"Maya and I aren't who you think we are. We're actually double agents.". "What?! You're joking right?" I asked desperate for an explanation for his sick joke but Matthew just shaked his head. "A few years ago before you and Luca joined your uncle's organisation, Maya and I were assigned an undercover mission by our organisation to investigate your uncle. We had reason to believe that your uncle is running an illegal business considering his organisation is a big part of the underworld and had plans to tear down random companies but we didn't know how he was planning to do it until you and your brother came into the picture.
We recently found out he was playing the long game, we're not sure why but all his actions seem to be targeted towards one person...your dad. First, he somehow managed to get your mom out of the picture, then he offered you guys a job to work for him, sending you on wild missions where you always had to steal from the attacked company who also happens to be companies that works with your dad's. All the things he's made you guys do are illegal and will send you to jail if he needed to. That's why I've been acting weird, even though we are sworn to secrecy by the government, I just needed to tell you before it's to late." Matthew narrated.
I just stared at him shocked. 'Wait did he just go full on narrative with me and isn't the underworld for the mafia type of people? My uncle would never be involved with such kind of people'. Normally I would have told him how silly this all is but simply by looking at his grim expression, I can tell he's not joking. So this is what he's been hiding? You'd expect his weirdness would be because of something like; He has a girlfriend or he ruined one of my things both of which are things which can make me upset but no! It just had to be a deep,dark , life-ruining secret revealing how our friendship is built on a lie. How could Matthew do this...to me!? I mean my own crush has been lying to me since the day we met and he's working against my uncle with the government? Which obviously means he can't be trusted but why the government? .
"Ummm... Rea are you okay?". "Oh you've got to be kidding me, 'Am I okay?'. Well of course I'm not okay." I yelled. "I just found out that my entire relationship with you is based on all the lies you've told me since we met. Do you know how ridiculous you sound Matthew? My mother is dead and my uncle had nothing to do with it, my dad's a dead beat who abandoned his own kids over depression and my uncle still had nothing to do with it either and those companies we sneak into are bad, they hurt innocent people and exploit them, it's not my uncle's fault my dad works with crooks. We're helping people Matthew!". I was beyond furious how dare he come and make accusations against my uncle.
Mathew grabbed my hands in his, "Look Rea, I know it's hard to believe considering all your uncle's done for you and Luca but you gotta believe me. You and Luca are as big as a victim as the rest of the people your uncle is manipulating and explioting. The truth is simple; your mom is alive and all the companies we've attacked work with your dad's, you're stealing stuff that can land you and Luca in jail which would most definitely taint your dad's reputation and image, heck your whole family would be affected. Think about how your dad acted when he lost your mom, how do you think he'll act if he found out his only kids are in jail!".
I pulled my hand away from his and took a few steps back to gather my thoughts and words, "Matthew, how does it make any sense in that head of yours that I'd believe a word you say when you've been lying to me... alot." I squeezed the words through my teeth as I felt myself burning with rage and I asked the one question that has been bothering me since "And why in the world would the government be against my uncle. He's one of the nicest men I've met, not only did he help me and my brother, he also builds schools, churches, hospitals, builds and donates to orphanages. How can a man like that possibly be on the opposite side of the law? If possible he's even meant to be president"
"Well it's not the government per say, it's the secret part of the government; a governmental organisation if you will and like I've been saying it's because he's a bad man. He just made himself look perfect to the public eye but be honest, if you guys weren't related wouldn't you also feel that he's to good to be true?" He replied his eyes silently begging for me to consider his words but I can't, there's no way all this is true. "Just stop it Matthew! If wasn't clear before, I DON'T believe you or anything you've just said. Since, it's clear you're against us, I believe it's better you stay away from us." I finally said before walking away from him.
I'm angry sure but Matthew is a close friend and he was after all the man I fell in love with so as much as I want to stand firm on my uncle's side...I can't help but feel sad and torn and heartbroken. As I approached our table, I saw Luca laughing his head off with Maya and the rage that I'd been trying to bury resurfaced. I angrily glared at Maya before approaching Luca. "Luca, we need to go." I demanded. "What's wrong Rea?" Luca asked but I just ignored his question, grabbed his hand and pulled him away.
At this point nothing can make me feel better so there's no point explaining it to Luca and besides, I certainly don't want to talk to anyone about all this until I can fully digest it. I hopped into the back seat of the car once Luke pulled it up to the entrance of the restaurant and laid down. I can see Luca looking at me worriedly from the car mirror but I don't care, all I can focus on at the moment is holding in the tears that came from all the hurt and the pain I felt from Matt's confession and he and Maya's betrayal. 'I have to hold in my tears; just until we get home' I thought.