan. May kaunting pagbabagong nangyari pero gano'n pa rin ang takbo ng buhay na mayroon kami. Ang organisasyon ay nakakasagupa minsan ng mga matataas na personalidad sa siyudad at hindi ito maiiwasan. Malungkot na tumingin sa akin si Ronald. "I miss the old days," panimula niya. "I miss being a mafia boss." "I know but you're still the dominant mafia boss I have met." He wrapped his arm into my waist. "And you're still the lost queen who has found her king in the darkness," he murmured softly, his voice sending shivers down my spine. He b
Pagkatapos ng mangyari sa amin kahapon ay nagdesisyon kaming dalawa ni Ronald na ituloy ang pagsasanay ng anak naming si Niccoló. Dinala namin siya sa training ground para ituloy ang naudlot niyang pagsasanay para sa pagbaril. Sa kalagitnaan ng pagsasanay niya ay tinuruan rin siya ng basic combat skills buong araw hanggang sa matutunan niya ito. Pinagpawisan siya ng husto at sobrang napagod ang katawan niya kaya pinagpahinga muna namin siya. "You did a great job, son." Pagbibigay papuri nito sa aming anak sabay tapik sa likod niya. "Thank you, Dad." "Soon enough, you will see your hard work." Nakangiting tumingin si Niccoló sa kaniya habang nakaupo ito sa sofa. Iniwan na namin ito doon at naglakad papunta sa foyer nang saktong dumating ang underboss ng grupo. Naglakad kami papunta sa kanilang kinarooonan para salubungin sila. "Did you get the information I asked you for?" tanong ng aking asawa kaya nag-angat tingin ito. He bobbed his head and handed him the black tape. "T