The charm of Mr. De Luca

Mia's Hair

From that day on, Matteo took care of Mia while in the hospital. He even made Damiano so proud. While Coco often scrunched her forehead, seeing the attitude that Matteo showed towards Mia. That guy looks so different.

"You've changed a lot, Theo. I honestly don't understand how a woman like Mia can turn your character around so easily" Coco said, offering a can of soft drink to Matteo, who was sitting on Mia's nursery couch.

"Mia never changed my character. He was just digging something long hidden. I don't even know if I still have that feeling. There are many things that make my heart touched. This was the first time I was so scared when I saw blood. I can smell fishy very sharp and so stinging. Somehow I used to be able to enjoy life with that kind of scent?" Matteo sipped his drink.

"You were right to choose Mia in your life. Again God has shown His power. Who would have thought if a Matteo de Luca could ...." Coco did not continue her words, because just then there was a knock on the door. Matteo immediately moved from his seat. Then he opened the door. Instantly Matteo was stunned to see the figure of the man standing outside Mia's nursery.

Adriano D'Angelo stood there with a very beautiful flower bucket. The blue-eyed man's face looked so fresh and radiant. "How are you, Mr. de Luca," he said warmly in a very friendly tone. "I want to see the state of Mrs de Luca" he continued.

"Well," said Matteo slowly. There was no reason for him to refuse Adriano's arrival there. Matteo invited the man in. A moment later, Adriano turned her gaze to Coco who was sitting while enjoying a can of soft drink. Coco lifted her can of drinks while smiling kindly. Adriano replied with a slow nod.

"How is Mrs de Luca doing right now?" adriano asked when Matteo was next to Mia's bed. He seemed to be guarding the bed so that Adriano did not come closer to it.

"Mia's condition has started to stabilize. The doctor had allowed her to go home" Matteo replied, noting that Mia was sleeping. He then received a bouquet of flowers Adriano had thrust on him. "I think you're still in Monaco" Matteo said. He doesn't usually talk to Adriano.

"I've been in Rome for two days now, but just stopped by today. There are so many things I have to take care of. That's how it was when we first started the business in a different place," explained Adriano still with a warm character.

"Yes. May your business run smoothly, Mr. D'Angelo," replied Matteo flatly. "Please sit. You've met my best friend, haven't you?" Matteo invites Adriano to head to the sofa, where Coco can relax with a canned drink. The brown-eyed man immediately stood up, as Adriano walked towards him. In a friendly manner, Coco reached out and invited the handsome man to shake hands.

"How are you, Mr D'Angelo?" sapa Coco who is always friendly and familiar to anyone, even people she just met though.

"Well, Mr ...." Adriano did not continue his words. He had met Coco, but did not know her last name.

"Ricci" said Coco with a smile.

"Oh, Mr. Ricci. We have not been able to get acquainted," said Adriano while sitting down.

"Yes. We met in an inappropriate situation" Coco replied. He turned to Matteo who had just joined them.

"My best friend is the owner of a car repair shop. He has an extraordinary talent in that," flattered Matteo as he glanced at his friend who was then so flattered. Rarely does Coco get a compliment from a Matteo.

"I have a lot of talent, Amico," Coco joked.

"Ah, no! Ever since you got to know Francesca, you've lost your talent when it comes to attracting women" Matteo argued with a small smile.

"Just like you, Amico. You're even worse than me. Look, Mia's made you look so fucked up" Coco replied, not to lose. Adriano looked at the two friends with a strange look. However, not long after that man smiled.

"I think all men have that kind of talent. I've also experienced it, when there was a woman who made my life feel so chaotic, but it's over," Adriano said, making the gray eyes of Matteo pointed quite sharply at him.

"Honestly, I really like it. However, there has never been anything special, maybe not yet. I'm sure if someday, I'll be able to follow in Mr. de Luca's footsteps. I would find a woman who could completely shake my world instantly," Adriano directed her gaze at Matteo who was looking at him as well.

There was a small smile on the corner of Matteo's lips. "Yes, of course. One thing is important, look for single women" Matteo said coldly and sarcastically for the man. While Coco immediately scratched her forehead when she heard Matteo's words just now.

A moment later, the attention of the three men simultaneously turned to Mia who was starting to wake up. He called Matteo's name weakly and somewhat raucously. Soon Matteo got up from his seat and approached his wife. "Mia, Honey. You need anything?" gently, Matteo touched the pale face of Mia who was not yet fully conscious. Slowly Mia opened her eyes perfectly.

"I'm thirsty, Theo," said Mia softly.

Without being asked twice, Matteo immediately took the drinking water and directed his suction on Mia's lips. He held the glass until Mia stopped gulping. A moment later, Mia glanced at the flower bucket that Matteo had placed on top of the cabinet with a four-stacking drawer. "A pretty flower" said Mia slowly, smiling at Matteo.

"Mr D'Angelo brought it. He came to see you," Matteo responded to Mia's remark with a slightly sour hue.

"Mistress de Luca," suddenly Adriano was already next to Matteo. He was standing right near Mia's bed. The man looked at the woman who was still lying weakly with her head wrapped in bandages. "How are you doing now?" greet Adriano. Both of her eyes were blue, sparkling when she saw Mia who had woken up from her sleep.

"Much better" replied Mia. "Thank you for the flowers" continued the brown-eyed woman slowly.

"Hopefully it can cheer you up a little bit, Madam," Adriano said with a smile that looked so sincere. The smile that made Matteo feel so bothered. His instincts say that Adriano still has more interest in Mia.

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The next day, the doctor who handled Mia's treatment while in the hospital, came to visit for a final checkup before Mia came home. He made sure that Mia's condition was completely stable.

Matteo faithfully accompanied Mia for more than two weeks during her treatment. Every day, he always gives encouragement to his wife. Not unlike that day, where the doctor will remove the bandage that brushed Mia's head.

Mia already knew that she had lost her beautiful brown hair. However, he remained powerless to hold back tears, when he had to see for himself through Daniella's small mirror. Mia feels like she looks so strange without the hair that has been beautifying her body. The young woman sobbed, as did Daniella and Francesca who happened to be there. Coco and Damiano were waiting outside. They were preparing for Mia's return that day.

"What's wrong, honey," Matteo clasped Mia's shoulder while kissing her forehead. "Your hair can grow again later as time goes on. I want more healing than your beautiful appearance" said Matteo. He tried to calm Mia who at that time seemed very shaken.

"Yes, Mia. Theo's right. After all, today everything is easy. You can do many treatments or something else that can speed up your hair growth. You can also wear a wig for a while" Daniella said. However, it did not make Mia stop her crying.

As a woman, hair is a precious thing. It is like a self-esteem that must always be maintained and cared for as well as possible. It is not wrong if many say that hair is a crown, and is a priceless jewelry.

Matteo continues to try to calm Mia down, until Francesca approaches her. "Mia, I have something for you" said the hazel-eyed girl. Matteo then released his embrace of Mia as Francesca drew closer. The girl took something out of her bag.

It is a beautiful black turban. Francesca then put the turban over Mia's head and tidied it up. After that, he returned the small mirror. "You still look beautiful, Mia. You know why? Because your beauty is not just physical, but you have the kindness and tenderness that make you always look beautiful, even without hair. That's what makes you so much more valuable than any of the most beautiful hair. Keep smiling and make yourself happy" Francesca hugged Mia tightly.