Chapter 214: The Gift of a Night Drive
Chapter 214: The Gift of a Night Drive
Matteo didn’t waste another second. He leaned in and crashed his lips against Adrian’s, capturing his lower lip and sucking on it with an aggressive, hungry desperation.
While his mouth devoured Adrian’s, his hands moved expertly beneath the fabric of his clothes, leaving Adrian breathless within seconds.
Keeping their lips locked, Matteo walked Adrian backward toward the bed. But just as he was about to pull him under the sheets, his phone began to ring loudly in his pocket.
At first, Matteo ignored it, refusing to let anything interrupt the heat of the moment.
But the phone kept ringing.
Once. Twice. Three times.
The relentless sound cut through the room, refusing to stop.
Matteo was waiting for an important business call, and the ringing persisted, telling him it was probably the one he had been expecting.
Reluctantly, he broke the kiss and let out a frustrated groan against Adrian’s lips.
"Give me a second, baby."
He pulled out his phone, and sure enough, the screen displayed the call he had been waiting for.
Matteo glanced down at Adrian, his expression filled with regret.
"I’m sorry, baby," he said softly. "This call is important. I have to take it."
Adrian smiled softly. "Go ahead, baby."
Matteo walked over to the large window, turning his back to the room as he answered the phone. He spoke in a low, serious tone for a few minutes before finally hanging up and walking back to the bed.
The moment he reached Adrian, he took both of his hands in his own.
His expression was deeply apologetic.
"I’m sorry, love, but I won’t be able to go to the hospital with you today. An urgent matter just came up, and I need to deal with it immediately."
He squeezed Adrian’s hands gently. "It’s not more important than you, I promise. But it’s something I have to handle personally."
Adrian nodded understandingly. "It’s okay, baby. I understand."
Matteo headed to the closet and quickly changed into his signature all-black attire.
Once he was dressed, he returned to the bed, cupped Adrian’s face, and pressed a deep, lingering kiss to his lips.
"I’ll make it up to you," he promised. Then he reluctantly pulled away and left the house with his men.
With Matteo gone, a heavy silence settled over the massive mansion.
An hour later. He called for his newly assigned security team, and they escorted him to the hospital.
The appointment went smoothly.
After a series of thorough tests, the specialist smiled and gave him the good news: his recovery was flawless, and his vision was perfectly fine. Relieved and excited, Adrian immediately pulled out his phone to text Matteo.
Adrian: Just finished with the doctor! He said my eyes are perfectly fine. Everything is clear. 😊
A few minutes later, the phone buzzed in his hand.
Matteo: I’m so happy to hear that, baby. I knew you’d pull through perfectly.
Adrian:When are you coming back home? I miss you.
Matteo: I won’t be back until late tonight. There’s a lot to untangle here.
Adrian frowned slightly, his thumb flying across the keyboard.
Adrian: Baby, you didn’t tell me you would be out that late.
Matteo: I’m sorry, love. It couldn’t be helped.
Adrian: Alright, then I’m just going to go around and find something to do until it’s night.
Matteo: Alright, baby. But make sure you don’t stay out too late yourself. Keep the men close.
Adrian: Okay, baby. See you later.
Stepping out of the clinic, Adrian instructed his driver to take him straight to his art studio.
By the time the sleek black SUVs pulled up outside the building, it was already close to 6:45 PM.
His staff was visibly surprised to see their boss walk in so late, but they quickly composed themselves and filled him in on the studio’s latest projects, client requests, and other important updates.
Adrian lost himself in the work, using the distraction to keep his mind off Matteo’s absence. By the time he finally looked up from his desk, the clock read 8:16 PM. Wrapping up his tasks, he headed back out to his convoy.
An hour and a half later, the security vehicles rolled through the front gates of the estate and came to a halt in the sweeping parking lot.
As Adrian stepped out of the car, he froze, his eyes widening in confusion.
Matteo was standing there.
He was still dressed entirely in black, but he had swapped his formal business attire for a sleek, leather racing jacket, fitted dark jeans, and driving gloves, the look of a man prepared for a high-speed midnight run.
But what captured Adrian’s attention completely was the massive silhouette sitting behind him. It was clearly a vehicle, but it was hidden beneath a heavy black silk cover.
Adrian walked toward him, his footsteps echoing softly against the pavement. "Baby? You said you wouldn’t be back until late. And why are you dressed like that?" He gestured to the covered shape. "What is this?"
Matteo’s lips curled into a rare, breathtaking smirk.
He stepped forward, wrapped his gloved hands around Adrian’s waist, and pulled him close.
"I lied," he admitted. "I managed to finish everything early because I had a promise to keep."
Adrian looked up at him curiously.
"What promise?"
Matteo glanced over his shoulder at the large covered object.
"Do you remember what you asked for after your eye surgery?" he asked softly. "That day, when I told you to make a request?"
Adrian blinked.
Then his eyes widened slightly.
"The night drive?"
Matteo nodded.
"You said that once the doctor confirmed your eyes were fully healed, you wanted us to go on a fast night drive together."
A smile slowly spread across Adrian’s face.
"I remember."
Matteo’s own smile deepened.
"Well, the doctor cleared you today." He gestured toward the covered vehicle. "And I always keep my promises."
He raised a hand and gave a sharp nod to two bodyguards standing nearby.
The men stepped forward, gripped the edges of the heavy silk cover, and pulled it away in one smooth motion.
The fabric slid to the ground, revealing a brand-new luxury sports car.
Its metallic paint gleamed beneath the estate’s floodlights, while its aggressive curves, custom rims, and sleek design radiated power, speed, and obscene wealth.
For a moment, Adrian simply stared.
Then his eyes widened.
A sharp gasp escaped him as both hands flew to his mouth.
His gaze darted from the stunning machine back to Matteo, then back to the car again, as if he couldn’t quite believe what he was seeing.
"Baby..." he breathed.
He took a few stunned steps forward before turning back to him.
"Oh my God."
"It’s yours," Matteo murmured, his eyes locked on Adrian’s ecstatic expression. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a sleek, custom key fob, dropping it into Adrian’s palm. "Your very first car from me. Do you like it?"
"Like it?" Adrian laughed, a pure, radiant sound. He threw his arms around Matteo’s neck, hugging him so tightly he nearly knocked them both off balance. "I love it! It’s absolutely gorgeous, Matteo!" He pulled back just enough to pepper Matteo’s face with ecstatic kisses. "You are insane, you know that?"
Matteo chuckled, his arms securely holding Adrian against his chest as he savored the reaction.
"I told you I’d spoil you."
He pressed a kiss to Adrian’s cheeks, his eyes gleaming with a playful challenge.
"Now, change of plans. The doctor said your eyes are perfect, and the night is still young. Go inside, get changed as fast as you can, then get behind the wheel, baby."
His smile widened.
"I want to see how you handle it. More importantly, I want to see how fast you can make it go."
"Thank you, baby," Adrian beamed, his heart racing with excitement.
But before heading inside, he quickly pulled out his phone and snapped a picture of the gleaming sports car.
Flashing Matteo a brilliant smile, he tucked the phone away, spun around, and dashed into the house to change into something more suitable for a midnight drive.
As he hurried upstairs, Adrian first sent the picture of the car to Maya before he opened his group chat and instantly sent the photo to Charles and Frank. Beneath the picture, he typed a smug, proud caption: From my man to me.
Frank’s reply popped up almost immediately:
Wow! This is beautiful! Congratulations! 😍 I absolutely love it. You’d better take me for a ride in it soon!
A second later, Charles chimed in: Oh my god, Adrian, this is insane!
Both of his friends flooded the chat with pure excitement, gushing over how incredibly well Matteo was treating him. Adrian felt a flush of pride warm his chest. He quickly typed back: Thank you, guys! I have to go, I’ll chat with you both later!
Both of his friends immediately flooded the chat with excited messages, gushing about the car and how incredibly well Matteo treated him.
A warm flush of pride spread through Adrian’s chest. Smiling to himself, he quickly typed back:
Thank you, guys! I have to go now. I’ll talk to you both later.
He hit send just as he stepped into the bedroom.
The moment he walked into the room, Adrian noticed that Matteo had already laid out an outfit for him on the bed.
A soft smile tugged at his lips.
Even after everything, Matteo never stopped paying attention to the little things.
Shaking his head fondly, Adrian quickly changed into the clothes. Once he was dressed, he checked his reflection in the full-length mirror, adjusted his hair, and made sure everything looked perfect.
Satisfied, he headed back downstairs to rejoin Matteo.
Meanwhile, back at Mark’s house...
chsdbacks