CHAPTER 1

ADRIOUS CAESAR’S POV

“Oh, fuck…” Apple Gale.

Damn. She is so gorgeous. Napakakinis ng balat. Napakaputi. Ang labi niyang kay sarap halikan. Ang hubog ng kanyang katawan na ang sarap yakapin at haplusin.

“Ah…shit.” I continued to move my hand up and down on my erection while staring at the beautiful smile of Apple Gale on my cell phone.

This woman is always making me horny.

Gustong-gusto ko na siyang makuha, makasama at pakasalan. Gusto ko na siyang makatabi sa pagtulog at maramdaman kung paano siya magmahal.

I'll do everything to make her mine. MINE only. Kung sino man ang magtatangkang ligawan siya ay hahalik muna sila sa baril ko.

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“Mr. Handsome, may I know why you summoned me? At saka why me? Ngayon lang kita nakita ah. Do you know me?” tanong ng nanay ni Apple na may ngiti sa kanyang labi. She sipped her coffee. I chuckled a bit when she suddenly winced as the hot liquid grazed the corner of her lips.

Nahihiya itong bumaling. Tiningnan ko ang wristwatch ko. Bawat minuto ng oras ko ay mahalaga but I am not considering this situation as an important matter. Well, ‘yung taong kailangan ko ay mahalaga.

“You have a daughter, right? Will you tell me about her?” I asked straightforwardly.

Ang anak niya lang ang intensyon ko. Hindi ako komportable sa kanya.

The way she looked at me, It was like she was undressing me. This old woman gives me goosebumps. Kailangan nang matapos ang meeting na ito para makuha ko na ang gusto ko. Once na makuha ko na iyon wala na akong pakialam sa matandang ‘to.

Oh, well, is not that she’s old. Nanay lang siya ng taong pakay ko. Dapat pala maging mabuti ako sa kanya kahit kaunti lang.

I hope I can convince her to give me what I want, or else I’ll have to take her by force. What Caesar wants, Caesar gets. Dinadala ko sa pwersahan at paspasan ang mga bagay na gusto ko kapag hindi ko sila nakukuha.

This is a brilliant idea. I’ve finally found someone who will be my Mafia Queen. Napapangisi na lang ako habang inaalala ang bawat sulok ng mukha niya.

How I love seeing her also without a dress.

“Yeah?” She narrowed her eyes on me. I grinned as I sipped my coffee “She is 23 years old, and her name is Apple Gale—”

“You don’t need to mention her name or any other information except her internal identity because I already know her better than you. I have already checked her background," I interrupted her words.

“Oh?” she nodded in shock. “You do like my daughter, huh? You are stalking her. Halata naman because binabackground check mo siya. Mm-hmm, interesting.” Ngumiti siya at sa paraan ng ngiti niya ay nang-aasar pa.

Kung pwede lang manuntok ng babae na may edad, ginawa ko na, but sometimes I hate this behavior of mine.

“Tsk. Isn’t that obvious? Forget it. Let’s get to the tip of the mountain. How much is your daughter worth?” Apple’s mother was taken aback by my question. My legs were intertwined, my arms wrapped across my chest, and my left eyebrow raised.

As if I don’t know what kind of mother she is, huh? Kahit siya at ama niya ay pinabackground check ko. Money works. Every detail of Fernandez’s family is in my mind now. And I hate the fact that they didn’t give care to their daughter.

Lalo na itong kaharap ko.

“Pardon me?” she raised her eyebrow as well. “You asked ‘magkano’ ang anak ko? Seryoso ka ba, pogi?” I rolled my eyes.

“I wish to purchase her to be mine forever. I have liked her since she studied in GCC.” Her beautiful eyes captivated me, her eyes like an ocean, they drowned me. Her lips, I desired to destroy and taste them. Her skin is so delicate and I would love to bite every bit of her skin. Her hair, her height, everything about her! I like it—no! I love it.

Nabihag kaagad niya ako sa unang tingin pa lang.

“What?” she wondered, releasing her cup. “Oh, crap. Nangyayari ba talaga ‘to?” bulong niya.

“I feel like I want to keep her locked with me and be my lady for a lifetime. What about a value of five billion?” Apple’s mother’s eyes widened at the staggering sum offered by me.

Well, things get better. I can see your eyes, lady. You are thirsty for money. Alam na alam ko na ang weakness nito. Ako pa?

“That’s far too much! I-I haven’t even held that much money, Mr.!” she said in horror. She gulped as if it was her first time to hear those words from me. “Grabe ‘yan. Sobra pa yata sa lahat ng ginastos ko sa buong buhay ko,” eksahera nitong sabi.

“Shall I lower it?” Ngumiti ako ng tipid at tinikman ulit ang kape. Apple’s mother immediately shook her head, scared that I would refuse it. I chuckled. She is so funny! Mukhang pera.

“She is my only daughter, and I don’t like her. She is just a burden in our family. My money is being drained by her needs!” she roared. My smile faded. I hate it when someone is blabbering not a nice word to my soon-to-be queen. The last time I saw someone who slapped her, I ordered someone to make her bald.

Baka gusto niyang matikman kung gaano ako mamarusa? If she keeps saying hateful words towards her, I would love to cut her tongue.

I have now seen your true nature, Mrs. Fernandez. Kahit nanay ka pa niya, kaya kitang saktan kapag nagsalita ka ulit ng kapana-panakit na salita sa iyong anak.

“What a great mother you are, Mrs. Fernandez,” I said, full of sarcasm. I scoffed. “But don’t worry, I will ensure the well-being of your daughter. Do we have a deal?” I extended my hand to Apple’s mother.

“Deal,” she replied, a forced smile appearing on her lips. “Darn. This is unbelievable,” nakangisi niyang anas.

Well, this is believable.

“I want to ask a few things first.”

“Go ahead, Mr. Handsome. I know my daughter better,” she flirtatiously enticed me. She was rubbing her foot against my leg.

I moved my foot away and pointed my gun at her head, causing her to recoil and step back. She gasped as she stared at the tip of my gun. I don’t care if someone sees us. I was only afraid of my own shadow, but not anyone.

“Stop flirting with me, you wrinkled-face lady. No one can flirt with me except your daughter, so behave yourself,” I said coldly, as cold as ice. She nodded multiple times to surrender. “And don’t tell me that you know your daughter better. Base sa research ko, wala kang kwentang ina.” Nag-iwas siya ng tingin sa huli kong sinabi.

“Please, put away your gun. I’m scared,” she begged, her voice trembling. I grinned and lowered my gun. She might die in horror.

“Is she still a virgin?” Of course, the most important thing. I want to be the first man who will touch my soon-to-be bride slash queen.

Well, kung hindi, okay lang. I will hunt down that guy if ever.

“O-Of course! I forbid her from having a boyfriend, and I always take her to the hospital just to check her virginity. She even had her graduation recently, but I didn’t bother to attend,” proud niya pang kwento. I raised my eyebrow and sighed in madness. “What? Sayang ang time. Ang dami kong raket kanina.”

Bitch, I already know that today is her graduation. She must be feeling sad right now. My soon-to-be queen is sad, longing for her parents. I despise this woman in front of me. If only I could pull the trigger and end her life.

But stay calm, Caesar. You need her signature.

“Well, to shorten this meeting and get you out of my sight, you need to sign this contract. It will serve as proof that you agreed to sell your daughter to me for the amount of five billion pesos.”

I took the contract that was placed on the table and pulled it out of the brown envelope. I could see the excitement in her eyes upon hearing the amount of money. I smirked and shook my head slightly.

“Here,” I handed her the contract and placed the pen beside the paper. “Good luck,” I said.

“No.” This time, she grinned. Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin.

She better not refuse, or I’ll bury a bullet in her head.