
During the air journey, Mia again did not talk much. He looked out the helicopter window. Pay attention to the buildings that look so small down there, then replaced by views of the Aegean Sea.
Unknowingly, Mia imagines a night in which Matteo and the others throw Adriano's body into the middle of the ocean. “Is this karma for what we've done to you?” muttered Mia softly, with a gaze that was still fixed out the window.
“I don't know. However, there is always a reason for everything that happens in this world, ” Adriano said without looking at Mia. He was too busy neutralizing the pounding of his crazy heart.
“I miss Miabella,” said Mia suddenly.
“Take it easy. I will take you home to Casa de Luca after the inauguration of the resort is over,” Adriano said again. This time he dared to look at Mia's pretty face.
“Never run, Mia. The more you avoid it, the more your problems will pile up. It will make the burden you carry increasingly heavier and unresolved,” advises Adriano. The words she spoke sounded soft and pierced Mia's innermost heart, making the beautiful widow feel she had to consider it.
“I don't know if I can. Seeing Miabella made me think of ...” Mia did not continue her words. She chose to bow and twist her dress.
“That is why God chose women as mothers, which became the birthplace of the next generation of men. The reason was obvious, because women were the strongest beings. When both physically and mentally wounded, he must remain upright for the sake of his children. Bonding with a partner can be broken, but not with a child, Mia,” Adriano said.
“If you had known. I could only feel the sincere affection of a mother until the time I was four. After that, it was only hell that I faced day after day,”.
Adriano was silent for a moment. He took a deep breath before continuing his words. “Matteo is already quiet in heaven. Moreover, based on your story that he has turned into a deeply religious man. I am sure that the noble souls taken first are those whom God loves. Maybe that's why I didn't die when you shot and dumped me. God doesn't want to see my face in the afterlife." Adriano laughed softly, then fell silent.
“The souls of the dead, have calmed down in nature there. But the living must continue to fight every day. You, me, we're all fighting through life. Especially Miabella. That little boy still needs his mother. Moreover, after he lost the figure of a father.” Adriano shook his head slowly, not believing what had happened to Matteo.
“Face it all, Mia. You are much stronger than you imagined. Never run away from reality,” Adriano closed. He stopped talking, when the helicopter they were riding, had landed on the roof of the resort runway which would soon be inaugurated in a while.
Adriano got off first, then turned towards the passenger door on Mia's side and opened it. He reached out his hand, intending to help Mia to get down.
Meanwhile, Mia was still silent and tried to digest the word for word that Adriano had said earlier. “Come,” invite Adriano who is still extending his hand.
Mia nodded and nodded. He received Adriano's helping hand, then came down gracefully. They stepped together towards the few people who lined up neatly welcoming the two. “Welcome, Sir. Most of the guests are present. They are waiting for your presence,” reports a man in black suit, politely. He bowed in salute to Adriano and Mia.
“Good. Wait what else? We welcome them,” reply Adriano with a very charming smile.
The group entered the elevator at the end of the runway, then moved down to the ground floor where the lobby was located. There, many people are waiting for the presence of the owner of the luxury vacation spot. One of those people was Bianca Alegra.
“Gosh, not usually Adriano D’Angelo came late,” said the beautiful woman while stretching her hands. He hugged Adriano. However, Bianca soon abandoned her intentions, after realizing that the handsome man had come with another woman she had never known.
“Who is he, Adriano?” bianca asked while folding both hands on the chest. His face looks completely unfriendly.
“Mia,” Adriano replied briefly in such a deep and meaningful tone. He also tightly grasped Mia's clothespin. Making the woman in white clothes had raised a protest through the look of her eyes. However, Adriano even more tightened his hand grip while grinning with satisfaction. He was sure Mia would not dare to refuse, especially after getting a serious threat from him.
“Mia? I never heard that name,” said cynical Bianca.
“Now you've heard it, Bianca?” Adriano develops her smile, then walks past Bianca while still holding Mia's hand.
“I never had a lover,” reply Adriano flat. At that time, he was forced to release his hand from Mia, having to greet the guests and welcome them as warmly and warmly as possible. After that, proceed with the event of cutting the ribbon in front of the game area that is right on the beach.
An employee of Adriano gave him a pair of scissors. Adriano receives the scissors, then grabs Mia's hand. “We do this together,” take it easy.
Mia was about to refuse and would probably curse Adriano. However, the foolish intentions he undo, when he again remembered the men's threat. Again, Mia chose to shut up and do whatever Adriano wanted. They held the same scissors, then cut the ribbon.
Musical rumblings and loud applause followed the end of the formal session. Bianca looked at the scene without blinking. It's not a good thing for him.
The afternoon event did not stop until the tape scissors session only. From the front, three sexy-clothed women began to dance sensually. They are belly dancers.
“Please, Sir." An employee directed Adriano to a row of prepared seating on the beach. The tables are laid out as beautifully and neatly as possible for Adriano and the other guests.
Adriano sat down with great authority. Meanwhile, Mia sat in the chair that was right next to Adriano was. The woman was unable to blink her eyes, when she saw the three women curling their mostly exposed bodies.
The dancers look so adept and instantly hypnotize the guests, especially the men. They were so excited to watch the show, not least Adriano. The handsome face of the man seemed radiant, as one of the dancers approached and swayed right near him.
Adriano smiled calmly while continuing to look at the sexy beautiful woman with a naughty look. Mia who saw this, subconsciously lowered her head and saw her own body which did look much thinner, and was very different from the body shape of the dancers earlier. The woman also nodded slowly.
The event then continued with other entertainment, and ended at a banquet. Various typical Greek menus and some famous menus from parts of Europe, already presented on a long table covered with white cloth. Not to forget, Adriano also brought Mia food. Since then, the woman just kept quiet and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and admired the luxury of the resort.
“Eat, Mia." Adriano brought one of the food menu.
“Why do you keep telling me to eat? Is it because I look skinny and not as sexy as the dancers? Oh, blimey! Your eyes don't blink when you see them. Did you intentionally invite belly dancers to this show?” Mia turned her face away from Adrianio.
Meanwhile, the man just laughed softly in response to Mia's words. He was just about to say something, when some guests approached and regretted it. They then talk. Adriano is engrossed in the guests and leaves Mia alone.
The sea-side wind was blowing quite hard. He made the bottom of the dress that Mia was wearing keep swinging. Every now and then, the woman grabs the child with the hair that falls covering the forehead. Mia was so engrossed in staring at the beautiful expanse of the blue sea, and as if endless. The daydream drifted out of nowhere.
A shadow of Matteo, changed with the face of Miabella whom he had left behind for some time. Adriano is right. Mia has to face her fear and maybe fight it so she can be free and stop hiding. After all, his longing for Miabella was so great. He was determined to no longer waste the time he still had.
“Giati moni, despoinis? (Why alone, Miss?)” There was the greeting of a man who suddenly stood beside Mia. Handsome guy with clean skin and friendly look. He was wearing a black suit. The man looked at Mia with a smile.
Mia looked. However, he did not understand what the man was saying to him. Mia just smiled a little, then turned her eyes back to the expanse of the high sea.
The man was standing gallantly with two hands inside his pants pocket. “Isn't it very beautiful?” said the man again following the direction of Mia's gaze. However, again Mia did not answer, because she did not understand what the man said.
Meanwhile, Adriano who was talking with the guests, occasionally spread his gaze around the place. He searched for Mia's whereabouts, until his gaze locked onto the woman in white. However, Adriano had to frown, when she saw the figure of the man standing next to Mia.
By force, Adriano had to end the conversation with the guests. He immediately approached the woman. “I was looking for you,” he said while holding Mia's right arm, so the woman turned her head. No different than the man who did the same. Adriano still looks very calm.