THE FORGOTTEN MOTHER'S

MATTEO-ANGELICA

A week later..

Matteo came out of the walk in closet, while tidying up the knot of his tie staring at Angelica who was still sleeping soundly using an eye patch.

Matteo had no interest in waking his wife, he immediately stepped out of the room on the third floor of the luxurious mansion. It is located in a luxury housing complex.

After reaching the bottom floor, the man headed towards the dining table. As usual, he will have breakfast alone without being accompanied by Angelica who always wakes up in the afternoon.

Even during marriage can be counted with fingers only a few times Angelica prepared clothes for Matteo. Matteo never protested because he was used to being independent. Although it should prepare the needs of the husband is the duty of a wife.

Even her mommy was once upset to see the behavior of Angelica who never did like a wife to Matteo. Zaneta from Italy greatly upholds household harmony through small things. Starting to prepare the needs of her husband to cook for her husband as a form of love, even though he is assisted by the chef who has been hired. When looking at Angelica who is very unattentive of course makes Zaneta sultry and disliked.

If that's how Matteo calms his Zaneta mommy. For Matteo the problem of preparing something for him is not important. Matteo never demanded things that he considered trivial and could still be tolerated.

But never betray her trust, such as cheating with other men or lying to her. For such affairs Matteo would not tolerate her. No matter how much love if it has been betrayed of course Matteo will not receive it again including for Angelica.

"Good morning Mr. Matte, breakfast this morning, auntie has cooked your favorite menu" said the middle-aged woman as she poured warm milk coffee into Matteo's glass.

"For Aunt Myria" Matteo replied smilingly and immediately sipped her drink.

"Is Miss Angelica still sleeping, baby?"

"As usual" Matteo replied. The guy puts his favorite Casserole breakfast menu in his mouth.

Myria shook her head. He dared to ask questions or give input to Matteo because Myria was no one else for Matteo. He has been taking care of this man since childhood. They're very close. Matteo asked Myria to stay with him. Because Myria was finally Zaneta to know how the household of her only son.

Myria was also upset to see Angelica's behavior, she was like there was no responsibility to Matteo, look now her husband even had breakfast alone while the woman was still asleep even though the day was near noon.

Matteo sipped the milk coffee that had been prepared for him.

"Hey honey. I'm sorry I didn't accompany you for breakfast, I'm tired dear my photo shoot until the night" Angelica said as she peeked at Matteo's cheek.

Matteo does not speak of Angelica. He wiped the tip of his lips with a white napkin, then put it on the table.

Matteo smiled without looking at Angelica. "If you're tired, you'd better go to sleep, baby" replied Matteo. The man stood up from his chair towards Myria gently kissed the face of the woman he loved so dearly like his mommy. "I'll go first aunt".

"Hopefully have your day and your work well, son" Myria replied smilingly.

"Darling, today I'm going to fly to Ottawa. I'll be there for a week Matte" Angelica said, taking her breakfast.

Matteo gave him a quick look. "Do what you like, baby. But remember what I don't like about Lica. Or all this will be over!", ketus Matteo turned his body and stepped his feet away from his wife.

Angelica widened her eyes to hear Matteo's reply. Even her husband reminded her of the thing she hated the most, the words 'will end'.

"What's wrong with my husband Myria, why is he so thin on me?", asked Angelica looking in a glance at Matteo's beloved servant.

Angelica widened her eyes and let out a long sigh.

"What's wrong with them?!", Angelica muttered to herself as she continued eating her morning meal.

*

Matteo rests his back on the back seat of the car. Matteo's clenched hands supported his chin. Both of his eyes were looking out the window.

He digested his words moments ago which were addressed to his wife. I don't know it's been a week that Matteo's feeling so fed up with his marriage. He never even contacted Angelica when she was away from him. When Angelica came back, she didn't care.

While Angelica routinely contacted Matteo in between her work. Although her husband's response was not as warm as it used to be.

It's been a week that Matteo has suddenly felt lonely. He even worked in his office late at night.

"Arnold..."

"Yes sir?"

"Is your marriage happy?"

"Of course, sir. My wife and I have been married fifteen years and have three children" Arnold replied.

"Have you never felt lonely?"

"Of course not sir, because there are children who always make our household happy. When I go home my son and wife always greet me and we usually have dinner together, enjoying the dishes that my wife Anne has prepared" Arnold replied smilingly.

"My wife's son has always made me want to go home quickly, getting together with them is the most beautiful thing in life" Arnold said.

Matteo stared straight ahead rubbing his chin. He understood the words of his driver. "His wife's son he always misses".

"Arnold...?"

"Yes sir?"

"Now we go to my cafe. I've never been there, I want to see her. I seem to miss the cafe" said Matteo spontaneously.

"Yes sir..."

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To be continue