A Mafia's Obsession

CHAPTER 2

"Ma'am, breakfast po pinapadala po ni Sir Mateo." rinig kong sabi ng yaya sa labas at kumatok nang tatlong beses kaya tumayo ako upang pagbuksan ito nang pinto tyaka lumabas.

The maid smiled at me as she carried a tray table. I stepped aside to let her in, widening the doorway.

"Come in, please," I asked shyly, "Is Mateo here?"

She set my food down on my bed and turned to me, smiling.

"He's at work for a bit, Ma'am," she said, bowing her head before leaving. I didn't even get to thank her.

I was bored, so I just ate and watched TV.

"How are you?" I was interrupted by Mateo entering the room and taking off his coat. I stood up to help him remove it.

"I'm fine, how's work?" I asked.

"It's tiring, but I saw you, I'm not tired anymore," he said, hugging me from behind. I felt my cheeks flush, but thankfully he was hugging me.

"Hubby, I have a question," I said, turning to face him.

"Hmm?" He was stroking my hair with his fingers, waiting for me to speak.

"Why haven't I seen any wedding pictures of us?" I asked, furrowing my brow. I felt him pause his stroking of my hair.

"What about it?" he asked, unsure of what to say, and he swallowed several times.

"Hubby?" I asked, confused by his behavior, but my face remained calm.

"I hid them at our penthouse," he said, continuing to stroke my hair. I just nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

I continued watching TV while he went to take a quick shower.

"Are you hungry? Tell me so I can order food. I don't know how to cook, so..." he said, shyly. I laughed at that. I guess that's why I'm the one who cooks for us.

I wasn't hungry yet because I had just eaten, but he might be hungry, so I'd eat with him. They have maids here, but I don't want to rely on them if I can do it myself.

"I'll cook," I said, kissing him on the cheek.

"No, just rest there. I'll order food for us. I'll call you when it's ready. I'll let our maid rest first," he said, kissing me on the forehead. My heart warmed at his words. I nodded and lay down, continuing to watch TV.

I just watched whatever was on and waited for him.

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Mateo woke me up to eat because his order arrived. We're in the dining room now, eating what he ordered.

"What do you want?" he asked when we sat down.

"Beef steak," I said. He nodded and filled my plate with food. I couldn't help but wonder what he did for a living, considering he always orders expensive food.

"Eat more. We'll go somewhere later after you eat," he said. I got excited, so I ate quickly.

"Hey, calm down, woman. No need to rush" he said, laughing, and wiping my lips with his thumb.

"Sorry-" I stopped when his phone rang.

"Excuses, wife," he said seriously, so I nodded and just ate.

"Make sure it's important, Francisco. What's with the underground-" I couldn't hear what he said anymore when he walked away and went to the kitchen. I just let him be. It seemed important.

But I was just wondering why he had to go far when someone called him. I know the word "privacy," but I'm his wife. I wouldn't pry.

Nag kibit-balikat na lang ako at nag patuloy sa pagkain.