My Lover is the Son of a Mafia Leader

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"You do realize you can still back out, right?" he says while stirring his coffee. Nasa kusina kami ngayon at nagbre-breakfast. Eli is still asleep; according to Detective Michaels, the guy sleeps like a baby. 

I shook my head, "Don't you think it's too late for that now? I know some valuable information about the Costa Mafia, thanks to your orientation last night." I smirked at him, "Kahit na hindi ko ituloy ang pagkuha ng impormasyon tungkol sa mga ginagawa nila ay nasa panganib pa rin ang buhay ko. Ikaw na rin ang nagsabi na nagtra-trabaho si Kev para sa Costa Mafia. I don't think I'll ever be safe with him around."

He nodded at me, "You're right, but I'm still pulling you out of this mission once it gets too dangerous." sumimsim siya sa kanyang kape at napakunot ang mukha niya marahil ay hindi niya nagustuhan ang timpla. "As for your mission, you just have to know their activities. Anong oras pumunta ang mga Capo sa No-Doze Coffee, sino ang mga kasama o kaya kausap nila, at kahit anong bagay na makakatulong para masugpo sila. I want you to get any information as you can. Get close enough, but not to a point where you will put your life in danger. Is that clear, Ms. Vielle?"

His face is serious, and my stomach did a nervous dance. I knew what I signed up for when I volunteered for this job pero natatakot pa rin ako sa mga maaaring madiskubre ko ganoon pa man ay hindi ako susuko.

"Yes, Detective. By the way, may hindi pa ako nasasabi sayo." Binababa ni Detective Michaels ang tasa na hawak niya.

"What is it?" he asks.

"Do you remember when I told you I got kidnapped?" kumunot ang nood niya pero tumango siya sa akin, "My captor said may atraso ako sa boss niya. A week ago, I found a note inside my locker, and it says, 'Do you want to know what happened to Mommy and Daddy? I'll tell you, little girl. You'll find your first clue tonight.' Hindi ko alam kung kanino galing ang note na iyon. I placed the letter inside my jean's pocket. I don't have it with me now." I said, remembering my clothes are still in Alexavia's house.

Noong nagkita kami cellphone at wallet ko lang ang dala niya. Yung iba kong gamit ay naiwan sa bahay nila. He remained silent at what I said. I know Detective Michaels is trying to analyze it. 

The possibility that we're dealing with Costa's and another party is still possible.

"Do you think it's Kev?" I whispered, I looked at him through my lashes, and his expression tells me na ganoon rin ang iniisip niya.

"Yes, Ms. Vielle. It could be. He's working for the Costa Mafia, after all." sumandal siya sa upuan, "The note says you'll find your clue that night, right?"

"Oo, pero I don't think I found any clues. Nag-dinner ako kasama si Alexavia and unfortunately, my Uncle is with us. Wala namang unsual noong gabing iyon." Except sa announcement ni Uncle Bern na ikakasal ako kay Anthony. "At saka, ano bang clue ang hinahanap ko? The note is vague." dagdag ko pa.

Napatingin ako sa labas. I can hear the chirping sound of the birds and the magnificent view of the outside. Things are now becoming shadier lalo pa ngayon na alam kong isang Costa ang aking ina. 

My mom changed her name to Amelia when she married my father. It's safe to assume that she ran away and if she did then...

Para akong binagsakan ng malamig na tubig, "Do you think the Costa Mafia has something to do with my parents' death?" I asked, realizing how possible it can be.

An uncomfortable silence sits between us. If my hunch is right, what is their motive? Why kill someone who belongs to their family?

 It doesn't make any sense to me, but as Detective Michaels told me last night, I shouldn't be surprised.