The Mafia Boss' Daughter

Chapter 5: Madeline

Hello! Here's a new chapter. I am sorry if it took too long. I guess I experienced what you call a "writer's block". Anyway, enjoy reading!

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Naglilinis ako ng kwarto ko nang may kumatok. It was Gail.

"Here's your documents, we are enrolling tomorrow."

I checked all the papers he gave. There was a lot of papers but what caught my attention was a birth certificate. It was fake.

"Wait, where did you get this? This isn't mine," sabi ko at itinaas ang birth certificate.

"All of the documents are fake. We shouldn't carelessly enroll on a school that gets easily affiliated. We can't risk it," seryosong ani niya. Nakasandal lang siya sa pintuan with his arms crossed.

"But what's the point? They already know what I look like," sagot ko naman na nagtataka. Nakita na nang lahat ng mga taong 'yon ang itsura ko kaya hindi ko alam kung bakit kailangan ko pang pekein ang mga papeles ko.

"You'll be wearing a disguise. That's the point of faking your documents. If you really want to come, just please go along. It's already dangerous for you to step out."

"Fine. Pero saan ako kukuha ng disguise? I can't go out and all, at ano bang alam mo sa mga disguise? Baka kung ano ang bilhin mo," nag-aalalang tanong ko. Ayaw ko namang maging kamukha ni Miss Minchin, baka bilhan ako ng sobrang laking glasses at wig na gaya ng sa kanya.

"Pft. Wala naman talaga akong alam d'yan. I know someone, though," he smirked.

Someone?

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After minutes of driving, we arrived in front of a condominium. Literal na minutes lang kasi sobrang bilis niyang mag-maneho. Hindi ko alam kung hindi lang talaga ako sanay at normal na speed lang 'yon or tila nakikipagkarera siya sa daan.

"Remind me not to let you drive again," ani ko. He just chuckled.

"That was my normal speed, you know? I'll slow it down for you next time," sabi niya at nauna nang pumasok.

Sumunod nalang ako sa kanya. Sumakay kami ng elevator patungong 4th floor at huminto sa tapat ng Rm. 403. Mabilis siyang nag-doorbell at kumatok.

It opened and a beautiful woman appeared before us. She looks like she's older than me.

"Oh, you're finally here. Come in." A woman about 5'7" in height, a curvaceous body, soft looks, and long black hair opened the door. Literally anyone would get in their knees for her.

She greeted us with a slight smile. From the looks of her, I can tell that she doesn't talk much. Maybe only if necessary.

I was reluctant but went inside anyway. If Gail thinks she's someone worth of trust, then I respect his judgment.

Her condominium is neat and organized. Everything is in place, and only comes with two shades. Black and white.

"You must be Erin. I am Madeline. Madeline Reyes. I knew your mother."

Of course, I was shocked. Hindi ko pa nakikita or nakikilala ang babaeng 'to sa buong buhay ko and she looks like she's just 2-3 years older than me. Paano niya nakilala si Mama?

"What do you mean? How?" She urged me to sit on the couch which I did. Naupo rin siya sa single couch sa gilid.

"Our mothers were friends. We visit your house almost everyday. I got to see you as an infant. Not long after, my parents decided to stop visiting as they thought it would put my life in danger. Eight years passed, my mother died."

"O-oh... I'm sorry for your loss."

"Rather, she was killed. The worst part is... I have no idea who killed her. I wasn't there on her last day."

We all just went silent after that. I'm not very good in comforting people.

"Anyway, let's get started on what you came here for. Disguise."

Tumayo siya't may kinuha roon sa cabinet. While she's busy, nilibot ko muna ang paningin ko sa lugar. Ang mga picture frame ang nakakuha ng atensyon ko. There were two. One with her and I'm guessing that's her parents. And one with her and Gail when they were little. She had a cheeky grin and her arms on Gail's shoulder. Gail, on the other hand, simply looked annoyed.

"Here we are. Please sit here, Erin."

Hindi nagtagal, natapos din siya. She made me face a mirror para makita ko rin ang sarili ko. And boy, I looked different. She really worked her magic on me.

She just added little details but it all came together and made me look really "not me".

She said it was only trial and errors since she didn't know beforehand what would fit my face.

Unfortunately, we weren't able to talk much since she had something urgent to do. She took off all the make up and she also reminded me na baka may iibahin or tatanggalin siya to which I just responded with a nod.

We thanked her and bid our farewells.

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"Oh, Concon apo? Saan kayo galing? Kumain na ba kayo?" salubong sa amin ni Nanay Miranda. Nagpupunas siya ng kamay sa apron niya kaya naisip ko agad na baka ay galing siya sa paghuhugas ng pinggan.

Nagmano ako sa kaniya at sumunod si Gail.

"Binisita lang ho namin si Maddy, Nay. Hindi na rin kami nakakain kasi may importante pa raw siyang gagawin," sagot ni Gail.

"Oh siya, umupo na kayo roon nang maipaghanda ko kayo ng makakain."

Napatingin ako sa hagdan nang may marinig akong pababa. It was Tatay Anton. He still looks grumpy.

I smiled at him but he ignored it. Nagtuloy-tuloy lang siya sa paglalakad pababa at sinalubong naman siya ni Gail. Nagmano siya kay Tatay kaya nagmano na rin ako. Maybe he's still uncomfortable of me.

"Heto na, kumain na kayo, mga apo." We ate in silence.

I thought back to what happened today. Will this plan work out? Will that disguise really conceal who I am? Can I really trust Madeline? Can I trust myself on this?

Cohen's POV

I watched her stop eating and just space out. She seem to have a lot in mind.

Anyway, I better slow down for her. I just thought she'd be impressed.

Kanina ko pa rin napapansing masama ang tingin na tinatapon ni Tatay Anton kay Erin. He isn't normally like this, which is why I'm worried why he looks mad. Hopefully, it'll be okay.

I better prepare myself. Aside from the actual mission, I also have to "pretend" to study at that school. This was definitely not what I expected about her plan.