All Chapters of Hail the Mafia Queen: Chapter 21 - Chapter 28

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Chapter Twenty-One: Argument

“That was not a good suggestion, though,” Victor retorted. “Just because you are rich, Minerva, doesn’t mean you have to suggest a grand place where you can brag about your expensive contribution to the party.”“So this is all about me in the end?” I concluded and dramatically pointed at myself. “I just want the best for Kristine’s birthday party, and you are attacking me-““No, I am not attacking you. I am talking about how you are not thinking about-““A mere suggestion and yet you are now making drama-““It’s still not logical. Just one night. We cannot spend that much money, you know?”“Okay, fine. Where do you want to suggest, then? In your house?”“We have no pool. Everyone in this group has no pool in their houses. Do you have one?”I bit my lower lip to stop myself from speaking up again. They were all so silent, their eyes ping-ponged, alternately looking at Victor and me. He has a point, though, and I didn’t even realize that Victor was right. If no one in the group has a po

Chapter Twenty-Two: The Clone's In Danger

Unknown Number: This is Victor. I got your number from Bogdan. I want to apologize for the things I said a while ago in the meeting.After that message, my WhatsApp was bombarded with messages from all our other friends. Shiela already made a group chat for all of us, and they were sending pictures of the food, beverages, and decorations they could think of. The girls were excited to approve. The boys, though, were just on seen or on delivered, showing uninterest. They were mentioning my name in numerous messages, but I replied to Victor’s message instead.To: VictorIt’s fine.I turned off my phone and went directly to the shower room so I could take a bath. I am so tired from the training, and only cold water can take that away from me.“Protect her at all costs. If she is being followed, tighten the security. She should not be dead, Timothy…”I stopped walking towards the kitchen after showering when I heard the authoritative voice of Karlo. When I peeked over, he was already pacin

Chapter Twenty-Three: Closure

I yawned and stretched my arms a little bit after the class was done. Shiela immediately went to me, asking how I managed to convince our condominium’s management to party in the pool area.“Trust me. It was just so easy,” I merely said and winked at her.Our friends were already in the students' lounge, waiting for us, since Sheila called us for a meeting. The group chat again was lined up with messages, but I didn’t bother to look at them. My mind was still thinking about the professor’s discussion, so I had to read a book while walking through the hallway. Shiela was still pattering. I managed to reply to her whenever she asks questions while reading.“Hey, guys! Classes done?” I heard Sheila as she ran towards the table where our friends were.I had to finish the last part of the book chapter, so I didn’t look it up. I stopped in the middle of the lounge. They were clamoring and calling me already, so I had to raise my hand and make them stop. When I was satisfied with what I read

Chapter Twenty-Four: You Are Mine!

I stopped in my tracks when I arrived in front of Karlo, who was being interviewed by the girls my age.“Hi! What’s your name?”“Can I get your number?”“Are you single?I gritted my teeth and clenched my fists. Karlo was obviously flustered and was having a hard time answering them. When his eyes found mine, he stood straight and silently excused himself to go through the girls. I remained glaring at the foreign girls, who were confused by reading their expressions.“I’m his wife,” I declared and shot my eyebrow. “Do you mind moving away from my fucking husband?”I swear, I was bathed with anger inside my system. From what I am seeing, they are definitely college students on campus. Their building is different from mine, so I don’t see these kids around. Of course, I am aggressive like them when it comes to boys when I was their age, but man, not my husband!“Oh, sorry, sorry…”A playful, satisfied smirk was plastered on my face when they went away like scaredy cats. When my eyes dri

Chapter Twenty-Five: Turned On

What time is he coming back?I watched the time from my phone and saw that it is going to be one am. Currently, my buttocks are glued to the sofa, Netflix is on the television, and my phone is in my hand. Victor and I were texting each other an hour ago.Victor: So you and Ian had already broken up?Me: Yes. But when Karlo and I married, we were still together. I even opened up about taking a divorce after my parents died.Victor: Your parents died?Me: Yes.Victor: Must have been horrible for you. I would like to give condolences even it is too late.Me: It’s alright. Thank you. I have a new life now.Victor: Does Karlo take care of you?Me: Yes.Victor: Does he love you?Me: I think so.Victor: Do you love him?For some reason, I couldn’t answer that question and just turned off my phone. I only made an excuse that I had to prepare my books in my room for my classes tomorrow. But to be honest, I was not comfortable with that question – do I love Karlo? Well, I could say sometimes I

Chapter Twenty-Six: Bothered

The drive to the school was in complete silence. Karlo didn’t even dare to look at me, and I did the same. It is too awkward just remembering the conversation we had last night. I wanted to ask if he is even okay to drive me to the university since I am thinking that he might have a hangover.I sighed and shut my eyes. But why am I even sad that we are not talking? I would be happy for him not to bug me. I am sure we will talk once we train later.“Thank you,” I said and went outside the car the moment we arrived at the parking lot. “I will text you after my classes.”Without looking back, I went straight to the gate of the university. This is okay. Minerva, why are you even bothered? You don’t like that son of a bitch, right? So why are your shoulders saggy?“Minervaaaaaaa!”When I looked up, it was Kristine who was running in the center of the hallway with her arms flying. She hugged me tightly, and I didn’t have a choice but to catch her hug.“Hey, Kristine. What’s up?” I greeted h

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Did You Ever Love Again?

I glanced at Victor with amusement. His smirk was still playing on his lips, but there was embarrassment in his eyes at how they were no longer fixated on the road. While driving, I could see Sheila from the rearview mirror, who was not in delight and was merely crossing her arms.“First love?” I broke the silence and slightly looked over my shoulder.“Minerva, that is not important anymore,” Victor tried to shroud the topic while his hand was still on the steering wheel.“Oh, yeah? Before, he mentioned a girl he liked very much when he was still residing in the Philippines. He was loyal to her, but ever since he moved here and this alleged girl had another boyfriend, he has played every woman he dated. I have never heard him being serious in relationships. And that is because he still likes that mysterious girl from the Philippines!”I squinted my eyes at Victor. “Really?”“Yes. I wonder how beautiful that girl is for our friend to be crazy about her. I mean, can you agree, Minerva?

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Text

“No,” Victor answered after a minute of silence. “But I’m not closing doors. I know I have been playing hearts and breaking them in the end, but I also can’t force myself to love someone else. Many times, I have tried to forget you, entertain people who were interested in me, and intensify relationships, but they don’t end very well.”“Then how could it be possible for both of us, if you can’t even prolong your relationship with others?” I inquired in curiosity.“Because I really, really liked you before, you know? It felt like I was looking for you in everyone I met,” he explained and gradually shook his head. “But maybe that is the thrill in it. I didn’t get you in the end, so I was trying to find someone similar to you so I could finally experience the love that you never reciprocated.”I furrowed my eyebrows. “You are a good man, Victor. I know you are going to meet someone – not similar to me, but better than me, who would give you the love more than you deserve.”He glanced at m

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