All Chapters of Hail the Mafia Queen: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter Eleven: Arriving in the US

Ian was escorted by the bodyguards from the outside. He didn’t even give me a last glance, while I just crossed my arms watching him go away from me, like I was just some trash he discarded when the consequences of loving me are waving at him right now. I felt a presence behind me, so I looked over my shoulder, but not enough to see Karlo completely.“I’m sorry, but I had to tell him the truth before he gets in the way,” I heard him say.“Before he gets in the way?” I echoed. “What the hell are you talking about?”“If you continue your relationship, you will be in danger. And not just you! Also him and his family! Do you want to get him killed in the process, now that our enemies know your identity now?”I couldn’t answer, because deep inside, I know that he was right. I can’t let Ian get involved in whatever this is. Maybe he loves me, but he can’t risk being with me at this time. I’ll just get him when I am ready for everything. “Fine,” I said in dismay and in bitterness before wa

Chapter Twelve: My Wife

As agreed, Karlo and I went to the university where I can process my enrollment to pursue an MBA. Most of the time, he was the one who took care of it, while I took pictures around the campus, where some places are just astonishing to photograph so that I could upload them to my Instagram account.“Who is that hottie? Is he new here?”I lifted my head in curiosity when I heard a high-pitched, womanly voice nearby. There was a group of ladies languidly walking through the pavement, not far away from me. Their eyes were fixated on the registrar's office where Karlo was talking to a professor through the small window. He was nodding while leaning over the counter so he could hear the blushing professor and stifling a malicious smile. I frowned even more when the group stopped in their tracks so they could check out Karlo.Yeah, right, I almost forgot the part that I am not the only one noticing that he is handsome and hot. Most women I know from my sight would get head over heels for him

Chapter Thirteen: Offended

It was so hard. My body was aching for the past days, while I was preparing for the start of my MBA. I don’t even know if Karlo would get interested in going outside since he was just too focused on our training. He would just call his secretary or the vice president of his company to check on the progress of his projects, but that’s all. He and I were inseparable inside the apartment.“You can watch TV. I’ll cook,” Karlo said and went to the kitchen.“Yeah, okay,” I said and cracked my neck as I approached the sofa in the sala.I had a long day again, training in the backyard with him. I have no idea if I am learning from our combat since he keeps being careful not to hurt me, but he would make sure that I was serious about what I was doing. I lay down on the sofa with a throw pillow under my head and heaved a long sigh, turning on the television. It did not take a long time for me to fall into a heavy sleep without even picking a good movie.When I woke up, there was a warm blanket

Chapter Fourteen: The Loner

Just like what Karlo said, he went to the university with me and dropped me off on campus. We didn’t say anything as I was just scrolling through my TikTok feed. Although I could feel his stares darting on my face from the driver’s seat and would just sigh at the very end.I liked my uniform because it was a mini blue striped skirt, white fitted long sleeves, with a pink ribbon tie on the top button. I was also wearing black two-inch heels, so it made me taller than I will ever be. I saw Karlo protesting about it through his gaze when I was taking mirror selfies in the living room, but he stopped himself from saying anything. I lost my hair and just clipped the sides of it, feeling like an Anime female character.“I’ll pick you up when you are done with your classes, okay?” he reminded me for the nth time when we stopped in the parking lot of the university. “Call me when you need anything.”“Karlo, I won’t call you because there’s nothing to worry about. Am I some sixteen years old t

Chapter Fifteen: The Training Kiss

I keep looking at my phone during my training because the girls might text me any minute now. Karlo maintained his lecturing. Meanwhile, I am half listening to him and then taking my eyes on my phone that I put on the table under the canopy. We are in the backyard again of the building where we usually train.“Do you have any important agenda from your phone that you keep looking at it?” Karlo noticed as he placed his hands on his hips. His chest was heaving up and down after he taught me some jijitsu. “You’d better tell me that it’s more important than our training here, Minerva.”I frowned at him. He squinted his eyes, sparkling due to the lights from the walls. The moon was shining above us, but it was barely seen due to the clouds shrouding it. It was also a starless night, which I didn’t like at all. But anyway, I have a nightout. I will not let it gloom all over my mood, especially if it will be because of Karlo.“You saw my new friends, right?” I asked.He nodded.“Well, I want

Chapter Sixteen: Victor, the Playboy

Together, we went to the parking lot. When he let me inside the car, I immediately messaged my friends that I am now going to the party. They said the circles were already complete and I am the only one who is still not there. It’s not like their other friends were expecting me, but they wanted to introduce me to them, so it is merely courtesy for me to show up prepared early.“What time do you want to go home so I can fetch you?” Karlo asked in the middle of his driving.My eyes are still fixated on my Whatsapp, messaging my friends. “I’ll just call and text you,” I said.“Tsk,” I heard him hiss. “You’re a cheater, you know that? Kissing is not a combat skill.”Karlo failed to open up the topic about what happened a while ago in the training. I tried to act like it was nothing by clearing my throat and scoffing, but in truth, I was biting my lip and feeling my cheeks to be flushed in red by now while typing on my phone.“You only said that if I take you down, I win. You didn’t say wh

Chapter Seventeen: We Can’t Be Friends

Sheila and Christine introduced me to their party. I knew some of them from the classes I attended today, and the others were studying from other universities, but they know each other in the city. We were the same ages, and they were interesting to know. We had light drinks since we all have classes tomorrow. Our conversations were varied, echoed inside the VVIP room. I was laughing and talking all night, enjoying every bit of the minute, but I was also conscious of the time because my first class tomorrow is early.Karlo: Are you enjoying the party? Call me if you want to leave and I will fetch you there. I paused talking to Shiela’s group when my phone vibrated from my hand. Karlo’s text was revealed from my screen. While replying to him, my eyes crawled over the corner where I could see Victor talking to a guy. They were both sitting on the sofa - just drinking and having a small talk, observing everyone in front of them but seemingly not caring about what we were doing. Victor

Chapter Eighteen: The Cabin

“Wow,” I muttered in awe.The cabin is vintage brown. From what I could see, it is three-storey with glass doors and windows. I couldn’t see the interiors because there were white curtains from the inside. A terrace was on the second floor, filled with a marble table, two chairs, and flowery plants in all corners. The whole area was vast, covered with bermuda grass, a fountain in front of the cabin’s entrance, and a variety of plans that were perfectly arranged. There was even a gazebo not far from the cabin. Even though I haven’t seen everything in this cabin, I could already guess that it is very big enough to house two to three families. I was circling around the bermuda grass. My mouth dropped and my eyes wandered in every place of the area. I touched the water of the fountain with fishes swimming on it, and looked at the sun with its rays penetrating through the branches of the tall trees. It was so peaceful and refreshing. The wind played with my hair strands, so I closed my ey

Chapter Nineteen: Curiousity

“I expected weapons in your cabin because you told me last morning that you trained here with your family. Except for the guns we used to train in the shooting area, your cabin seemed pretty normal,” I shared with Karlo when we ate in the dining area after he served our lunch. “So, where are the weapons and a practice area? Did you train combat without equipment in the vast Bermuda grass or-““No,” Karlo answered abruptly while putting pieces of the chicken curry on my plate. “Eat.”That’s it?“Rest for a while, and we will be back in training,” he said.“Well, how did you train when you were young?” I asked furthermore, refusing to dismiss my curiosity.He continued eating. “We had a special place that is now secluded. I don’t want you there,” he said.“And… why is that?”“You don’t have to know, Minerva.”“But-““Please… I would rather not talk about this.”Irritation rose inside my brain, but based on his expression, he seemed uncomfortable with my question. Even though I want to f

Chapter Twenty: Meeting

His response only deepened my curiosity. He didn’t like the question, much as he didn’t like me asking about his family. I just realized I have no idea who Karlo Rodriguez is, except as my annoying husband and mafia boss in his stupid organization.I hated that the morning came. It would mean that I have to face Karlo after he excused himself last night. When I sat up on the bed, I stared at the window glass that showed the sun rising barely due to the see-through curtains, wishing it would just go back to nighttime.Suddenly, my phone beeped. A text came through. It was from Karlo.Karlo: Breakfast now, queen.Oh!Without even thinking twice, I stood up with exuberance, almost leaping out of joy because of his text. I thought he wouldn’t talk to me anymore! My home slippers were so loud running up the staircase that I bet Karlo could hear them. When I reached the kitchen, I saw him stirring the two coffee cups that were plastered on the counter. There was also a plate of bagels, frui

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