The charm of Mr. De Luca

Diamonds for Mia

“Sorry for being late. I just thought about it last night, and ..” Mia did not continue her words.

“You think about it?” sidelines Matteo with a little mischievous, making Mia feel even more embarrassed. The girl gave her smile and chose to go straight to the kitchen.

“I have to go to the kitchen and check .. um.. stove,” Mia said intermittently. The girl scratched her forehead because she felt confused. It immediately passed from before Matteo who was just smiling knots.

That afternoon, as usual. When Mr. Gio began to open the shop, then the visitors immediately came. Matteo is happy to help Mia serve its customers. It was a first for Matteo. All this time, his life has always been served. Now he knows what it's like to serve someone who isn't all friendly.

Matteo was almost carried away by emotions, had Mia not come and help him immediately. Once again, Matteo was amazed by the tenderness of a Mia. He felt more and more aware that he had to get away from the girl.

While from another corner of the place, a pair of sharp eyes were watching Matteo from a distance. The big tall man who was then seen was contacting someone on the phone. He speaks in a very thick Italian accent.

For almost a week, Matteo hitched a ride in Mr.'s tavern. Gio. His condition is currently recovering. Nor does he want to be there too long. Apart from being afraid of worrying his parents, Matteo did not want to endanger Mia's life due to her presence.

Matteo has realized that he is now being stalked, even though he himself does not know exactly who is in love. However, Matteo would definitely know about it soon.

After all, Matteo and Mia have very different and different life settings. The hard and dangerous life lived by Matteo, was not suitable for a girl as gentle and as good as Mia. Although heavy, but Matteo must take the most appropriate decision for both of them.

That night, he was done helping Mr. Gio closed the shop. Before the middle-aged man came home from the tavern, Matteo asked him to talk for a while. Mr. Gio agreed. Mia also participated in the conversation. The three of them sat at one of the tables inside the tavern.

“Master, I've been here too long. After all, now that my condition has also improved,” Matteo started the conversation with his calm style of speech.

“Then?” Mr. Gio responded to the remark from Matteo earlier.

Matteo looks all wrong. It is hard to express his intentions. “My parents must be worried about me right now, so I have to go home soon. I've felt so grateful for all the kindness you and Mia have had throughout this time. As a thank you sign, I beg you willing to accept this ...” Matteo presented a real diamond to Mr. Gio.

For a moment, the man with a fairly thick mustache fell silent. He stared fixedly at the small, shiny object on the table, right in front of him. And so is Mia. The girl nodded in disbelief. This was the first time he had ever seen a diamond.

“What is original?” knock the girl with her chin.

Matteo looked at him and smiled. The man nodded with certainty. “Original brilliance five carats. Please check yourself if you feel unsure,” explains Matteo confidently.

“Only this thing survived the robbery that hit me,” continued Matteo again while turning his eyes in all directions. Matteo did not want to lie to the two of them. However, he could not possibly reveal the truth. Let Mia and Mr. Gio only knew him as a Matteo Bellucci.

“What did you give this to me for? This diamond is not a random thing. The selling value is very high. You can wear it for yourself,” Mr. Gio seemed reluctant to accept the gift from Matteo.

Matteo turned his attention back to the man before him. He understands that Mr. Gio was a very meticulous and careful man. Therefore, he could not easily accept a gift from himself.??

Matteo then smiled wryly. He tried to convince Mr. Gio to be willing to accept the gift from him. “Get it, Sir! I'd be happy if you'd take it,” persuade Matteo again.

Matteo nodded with a feeling of relief. At least he did not feel he left a debt of gratitude to Mia and her father who had been very kind to him.

“When are you leaving?” ask Mr. Gio again. While Mia was just silent and bowed. He felt sad that Matteo had decided to leave.

“Tonight, Sir,” replied Matteo confidently.

Mia raised her face and looked at the man. There was a sense of unwillingness in the look of his shady eyes. He didn't think Matteo was going to leave that night. However, Mia did not dare to protest.

Mr. Gio mangosteen. “Good. I hope you're always lucky, son! Give my regards to your parents!” he said while standing. “Mia we also have to go home soon,” Mr. Gio turned his gaze to Mia who was still silent.

“Can I take Mia home, Mister?” Matteo stood up. He half wished for Mr. Gio granted his request.

Mr. Gio looked at Mia for a moment. The girl said nothing. However, the look in his eyes seemed to have the same hope as Matteo.

A moment later, Mr. Gio turned his eyes back to Matteo. “You know what the consequences will be if something happens with Mia!” message Mr. Gio with half threatening. However, before long the man smiled as he patted Matteo on the shoulder. A big smile also spread on that beautiful face. Matteo looks very happy.

“Remember my message well!” message Mr. Gio again firmly. After that, it passed from there.

“Sure,” replied Matteo confidently. He then glanced towards Mia. The girl just blushed in embarrassment.

After closing the shop, Matteo and Mia walked together. There was a sense of awkwardness in the hearts of both of them. However, Matteo was trying to keep a calm look.

Down the narrow alley with dim lighting, Mia more bowed her face. Matteo continued to walk to his right.

“Is a diamond not too excessive?” mia asked without looking at Matteo.

“There is nothing superfluous for a thank you, Mia,” replied Matteo quietly and flatly impressed.

“How can you store a diamond?” ask Mia again. This time, he ventured to glance at the handsome man next to him.

Matteo smiled wryly while replying to Mia's glance. As usual, her gaze was so sharp and deep, that it instantly pierced into the recesses of the girl's heart. Mia turned her gaze forward.

“The book that gave it,” replied Matteo briefly. Mia simply nodded her head softly as she silently glanced and momentarily observed the beautiful face.

Matteo smiled as he found Mia stealing glances at him. He dared to grab Mia's hand and hold it.

They were getting late in that simple touch until they did not realize that from now on, there were several pairs of eyes watching them both.