Accident On Purpose

Hunter sipped the hot coffee while Mathew munched on his toast sandwich bites. The former patiently waited and watched while the latter moved his knife and fork, cutting the fried eggs on his toast.

"I'll be leaving for Italy tonight," Mathew informed before shoving the fork with egg into his mouth. Hunter's hand paused with the mug of coffee midway to his mouth. The news shocked him more than it surprised him. The lines of worry creased his forehead as he frowned at Mathew's announcement.

"Why all of a sudden? Is everything okay at home?" Hunter asked, his tone impatient and voice full of concern. He had spoken to his grandparents and parents last night before going to bed, but none of them gave him any indication that suggested there could be something wrong at home. Hunter couldn't help but worry for his beloved grandparents.