Her Godfather (18+)

Chapter 12

For the next two weeks, Ivy noticed the change in Matteo. He had become more and more distant. At first everything seemed normal, they still attended Matteo's therapy sessions, had amazing mind blowing séx and spent hours talking about anything and everything. But then Matteo started becoming irritated and angry. Her first thought was he was stressed out from work, he had been working late hours and only came home from work at two in the morning. But then she noticed he started touching and kissing her less, his tone seemed to become more irritated and he seemed to be avoiding her.

At first Ivy started to get worried, wondering if she had done or said something wrong without realizing it. But then her worry turned into irritation which turned into anger, and that had led them into their first fight.

"Why are you avoiding me? And why have you been acting like such a jackass?!" Exclaimed Ivy, throwing her hands up in irritation.

Matteos face twisted into a scowl, "how am I being a jackass? and for the millionth time I told you that I'm not avoiding, some of us actually have to work."

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Ivy asked, her anger bubbling up just under the surface. Sure she didn't have a job, but she was a college student, she still had to work and study for her assignments and exams. That didn't stop her from making time to spend with him and spending time making sure he was sleeping alright and attending his therapy sessions with him.

Matteo ran a hand down his face in frustration, "Nothing, absolutely nothing. Look I don't have time for this nonsense I have to go to work. I'll see you later." Turning around he made his way towards the door but was stopped by the sound of Ivy's voice.

"Why?" She asked, her voice sounding small, making Matteo turn around to look at her. "Why can't we go out to dinner like every normal couple? Is that too much to ask for?Just one night Matteo."

Matteo just shook his head, "I'm sorry Ivy, but I can't."

"Why not?!" She screamed

"Because.. because I can't be seen with a 20 year old girl! Because it's embarrassing! Can you imagine what people would say if they saw us together? And what if we run into someone we know and your father finds out about us then what?!" He ranted, but halted his next words when he noticed the look of shock and hurt on Ivy's face. Guilt immediately hit him, "Ivy I-I didn-"

"Your embarrassed to be seen with me ?" Her voice laced with hurt.

"No! No... I didn't mean it like that. I-I just.." Matteo stuttered, trying to figure out the right thing to say.

Ivy just shook her not wanting to hear bullshít excuses. She was hurt, angry and disappointed. Not wanting to hear anymore she picked up her handbag and walked straight out of their apartment without another word.

That was two days ago, and they haven't spoken or seen each other since. The guilt and insecurities had started to creep in, sure she was still hurt by what he said but there was a part of her that wondered maybe she was pressuring him for something he wasn't ready for and maybe she was being selfish, he probably was stressed out from work. They needed to talk things out, she loved him and didn't want to lose him.

Getting inside the car, she decided to go to Matteo's apartment and wait for him there until he finished off from work. Looking over at the time, she noticed it was only ten pm and Matteo would probably not even be home until twelve, so she decided to make a stop at her favorite Italian restaurant on her way there.

Making her way inside the restaurant, Ivy ordered for both her and Matteo and was told her food would take 10 minutes to be ready. As she waited, she pulled out her phone and decided to text Matteo.

Ivy: I miss you

Five minutes passed and no reply. Ivy let out a sigh and put her phone back inside her bag. Glancing around the restaurant, she watched as couples dined together and a feeling of longing hit her but she shook it off.

Suddenly she came across a very familiar face.

Her eyebrows furrowed in confusion as she watched Matteo talk and let out a laugh with his companion. Glancing at the person seated next to him and her heart began to race as she noticed the beautiful brunette.

No. No this can't be. Ivy thought as she watched them. Maybe there's a reasonable explanation for this. She reasoned, Matteo wouldn't do anything to betray her trust. But then her eyes widened as she watched the brunette lean across the table and kiss Matteo, and he didn't do anything to stop her.

Her heart plummeted, tears sprang into her eyes as she stood there and watched the man she loved and trusted laugh and kiss another woman in public, something he had refused to do with her.

"Ma'am! Excuse me ma'am your food is ready."

Snapping out of it, she glanced at the worker handing her the bag of food. Muttering a quick thank-you, she took the bag and rushed out of the restaurant without a backward glance.

As soon as she got inside her car, she couldn't hold the tears any more and the sobs tore through her.