
Adriano's red sports car stops at the Casa de Luca yard. Not long after, the man came out while putting his hair back. Adriano opens the door for Mia. The wife appeared in a backless dress that she wore last night. “Thank you for last night,” Adriano whispered. He asked Mia to come in. The blue-eyed man's mind was already fixed on Miabella.
What Adriano was afraid of did happen. Miabella seemed to be crying while hugging her beloved doll in Damiano's arms. The grandfather tried to calm the little girl at all costs.
“Bella,” call Adriano soft. Immediately grabbed a tiny body that was still wearing pajamas with disheveled hair. Miabella hugged her father tightly. “Why cry?” Adriano rubbed the back of his beloved daughter. But Miabella was still crying.
“What if I make apple pie? You want?” tawar Mia persuaded her little girl gently. Miabella nodded as she continued to cry. Mia smiled then stroked her daughter's hair, before moving into the room to change clothes first.
“Sorry, Adriano. He woke up and went straight to your room, but there was no one. That's why he cried,” Damiano said.
"It's okay, Damiano. Thank you," replied Adriano, nodding slowly.
“Hey, beautiful little girl. Why are you crying so early in the morning?” Coco who had just appeared in the room immediately greeted Miabella, even though she knew the little girl would ignore her. "Have you just returned from the affected area?" Coco turned her attention to Adriano who was not usually disheveled.
However, Adriano did not want to serve the ravings of the curly-haired man. While carrying Miabella, he turned his attention to Coco who was ready to go to the workshop.
“You and I should talk seriously. Later we will also contact Marco via video call,” Adriano told Coco.
“Oh, okay. You're the master now,” chirp the curly-haired man. “I'll be in the workshop until afternoon. We'll talk after I get back,”.
“Good. I also still have a little business today,” reply Adriano. She was stunned because just then Coco was watching him while smiling amusedly. “Why?” the blue-eyed man asked.
“It's okay. I just feel sorry for Damiano,” Coco replied as she glanced at the mischievous old man who returned her glance with a wide smile. “Don't say anything, Damiano,” stopped Coco when she saw the man in the hat about to open his mouth. Damiano paused his intention and immediately poked his lips.
Meanwhile, Miabella calmed down. He had stopped crying, but still hugged Adriano tightly as if he did not want to be left behind.
“Good. Excuse me first,” Adriano then went from the front of Coco and Damiano to Miabella's room. When he got there, he lowered the tiny body and sat him at the end of the bed. “Why are you crying, honey?” ask Adriano. She half crouched down in front of Miabella who continued to hug her doll.
The two little girl's gray eyes, staring softly at Adriano. Miabella didn't talk right away. Although it had stopped crying, but once in a while the little girl sounded as excited, so that made Adriano re-embrace him. Dielus and the kissed head of the daughter of Matteo. “I'm afraid, Daddy Zio,” in the end Miabella is willing to talk.
“What are you afraid of, Honey?” Adriano then sat down next to Miabella.
“My father did not come home. Then you and mom left too. I'm looking for you two, but there's only grandpa,” Miabella's face looks so sad. He almost cried again, if not immediately Adriano moved on his lap.
“No one will leave you. Me and your mother have a little business, therefore we have to go,” Adriano explained gently.
“Then, why didn't you guys invite me?” plain Miabella protest.
Adriano did not answer immediately. He rubbed his forehead slowly. “Um .. because ... because it's an adult problem, son. There are some things that should not involve a child like you .. um .... here ...” Adriano thought for a moment.
Along with that, enter Mia with an apple pie in her hand. Adriano felt so helped.
“Bella, let's take a shower and change your clothes. After that we taste the apple pie,” Mia smiled as she put the container containing the apple pie she brought. But Miabella did not answer. He just looked at Mia who had just brought him a change of clothes.
“To Milan? For what?” ask Mia.
“Later too you will know,” replied Adriano calmly. However, at once the man frowned, seeing Mia smiling strangely at him. “What's up, Mia?” tanyanya.
“Nothing,” replied Mia while mouthing her smile. But Adriano did not believe it. His facial expression showed that he asked for an explanation to the wife. However, Mia chooses to pass to the bathroom with Miabella. While the mother and child were in the bathroom, Adriano intended to tidy up in front of the mirror. That was when he was stunned to see himself. A heavy sigh slid from her lips, “Alright, Mia. I will make calculations with you,” Adriano said as he rubbed his left neck.
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As Adriano said, before noon he took Mia and Miabella to Milan. Mia didn't know where they were going. However, in the end he remembered the place he had once been. Apparently, Adriano took them to the shelter he had visited after returning from Greece.
The children there welcomed the presence of the three of them joyfully. No exception Miranda, the woman who became the manager there. He was so happy when he saw Adriano coming with Mia and also the beautiful Miabella.
Miabella, who has almost never played with her peers, looks shy. He was not used to such crowds. However, Mia continued to try to get the princess to some of the children there who seemed interested in getting to know Miabella.
“Your little family is so beautiful to look at. What is the name of that sweet girl?” ask Miranda while continuing to follow the movement of Miabella who began to familiarize herself with her new friends.
“Name Miabella. Miabella Concheta,” Adriano replied with a proud smile.
“Your daughter is very beautiful, Sir. Every day I pray that you and your whole family will be blessed and protected. Remember, if the Lord will always take care and accompany noble-hearted people like you,” Miranda said sincerely and lovingly to Adriano.
A moment later, Miranda took out something from inside her apron pocket. He thrust a necklace with a cross pendant at Adriano. “I and some kids here yesterday visited the church. We intentionally bought it. One of the children said that this thing should be given when you visit here. It's really something very coincidental. Please accept it, sir," he asked.
Adriano received the necklace and watched it for a moment. He grasped it then put it in the pocket of the inner blazer. “Thank you, Miranda. I am not mistaken to leave my children to you,” Adriano said slowly. “I've also transferred some money to your living expenses this month,” he continued.
“Oh, thank you, Sir. God will always give you a lot of sustenance. Keep that necklace. It will protect you from all danger. God is always with you, Sir,” Miranda has no power to hold back your day. He dared to touch Adriano's arm. However, his attention is distracted by Mia and Miabella who come to them.
Miranda then lowered her body in front of Miabella. With a loving look, she touched the pretty face of little princess Mia. “You are so beautiful, dear. Later you will inherit the success and charisma of your father. You will have a big name with a character that many people admire. Miabella Conchetta, that's a very beautiful name. The name that will take you in a perfect story,” Miranda kissed Miabella's forehead lovingly. Surprisingly, the boy did not refuse at all.
Meanwhile, Adriano smiled wryly while glancing at Mia who was wiping her tears. Adriano was happy because he could still be met with soft-hearted people, in his life so hard.
For about an hour and a half, they spent there. Adriano then invites Mia and Miabella to continue their show. The place that Adriano was heading to this time was an unkempt house that he visited a few days back. This place is the home of Emiliano Moriarty.
“Whose house is this, Adriano?” mia asked with an uncomfortable look, because she saw the condition of the front of the building filled with weeds. The paving block-lined streets they paved were also filled with dried leaves that fell from a shady tree in the courtyard.
“We go in first,” invite Adriano while carrying Miabella who also looks a bit scared. The little girl hugged the father with both hands around her neck. He placed his chin on the shoulder of the man who was now stepping in.
Inside, Emiliano was already waiting for their arrival. Emiliano smiled broadly. “How are you, Nak?” warmly welcome. However, Adriano only replied with a simple smile.