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ARROW - 61. Chapter 61
Arriving home, I made us a coffee, “Carmella, let’s go and sit on the roof with our coffee. I want know more about why Tony was so aggressive when he saw the village. I think you know and if it is something too personal, then maybe you shouldn’t tell me.”
“I have known Tony since he was a boy. His wife was my best friend and we would sit and comment on the boys in the village. She always liked Tony and at times we would play that she and Tony were dating. When we were 16, the boys began to notice us. That was when I met my husband Roberto and we became a foursome, Tony and Marie, Roberto and I. When Marie was 17 she ran away and married Tony. She told no one except me. Her father caught her sleeping with Tony and the whole village told them they had to leave. Marie tried to explain they were married but since Tony didn’t follow the way of the village, he was accused of kidnapping and other crimes. I knew the reason they ran away. Marie’s father didn’t like Tony. Her father was a big man in the village and he would brag about his beautiful daughter was going to marry a man of importance. Tony’s family were farmers. They made enough to live but when Marie’s father started on Tony accusing him, Tony’s family took it hard. Tony’s father especially. The village turned against not only Tony but his family as well. Tony’s dad had a heart attack and died. His mother had passed away 2 years earlier. With Tony’s dad passing on, Tony sold his property and with the money, he and Marie fled from the village. I had one letter from Marie in which she said they have found a new home and all is well.”
I listened to Carmella’s story. The village was the center of all of Tony’s hurt. I now understood why he reacted as he did. My village brought back all of that hurt.
“Marie’s parents have passed on. Many of the village now believe that Marie’s father was wrong. I think he and Marie would be welcomed back, if he returned.”
I thought about what would I do. I don’t think I would return but times have changed and maybe I would but I would be sensitive to any negative feelings.
“They will be over for Sunday lunch. If you and Marie want to meet, let me know and I’ll drive you over.”
“Well, this looks nice. Where's my coffee?”
Colin was home. I gave him a kiss and he kissed Carmella on the cheek. He also drank my coffee.
“I didn’t realize the time. We just got back from having a late lunch at Tony’s.” The look of surprise on Colin’s face said it all. I would tell him later.
“Is there anything for me to eat?” When Carmella heard that she got up and headed to the door. I knew she would fix dinner for Colin.
“Carmella, wait. We can go down to the club kitchen.”
It didn’t take for Carmella and Colin to raid the refrigerator. Soon the aroma of what ever Carmella was making permeated the kitchen. I thought if that aroma permeated the club, we would have everyone eating what ever Carmella was cooking. I looked at Colin, his mouth was drooling.
Carmella told him to sit, he did and she place a plate in front of him. I looked at the plate, I couldn’t believe how much she put on it. Colin thanked her and smiled at me. I watched as he began to eat. He would looked at me as he ate. I remember him doing that when we were in Rome. Carmella was watching, she gave me a fork. Colin, pushed the plate to the center of the table. I helped myself to a taste, he did that at his favorite Italian restaurant Ai Tre Scalini. I knew that if she taught Marcel how to make that dish, it would be on our menu.
I went and got a bottle of wine. You can’t eat authentic Italian cuisine with out a glass of red wine.
During dinner, we brought Colin up to date on our lunch.
“I don’t understand why he reacted that way? It has been years ago and if the ones who have caused him all that trouble are no longer alive I don’t understand his reaction.”
“It might be that the village reminds him of those actions that hurt him. It takes a long time to forget and longer to forgive.”
Carmella looked at me. In Italian, “Tell him about the papers you signed at the orphanage.”
“Colin, have you ever thought about having a child.” He choked when I said that.
“You are a man and so am I. Unless the medical field can produce miracles, which one of us is, or will be, pregnant.”
“You are being silly, I think the wine has got to you. I was wondering about adoption.”
“I wouldn’t be opposed to discussing that option. Do you have time to take care of a child? I am at work during the day and the club pretty much occupy most of my time at night when we are open. You would have to take care of a baby.”
“Well think about it.” I’m sure Thomas will be asking to spend a night or weekend with us. He knows about the paper I signed at the orphanage.
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