Cleo
There is nothing ordinary about my relationship with Angelo . It is both exciting and scary. Exciting in terms of the many changes I've had to go through the past couple of months , and scary because Angelo is a man of many secrets. I hate secrets I'd rather you tell me the truth instead of keeping it from me . We are all human and we are not infallible. The only thing infallible is my lipstick, but that too comes off my lips when I wipe away the make up... That's if I wear any.
Rosa the woman who looked like the woman on Angelo's bracelet, came running towards the car, she tripped and fell, and when I was helping her up the blue brigade came through.
She didn't look as happy as I saw her at the resort but she confirmed what I knew all along; she was Blue's mommy. She had beautiful blue eyes and brunette hair like her son. I didn't see it before but now I know how Angelo got his dark features and beautiful heart. She had given me a hug and a kiss on the cheek before she started talking to me.
Rosa had told me the reason she decided to come out from hiding and that it broke her heart to watch Angelo go through hell but she was glad I was in his life. I don't know what was it about her that made me feel o could trust her; but I told her about how I met Angelo , the pregnancy and how he had saved my life on the night Duncan attacked me. I started getting all emotional when Angelo walked in the room . I've never seen Blue cry so hard the way he did when he saw Rosa . He seldom cries ,but when he does you know that he is deeply affected.
By the time we left the hospital and when all was said and done, Rosa went back home with us . I was so happy to have a mother figure in the house and Angelo happy that his mom was alive . He was mad as hell at Claudio for keeping his mom away from him. He needed to make peace with his father and hear his side of the story . I can't have the twins growing up not knowing their grandfather . Last night he came to bed way after three in the morning. I had fallen asleep while reading and he woke me up and we both fell asleep.
I woke up Sunday morning to go to mass . The house was quiet and both Angelo and Rosa were fast asleep . I had called an uber to pick me up outside the fortress Angelo calls home . I knew most of the codes so Nicolai wouldn't be alerted . I made it to Mass on time,and I even got to talk to long lost contacts because I was a regular at Saturday evening mass to avoid people. I was on my way to the gate to go wait for my ride home when I felt a gentle steady grip on my arm Promoting me to turn around. I looked at him and smiled.
"You shouldn't be out and about with no protection. You're carrying precious cargo."
"Good morning . It's good to see you out and about. How are you feeling?"
" I have survived worse. How are you feeling?"
"I'm okay just tired and moody lately nothing I can't handle. "
"I thought you'd be here with Michelangelo. "
"He was out cold this morning . Rosa too . He only came to bed at three. He's hurting, angry ,and stubborn ."
"I know but he has you and the twins. Cancel your taxi I will take you home."
I took out my phone and cancelled the call and the driver of the car. Claudio drove out the church and made his way to Angelo's house.
"Thank you."
"No need. We are practically family now... "
"He hasn't asked me yet. I feel you two need to make peace. You kept Rosa hidden for a reason."
"He won't talk to me. I've been calling to no avail."
"Mr Massa ..."
"Cleopatra please call me Claudio."
"Okay . I'm inviting you for breakfast ."
The driver turned into the street where the house was.
"Michel will lose it. He's too Angry. He hurt you the other day when he was angry."
"It was an accident. I'm inviting you he'll have to deal with me."
The driver pulled up the gate and scanned his card . The gates opened and he parked in the driveway. We got out of the car and went into the house . I could already smell breakfast . We heard Angelo and Rosa laughing. Just when Claudio closed the door and I saw a rare sight . Mr Massa beaming with joy .
"Cleo ?"
"Mr Massa ?"
"Thank you. "
I smiled as we made our way to the kitchen. I was wearing a deep blue sea long sleeve round neck cotton shirt and black slacks with black sneakers. My hair was tied up in a neat coiled bun . We turned the corner after the atrium and Angelo came running to me. He gave me a hug and kissed me slow and sweet.
"I missed you this morning. "
I pulled back kissing his neck.
"I left You a message."
"I received it my babe. Did you pray for me ?"
"I always do . I also gave thanks to God for giving me you. "
"I love you."
"I love you more and I ran into someone at mass."
Angelo looked up and let go of me gently. When I looked up I thought he was going to lose it and throw his father out , instead he held back. Rosa and Claudio were lip locking and both crying.
He kissed my forehead and smiled.
"I don't want to ruin their moment and I'm not mad at you . My mom told me why he hid her. I understand now. "
" I'm hungry . We should talk this over breakfast which smells amazing."
"And I don't ?"
"You always smell like the ocean."
We made our way to the kitchen island and sat opposite Rosa and Claudio. After saying grace ; I went quiet and ate my breakfast. Angelo , Rosa and Claudio were catching up on lost time. I started thinking if I should stay or maybe I should go upstairs and sleep because I felt like I was intruding.
I snapped out of my melancholic thoughts when Angelo kissed my hand. Rosa spoke and said something totally random.
"Cleo are you okay with Angelo being bisexual?"
What Rosa said totally caught me of guard.
"I'm okay with everything to do with Angelo. He just didn't tell me he swung both ways ."
Angelo laughed and I winced trying to comprehend what I just heard. Why didn't he tell me.
"Mom ! I love Cleo very much thank you."
"I know son. Cleo ; Claudio tells me you used to work for Massa . Why did you leave?"
I took a sip of my orange juice .
"Ruth fired me, however working for Paul has been a dream."
Rosa continued
"So Angelo why haven't you asked Cleo yet? Paul has forgiven you for what you did with Nina, but Cleo is his PA and his type."
"She's carrying my children and all in good time. She's special "
"Angelo do you love Cleo? "
"I love her mom and you can ask dad ."
"Rosa she brought back the boy we knew... And its not because she is pregnant."
Rosa had gone into third degree mode. I started flashing back to the first time I had lunch with Rachel. Angelo had a history of drug abuse and abuse in general but he's had therapy and rehab.
" Are you still seeing Dr Perelli ?"
"Yes mom and I'm seeing him with Cleo soon."
"So Cleo how long did it take Angelo knock you up?"
Angelo laughed again and Claudio too.
"Mom I'm keeping this one."
I was as feeling a bit offish and I stood up from the table .
"May I please be excused ."
"Honey are you okay?"
I nodded
"Cleo did I offend you?"
Rosa was real direct and raw and I loved her for that."
"No ma'm. I love you for your honesty . I'm a bit tired. Enjoy breakfast. I'm feeling offish"
Mr Massa interjected
"You're not intruding stay please."
"I sat back down ."
Angelo looked at me with sad eyes
"Cleo what's wrong?"
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