Author’s Note

I wrote this story dated back September 04, 2020 and ended up on November 04, 2020. It’s a 2 months process. So please…bear with my writing style, grammar, and story line with this one since I’m just a high schooler when I wrote this inspired story.

*This is not a BL story but a straight romance.

Disclaimer:

Work of fiction. Product only of my imagination.

CHAPTER 1

—Underground Society Headquarters

3rd Person POV

“Ipinapatawag niyo po ako, Sir?” tanong ng isang magandang babae na hanggang beywang ang haba ng buhok.

“Oo. Pinapatawag kita dahil may tinanggap akong misyon na sa’yo nakaatas pero sa totoo lang sobrang tagal na nitong mission na to pero ngayon ko lang to hinalungkat. Binayaran na ako matagal na and I withdraw all the money and this is the money.” sabi ng may katandaang lalaki at ipinakita ang itim na brief case na nakalapag sa mesa. Tinignan naman ito ng babae bago binalik ang tingin sa lalaki.

“Akala ko ba hindi mo muna ako

bibigyan

ng

misyon

pero

bakit

nag

iba

yata

ang

ihip

ng

hangin

.“ hindi mapigilang tanong ng babae habang tinignan ang kanyang pinuno. Napabuntong hininga na lamang ang pinuno.

“Yes. Iyon rin sana ’yung plano ko but this mission that I have received is quite risky and dangerous. It involves Mafia syndicates and no one is capable of doing it except for you. This is a Class A mission.” paliwanag nito sa babae. Napatawa nalang ang babae dahil sa sinagot nito.

“What’s the information?” imbes mag reklamo ay nagtanong nalang ang babae at tinapunan ng tingin ang brief case.

“Oh, here it is! According to the man I negotiated with this mission, you’ll be guarding a Mafia Heir. He’s working on the Carver State Company and to be exact he’s the CEO.” sabi ng matandang lalaki. Tumango naman ang babae habang ang mata ay nakatoun sa binabasa na dokumento.

“Why hire a bodyguard? He’s a freaking Mafia Heir, he has all the powers and protection hidden behind his shoes.” kunot noong komento ng babae at inangat ang tingin sa kanyang pinuno.

“Mafia Heir nga pero wala namang karanasan sa pakikipaglaban dahil napilitan lang ito na tanggapin ang pwestong iyon nang mamatay ang kanyang mga magulang. At ang mga kalaban ng kanilang Mafia inaatake siya dahil they know he’s weak and the power he holds is immeasurable. Especially his Uncle.” paliwanag naman ng matandang lalaki at nagsalin ng tubig sa baso.

“What a cliche story.” she said then look at the document again. The old man just shrugged of her words.

“Hevesy Zero Carver. What a nice name!” basa niya sa pangalan ng kliyente na kanyang babantayan.

“So? You have an hour to prepare all your things and weapons that you needed to bring. You’ll be leaving this place at exactly 4:00 in the afternoon.” sabi ng nasabing pinuno kaya tumango siya at kinuha ang brief case na naglalaman ng pera bago nagpaalam sa kanyang pinuno na maghahanda na ito sa dadalhin niya.

–4:00 PM in the Afternoon

“Be careful. Dahil sa lahat ng mission mo this is the most dangerous one. Lahat ng kalaban ng kliyente mo, kalaban mo na rin. Walang kasiguraduhan ang lahat kaya; be wise, be brave, be careful.” the old man said to her while reminding her that this mission is keeping her life at stake. But, the woman just smile lovely.

“I will.” she said. At mula sa labas ng bintana ng sasakyan ay makikita niya ang mga trainees na nag e-ensayo.

“Take care of my juniors. I’ll leave them to you, Sir.” she said out of the blue while looking at the young people who’s enhancing their skills in martial arts.

“Ako na ang bahala sa kanila.” sagot naman ng matandang lalaki. Tumango ang babae bago pinaandar ang makina ng sasakyan at umalis na sa lugar na iyon.

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Zero POV

I’m busy signing papers and documents when there’s a soft knock coming from the entrance of my office.

“Come in.” I responded. Nang bumukas ito ay inangat ko ang aking tingin para tignan kung sino ito. I was stunned! A sophisticated and strikingly stunning woman enters the door of my office with a long hair that reached in her waist.

“Who are you?” I asked with a confusing look. She smiles.

“I am Nevis Malory.” pakilala niya.

“And, what do you need?” I asked her.

“Nakita ko kasi sa doon sa labas ng building niyo na naghahanap kayo Ng secretary so gusto ko sanang mag apply. If ever I am qualified.” she said. Napataas naman ang kilay ko sa sinabi niya kaya sumandal ako sa aking swivel chair. Then, I stared at her completely. If we’re talking about physical appearance well she’s overqualified no doubt of it.

“Do you know how to speak English?” I asked her.

“Yes Sir. Infact, I’m a linguist.” she answered. Cool!

“That’s good. And, how old are you?” I asked her.

“I am 24 year’s old. From Birmingham.” napakunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya.

“Part of?”

“Alaska, USA.” she responded.

“Oh? That’s far.” I said and stared at her. She’s insanely beautiful and I can’t deny that.

“Sure thing.” she answers then shrugged.

“Last one. Do you know how to entertain visitors, talk to guests, and deal with clients?” I asked her. She smiles before answering me.

“Yes sir. I’m immune with that.” she said then smile. What a smiling girl!

“Then you’re in. Tomorrow is the start of your job. You’ll be working with me.” I told her.

“Thank you for that Sir. But, there’s a little bit problem here.” she shyly said. Napakunot naman ang noo ko habang nakatingin sa kanya.

“Problem?” taas kilay kung tanong.

“I’m still not familiar in Philippines. And, I don’t have any relatives here so I don’t have any place to stay.” sabi niya sa mahinang boses. Napahawak naman ako sa aking sentido. What did I just do?

“Are you a citizen here in the Philippines or not?” I asked her.

“No. I’m a Yankee kaya hindi ako masyadong familiar dito sa Pinas.” sagot niya at ngumiti ng hilaw. Napasandal ako sa aking swivel chair at napahalukipkip habang tinignan ang kabuuan niya. She doesn’t look like an American woman even though she lives in America, she’s more like a Canadian. Her Filipino accent is also good not even flaws can be heard on it…But, how come she doesn’t have any relatives here in the Philippines if she applied a work in my company.

“Then, if you’re not a citizen here in the Philippines and don’t have any relatives how come you applied a work on my company?” taas kilay kung tanong sakanya. She stands straight and composed herself.

“It was recommended to me by my internet friends Sir. And, it was good timing since I was also looking for a job while I stay here in the Philippines.” she answered while not looking at my eyes.

“So, you’re planning to go back to America?” I asked her. I don’t know but I’m curious of her whole being even though I just met her.

“Not yet Sir.” she said. Napatango nalang ako bilang sagot.

“Okay fine. Doon ka muna sa condo unit ko titira pansamantala but if you’re familiar already in the Manila then you can separate in my condo.” sabi ko sakanya ng may mahabang pasensya. It’s the first time where I will bring a woman in my place and what’s worst it was my first time meeting her.

“Thanks.” then she flashed a little odd half smile…Strange.

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-Afternoon

Sa wakas ay natapos na rin ako sa ginagawa kung pagpirma sa mga papeles. I looked at the woman who’s quietly leaning on her own table. I think she’s asleep. Napagod yata sa biyahe. Tinignan ko ang wall clock it’s 5:00 PM already, almost time na. Tumayo ako sa aking inuupuan at pumunta sa kinaroroonan ni Nevis. Tinapik ko ng mahina ang kanyang braso sabay gising.

“Hey! Wake up! Hapon na.” gising kung sabi sa kanya. Nagising naman siya dahil sa ginawa ko.

“What time?” she asked at nag inat-inat sabay hikab.

“It’s already five. Time to go home.” sabi ko sakanya. Agad naman siyang tumayo and all I can say is she’s a tall girl. Taga leeg ko.

“Then, let’s go.” sabi niya kaya tumango ako at sabay kaming lumabas sa building. I don’t know to myself pero ang gaan ng loob ko sakanya kahit na kanina ko palang siya nakilala. So strange. Ako na ang nagmaneho dahil hindi rin naman siya pamilyar sa mga daan dito sa Maynila.

CHAPTER 2

Zero POV

Pagdating namin sa condo ay hindi ko alam pero natawa ako dahil sa kanyang reaksyon.

“You live here?” hindi makapaniwalang tanong niya sabay tingin sakin at sa mataas na building na ansa harapan namin.

“Yes. Why?” I curiously asked her.

“Nothing. It’s just it’s so big and tall.” she commented like a child. I chuckled to her response. Pumasok na kami sa loob ng building at sumakay sa elevator. Tahimik lang siya habang sumakay kami sa elevator. Maybe, she’s afraid to ride of an elevator since it’s her first time..who knows. Nang makarating kami sa unit ko ay nilagay ko ang password at pumasok na kami ng tuluyan.

“May tatlong room ang condo unit ko. My room, guest room, and office room. Diyan ka sa gitna since that’s the guest room, the left one was my room, while the room beside yours is my office room.” sabi ko sakanya atsaka siya nilingon. Para naman siyang bata na tumango sa mga sinasabi ko. Good! Lumapit ako sa pintuan ng sarili kung kwarto at nakatayo lang siya sa may sala. Pinihit ko ang siradura ng aking sariling kwarto at bago ako pumasok ay nilingon ko siya.

“And since, nakikitira ka dito sa condo ko ikaw ang magluluto at maglilinis.” baling ko sakanya.

“Sure. No problem.” walang alinlangan niyang sagot sabay ngiti.

“Sige. You can take a look at my condo dahil magbibihis muna ako.” I said to her then leave her and I enter my own room.

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Nevis POV

Nilibot ko ang tingin ko sa kabuuan ng condo ni Zero. Maganda siya. The interior design is warm and relaxing. Nakakatanggal ito ng problema. Pero may napansin akong katana na nakasabit sa ding ding. Nakuha ang atensyon ko nito kaya lumapit ako dito at tinignan ito ng maigi. Parang luma na ito at pamana pa ng mga sinauna.

“That’s our family heirloom.” sabi ng baritonong boses na nanggagaling sa likuran ko. Lumingon naman ako at doon ko napagtanto na si Zero ito.

“Kaya pala dahil medyo may kalumaan na.” sang ayon kung saad naman. Siguro oras na para magtanong-tanong ako ng kunti. Since, in the first place it was my plan on living here together with him. Then much better to get to know him more also. In order for my job to be successful I need background information about him.

“Nasaan nga pala ang pamilya mo, Sir?” balewalang tanong ko sakanya. Napatahimik naman siya sa tanong ko. Napakagat labi nalang ako.

“T-They died.” he answered in a sad voice.

“Oh! Sorry to hear that.” saad ko habang humingi ng paumanhin.

“They where killed of our enemies.” patuloy niyang sabi.

“Enemies? Like company rivalry?” kunwaring tanong ko. Umiling naman siya.

“I don’t know if I should be saying this to you since we just met few hours ago but still…our family has a Mafia Organization.” he said. Tumahimik lang ako habang nakikinig sa sinabi niya. I already knew it but I want more.

“Our Mafia Organization is known in the name of Lunar Mafia. We work and move under the moonlight. But, that night my family was ambushed by our enemies. We where betrayed by some of our friends in the organization.” he added. Napakagat labi nalang ako dahil sa mga ibinahagi niya.

“So? What’s the name of the Mafia Org that kills your family?” I asked him. Tumingin naman siya sa’kin.

“Don’t get me wrong but you can trust me. Look, I’m not even a citizen here in the Philippines.” paliwanag ko sakanya ng may paniguradong boses.

“I know that but I don’t think people like you deserves to hear this kind of sensitive conversation.” he answers. Natahimik na lamang ako dahil sa sinabi niya. He has a point.

“Can you keep it as secret?” tanong niya. Napatingin naman ako sakanya.

“You mean this conversation?” tanong ko he only stares at me and nodded his head.

“Of course. I’m aware of how dangerous it is.” I answered with a defensive tone.

“It’s an Italian Mafia that kills my family. They’re known as brutal organization. They even featured in the newspaper due to how dangerous their group is.” he started.

“Is it the Reaper Mafia you mean?” hindi siguradong sabi ko. Tumango naman siya.

“Hah! I thought it was just my hallucinations when you said that they was featured in the newspaper. I read an article about them once.” I commented. So, it was true. What a coincidence!

“Then, I’m going to tell you that it was all true. It was not a hallucinations. That they existed.” he added then looked at me.

“If that’s the case, if I’m not mistaken in a Mafia Organization if the former owner dies there should be a heir,right?” curious kung tanong at tinignan siya. He only displays an odd smile.

“Yes, that heir was me.” he answered. Tama nga ang sinabi ni Master Duan. Nilingon ko siya.

“Parang hindi naman ikaw ang Mafia King…” duda kung sabi sakanya.

“It’s because I don’t have any experience. I was just forced of this responsibility.” he said with a low voice. Napatango ako.

“Cool.” ang tanging salita na lumabas sa bibig ko. I read all of his background information especially about the Mafia Org he was involved in the documents that Sir Duan handed on me yet hearing it personally coming out from his mouth hits different. It’s like a treasure responsibility that was handed on him that he should be carrying forever. Poor him! Napailing ako sa aking sarili. Pero bigla akong nailang ng tumitig siya sa akin.

“You know what Nevis? Hindi ko alam kung saang lupalop ka ng mundo galing, kung sino ang pamilya mo, dahil bigla ka lang sumulpot bigla kanina sa office at nag apply ng trabaho tapos sinabi ko ang lahat ng sekreto ko sa’yo. That was too fast! then you’re just a stranger. Shut up your mouth or else I’ll kill you.” he seriously said to me and gave me a sharp look. Threatens like this doesn’t affect me. But I’ll pretend I was affected.

“That was rude. But of course, I just wanted to tell you Sir hindi naman ako chismosa.” sang ayon ko nalang na saad.

“Sige na. Magluto ka na doon dahil nagugutom na ako.” sabi niya. Napailing ako at tumango.

“Yes sir.” saad ko at umalis.

Nagluto na ako at pagkatapos naming kumain ay dumiretso ako sa sarili kung kwarto. Sinara ko ang pintuan at ni-lock pati ang bintana sinara ko at ni-lock atsaka iniharang ang kurtina. When I felt all was safe and secured hinubad ko ang jacket na sout ko then nakasando nalang ako ng kulay puti. Humarap ako sa salamin. Kulang nalang magkamukha kami ni Avril Lavigne but never mangyari iyon.

Tumalikod ako ng kunti at tinignan ang tattoo na nasa likuran ng beywang ko. Isa itong buwan, a half crescent moon. Pag naaarawan ito para lang itong isang hugis buwan pero mas iilaw ito pag nasisinagan ng ilaw ng buwan. It is like an invisible tattoo. Hinawakan ko ito pero napatigil ako ng may kumatok sa pintuan kaya agad ko itong tinakpan ng dulo ng aking sando. Hindi na ako nag abalang mag jacket pa. Binuksan ko na agad ang pintuan ng naka sando lang at naka ponytail ang buhok.

“Yes.” bungad ko.

“Gusto ko l-” hindi matapos ni Zero ang sasabihin dahil natigilan ito na nakatingin sa’kin. Pero binalewala ko nalang ito.

“What’s the problem?” simpleng tanong ko. Tila natauhan naman siya.

“Gusto ko lang sabihin sa iyo na you should wear a proper uniform as my secretary. But, if you’re uncomfortable with the companies employee uniform, you can wear any dress.” sabi ni Zero at ibinigay ang uniform sa’kin. Tinanggap ko naman ito.

“Okay. Thank You Sir.” magalang kung sabi at ngumiti.

“And one last thing..Bukas ko nalang i-instruct sa’yo ang mga dapat mong gawin.” pahabol niya pang saad. Tumango ako.

“Okay Sir.” sagot ko.

“Also, you look cool of your outfit.” puri ni Zero sa’kin at tinignan ako mula ulo hanggang paa. Nahiya naman ako sa sinabi niya.

“Thank you for that, Sir.” sabi ko at ng umalis na siya ay isinara ko ang pintuan sabay lock nito. Nilapag ko sa mesa ang damit na binigay ni Sir atsaka nilagay ko ang aking maleta sa ibabaw ng kama atsaka ito binuksan.

“My babies.” I mumbled while arranging my weapons from knife to dagger, kunai, guns, and my silencer. Ayos! Inihanda ko na ang mga kakailanganin ko bukas.

“Done.” I said to myself. Then, tinignan ko ang aking wrist watch it’s already 8:00 in the evening kaya naisipan kung matulog na.

“Tomorrow is the start of my mission so I need a great strength.” I said to myself and fall into a heavy deep sleep.