Aurora's Gambit: Defying Destiny

Chapter 8

Rasmon and Valyrium

According to the novel, there are seven different sectors na mayroon ang bansang Spuador.

Oh 'di ba? Ang OA lang. May pa sector sector pang nalalaman.

Anyway, we have the Government Sector, Mafia Sector, Corporate Sector, Civic Sector, Military/Defense Sector, Tech Sector, and Entertainment Sector, having the Government, Mafia, and Corporate Sector as the main sectors.

The Government Sector includes all official governing bodies and institutions, such as the executive branch, legislative bodies, law enforcement agencies, and the judiciary. Sila ang namamahala sa pagpapatakbo ng bansa pati na rin ang pagpapanatili sa kaayusan nito. The Military Sector also belongs to the Government Sector.

The Mafia Sector, on the other hand, encompasses the various groups of powerful mafia families. The families belonging to this sector are very powerful that's why the Government doesn't dare to mess with them. Also, they bring a lot of money to the country that's why their illegal activities are permitted as long as they pay taxes, not to mention that some of these mafia families have their ties amongst other sectors making them even more untouchable.

The Corporate Sector includes large corporations, businesses, and industries. It can cover everything from legitimate enterprises to corrupt business practices and corporate espionage. Under this sector are the Tech and Entertainment Sectors.

The Tech Sector includes tech companies, research and development organizations, hackers, and innovators. While the Entertainment sector encompasses the arts, media, entertainment, religious institutions, and cultural organizations. It can include everything from mainstream media outlets to underground art movements and influential cultural icons.

Lastly, the Civic Sector includes non-governmental organizations, charities, and other community groups.

On top of these, Spuador has this thing they call The Omertà Circle. Not a literal circle, but this is what they call the group of powerful families ruling Spuador.

This man in front of me, Malchiah Luis Le Sciellou, is the firstborn of the family that is currently dominating the Corporate Sector, Familia de Le Sciellou. His family is also one of the top mafia groups, making them a part  of the Omertà Circle, too.

He was described in the novel as someone who is wise and sharp when it comes to business, kaya nga nangunguna ang pamilya nila sa larangan ng negosyo dahil sa pamamalakad niya. Yun nga lang, napaka-babaero nito. Linggo linggong nagpapalit ng girlfriend. Tsk tsk tsk.

Nahinto ako sa pagm-monlogue nang mas lalong humigpit ang pagkakayakap sa akin ng bata na kapatid pala ni Malchiah.

"Please protect me from my brother, Lady!" Natataranta nitong sabi sa akin.

Marahas namang naglakad palapit sa akin ang kuya niya without even paying attention to whoever is holding his brother. Akmang hahaklitin sana niya ang bata pero agad kong nasangga ang kamay nya.

"Please stop scaring the kid, mister," tanging sabi ko na lang.

Now his attention was shifted on me. Gone is his scary aura that was making the atmosphere suffocating earlier.

Nagtaka ako nang bigla niya akong nginitian nang pagka-tamis tamis. Eh?

Naramdaman ko na lang ang pagpula ng buong mukha ko nang bigla niya na lang kinuha ang kanang kamay ko at saka marahang hinalikan ang likod ng palad ko.

"It is an honor to meet such a pretty lady here in our establishment. Do you want to be my wife?" Nakangiti niyang sabi sa akin matapos hagkan ang kamay ko.