Deceiving The Star [Cosmos Series#3]

Kabanata 15

"Wear your mask, Sweetie."

I chuckled as I slowly shook my head when I heard Archer's endearment.  He handed me an ivory half mask, with swarovski crystals around it that's covering my eyes, as well as my nose. Agad ko namang tinanggap iyon at marahang isinuot.

Archer's already wearing his half mask, paired with a black suit.

Lumabas siya ng kotse at umikot sa passenger's seat. He opened the door for me then he offered his hand. Tinanggap ko iyon at marahang lumabas ng kotse. Ikinawit niya ang aking kamay sa kanyang braso at iginiya ako papasok sa hotel kung saan idadaos ang pagtitipon.

Archer leaned on my ear and whispered. "Can't wait to see Devaughne's reaction after seeing you." I just rolled my eyes on him.

I'm wearing a floor length ivory dress with a plunging halter neckline, sleeveless fitted bodice and fully open back. The dress' tightly hugging my body, revealing my curves.

We arrived at the banquet hall. We're welcomed by the elegant decorations. Beige is conquering the whole hall. Walang magaakala na pagtitipon ito ng mga kriminal. The theme's screaming innocence and elegance.

We're wearing masks but I'm sure some can recognize us. Lalo na iyong malapit sa amin. I can recognized them as well. Ilang boss at underboss na rin ang nakasalubong namin ni Archer ngunit wala pang nagtatangkang lumapit sa amin.

Maybe they don't know us. Napangisi ako sa aking naisip. Of course they don't. Ito ang unang pagkakataon na dumalo kami sa mafia gatherings.

I can't help but think that they arranged this for Cosmos. We're a secretive mafia. Walang nakakakila kung sino ang namumuno sa Cosmos, well that was before. Ngayon ay unti-unti nang nalalaman ng iba kung sino ang nasa likod ng Cosmos.

Noong si Don Leonardo ang namumuno ng Cosmos ay madalas itong manguna. Sa henerasyon namin ay ito ang unang pagkakataon na muling nanguna ang Cosmos sa mafia chart. I don't know why but maybe Vynz Devaughne's really a great leader. Kaya naman hindi namin maungusan ang Devaughne. Ito ang unang pagkakataon sa pamumuno ni Mirae.

Nang makita ko ang tauhan namin na nakatayo sa tapat ng isang table ay agad kong natanto na roon ang table namin. He's wearing a crew uniform. Siya ang nagpasok ng aming mga armas. We're not allowed to brought one because it's a truce day but we have no choice. We need this incase something happens.

Dumako ang aking tingin sa lalaki na aming nakasalubong. He's also wearing a mask and suit. I can't clearly see his face because of his mask but he looks familiar. Bahagyang napakunot ang aking noo nang bumalik ito at huminto sa aming harapan.

"You two looks familiar," The man muttered. I can't see his face but I know he's frowning.

"Aziel," Archer slightly tapped the man's shoulder. Kasabay noon ang paglagpas namin sa lalaki. My eyes widened when I realized who that man is. Mirae's ex-boyfriend. 'Yung tinanggihan niya ng kasal dahil ayaw niyang mapahamak ito dahil sa Cosmos.

"What is he doing here?" Namimilog ang mga mata kong bumaling kay Archer nang makalayo kami kay Aziel.

"He's a boss so he's here," Archer muttered in a nonchalant tone.

"What the hell? Anong-- bakit hindi ko alam? I mean-"

"Bellizar." Natigilan ako sa sinambit niya. "Noong nakaraang taon ko lang din nalaman. Hindi sila nanggugulo sa Cosmos kaya hindi natin napagtutuonan ng pansin."

What the fuck? "Hindi alam ni Mirae," I stated. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang magiging reaksyon niya kapag nalaman niya iyon. Imagine, Aziel's her long time boyfriend. He asked Mirae's hand for marriage but she refused because she doesn't want Aziel to be in danger not knowing that he's the Bellizar's mafia boss. Nasisiguro ko rin na walang alam si Aziel sa kung ano si Mirae.