Two Days Later
Matteo’s Narration
This morning arose and went through my entire morning routine... At 8 AM sharp, the driver parked outside my office. From here, I'm heading straight to the will reading at 10 AM.
Luna - Good morning!
Matteo - Morning...
Luna - Nervous?
Matteo - No, I'm finally about to receive everything my mother left for me... I'm only going there for her. I don't want anything from that old fool.
Luna - So you don't want your share of his fortune?
Matteo - Not a cent!
She smiles and we go up...
Matteo - Keep me updated about the trial!
Luna - Ok!
She goes to her room, I head to mine... I go over a few documents and at 9:30, I pack everything up to leave.
At 10 AM, I arrive at old man Cole's company... Everyone looks at me with a hint of apprehension. I walk in and head straight for the meeting room.
Laura - So you came?
Matteo - Wasn't I clear enough with Maite?
Maite - Yeah... You were, but we still had our doubts.
Matteo - Ah, don't make me lose the little patience that brought me here.
Laura - Don't start, Matteo... You've hated our father all your life and now you're here to claim your share of his inheritance.
Matteo - I want nothing from that old man... All I want is my share of my mother's inheritance.
Maite - So you're renouncing your share of daddy's inheritance?
Matteo - Keep your father... that's for you to deal with! Where is the notary?
Laura - On their way!
I sit down and remain silent... I try to control the anger building up, and a few minutes later, the notary appears.
Notary - Sorry for the delay... Mr. Matteo, it's an honor to see you here!
Matteo - Let's get this over with!
Laura - Forgive my brother's rudeness... He lacks decorum!
I stay silent to keep from exploding and he takes his seat...
Notary - Well, we are here to open the will of Mr. Ryan Cole and Soraya Cole.. As you are aware, your mother's will could only be opened after Mr. Ryan's passing. We will open hers first followed by his... I want to make you aware that your father left certain contingencies to take possession of the inheritance... Specifically, for you, Mr. Matteo!
Matteo - The bastard, had to screw me over even in death! But don't worry... I don't want anything from him, all that matters to me is my mother's part...
Notary - Shall we proceed?
We all agree and he opens my mother's will...
...Will of Soraya Cole...
My beloved and dear children... I hope from the bottom of my heart that this will be opened many years from now. That I would have had the chance to see you grow up and become good people...
Tears immediately form in my eyes and I try to keep it together.
But if you are reading this, it means I'm no longer with you... And for that, I'm very sorry. But I know you will go on without me.
I'm leaving everything I have to you... But first, let me say a few words... My daughters, Laura and Maite. You are my little girls and always will be... I wanted so badly to see you grow up and start your own families, I love you!
Son...
My heart races and a tear rolls down...
My beloved and cherished son... I want you to know that you were the fulfillment of a dream. The joy I felt when I knew I'd have a boy was indescribable... You're the biggest joy I have in life, my love. I hope you've become an honorable man with a kind heart... You are my pride, son!
I take a deep breath and the notary continues...
leave to Laura... half of my jewelry, the house downtown, and a third of all my money.
For my daughter Maite... the other half of my jewelry, the country house, and a third of all my family's money.
For my beloved Matteo... the apartment, the house on the hill, and a third of everything I have.
I wish with all my heart that you'll be happy...
...End of the will...
Notary - Now let's take a look at Mr. Ryan's will...
Matteo - View?
Notary - Yes... He left a video!
Matteo - This old man must be joking!
The notary stands up, approaches the television, inserts the flash drive, and plays the video...
...Will of Ryan Cole...
Hello, my children... If you're watching this, Matteo has come. I knew in the end, you would come to claim the money of the father you so despised...
Matteo - You old bastard... I want nothing of yours!!
Notary - Please, Mr.!
Well.. I want to thank my beloved daughters for being by my side until the end... Even if it was only for the money. But for having stayed, you will receive everything without contingencies.
...
They smile and look at me...
...
And you, Matteo... will have to do something I know you'll hate...haha! Your mother's dream was to see you married to a nice girl. So you must marry to receive the inheritance. Oh, and it can't be that tramp Jade, your mother would have hated her! You have to get married within thirty days from today... After the marriage, you'll get the inheritance in 6 months.
Otherwise... Everything will be divided among your sisters!!!
...End of the will...
Matteo - You son of a b@tch... Still trying to screw me over in death!!
Notary - As you heard... You will only receive your mother's inheritance if you marry!
Laura - Remember, it can't be Jade, haha
I glare at her angrily and stand up to leave...
Notary - You have thirty days to meet the conditions.
I stop, take a deep breath, and then leave...
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