Chapter 25: Wife

AS I stare on my reflection, I can't help but to adore the beauty of the black dress hugging perfectly on my body and tracing the contour of my waist. I used my fingers to traced the diamond necklace resting above my collarbone down to the silky fabric on my chest as the v-neckline showed half of my breast.

The black dress is really gorgeous, that's all I can say. Simple yet screaming in elegance. Agon really knows what's best for me.

"He knows my choice of dress," I smiled as I said that.

No one knows what I'm hiding in this long dress. As Agon requested, there's a belt strap wrapping on my thigh consisting of knives, metal pins and guns.

My red stilettos is convertible, if I want to wear flats, I can easily remove its heels or if circumtances may prevail, I can use it as a deadliest weapon.

Another knock coming from the door interrupted me. "Ma'am Jeyk, bumaba na raw po kayo sabi ni Sir," dinig kong sambit ni Karen sa ikalawang pagkakataon.

"I'm coming," I answered with a tone of urgency.

I lastly glanced at my reflection as I walk through the door. Nadatnan ko silang apat sa dining table, hindi dahil kakain. Imbes na pagkain ang nakalatag, mga iba't ibang uri ng armas ang nakahimlay sa lamesa.

They are all wearing black tuxedo pero ang kaibahan sa bawat isa ay iba-iba ang kulay ng necktie nilang apat.

Napatayo si Nick ng makita ako. "Woah! You look stunning!" he complemented as he look at me head to foot.

"Thank you," ngiting sambit ko. Inabot niya ang kamay ko at pinaghila ako ng upuan. "Salamat."

I shot my eyes at Agon who's busy at his guns, I waited for his compliment, however, minutes had passed but no word coming from his mouth.

His serious face reminds me the moment I first saw him, coldness. Palagi naman.

Nangasim ang mukha ko, bakit ba ako umaasa sa papuring 'galing sa kan'ya? Asa ka pa, Jeyk!

Napasalampak ako sa upuan at pinagmasdan lang ang ginagawa nilang tatlo. Tahimik lang silang lahat tila nagkakaintindihan sa bawat galaw nila. All I did was to stare at them getting fully equipped with weapons.

This is not just a simple party, I know that. There's something more about this gathering that Agon wants—alliance.

The plan was simple—convince Black organization to be our ally, but the mission itself seems impossible. According to Agon, Black are neutral and don't accept allies for their peace—they refuse alliances, swearing loyalty to no one. They work alone without getting help from other groups, even if a situation sends them to disadvantage. They valued freedom more than alliances.

The plan is so simple but it's not easy as pie at all!

Blacks move like a thin air—they cannot be noticed and can easily slipped your way without you noticing. They're powerful, full of connection that other organizations lack.

If happens that we can locked a deal with Blacks, that would be so much helpful to us. They are valuable asset.

As we prepared to leave, my heart was pounding really hard thinking what might happen to us, but I know, Agon will never put us in danger.

Some of Agon's men was holding an attaché case with concealed weapons inside it. Nick and Ardeen called it a lucky case because of the extra ammunition that was put inside that can kill enemies and save our lives.

Ang daming alam ng dalawang 'yon. Pauso!

Ang mga tauhan nila ay nakabuntot sa sasakyan namin—alerto sa anumang mangyari at sa mga bagay na hindi inaasahang mangyari. Lulan sila ng mga iba't ibang kulay at modelo ng sasakyan na nagmamaneho sa bawat distansya.

Nahuli kong nakatingin si Agon sa 'kin sa rear view mirror at walang sabing tinuon ang atensyon sa daan. Naiwan akong nakatingin sa kaniya habang gwapong-gwapong humahawak sa manibela ng kotse.

Muli ay napansin ko ulit na nakatitig na naman siya sa 'kin sa rear view mirror. Napansin ko agad ang pagbuka ng bibig niya at pagsarado no'n, parang nag-aalinlangan.

"Is there a problem?" I asked.

"You. . .you're stunning," komento niya at agad na iniwas ang tingin sa 'kin.

Nagulat ako noong una pero kalaunan ay hindi ko na mapigilan ang pagngiti. Nilihis ko ang tingin sa labas pero kahit na roon ang mga mata ko ay kitang-kita pa rin sa gilid ng mata ko si Agon.

Inayos ko ang earpiece ko na nakatago sa isa sa mga hikaw ko nang maabot namin ang hotel na pupuntahan naming apat. Napabuga ako ng hangin.

I'm now the wife of a mafia boss, I better act one. How I wish that I'm really his wife and not staged.

Napatingala ako matapos na makalabas sa kotseng dala ni Agon at napatitig sa mataas na hotel.

Richonde Hotel stood majestic in the moonlit light as if it was glowing under the beautiful night sky. It's majestic facade bathed with soft golden lights that made it more grand as I fixed my gaze on it.

From where I stood, I could see the faint silhouettes of people in every hotel room doing their thing in the night, their shapes are not that clear, maybe because of the curtains that is used.

Despite the beauty of Richonde, there was something unnatural to the hotel—nobody knows that this place was swarming of dangerous people.

Natigil ang pagtitig ko sa hotel ng magsilaban sa kararating na kotse sina Nick, Ardeen, and Raji. We stand in a horizontal line, staring directly at the hotel. They look so innocently handsome with their suits that no one can dared to think that they are mafias.

"Remember, stay close to us. Hindi mo alam kung sino ang kalaban. Don't trust anybody or else—"

I cut Agon off looking at him directly. "They will kill me," I added with the hint of fact.

Agon lift the side of his lips and move his head sideways.

I thought that he will not say anything but minutes after he faced me. "Just. . .be careful."

"I will," I answered, feeling nervous but at the same time thrilled.

"Game on!" Nick said with excitement.

"I hope there's a lot of hot babes there," Ardeen seconded.

"Tsk. Clint will cut their heads off if ever," Raji fired a deadly stared to them that made them shut their mouths.

Isa-isa kong tinitigan silang apat, sina Nick at Ardeen ay nakangisi habang ang dalawa naman ay seryoso lang ang mukha. A group of mixed personalities are always doing well and solid.

Napabaling ako kay Agon ng maramdaman kong kinuha niya ang kamay ko at hinawakan iyon ng mahigpit. Hindi ako naging handa sa pangyayaring iyon at halos matibag ako sa kinatatayuan sa gulat at dagundong ng puso ko.

The warmth on his hands brings comfort within me against the cool evening air lingering outside the hotel. Agon's grip was firm and reassuring of safety, which calmed my system as we walked through the entrance of Richonde Hotel.

As we set foot the hotel lobby, we are greeted by a dangerous stare that everyone fired at us. The four of them are not bothered and walk like they own the world. Their precense screamed danger and power, and whoever they passes avoided their eye contact.

We reached the floor where the party was held. Agon's men scattered and stand where they should be, prending to be one of them and act as innocent they was.

I scanned the whole area, new faces are all over the venue and some are familiar to me. Red Organization is here, the only ally we have in this place. As the name speaks, their leader—Clint dresses in a scarlet satin dress with a plunging neckline, highlighting her cleavage and showcasing her sexy curves that every man drooled about.

The fabric hugged her hourglass figure so much that even I was mesmerized by her body. The high slit of her dress revealed her long legs, and every step she takes shows her flawless skin. Her dress screamed with elegance and confidence and captured a lot of attention.

She's scanning the area as if looking for someone and when her gazed fixed mine, she smiled like a super model. She walks like a fire, fast but full of grace.

Nang marating niya ang kinaroroonan namin ni Agon ay agad niya kaming binati.

"Hi! You look all dazzling!" Clint smiled at us na halos mapatulala ako ng ilang segundo. "You're a goddess," she complemented. "Is this the one, Agon?" Clint smirked na parang mang-aasar sa kaniya. Sinundot pa nito ang tagiliran ni Agon pero walang reaksyon itong tinitigan si Clint.

I don't understand what they are signing to each other, but it seems they understand one another.

Sinulyapan ako ni Clint bago tumingin ulit kay Agon. "Ang ganda naman ng napili mong asawa! You're taste never disapppoint me! Look at her! Para siyang manika, ang cute!" Clint pinched my cheeks.

Mabilis na namula ang pisngi ko dahil sobrang ganda niya sa malapitan. Agon introduced her to be by means of picture and her data. Kung maganda siya sa litrato ay sobra-sobra naman pala kaganda sa personal kapag nakaharap na.

"Can I bring her home?" Hindi na siya nakapaghintay sa sagot ni Agon at hinawakan ang kamay ko. "Can I bring you home? Pwede kang pumunta sa'min pero. . ." she trailed and take a step closer and whispered, "dalhin mo si Ardeen, please, please?"

I nodded cluelessly eventhough I don't know what to do. Basta na lang akong napatango, sa ganda bang 'yan na nakikiusap sa harap ko, makatatanggi ba ako?

"Clint, go back to where you are a while ago. Napag-usapan na natin 'to," Agon said.

Clint pouted, her red lips glistened as the chandelier. "Kill joy! Hmp! D'yan ka na nga!" Tatalikod na siya sana pero biglang napatingin kay Ardeen. "Marry me, my future husband!" kinikilig na aniya at nag-flying kiss pa.

Napabaling ang tingin ko kay Ardeen na kakamot-kamot ng ulo. I wonder what's behind that smile while looking at Clint.

Naupo kaming lima sa isang mesa at pagkaupong-pagkaupo namin ay biglang tumunog ang tyan ko na nagung dahilan para mapatingin sila apat sa 'kin.

"Kumain ka ba?" Raji asked, a line appeared between his brows.

"Our princess is hungry," natatawang komento ni Nick.

"I thought you've eaten?" si Ardeen.

All of them move their head sideways.

I bit my lip, feeling embarrased. Is is my fault to feel hungry? Eh sa nagugutom ako eh!

"Let's go." Biglang napatayo si Agon at hinugot ang kamay ko para tumayo.

"Where are we going?"

"Fill your stomach. I don't want you to starve yourself. This night might be a long way, it's important to keep your strength up."

I can't hide my smile as we approached the buffet table. I felt that all eyes on us as we walk. Agon's leading the way as I followed him behind while our hands are clasped together.