the complicated engagement - mattia p.

xv. troubled times

i felt a pound on my head when i realized i was on mattia's bed. i looked around to find mattia on the couch with a pillow and a blanket. i got my phone and saw that i had some miss calls from my brother and dad. so, quickly got up and ran my fingers through my hair then put it into a ponytail. i went towards mattia and saw how comfortable he was.

"mattia? mattia!" i whispered for some reason.
"huh? is everything ok?" he asked instantly getting up.
"no, just go to your bed and take a nap, imma going to go upstairs."
"dont we have school?" he asked sitting up.
"yea.. you still wanna go?" i asked.
"well. i have to learn and be with my friends sometime," he remarked getting up.
"um. okay. ill see you upstairs," i quickly said getting my luggage and going upstairs.

i went to the living room to find mrs. polibio sitting on the couch with a cup of coffee.
"oh, hey mija! ready for school?" she asked.
"no. can i possibly use a bathroom thats not upstair?" i asked.
"yea. there is one down the hall," she told me getting a sip of her coffee.
"thanks," i replied giving her a small smile.

just as i get into the bathroom, i get a call from kayden.
"hey kayden! whats up?" i answered getting out a brush.
"tate.. you need to come home," he sniffled.
"what? why? whats wrong?" i quickly questioned.
"dad got into a coma after a car accident. i tried to contact you on our phones but you wouldnt answer," he cried out.
"oh my! well, ill try to get the quickest flight there. please just update me on anything.. please," i pleaded.
"dont worry tate, just please get here, im sure he would love to see you once he wakes up," he slightly chuckled.

after we said our goodbye, i quickly changed into a hoodie and sweatpants and ran out the bathroom to find mattia at the door with his keys. i went up to him and i think he noticed how upset i was because he quickly looked concerned. i didnt know what to do so i just hugged him.

"are you okay?" mattia mumbled into my hair wrapping his arms around me.
"my dad.. he got into a car accident.. and now he's in a coma," i sobbed into his should.
"really? do you want me to book you a flight?" he asked pulling away slightly and looking into my eyes. i quickly nodded going back for his embrace. after a few seconds, mrs. polibio and quickly said she would bye two tickets so mattia and i scurried downstairs.

since i had already packed i helped mattia pack a few outfits. once we finished, we went straight to mrs. polibio's car and went straight to the airport.

kio🥺

hey kio

hey
whats up

i was wondering if you could pick mattia and i
from the airport

mattia?
i thought you were trying to escape from him.

please.
just pick us up
or do i have to ask bryce?

ugh🙄
see you in a few hours

thanks😗

i closed eyes and laid my head letting the tears out.
"hey, everything will be fine," mattia said grabbing my hand and placing it in his lap. while he rubbed his thumb over my hand, i decided to lay my head on his shoulder causing him to lays his softly on mines.
"im sorry," he whispered looking down at me.
"me too."

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after the long plane ride, and the weird silent car ride with kio, mattia and dropped our stuff at my house and took and uber to the los angeles hospital. we went inside and into the lobby to find kayden and his girlfriend drinking coffee. i ran striaght up to kayden.
"im so sorry," i cried to his chest.
"its not your fault," he mumbled hugging me back.
"is he ok? why are you guys here," i asked standing next to mattia again.
"they are just checking up on him so we came down to get some coffee," he explained while yawning.
"how about you guys go home and i can stay here. mattia you can go back to the house and sleep in my bed," i assured them.
"okay," kayden accepted leaving with his girlfriend.
"im going to stay here with you," he said grabbing my hand.
you really dont have to mattia. youve already done more than enough."
"nonsense, lets go see your dad," he grabbing my hand, making me blush.

we went my dad's room to find him with bruises and scratches all over his body. we walked towards him, mattia still keeping his hand in mines until we got to the bed.
i started to tear up as i caressed my dad cheek.
"what would i do without you."

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soo
i might be posting later than usual but
im creating a new book soo yea

-rose