Chapter Forty-One: Flight

I finished my MBA in the remaining months. We just celebrated for a day and then decided to book our flights back to the Philippines. Timothy stayed with us in the house for those months. He also trained me in some combat skills, while Karlo was the one in charge of shooting with guns.“I still can’t believe that we are all going home!” Timothy exclaimed from behind us. “You know what, Minerva, I can’t wait for you to train in the Red Cartel headquarters where you will meet the assassins your parents nurtured for decades!”“Timothy, you shouldn’t say that in public,” I said and turned my head over my shoulder. “You don’t know who is listening!”“Keep your voice down,” Karlo shushed, and even looked at me. “Rest well.”I felt my cheeks heating up because of the concern that seethed through his eyes. I cleared my throat before looking away. Stay strong, Minerva. He shouldn’t see that you are in love with him. Keep a straight face and pretend that everything is fine—-Before I could even

Chapter Forty-Two: To Be Back Home

The familiar scent of Manila City filled my nose as we got to the exit of the airport. I looked around and saw a lot of busy people striding inside the premises, meeting their waiting loved ones, and loading baggage into the parading cars. Karlo and Timothy were the only individuals who were watching our family driver load our baggage. Karlo was trying to help, but he was talking on the phone, while Timothy was whistling and kicking invisible rocks. Shitheads.“I’m hungry,” I announced and crossed my arms. “I want to eat in a restaurant before we go home.”They all looked at me in confusion, but Karlo was the one who got alerted first and gradually hung up his phone. He nodded.“Okay. Then let’s finish this up.”“Yeah, I’m also hungry now; I could eat a whole cow!” Timothy exclaimed as he dramatically stretched his arms. “I think I’m going to have jet lag.”My cousin was the first one to get inside the car. Karlo attended to me and casually placed his hand on my waist, guiding me to g

Chapter Forty-Three: Curses and Kisses

It was so nice to go home finally. The vast, white and black cream colored mansion filled my vision as our car went through the huge gates. The green Bermuda stretched in the front yard with the meticulously cut flower garden, where a gardener was trimming unwanted leaves from the small trees. I had to open the window to feel the fresh air and see the fountain at the center of the garden.“You like it?” I heard Karlo ask me.“Yeah,” I answered and smiled. “We’re home…”It’s been a year. Just a year, but it felt like I had gone through so much. How many more things and events will I encounter in my own home?The car stopped in front of the entrance doors. Several familiar maids approached us and started unloading our luggage from the back trunk. Karlo guided me to go outside the car, while Timothy helped the maids. Together, we tipped the driver who helped unload our luggage.“You must be tired. Just go to your room,” Karlo advised.“Okay,” I simply answered and turned my back.I don’

Chapter Forty-Three: Breakfast

I found myself slapping my forehead when I woke up first thing in the morning. The kisses we had last night were the reason I also had trouble sleeping!“How could I even give in?!” I murmured and slapped my forehead hard unconsciously, making me groan in pain. “I know I like him, but do I have to be that obvious?!”That kiss… long, passionate kiss…“Aahhhh!” I screamed at the top of my lungs and started throwing all of my pillows across the room. “I’m so stupid!”“Madame? Are you alright?”I stopped throwing a tantrum when I heard a maid’s voice outside the room. My eyes closed tightly, frustrated even more. Clearing my throat, I answered.“Yes, uhhhh, I’m just rehearsing a drama that I… played back when I was in college!” I reasoned out. “You… you can go back to cleaning now!”“Okay, madame! Just please tell me later if you need anything!”I suddenly remembered asking, “Did Karlo go somewhere?”“I saw Sir Karlo in his business suit just a while ago, madame, and then went downstairs.

All Chapters of Hail the Mafia Queen: Chapter 41 - Chapter 44

Chapter Forty-One: Flight

Chapter Forty-Two: To Be Back Home

Chapter Forty-Three: Curses and Kisses

Chapter Forty-Three: Breakfast