The Mafia KING Meets The Gangster QUEEN

CHAPTER 25- I NEED STERNZ

Sammiel-

"Fvck!"

"Hey! What's going on?" Al asked worrying.

"Al, go back. We need to go back to the manor."

"But why?"

"Just... just do as I say." I need not to explain. He just looked at me through the rear mirror as he slow down to make a u-turn.

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As soon as we arrived at the manor, I saw all my kuya's at the main house, and that tells me na may hindi magandang nangyayari,

"Sammiel..."

This was the first time I heard kuya Coby called my name looking serious after a long time.

"Thank goodness your safe." Pabuntong hiningang sabi ni kuya Clae.

"What happened? Why the long faces?"

"Princess, we need you to be strong."

What the heck! Ano ba talagang nangyayari bakit sila nagkakaganto. It is my first time ever since I was born na makita sila kuyang nagkakaganito.

"Princess, Dad was ambushed. And we thought you're with him." Explained kuya Clae

"What?!" Who on earth would have the guts to do that? Ambushing the patriarch of the Saavedra, are they courting death?

"We still don't know the other details, but I think since you are here, we need not to worry anymore."

Everyone nodded in unison as kuya Valder said this as if there was a heavy load on their shoulders that have been lifted.

"I don't worry about dad, I'm worried about Popsy and Momsy."

"Why?"

"They're on their way here."- I briefly explained.

"What? H-how? When did-"

"I don't know either. Ms. B, just got the news from the maids in London that the two old champs just went packing and saying they'll be moving here for sometime."

And as I was explaining to my kuya's, a heartfelt laughter echoed in the mansion.

"Hohoho...Where's my little angel?"

Everyone looked at where the laugh was coming and with fright they stare at each other.

"Popsy." I was the one who broke the silence.

"Hija, what are you all up to? They seem to be very busy that they even neglect you, look how skinny you are now," Popsy berrated as he glared at my kuya's, and they all shuddered.

"Popsy, I was already skinny since before. You just haven't seen me for a while that's why." I explained

"Is that so? Then what about that thing we saw in the news?" Momsy asked.

"What news?"

"Your presscon. And who is that boy, Momsy and Popsy would like to meet him. We would be happy for our baby as long as it's not that 'man'."

I was shocked when Momsy mentioned him, but why? Why could they accept Sternz, that moron easily? A Sternz, of all people, our mortal enemy? Why could they accept that idiot and not 'him'? Why?

"He's busy with some business. I'll just let you guys meet when he's not that busy anymore. Also, you guys should be tired, why not just rest for today." I suggested. Even my kuya's nodded in agreement.

"But I already called the young boy over, and he agreed, he'll be eating with us later this evening."

"Pops-"

"No ones allowed to object. It's my decision and it's final." My old man just declared so no one ever tried to object anymore. "So, Hija, tell me, is he one of the reasons why you decided to go here?" He asked.

Yes. He is partly a reason, but not because I would want to be with him but because he's the key.

"You can say it like that popsy"

Both the elders laughed heartily after hearing my response. They seem so happy, but why? Why of all people, why can't it be "him"?

"Pops, why are you being like this with Princess, she's still too young, you know?" Kuya Vlad asked

"What's wrong with it? Your Momsy and I got married at her age. So tell me, what's wrong with that, huh?"

"That was your generation! Iba na panahon ngayon, pops."

"Are you saying na matanda na kami ng lola mo!" My popsy outraged

"Kaya nga namin kayo lolo't lola eh..." whispered kuya Clae, though it was quite audible.

"Hijo there's nothing wrong in inviting the fiancé of your sister at home right? In this way mas makikilala natin kung sinong lalaki ang aagaw satin ng prinsesa natin." Coaxed momsy with a very cryptic wink.

"Ok that's enough everyone, maybe we should just get rest for the mean time, besides mahaba pa ang araw and we still have a couple of hours bago mag-dinner. Momsy and Popsy, I also need to talk to you in private."

"Why hija? Is there something wrong?" Asked Popsy.

"I'll just tell it to you in my room."

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@ Sam's Manor

"What's going on hija?" Popsy immediately asked.

I looked at Al, and then to Popsy and Momsy, I felt the sudden pain and complexity as I look at this people and as I remember all the people around me.

"Popsy, I need to get out of here as soon as possible."

"What? Why all of a sudden, kakabalik mo lang and you haven't even stayed here for a month, so why?"

"I didn't mean that I'll be leaving the Philippines. What I mean is that I need to get out of this family. I need to be freed from being a Saavedra."

"What bullsh*t is this Sammiel?!"

It was my first time hearing my lolo to shout again for the very long time.

"Simon, calm down, let Sam explain."

"Popsy, I'm doing this for your protection. This is the reason why I am going to marry Sternz. There's no love nor any connection between us, I need him to be able to protect you guys. I need Sternz."

"Protection? What protection?"

"It's better if you know nothing."

This thing that had been going on for a very long time must come to an end. It already gotten this far and complicated, no one is willing to back down on both parties so the only way out is to fight till the end. No matter what the outcome is, I must hold on to that promise, to protect the Saavedra's at all cost. That's what my life means. One day the truth will come out and they'll understand what I'll do and why I should do it, but for now it's better that they know nothing.