Meet The Mafia Queen: The Revelations

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Vanessa's POV

"I HEARD about what happened . . ."

I slowly nod my head at my Uncle Simon who's beside me. After I took a bath, we went to the living room because he wanted to talk to me about something

"Naikwento sa'kin ni Jamie ang mga nangyari habang wala ako," he heavily sigh "Are you okay, Vanessa Kacey?" He worriedly ask

I don't know what to say. Am I really doing fine? Am I really not affected? Because I don't think so.

Kahit ako ay hindi alam ang sagot sa tanong na iyon. I feel betrayed, disappointed and lost . . .

"I don't k-know," I honestly answered "I d-don't know, Uncle. I . . ."

I couldn't finish what I'm about to say. It's like my mind is occupied by darkness. Damn.

"Do you love him, my niece?" He caress my hair

I do love him.

I really do.

I didn't answer his question and just lay my head on his shoulder. I feel tired. I can feel that I will fall asleep anytime. I can feel my body getting weak.

"Vanessa . . ." he pats my back "Everything's gonna be fine, okay?" He comforts me

But even if my Uncle Simon comforts me, why am I still longing for Axel's presence? "I'm tired, Uncle . . ."

Binaon ko ang mukha ko sa kaniyang balikat and that's when I realized that I'm already crying on his shoulders.

"I'm damn t-tired," I almost whisper

Uncle sighs, "Normal lang mapagod, Vanessa." He continues to caress my hair "Naiintindihan kita,"

I closed my eyes while sobbing beside him. I'm tired physically, emotionally and even mentally. And only Axel can ease all of that.

Even if I'm disappointed that he disappeared again, I'm still waiting for him to come back. I will always wait for him even if it takes another year to find him.

"Mahal ko siya, Uncle . . ." umiiyak kong sambit "Mahal na m-mahal."

I won't give up my love for Axel. Under no circumstance, I will never leave him alone. The moment I said I love you to him, that's when I promised myself that I will fight for our love even if my life is at sake

LATE IN the evening but I'm still wide awake. I took my sleeping pills a while ago but I still couldn't sleep. I sat on the bed frustratingly as I get the sleeping pils on the side of my bed.

I was ready to take those medicines again when I heard footsteps at my balcony. I couldn't see what it was because the curtain's blocking my view. I didn't pay attention to it at first but I suddenly heard soft knocks on the sliding door.

Tumayo na ako at dahan dahan pumunta doon para tignan kung anong nangyayari sa labas. I parted the curtains as my eyes widened when I saw a familiar man with his messy hair.

His hands are trembling and his body seems weak. I panicked and immediately open the door to let him in

"A-Axel . . ."

He glance at me and tried to look glad, "Baby," he walked towards me and hugged me.

Fuck, I'm crying again! "Where have y-you been, are y-you okay?" My eyes noticed some scratches on his face "What's that scratch on y-your forehead? Did something happened?"

He shook his head "I'm fine, baby. Don't worry about me."

The smile he showed me gave me an assurance that I'm not hallucinating or even dreaming. I let him in and made him sat on the bed. I even pour my glass with water and offered it to him.