Fortress Island Series 3 Matteo: The Bastard's Sweetest Downfall

EIGHT

Happiness

Matteo's POV

"Why are you so lonesome tonight, dear brother?"

Nilingon ko ang malambing na boses ni Mira. Nakatayo ito sa bukana ng terrace ng aking kwarto. "Do you need a company, or should I just mind my own business?" She made a cute expression, and I rolled my eyes at her.

"As if I could shove you away, knowing how stubborn you are. Get your ass here and sit with me." I pat the space of the couch I was sitting in.

She made a cute dance while coming near to me. Nang umupo ito sa aking tabi, inabot ko ang blanket na nasa single chair at kinumot ko sa kanyang katawan. It's always chilly in the evenings here on the island and because she's heavily pregnant, I did not want her to catch a cold.

"So sweet as always." She leaned her head against my chest as we both stared at the moon.

"You should be sleeping by now, Mira." Hindi ko alam kung anong oras na pero tiyak akong lagpas alas dose na ng hating-gabi.

She snorted. "I slept all day, Matt. Masakit na ang likod ko kakahilata. Hindi na ako dalawin ng antok. Hinintay ko lang na makatulog si Romano bago ako bumangon at lumabas ng silid. He's dead tired playing and taking care of our kids all day. I feel sorry for him." Tawa nito "At isa pa, ang likot ng pamangkin mo na ito pag gabi. Panay ang sipa."

I chuckled. I placed my hand on her tummy and as if on cue, her baby made a kick that made me chuckled even more. "He's a warrior, that's for sure."

"Without a shred of a doubt." She answered with pride. "But don't dodge my question, big bro. Why are so lonesome? Did someone break your heart?" Humiwalay ito sa akin at nagsalubong ang kilay.

"You're so nosy, Mira." I picked my shot glass and drank from it. "How could you accuse me of such thing?" I snickered. Sa gilid ng aking mata ay kita ko ang pag-iling ni Mira. Bakas sa kanyang mga mata ang disappointment habang nakatingin ito sa center table na may ilang bote ng alak na nakapatong.

"I'm worried, Matt. Every time we come here in the island; you always prefer to be alone. Tinatanong namin si Ale at Romano, pero ang sinasagot lang ng dalawa ay hayaan ka lang namin. But I'm bothered. I'm sorry if I'm being a pain in the ass but I'm your sister, Matt. Karapatan kong mag-alala. You can tell me whatever the hell is bothering you."

Umiling ako at magsasalin sana ng alak sa baso pero pinigilan ni Mira ang aking kamay. I almost swore if I didn't help myself.

"Enough with alcohol, Matt. You know how much it affects me." Her sad voice created a hallow in my already hallow heart. I almost wanted to punch myself. I forgot how much pain it caused Mira when Romano was being treated for being alcoholic during their trying times.

"I'm sorry, angel." I kissed her forehead and leaned back against the sofa. "No drinking when you're around, I get it."

She rolled her eyes. "Drink moderately. I don't want you to die young."

I scoffed. "Me? I didn't survive the marine's life just to get killed by alcohol. You're too funny."

"Whatever Superman." She pouted. Humilig ulit ito sa aking dibdib at humugot ng malalim na hininga. "You like her that much, huh?" Her tone was light, but she wasn't teasing me.

Nagpatay-malisya ako. "Her? Who are we talking about here?"

"Tss. Let's name her as Porsche nalang." She teased.

I groaned in response. I didn't like how it affect me just because someone spoke her name. "What about her?"

"Did you two break up?"