On Friday night, Umberto and the others were having dinner at home when he received a call from his grandfather.
He didn’t turn on the speakerphone, but the old man’s strong voice came straight through the microphone.
-Umberto, it’s been a long time since you and Albina went home for dinner. Tomorrow is a rest day, so bring Albina home. Your mother has been talking about it for a long time.
Just after she finished speaking, Umberto’s mother whispered next to him.
-It’s obvious that it’s you who has been talking about it for a long time?
After saying this, her voice gradually became calmer. After two seconds, Umberto’s mother said helplessly:
-Yes, Umberto, it’s mom who misses Albina very much. Bring her home tomorrow and stay in the house for the weekend.
Umberto didn’t need to look to know that it must have been his grandfather’s intimidation that made his mother change her mind.
Albina leaned in front of Umberto and hearing that, she covered her mouth and smiled.
Grandfather was really interesting, like a very old boy, and so was Umberto’s mother. Since the reconciliation, Albina had found many bright spots in her. She was a nice, straightforward person.
She was listening to the cell phone, and her whole body was about to rest on Umberto’s body.
Seeing her eavesdropping in such an awkward position, Umberto simply put down his chopsticks, wrapped one hand around her, and placed the phone between the two of them, so that Albina could talk to them as well.
-Grandfather, aunt, good evening! -Albina greeted them.
As soon as the sweet voice came out, both Grandfather and Mrs. Santangel were excited.
-It’s Albina. Albina, are you by his side right now? Did you hear what we said?
-Yes, I can hear them! -Albina answered with a smile.
By this time, Mr. Santangel had already picked up the phone and said cheerfully to Albina.
-Very well. Come home with Umberto tomorrow. This boy is busy with work all day and doesn’t come home on days off. Look, no filial piety at all.
-All right, as it happens, I don’t have anything to do tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Umberto and I will come back to see you and the uncles.
As soon as these words came out, grandfather was very happy.
-Well, then grandfather will wait at home. Albina, you can tell me what you want to eat and grandfather will let the kitchen prepare it tomorrow.
Albina had not yet spoken, but the person who spoke again was Umberto’s mother.
Umberto’s mother’s voice was full of laughter and she spoke very fast.
-Albina, I have bought a lot of jewelry. Come and try them on tomorrow to see if there are any suitable ones for you and take them with you. Oh, by the way, tomorrow…
-All right, wait until Albina comes tomorrow, what’s the hurry?
Grandpa took over the conversation and said to Albina with a smile.
-Albina, earlier you made a Chinese dress for Umberto’s mother. Recently it’s the season of season change, and my summer clothes are not ready yet. What brand of clothes do you think is right for me?
Grandfather said it very vaguely, but there was expectation in his voice.
Albina quickly understood what Grandpa meant, her eyes sparkled and she smiled.
-Grandfather, you don’t need to buy it. I’ve made a game for you and uncle these days. You can try it on tomorrow to see if it fits you.
Before she finished speaking, she heard the old man’s cheerful voice.
-Okay, child, you shouldn’t prepare so many gifts for us. We are a family.
Grandpa’s laughter was about to penetrate the phone screen, Albina and Umberto could imagine how he looked now. They looked at each other, and couldn’t hold back a slight chuckle.
The old man is old and his temperament is like that of a child. The last time Albina gave the mother a Chinese dress, the old man and the father talked about it in front of Umberto for a long time.
Albina is not good at making men’s clothes, but it is not very difficult to do it. Hearing Umberto say that the old man and her father were eager to have clothes made by her, she made them in her spare time.
“I’ll be able to wear them tomorrow.”
After hanging up the phone, Albina still had a smile on her face and her eyes sparkled.
Ariana and Macos sat across from them and laughed lightly when they saw her expression.
-Albina, the Santangel family really likes you.
When Ariana said this, her eyes filled with relief. She had been worried that Umberto’s mother wouldn’t like Albina, but now it seemed that her worries were unnecessary.
Over the phone, it could be seen that Umberto’s mother loved Albina very much, and she and Grandfather rushed to speak to Albina on the phone, but neither of them said a word to Umberto.
Albina was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded enthusiastically.
-Yes.
Macos clicked his tongue, looked at Albina and sighed.
-I heard the family elders say that when the grandfather of the Santangel family was young, he was very powerful and no one could compete with him in trade. Even that he was a rather unapproachable person.
But right after hearing the voice on the phone, Mr. Santangel was clearly a kind old man, and it is not as difficult to approach him as the elders said.
Albina hesitated.
-I feel that Grandfather Santangel is very kind. He’s also very nice to me. It’s not like what you said at all.
Macos sighed.
-That’s because he’s in front of you. After all, you’re his future granddaughter-in-law, how can he not be nice to you?
Macos anxiously rummaged through his phone and finally found a photo and handed it to Albina.
-Look at this.
Albina didn’t know what it was, so she picked it up and was surprised when she saw the person in the photo.
It was a picture of Lord Santangel from when he was young, sitting upright in the chair. He was very serious, and wearing a suit and frowning, it was scary.
-Is this the grandfather?
Albina clicked her tongue, except for the same face, he really didn’t look like the old man she knew. He looked like a totally different person.
Umberto was eating quietly, and when he heard her words, he leaned over to take a look. Then he smiled and nodded.
-Yes, it’s grandfather.
Albina handed the cell phone back to Macos and sighed.
-If Grandpa were like that in front of me, I definitely wouldn’t dare breathe.
He really was majestic.
After hearing this, Macos looked at Umberto.
-Umberto is just like grandfather in front of the others, very serious and indifferent. If you could see him back then, you would never choose Umberto?
It was only after moving into Espina’s house that she discovered the other side of Umberto.
Ariana tapped her arm vaguely on the table, and only then, realized what she had said and quickly shut her mouth.
Umberto looked at him when he heard the words and put down his chopsticks.
-I am full.
Macos tensed, was he angry?
In the next second, Umberto added:
-Macos, eat quickly. You have to wash the dishes and clean the kitchen later, by the way, you will also do the laundry. Hurry up and don’t be late. My Albina doesn’t sleep soundly and is easily disturbed.
After he finished talking, he took Albina back to the room.
Macos looked at the backs of the two and wanted to cry.
-Umberto is really a demon,” he muttered.
I shouldn’t take him lightly. Although Umberto’s temper in the Espina family had become kind, he was still the same Umberto. He absolutely should not mess with him.
Seeing his scowling face, Ariana shook her head helplessly.
-Why did you say that? I’ll help you later.
The expression on Macos’ face paused for a moment, and his eyes lit up. But he shook his head and said warmly:
-It’s okay. I can do that. I just need to wash some bowls and clothes. It’ll be quick. Rest after lunch and enjoy your vacation.
I couldn’t stand Ariana doing these household chores.
Ariana smiled when she heard the words.
-You are very considerate, whoever becomes your girlfriend in the future will definitely be very happy.
Macos blushed a little and looked slyly at Ariana. He pursed his lips and whispered with implied meaning.
-Yes, whoever will be my girlfriend will be very happy. I will never let her down and I will definitely treat her like a queen.
“So think about it.”
Ariana didn’t notice his deep meaning, and when she heard his words, she even scoffed at him.
-You can’t just talk about it, you have to.
Macos’ face tightened and he pursued the subject.
-I have no experience, so you can guide me.
Umberto just went out to pour water, and when he heard this, he scoffed.
-Macos, if you have no experience, you can learn from me. Look how much Albina likes me now. I have a lot of experience, so why are you bothering Ariana?
Macos turned his head, looked at Umberto’s satisfied eyes and gritted his teeth.
“Umberto definitely did it on purpose – he’s getting revenge right now!”