Ariana didn’t have much stuff, and the movers used a small cart to take it all away.
On the way out, Ariana left the key on the coffee table in the living room, took a last look around the house and closed the door decisively.
As she watched her leave, Albina stepped forward to take her by the hand and said:
-Let’s go.
-Good,” Ariana nodded.
***
Ariana’s house had been renovated and all the appliances that needed to be there had been fitted. So all she had to do was put in her own household items.
The movers made a loud commotion as they moved things around.
Albina glanced at the front door slightly, pretending not to know that Macos lived inside.
Ariana didn’t notice her abnormality and asked:
-Shall we say hello to the neighbors?
There were only two homes on this side, and Ariana feared causing some conflict by making noise to the neighbors.
Albina was thinking about how to let Ariana know who her neighbor was, when suddenly the front door opened and Macos peeked in, making a surprised expression as he saw them standing in the doorway.
-Why are you here?
-Macos? -Ariana paused for a moment and pointed to the door of the room behind her. I bought this house and I’m getting ready to move in. I really didn’t expect you to be my neighbor.
Macos smiled, his face full of surprise.
-I heard a commotion across the street and thought the new neighbors had moved in, but I didn’t expect it to be you, this is really a coincidence.
When these words came out, along with her face full of smiles. Albina stroked her forehead and shook her head.
It was too exaggerated, Macos’ expression was too pompous.
With Ariana’s intelligence, she could definitely tell he was faking it. He stepped aside, waiting for Ariana to unmask him.
But Ariana didn’t realize that Macos was faking, and also said with surprise:
-Yes, what a coincidence, I was worried that the neighbors wouldn’t be nice, but there wouldn’t be any problem if it’s you. Besides, how did you come up with the idea of buying this place?
Albina was quick to wink at Macos, telling him not to give himself away.
Macos was no fool, he was still counting on Albina to give him more help and said:
-I stayed at Albina’s house for a few days and thought it was a nice place, so I asked the agent. Maybe we are looking for the same agent.
-Speaking of which, there’s really only one agency in this district,” Ariana nodded.
Albina sighed in relief, she didn’t want Ariana to think she was a traitor. If she knew she was helping Macos, she might not say anything to him in the future.
Macos looked at the workers who had already dropped their things and left, then said:
-You move so early, you must not have eaten. I happen to have made too much for breakfast, and it’s not good to waste it.
When Albina heard this, she hastened to touch her stomach.
-Indeed, I’m hungry, I haven’t eaten anything since the plane ride last night.
Ariana was embarrassed to go to breakfast at Macos’ house and wanted to leave first to get her things, but when she saw Albina’s appearance, she hesitated for a while, and was swept away by the enthusiasm of the two.
Albina pulled Ariana to sit at the dining table, while Macos brought breakfast out of the kitchen.
There were all sorts of dishes, the variety of which made Albina sigh in amazement and give him a sly thumbs-up.
It had only been a little over an hour since she had called him, and he had produced such a large table of food.
Judging by the slightly rough look of the breakfast, these items were definitely made by him.
After observing this, Albina was even more pleased with Macos. Just this thought alone and the level of attention towards Ariana was much better than Santiago.
Albina looked up to say a few words to Macos, but saw that he was standing to the side, dutifully serving porridge to the two and looking at Ariana with a smile.
Albina was speechless. She had obviously done a lot, yet she didn’t know how to show it.
It was like work, you did a lot but you didn’t let your boss know what you had done, wasn’t it a waste of time?
Seeing that he didn’t want to speak, Albina had no choice but to do it herself. She cleared her throat and exclaimed:
-Macos, did you make all this yourself? You’ve really improved your culinary skills.
Ariana froze for a moment and also asked:
-Did you make all this yourself? I thought you bought it, how do you make so much for breakfast if you live alone?
-I drank too much at the party last night and felt a bit sick. Today there’s nothing important at the company, so I decided to rest at home. Didn’t I learn to cook with Umberto before? So I wanted to cook for once,” Macos explained, “I’m too embarrassed to let you eat the food I’ve practiced.
He was handsome and smiled like a boy at school, Ariana was a little more patient and gentle with him.
-Breakfast is delicious. We didn’t eat anything early in the morning, we still have you to thank.
-Yes, so many delicious things, many of which I have never eaten before. Macos, whoever will be your wife in the future will be too blessed,” Albina said immediately.
After saying that, she said to Ariana:
-Don’t you agree?
Ariana froze for a moment and nodded hurriedly.
-Yes, of course!
She looked at Albina’s enthusiastic look and wondered why she was talking strangely today, which made her feel a little uncomfortable.
When Albina finished, she concentrated on eating the breakfast in front of her so as not to say and provoke too much.
Macos admired her for her words.
Of course, he still needed Albina’s help in order to chase Ariana.
So he looked at Albina more eagerly. This look made even Albina feel uncomfortable and gave him a warning look.
Only then Macos withdrew his gaze.
After they finished eating, Macos also followed them to help them tidy up the house.
Ariana had bought a small two-bedroom house, decorated in a simple and generous style, clean and nice, they had only placed a few pieces of furniture, leaving many things to be bought.
When Albina left the country, the house had not yet been renovated, so she looked curiously at Ariana’s new house.
Ariana also looked around the living room, sniffed the air, smelled no pungent odors, and nodded in satisfaction.
At the time of the renovation, her relationship with Santiago was a bit strained, so formaldehyde-free paint was used and aired out for several months. She hoped he would be able to live in the house soon.
Luckily, just today she had finished the renovation. If she hadn’t made these preparations, she would have been homeless.
Ariana looked a little dejected as she thought about it.
Macos noticed her mood and opened his mouth to get her attention.
-Ariana, I just looked at your luggage, no bed mattress and all that, do you want to go out and buy it later?
-Yes, later Albina and I will go out to buy the necessary items -Ariana nodded.
-Then you’ll have a lot of shopping to do,” Macos smiled softly. I have time today, so I’ll go with you. I can carry the bags.
Saying this, he showed his muscles in a funny way, which made Ariana feel better.
She didn’t refuse. The two knew each other well and would remain neighbors in the future, so there would always be times when they would get annoyed. If she was too polite, on the other hand, she would seem distant.
-Then I’ll bother you.
-It’s no problem at all. By the way, does Santiago know you’ve moved here? Why didn’t he help you move in? How tiring it is for you two to do all this.
Albina happened to come out of the room, and hearing this, she felt like strangling Macos. This person really, really pricked Ariana’s sad spot.