The Game Changer (Mafia Families #2)

Chapter 16: The Meeting

"What game are you playing?" tanong ni Dylan.

Hinahanap niya si L nang makita niya ito sa garden na may kausap. Hinintay niya munang umalis si L bago siya lumapit.

"Could say the same." Sagot lang nito sakanya.

"AT least im not pretending to be someone im not, Luca."

Tinanggal na ni Luca ang isang contact lens na suot niya.

"You're not even going to deny it." Komento pa ni Dylan.

"I am not a liar." Sagot lang ni Luca.

"Anong tawag mo sa ginawa mo kanina? Oh right. Truly a Giovanni." He scoffed. "You only twist your words to manipulate people."

"Hindi ko na kasalanan kung iniisip niya na ako si Gino."

"Truly a Giovanni." Dylan murmured to himself pero narinig parin ito ni Luca. "Ano ba talagang pakay mo kay L."

"Can't I talk to her?"

"You made it very clear na ayaw mo kaming makausap at makasama dito." Dylan reminded him. "Instant change of heart?"

"None of your business."

"Threats to L is my business. Kahit pa tauhan ka ni Giovanni. You know what they say, never trust a Giovanni."

Luca smirked.

"Pano kong sabihin kong gusto ko si L?"

Dylan stayed silent at nilagpasan na siya ni Luca.

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L's Pov

"Being a boss means you have to command respect. You need to demand it from them. Those who don't acknowledge me will be dealt with." Sabi ko kay Klent.

"Pero paalala ko lang sayo L. You are starting a blood war, not with your own Family. But with the other Sicilians." Sabi ni Klent habang naghahanda na kami sa meeting sa underboss ng Davino.

Nauna nang bumaba si Klent habang hinahanda ko pa ang sarili ko sa mangyayari ngayon. Suot ko ngayon ang isang black dress na binigay saakin ni Carrie at yung kwintas na bibinigya ni Uncle Victor na galing pa kay Erza Vermillion. Nakatingin ako sa salamin nang biglang may kumatok sa pinto.

"L? Handa ka na?" tanong ni Dylan mula sa labas.

Agad na rin akong lumabas.

"You okay?"

"Bakit naman hindi?"

"You seem..."

"I'm fine Dylan." Sabi ko lang.

Hindi na namin pinag-usapan yung sinabi niya nung isang araw.

"Uhh... L. Tungkol dun sa sinabi ko nung isang araw. You don't have to answer. Really." Nagdadalawang isi na sabi niya. "But know that I mean every word."

I offered him a small smile. He had always been there for me. He always worried and was constantly trying to lighten up my mood. Hindi ko lang alam kung bakit hindi ko napansin hanggang ngayon.

He gave me a smile. "This is so awkward. Remind me next time not to say stupid and embarrassing things in the wrong time."

"Thank you Dylan. I mean it. For everything you've done." sabi ko nalang.