The Mafioso's Wrath

They claimed that our reality was far different from others. What is forbidden to some is permitted to us. What is wrong for them is simply ordinary for us. That's the life we lead as a mafia. We kill without mercy. Conscience has been just a word. If you want to remain on top. You have to be ruthless and unbothered about other things; especially with your own feelings. One wrong move, and you'll definitely die along with your clan. Trust no one; that's the most crucial rule to survive. "Sir, we're here." My eyelids opened slowly when my driver interrupted my thoughts. I could see how fear consumed him when our eyes met in the rearview mirror, and hastily bowed his head to hide from my sight. "What's your name?" I asked coldly. His throat moved as his hands started to tremble on the steering wheel. "Claudio, Sir." I licked my bottom lip and moved my back away from the seat. Marahan kong inayos ang suot kong coat at inilabas mula roon ang isang baril. Panic instantly flashed through his face. I smirked because of that. "Remember this, Claudio. Don't talk to me if I am not asking you to," I said firmly with an evident warning in my tone. Agad siyang tumango bilang tugon. Walang emosyon kong isinenyas ang pinto kaya naman nagmadali siyang lumabas ng kotse para pagbuksan ako. The cold breeze immediately sipped through my clothes. Tipid na lamang ako na napaismid bago tuluyang lumabas ng sasakyan. I slowly tucked the revolver away under my coat before turning to face the massive fortress in front of me. I came here to attend an annual masquerade ball because my reaper told me that my mission was going to be here; the mafia crest of our family that I need to retrieve. This event was for mafia members like me; it's not your ordinary social gathering for the rich people. My jaw clenched when I thought about my target. It's been three years since I was betrayed by her. I promised to myself that whenever I see that woman again, I'll kill her. Irrah. Inayos ko ang suot kong itim na maskara na tumatabon sa kalahating mukha ko bago nagsimulang maglakad patungo sa loob ng kastilyo. Agad na bumungad sa akin ang iba't ibang eksena sa loob. May mga sumasayaw sa klasikal na musika, may mga umiinom, at may mga nag-uusap. "You're here," Israel, one of my co-mafia, simply greeted. Or should I say, friend? Without humor, he tilted his champagne in front of me and tagged along with my walk. I didn't bother to answer. Well, he doesn't also need my response anyway. We sat on our thrones that was reserved for us. Parehong kaming tahimik at walang emosyon na nanunuod sa paligid. Few seconds later, I spotted Glasglow, Thomas, Alexio, Bekham, and Akihiro. May mga maskara man kaming pito ay madali ko silang nakilala sa kabila ng mga tao sa lugar. Siguro dahil sa madalas na mga transaksyon ay napalapit na kami kahit papaano sa isa't isa. Bukod pa roon ay kaming pito lamang ang may trono rito sa kastilyo. Nakap'westo iyon sa itaas ng pitong malaking poste. After all, we built this place for us. My jaw clenched when a certain girl came into my mind again. I couldn't believe that she chose this ball to auction my family's mafia crest. Talagang sa teritoryo ko pa. I don't know if she's mocking me or what. Regardless of her plan, I'll make sure she pays dearly for the betrayal she committed. "You just came, but you seems bored already," Thomas interrupted my thoughts in my earpiece. Dahil magkakalayo kami ay mayroon kaming suot na ganito tuwing magkikita kami rito sa kastilyo. Napailing na lamang ako at kumuha ng champagne sa center table na nasa harapan ko. Marahan ko iyong iniikot bago pinalapat ang nguso ng baso sa labi ko. I took a sip. Right on cue, the show has finally begun. The speaker started talking on a small constructed stage below us. We are mafias. This event was far different from a charity ball. Sa gabing ito ay hindi lang mga mamahaling alahas ang ibinibenta. Rare diamonds, relics, high caliber guns, men, women, were also scheduled to feature tonight. Miski ang mafia crest ng pamilya ko ay nabalitaan kong ibebenta rito. The auction started. Pabalik-balik ang atensyon ko sa entablado at sa mga tao sa paligid. I am trying to search for her appearance. Kung narito ang crest, hindi imposibleng nandito rin siya. Where are you, Irrah? I gritted my teeth. Maraming inilabas na mga jewelries at artifacts. Nagpatuloy ang bentahan hanggang sa mga de kalibreng baril. I waited for someone to bring out a crest, but the sale of the goods was over and I couldn't even see it. Did my reaper get the wrong information? I massaged my temples and glanced on the stage. Nagsisimula na sila ngayon para sa panibagong set ng auction; mga babae. I noticed Glasglow fixed his gaze to somewhere as the bidding went by. Ipinagsawalang bahala ko naman iyon. I am not a nosy person. Wala akong interes sa bentahan ng mga babae kaya naman walang imik ko nang iniwan ang p'westo ko. I was planning to smoke outside. Naglalakad ako patungo roon at astang kukuhanin ang telepono sa loob ng aking coat para tumawag sa aking tauhan nang bigla akong mabunggo ng isang babae. She tumbled to the ground because I didn't care to stop her from falling. Dumb woman. "Ouch!" she groaned lowly with a sweet voice. Hindi ko siya pinansin. I just let her on her state and walked pass by her. Before I strayed too far, I sensed a person trying to grab my arm. Mabilis ko namang naidistansya ang sarili ko bago pa man niya ako mahawakan kasabay nang paglabas ko sa aking baril. I pointed it directly at the target. It was the girl who bumped me. Her widening eyes indicated shock and fear. The paleness of her face did not escape my sight either. "I-I just want your apology . . ." she whispered; nearly in tears, her hands were slightly raised in the air. My mind went blank for a second. Irrah . . . Nakamaskara man siya ay alam kong siya ang babaeng hinahanap ko. Saulado ko ang bawat sulok ng mukha niya. We've been together for five months. Kaya hindi ako pwedeng magkamali. "L-Look, if you don't want to apologize po i-it's okay. A-alis na lang po a-ako," utal niyang sambit at marahang lumakad paalis sa harapan ko. I blinked twice as I watched her presence disappeared. Confusion was written all over my face right now. Marahan kong naibaba ang hawak kong baril at wala sa sariling sinundan ang tinahak niyang daan. Didn't she recognize me? Slowly, anger rose in my chest. I am sure she just acted like she didn't know me. I tried to chase her, but she's already gone. Nakatakasan ako. Figlio di Puttana!