
Mia has changed clothes. From now on, he had to familiarize himself with the turbans covering his head. “I will buy you as much as possible, Mia,” Matteo said as he knelt before Mia and tidied up the turbans his wife wore. Mia responded to Matteo's words with a bitter smile.
A moment later, Coco entered accompanied by Daniella and Francesca. The two girls wanted to see Mia, before she returned to Brescia. “Good there, Mia. Matteo will definitely take good care of you,” Francesca said as she hugged her sister.
“Yes, Mia. Follow your husband's words. Don't be stubborn,” timpal Daniella. Now, it was her turn that hugged Mia tightly. Meanwhile, Matteo hands Coco the keys to his car. He'll take Matteo's jeep back to Brescia. After making farewell greetings, Matteo then pushed the wheelchair that Mia occupied towards the elevator. They headed to the highest floor of the hospital, where they had been waiting for a helicopter bearing the words De Luca.
Matteo immediately carried Mia's body and raised it carefully. He then went in and sat down next to the young woman. After all the preparations were completed, the helicopter finally took off and left the highest peak of the hospital building.
During the trip, Mia did not talk much. His body still felt a bit weak. He also has to get used to everything new after the accident and heavy surgery he has undergone. For weeks Mia left the Casa de Luca. His longing for the place that has now become his home, is very deep. Mia also misses her room so much, and of course Maximus who is getting familiar and always invites Mia to play.
It did not take long on the journey, finally the helicopter landed on the runway Casa de Luca. Matteo rushed down. Damiano immediately welcomed their arrival. He helped prepare a wheelchair for Mia. However, it turns out that Matteo prefers to carry Mia and bring her in. “I can use a wheelchair, Theo,” protest Mia slowly on the attitude of Matteo which is felt too excessive.
“I am still strong to carry you, Mia,” Matteo said calmly. Mia's slender body would never be a burden too heavy, for a man like Matteo. He continued to take Mia to their room. Damiano smiled while shaking his head. He followed the couple from behind.
“I'm glad you're finally back, Mia,” Damiano said when Matteo just dropped Mia on the bed. Damiano then approached and kissed the brown-eyed woman's forehead lovingly.
“Thank you, Uncle,” reply Mia. He tried to smile sweetly at the middle-aged man. A moment later, Mia glanced at Matteo. “I'm thirsty, Theo,” he said.
“I'll get you. A moment,” Matteo passed out of the room and headed for the kitchen. He left Mia and Damiano both in his room.
“Stay here, Mia. Matteo needs you badly. I hope, from now on you can learn to better understand each other,” Damiano said gently. He sat on the edge of the bed holding Mia's fingers. While Mia was still silent listening to all the advice from Damiano.
“I've been taking care of Matteo since he was a kid. Theo must have told you a lot about his childhood,” Damiano said again. Mia responded to Damiano's words by nodding slowly.
“To be honest, I saw there were many different things about Matteo, though he continued to deny. Matteo always said that he never changed. Matteoku has not changed. He is still a strong man and will always be like that. However, if he used to be really tough and invincible, then not at the moment, Mia,” Damiano said making Mia frown.
“What does Uncle mean?” mia asked not to understand.
Damiano smiled gently. He kissed Mia's clothespin. “You are a great power for Matteo. However, he became so weak because of you too, Mia,” Damiano said. “You don't know how fucked Theo was when you left him. Please don't do anything like that again. As Matteo's foster father, I feel sad when I see you have to be in this situation. Now you are my daughter. You two are my children. It is my duty to give this advice to you two,” Damiano said so softly to Mia.
“I'm sorry, Uncle. I may also be too selfish and not look at Matteo's side. I always ask that Theo can understand my feelings,” Mia regretted.
“Listen, My son,” Damiano said again. “Matteo is a leader of the Klan de Luca. It has a great responsibility to maintain the continuity of the organization. There are tens of thousands of members who are in his shade and he must control well. In addition, the hereditary business of the de Luca family must also be kept running. The vineyard has been around for decades. Everything thrives under the cold hands of Roberto de Luca, your father-in-law. It is Matteo's responsibility to keep the business that has been built to stay at the peak of its glory,” Damiano said at length.
“Give her your trust, son. I'm sure Matteo will never ignore you. You know why? Because he became fond of arancini after getting to know you,” Damiano smiled gently while touching Mia's innocent face without any makeup.
Mia smiled bitterly. He nodded slowly and tried to bring back all the wisdom and gentleness in him that had been lost. Without feeling her tears begin to drip. If the quarrel had never happened, he would not have gone to Rome. She will not lose her beautiful hair. However, there must always be an event that will be a reprimand, for everyone who feels right about what he is doing.
“What are you doing, Damiano?” Matteo stared at Mia who was sobbing. He then put down the drinking water he brought. “Why did you make Mia cry?” matteo protested, turning to Damiano, who had chosen to stand.
Damiano smiled gently. The man breathed slowly. “It's okay, Theo. I just talked to Mia a little. Your wife is sensitive, so she is easily carried away,” Damiano said. He came back to Mia and kissed the young woman on the forehead. “Rest, Son. I want you to get well soon, because Theo has started riding again,”.
Damiano then glanced at Matteo. “When, teach Mia riding. So that when I'm gone, then there will still be someone accompanying you around the plantation,” the man ended his words while patting Matteo's shoulder. After that, he decided to get out of the room and let Matteo alone with Mia.
“Something awakened me,” replied Mia while wiping away her tears.
“About what?” ask Matteo again.
“About us,” replied Mia while embracing Matteo tightly. Her tears trickled back, soaking into Matteo's black shirt.
“Listen to me, Cara mia. From this moment on, whatever you want, I'll obey. Even if I have to cancel the cooperation with Camilla, then I will,” Matteo said with confidence. “I'm sorry for not caring about your feelings, my dear. I'm really sorry,”.
“No, Theo. I am the one who currently has to learn to understand, even though it feels so heavy,” said Mia Lirih.
“How to,” de Satteo. He broke Mia's embrace, then kissed her soft lips. “You don't have to try to understand me. Let me continue to try to always understand you and make you comfortable,” he said confidently. “I'm only asking one thing from you, honey. Please don't think about me,” Matteo continued. Look at his eyes so shady.
“Can I explain something I haven't explained to you?” bargain later.
“What is it?” mia's beautiful eyeballs are seen twitching, observing the face of the husband.
“What you saw that afternoon was not quite what you thought. I did not meet Camilla alone, but there was someone else present at the restaurant. Unfortunately, it came too late. So, as if we were just alone, when we were not,” explained Matteo.
Mia's hand, which was originally coiled around her husband's waist, she immediately let go. His voice turned moody. “I saw the girl touch your hand and you shut up,” Mia insisted.
“It was because he was apologizing for his attitude. At the time, Camilla was trying to come to terms with her past, which was me. He also decided to accept a proposal from one of his father's colleagues,” said Matteo. Matteo brought her face closer to Mia's beautiful face. “Camilla is getting married, my dear. So, there's nothing more you need to worry about right now. But if you still feel dissatisfied too, then I will still stop my cooperation with Camilla,”.
“Maybe my decision is too late. I made you leave the house and there was this accident,” Matteo later regretted. “If it had been ...” he did not continue his words and instead stuck his forehead to Mia's forehead. “Pardon my stupidity,” whispered.
Mia was silent for a moment. He was digesting all that Matteo had said. Damiano's suggestion also influenced his mind now. “I believe you, Theo. I don't want to be a hindrance to the development of your organization and your business. I want to always be the main support in your every step So, you don't need to stop your cooperation,” break up Mia in the end.
“I don't want to hurt you anymore,” Matteo shook his head slowly.
“I don't feel sick or hurt, Theo. I'm completely fine,” Mia laughed softly as she peeked at Matteo's cheek. “I'm fine as long as you're by my side,” his fingers down Matteo's firm jaw and play around on his chin.
“I will always be by your side, Cara mia,” Matteo grabbed that finger and kissed it. “Is there anything else you want?” ask Matteo. His pair of gray eyes stared fixedly at Mia's face. The look that will always be a longing cure for Mia.
“Actually, I want to .…” Mia did not continue her words. The woman's plain face looked doubtful.
“It's okay, Mia. Just tell me whatever you have in mind,” urged Matteo.
“If possible, I want you to quit the black world and live our household life like a normal couple,” Mia replied accompanied by a deed of slow breaths. He doubted whether Matteo would accept his request or not.
Matteo continued to look at Mia, he then smiled. "There will be a time, Mia," she replied.