Impossible Love

Impossible Love 104

Maxieplus

With the kids in the pool, the noise level was at its peak, and I noticed a few familiar women standing in the kitchen, they were here to hold babies again and to maybe introduce new babies to us. I got out after an hour and went to talk to some of them I knew. Luca was taken away from me and then the fun began.

When the others were taken from their fathers over to the grassy area the chatter was at an unbelievable level.

"Are they safe?" Conner was beside me, I poured him another drink.

"Extremely safe, the ladies work at the manor house they couldn't wait to see them so they came over. The one with the red blouse on is Francisco's mum, and the blue top is Roberto's mum. Our rooms are ready and when you are all up to it we will go and settle in, they will bathe change, and dress the babies and make sure they have a nap, then we do it all over again." I laughed.

"All right it all sounds good to me."

"One other thing, those two boys over there are here to pick Teddy and Brody up, they have a soccer game going at the manor, they belong to these ladies also and you have my absolute word they will be completely safe."

"Really? you did this for him?"

"I had help, but the question is will you let them go?"

"Of course, I will. I have only been here an hour and I already want to move here. It's awesome."

"That it is Mr. Richards, it truly is a hidden gem here."

"Teddy, Brody those boys over there want to have a word with you both." He grabbed him as he swam up the shallow end, and Brent placed a towel over their shoulders, they walked over to talk to the two young boys and then Ted's face lit up his fists scrunched and he ran back to talk to Conner.

"Go son have a good time we will come and watch in a half hour or so."

"Thank you daddy." he pulled on shorts and a top but before Brent could fix his hair he ran off without another word.

The boys will drive them to the manor, which is where we should think about going to also.

"Come on all you lot, we have a game to watch," I yelled.

Carlos and Leon with Gianni got out, their goods were a little shrunk but still tasty looking and Iris put on a sad face.

"There's a bigger pool at the manor house, Iris, as you well know, and maybe a few gardeners are a little hot and bothered and in need of a dip there also."

"And which way is that pool?" Conner looked excited.

"That way." I pointed.

The cavalcade of carts left Sabine and Tony back at the family house, babies screamed and Iris had sat in between Carlos and Leon, talk about lady muck face.

"Wow, just wow." John almost screamed, and Brent was speechless when we pulled up they sat there and looked the place over. Gran and grandad headed straight for their room, she wanted to go for a swim also but her swimsuit was in her suitcase. The men looked around the house, and even did a small waltz around the function room, John was particularly impressed with the kitchens, and the babies we lost on the way, I will see later on. They are being entertained out the back I believe.

"Stop worrying Brent, they are fine, and they don't miss you at all, your just being clingy."

"Clingy? not me, Conner go see if they need anything." He ordered.

"Wheres that pool Antonio?"

"Come with us Mr. Conner we will show you." Leon leered then he dropped his shorts.

"Oh no you don't, he's with me." Brent grabbed Conner's arm and escorted him through the huge kitchen to the back of the building.

"Daddy, daddy we are over here." Ted waved. He and his new mates were playing soccer on the grass. The babies were sitting on a big blanket playing clapping with the five ladies who were looking after them, Brent went to see if they needed anything and Conner couldn't wait to get in that pool.

It seemed to become a little quieter when gran and grandad arrived for their swims, but even gran got an eye full when Gianni dropped his shorts and dived in. I would have loved to have taken a photo of the blushing. I did the same I thought why not, so I joined in....nudo.

Gianni was the first to grab me and he fended Leon off as I was pushed up against the side of the pool, Angie and Francisco came by and they couldn't resist the cool water, that was after she made sure the babies were okay. Lukas screamed at Gianni until he dragged him in for a swim. The grandad's and Iris slowly made their way down the steps, no sudden moves for her. I did notice the housekeeper was setting up the wine bottles. Carlos jumped out and with his magnificent bum on show, he went to get get the tray of drinks

, all eyes were on him.

Plastic glasses were the order of the day and I think Conner and Brent were playing horny daddies with each other, they must be stiffened up by now.

I moved over to their side and said.

"Keep saying to yourself, it's the Italian thing, not a sex party." I giggled, Brent pushed me under the water.

"Antonio, put some clothes on you are disrespecting your guests." Gran was behind me.

"Yes gran,"

I found my skimpy bathers by the side of the pool and struggled into them.

"Who invited her we were having so much fun," Conner whispered.

"Comes with the family, she will go and have a sleep later on then they come off again." I winked.

Babies were dipped in the pool and Teddy and his mates had to swim too, playing soccer is hot work. I took little Antonio up to the stairs where Angie Francisco and the grandad's were sitting and I talked to her about the baby and did she know the sex of it, she answered all the questions I had forgotten to ask in my excitement.

Francisco was just like Gino he was so excited to see his child born. Anna had found her bathers and she looked good in the one-piece suit and I think Gino was very impressed as was Francesco when I looked.

Food, there was food, and I wanted to make sure the kids were fed, they will go for a nap soon I think they are tuckered out. I heard Conner scream and Brent chased Carlos down the large pool, the games are continuing.

Gianni came to the rescue by shielding Conner but I suspect he was backing up to him, that amazing cock teasing hunk of mine.

I was shooed away from the high chairs as the ladies fed the babies, so I sat at the head of the table and watched, picking at chicken legs that were bloody delicious. John and Ray came to sit with me and then Angie and Francisco, everyone was getting hungry again.

My dear mother-in-law arrived with Tony she looked beautiful in her sun frock, no swimming today. Carlos started laughing, she asked what was up he answered.

"That was so funny mama when Antonio threw you into the pool with your clothes on." Even Sabine laughed at the thought which surprised me.

"Have you thought some more about the Chateau dear mum-in-law?"

"No, Roberto hasn't got any more news for us, Antonio. I guess we will have to shelve the plans for now did you ask at the Vatican?"

"Yes, Sabine they told me to tell you to ask me?"

"You? what have you got to do with it?"

"I know people."

"What do you know Antonio, do not play games with me, I am not in the mood, and you're in my chair by the way." I shifted everyone over two chairs because I wanted to sit next to her.

"Well I do know the owner very well Sabine, you should have asked me."

"I have had enough of your insolence Antonio, how would you know the owner you didn't know it even existed at our last meeting."

"A trip to the Vatican cleared up the puzzle for me, and yes the owner is willing to do some business with the Cartasso."

"Don't you dare tell me you own it Antonio Cartasso I will have my boys kick your ass to the front gate and back if you do?"

"No dear mother-in-law, but my gran does." I pointed to gran who was grinning at her.

"No lies, Antonio."

"Cross my heart Sabine, the Chateau is the D'Corsico family property." She stared at me then gran for some time.

"Nona, we have much business to discuss when you are free, have you even seen it yet?"

"No Sabine, Antonio is taking me there tomorrow, is it really what you want for your business?"

"Antonio if you have planned to rip off the Cartasso I will brain you and do not forget you are a Cartasso yourself." I moved in closer.

"Do not stress dear mother-in-law, I have brokered a very good deal for my family, and I will expect a small fee for doing that little task, cash please."

"A fee?"

"A fee my dear Sabine." Tony cracked up and he had to walk away he got the giggles.

"What sort of fee Antonio?"

"The cash type lovely lady, didn't you hear me?"

She sat back and thought about it then she started laughing, I grabbed another chicken leg.

Later on in the day I told her on the quiet that gran will lease the Chateau to the Cartasso for renovations and upkeep and if the Cartasso wanted they could lease the land for their vines. She was impressed by my negotiation skills I think, but she has to talk to gran about it and get Roberto involved.

"Did he know about this?"

"Yes Sabine, but you know Roberto and his closed mouth." She smiled again.

We will go to the Chateau tomorrow morning, I know gran is dying to have a look at it, there should be personal stuff in it, that's if the nazis haven't pillaged it beyond recognition.

Babies were kissed and hugged, they were very happy to go and have a nap, and Lukas was taken for his with gran and grandad, they will nap with him. I did hear he was cooking something special for dinner tonight so that placed another smile on his face, and I was still hanging out for his scones.

Ted and Brody and their new mates had eaten heaps and now they were going to find the games room. Like the Italian club, there is also a games room here where the children can play pinball and video games to their heart's content. Brent went with them to make sure someone was watching, then he came back all smiles and said to Conner he was tired and they should have a laydown. I winked, nude men will do that to you. They loved their room it was big and stocked up as usual. Before I left Conner had opened a wine and thanked us for the beautiful holiday, he was having an absolute ball, then he sat on the bed and pulled Brents trunks down as he walked past, he's a big boy, it didn't surprise me, and I did linger. Brent screamed so much the pillow fight started immediately.

"Well that's my cue to say, see you later." I waved and headed for our room, I had just gotten under the shower when the army appeared, Leon Carlos and Gianni burst into the room and of course, dear Carlos wanted me to wash his bottom for him.

We four fell asleep as soon as we hit the bed, I heard a lot of kissing coming from the boy's side but didn't turn over to look, I was too busy running my hand through Gianni's pubes.

A two-hour nap and I was ready for anything, Gianni crept out of bed then dragged me into the bathroom, he had his wicked way with me and I felt so much better. I put some coffee on and went to check the babies, some were awake some were still sleeping. I thanked the ladies and went to sit on the small balcony. I looked over and Brent and Conner who had the room next to us were sitting on theirs having a kissing moment.

"It will all settle down soon, we have tomorrow to explore then back to Roma."

"Can we stay a few days longer?" Conner asked.

"Of course we can but we have to be out by Wednesday there's a big wedding here and they will need the rooms."

"Cool, it will be good to slow down a bit."

"John and Ray won't mind?"

"They are leaving tomorrow they have business in Rome." Brent winked.

"I see, you had better word me up when we have our chat tonight then."

"Nothing unusual Antonio, they do love the saunas there." he giggled.

I wasn't shocked at all, after all, they had been together for many years it makes sense they play. I wondered if Gianni and I would do that in years to come, probably, but for the moment a little bit of jealousy crept into my simple life.

Gianni was listening and he knows how my mind works, he touched my hand and whispered.

"If we play we do it together Antonio, and we do it without any guilt."

"I know baby, it's just the thought of it at the moment is terrifying."

"Trust me."

"I do."

"Then we will not have any problems then." He deeply kissed me once again and I lost that awful feeling, I will enjoy my Gianni for as long as I can.

I could smell cooking when I walked through the cavernous kitchens, gran had Lukas propped up at the counter and he was making afternoon tea, with scones, finally. I lingered and watched him punch the dough with his little hands as gran then took it and folded it, they make a good team.

"Is that for afternoon tea baby?"

"Yes daddy, good ones."

"I am very much looking forward to tasting them." He smiled. I grabbed a coffee then continued my walk towards the pool area. There was no one there so I dropped my shorts and found a lounge chair to soak up some sun, I don't know if anyone was watching me or not but I did feel someone sit next to me.

"Are you worried that Ray and John fool around Antonio?"

I opened my eyes Conner was sitting next to me, he also had coffee.

"Not really, what they do doesn't concern me, it's just..."

"You were thinking that it may happen to you and Gianni am I right?'

"Yes, it annoys me, not the grandparent's Conner, just the thought of sharing Gianni with strangers."

"Let's make a pact right here right now. If we all start feeling that way we will keep it amongst ourselves, we will share." I sat up and looked at him.

"As if you would." He giggled.

"I couldn't Antonio, not ever. John and Ray have had an open relationship from almost the start, they were very best friends with my aunt and uncle, even starting up the pharmaceutical business together many years ago. They love each other very much and they love me, Brent, and the boys. This is something they have always done together or apart, it happens, and in our world, it could be looked upon as normal."

"I know what you're saying Conner, I certainly do not judge them at all but I have a different idea on what my marriage should be like."

"And so do we Antonio, you should not let it get to you. I doubt whether it will happen in our house or yours for that matter, there is too many things around us that bind us together. John and Ray love doing business together they love the challenge and believe it or not they still make passionate love to each other, it's just their way."

"Really?"

"Yes really, they adopted me after my aunt passed and I saw a few things so I know they still have sex."

"Then I don't need to worry." I smiled.

"Only if Brent and I stay the night then you should be worried." He rubbed his crotch.

"I have enough to entertain me Mr, Conners I don't need the whole orchestra." I laughed.

"So what happened with Matty and James, they left pretty abruptly?"

"Long story short, Matty thinks he's in love with me, James resents me and feels humiliated, so they removed themselves from the group."

"Does it bother you?"

"Yes very much because they should be together, it's Matty that thinks differently."

"Like Ray and John?"

"Similar Conner, another coffee?"

"Yes please." He laid back and I went to chase up some more. It wasn't that I didn't want to talk about it, I did. I just wasn't in the sharing mood, and I have decided to ignore the problem once again.

"Plenty of guys love Brent Antonio, I have to ignore it because it drives me bat shit crazy, and I know he only loves me."

"Same as Gianni, he usually pushes people away when that happens."

"Then you have no worries, and I am glad Brent has found some honest to goodness friends in his life."

"We try to be, and you do a great job with everything Conner, your fame would be a curse sometimes."

"It is, but you know at the end of the day it's my music I like to share, not me."

"I can see that your jumping from one genre to another nowadays, no more hard rock for Rick Conners?"

"No, he's gone thanks to Brent."

"He has a big influence on your work then?"

"Yes, how could he not influence me. He encouraged me to make slower music and it worked out to be the best move I have ever made. He hears my voice, he sees me not my swiveling hips."

"Good." I laid there trying to look across at his bulging shorts and wonder if they would like a foursome tonight, I could go a bit of swiveling hips myself.

Babies started appearing then Teddy, Brody and their mates screamed out the large kitchen doorway and set up a new game on the grassy area.

"Beach, beach. Daddy." Arms were up and they were ready to go in the pool again.

Conner had snaffled his two and walked over to the stairs then sat in the shallows while bouncing them up and down. I looked across the back and there was no one to help me, I grabbed my phone and rang Gianni.

He was down within a few minutes and grabbed two as I grabbed the other one, Leon and Carlos had followed him but they didn't get a baby, they stood in the water and tried to coax Conner into dropping his shorts.

"If I do that there will be a hundred cameramen in the bushes waiting for that million dollar photo of me naked, so boys it's a no." he grinned.

"There's no one there, you just make up excuses."

"I don't."

"You do."

"I do not."

"Yes you do."

"Cut it out you two or I will have to spank you," I yelled.

"Now Antonio?" Carlos said.

"I give up."

"What is happening today Antonio?"

"Nothing much on my books Gianni, maybe we can take everyone to the winery after we make a big fuss over Lukas's afternoon tea, or maybe the ladies will go into the village and look at outfits."

"Okay then, we will have an early night, I am excited to see grans house."

"Me also Gianni."

Everyone made a fuss of Lukas, his eyes and ears were everywhere as they tasted his delicious scones, they were very nice I must say so. We grabbed the older boys when everyone was finished then some carts to go see the winery.

John and Ray will leave when we get back but they were so interested in the winemaking, they had also asked me to send them some photos of the Chateau, they will go see it when they come back to Italy at a later stage. I think they were excited to get into those saunas.

It was good to see that the kids let Ted drive there and Brody drives home, and Brent has lost that clingy thing he was doing and just let them have fun.

Tinker and Adamo met us and it was Gianni that did the tour while the ladies fussed over the kids in the family room.

"How is Iris's winery coping Antonio?" Tinker asked.

"Good it's the same there, she uses the wineries around hers to do the overflow. It is doing very well."

"And you also?"

"Yes Tinker, as you know my investment is coming along very nicely, has Gianni given you more recipes?"

"Only two for the Cartasso brand Antonio, they need a few more new ones."

"Will they be good?"

"Very good," He winked.

"Ladies, when are you going into town?"

"When we leave here Antonio, I think Anna wants to get some dresses made," Iris said.

"Does anyone know when the village party is?"

"Tomorrow afternoon Antonio, after we go to the Chateau we will go into town," Leon said.

"Carlos, no fighting." I wiggled my finger at him, he dropped his head and answered.

"No fighting Antonio, I promise." then he laughed.

The ladies loaded themselves into Tinker's van and headed into town Sabine is going to meet them in there and drive them back. I think gran has some orders to place and Anna will go mental, but I fear her frocks will have to be made but then again there are some big-breasted Italian women around. Gino was very impressed so he decided to stay awhile and Adamo was going to take him through the orders and the processing again.

Sammy will go with Anna and gran is taking Lukas much to the disappointment of the others. Gianni pulled the cart up to the boat ramp.

"Beach beach beach." They all said.

Gianni grabbed one of the bigger boats while I placed some safety jackets on the boys, I noticed Ted and his mates had already got theirs on and were jumping into a boat. Brent was fussing again and I giggled then I asked one of the older guys to go with them and teach them about sailing.

"He will be okay Brent stop fussing again."

"I can't help it."

"I know." I winked at him.

They got into another boat and I am sure they will be following Ted's crew around, Gianni settled the babies and then he grabbed the oars, we did a slow lap around and I was wondering why babies don't lose their voices because all I could hear was Conners two the older boys and ours screaming at each other from each boat.

"We go there tomorrow sometime Antonio, show mama the babies."

"I doubt whether we will have time baby, maybe the next day."

"Ok we will see then." With his powerful arms, he pulled back on the oars and we sped up for a minute or two.

Back at the Manor house games were played, food eaten and when the ladies arrived back outfits were shown. Anna was lucky to get four beautiful day dresses and she will have the other five evening dresses delivered to the Villa in Roma. Gino was so excited and he was also disappointed Sam had missed out on a boat trip.

"Day after tomorrow Gino, I have penciled in a blank page, everyone does their own thing." I winked.

"Okay."

"That's of course if you don't want to do the Chateau or the town party then you can do the lake tomorrow."

"No, I'm looking forward to it."

"Are you having fun though?"

"Of course I am, it's amazing here. All of it is amazing I hear stories but it's much better than stories Antonio."

"Then you will come back sometime."

"Yes, we have discussed it and Anna is on board for another trip when I get my holidays I think."

"Maybe you should stay longer and fly back commercial, go for a train trip to Venice, it's not that far from here." He looked at me and grabbed himself another vino. This land suits him, he fits in well and I doubt that anyone would mind if he took another two or three weeks holiday, I will speak to Gianni.

The pool was used once more but not by the kids they had long gone to sleep and gran and grandad had gone also. I mentioned to Gianni that we should send Gino and Anna on a trip to Venice and fly them back first class, he thought that would be a good idea and will speak to Conner about it.

As we settled down for the night, I was laying on the bed and thinking why shouldn't we go with them, but then my thoughts went to our house in the sky, the cafe, and the Italian club and I fought with homesickness once again.

Gianni pulled me into his chest and I laid there begging for some sleep.

In the morning the excitement had not left. Gianni was in talks with Conner who told him that they could take a train trip to Venice then fly to London, then catch a Go ship plane back to Melbourne. That way they will get to see a little of the UK and get the royal treatment on the way home free of charge.

I don't know what sort of deal they struck but when Gianni told me he mentioned that the grandad's were flying to London on business and they own several apartments in the city Gino and Anna could stay in one of them.

We didn't say anything as yet, Ray and John had to be asked and we wanted it to be a surprise for our friends.

Gran was holding a handkerchief and twisted it constantly as she looked pensively out the window of the small bus. It wasn't a long trip but it was a rocky road to get to the Chateau. It appeared out of nowhere behind a forest of trees, in all its magnificence it looked lonely and was indeed in need of a good spruce up. The vast gardens were almost in ruin, but around the house there were well kept lawns and flower beds.

Two people were occupying the home, a married couple that greeted us under the entrance portico, they spoke to Roberto who moved them over to grans side. Hands were shaken then formal introductions were made, then the tears began, it's the Italian thing.

"Why tears Adamo?" And as I asked him I saw Gianni Leon and Carlos had them flowing also.

"They are grans cousins Antonio, they have looked after the family house since after the war, they do what they can because the money is not much. They have tried to spruce it up for grans visit and they hoped she is pleased with their work.

Family, gran has family, although older than her it was so moving as they invited everyone in to have a look around.

A grand entrance was bigger than the manor house, a marble staircase that commanded total respect displayed its curves to the visitors.

"Mama and poppa." the old man said as he pointed to two enormous paintings of a very handsome man and woman on the upstairs end of the stairs. Gran was overwhelmed and she held Lukas tightly, he was her comfort blanket. Furniture was scarce but they had set up a table and a dozen chairs in the salon for us, along with some morning tea which a younger friend served.

We found out that the german's only occupied the Chateau for seven months, they had billeted injured soldiers here and mainly used it as a hospital.

There was a surprise when the old man pushed some sort of lever on the huge fireplace mantle and it slowly swung out to reveal two doors, one each side. He said that the german hadn't found it and all the house antiques, paintings and furniture had been stored in the vast caverns underneath the house. The stuff was too heavy for him and his wife to carry up so he has left it there and they used minimum furniture for themselves. Sabine was in awe of the place, I guess being the recipient of it she was looking at it more like an investment than a family home, but she was respectful to these wonderful people and gran.

"There were forty bedrooms and thirty staff cubicles, nothing was damaged when the nazis occupied it but the floor had partially collapsed in the ballroom. We will go and see it, Gianni." She walked with my husband as Conner followed he was in awe of the place.

Gran started to get up she was now on a mission."

"Come with me, Antonio."

She walked us up the stairs, Lukas and the babies tried to roll up it on the old carpet, they had fun. I could hear them giggling from where I stood in front of the huge paintings, I held grans hand she made the sign of the cross.

"She has your tiara on and look there is the ring on his hand." I pointed out the small things, two very handsome people stood in front of me and gran made me stand beside her papas then said.

"He is the spitting image of you Antonio, such a wonderful day and such beautiful family."

"What are you thinking gran?"

"Not a lot Antonio, this old grandmother has left it too late to reunite herself with this magnificent house but she has imagination and the beautiful ladies that must have walked down these stairs would have been all so elegant."

"Excuse me Contessa can you follow?" The young lady that was helping said.

We followed her to the end of the long hallway and she swung open the two heavy doors.

"Mama and Papas rooms, please." She indicated we should go in.

As we stepped through the doorway it was the ceiling that hit me first then the floor-to-ceiling windows were still covered in a fine curtain.

One large salon, then a large bedroom that only royalty would have. I started taking photos at that point. Gianni and the rest had caught up and I know Sabine was bagging this apartment for herself, she even looked out every window.

"How much will you get for this one a night dear mother

-in-law?"

"Fifty thousand euros a night Antonio." I nearly choked.

"If the furniture is what I think it is, that will be the rate, even more when it's dressed again, and believe me plenty of people will book it."

"I believe you that ceiling is awesome."

"It is very ornate Antonio and we will have to be careful to check that they are all in pristine condition we do not want to lose them." She's thinking what I am, restore and secure.

Gianni was talking to the young lady who turned out to be the elderly couples great-granddaughter and he told me later that she will hire some villagers to bring the furniture back and the couple can show them where it was placed, and in what rooms, she is also to hire some workers to redo the ballroom floor, which turned out to be not that bad so the boards were salvageable.

Gran sat with them and talked for two hours, they cried the girl cried and were so happy that the place is to be woken again.

She also talked to Roberto to organize a card and cash for them and the granddaughter was to hire as many ladies as she could to clean and dust the many rooms.

"Roberto you will do that under the Cartasso accounts please, you do not use grans money."

"Let me put it right Sabine, I am sure there will be a lot of things the Cartasso will be doing but let me hand it over in a better condition."

"As you wish gran, but not too much, we have a deal."

"You don't want it furnished?"

"Yes of course we do, it is this houses soul, the house is you gran, and these wonderful people that have kept it for you."

"And what will you do with them?"

"They will have the best apartment or the renovated gatehouse."

"Thank you."

"Leave the floors to us and just pay for the furniture and cleaning, Roberto are you getting all this down?"

I would have loved to explore more of this home and I told Gianni that we will come back after the lake tomorrow, maybe bring gran again there's so much to see.

It was the kitchens that needed a complete overhaul the ovens were original and the huge heavy table had my imagination running wild, did they use it for family meals, or was it just for the staff? there were many questions to be answered.

Leon Brent and Carlos were snapping away with their phones, I told them to send them to the grandfathers then the family. Gran and I stood beside the paintings and we found out later that some village men had helped replace them before our visit, they wanted it to look at least a little familiar.

As kids do they ran amok through the lower rooms, it was a vast playground for them and the noise was loud but they also bought life back into the old sleeping giant.

Gran will come tomorrow and the day after to look some more with us, we leave Wednesday but now I didn't want to go and thought about moving here for a few nights. I got a sense of family from its walls and my homesickness left when we were in the van waving to the three family members.

We were driven into the village everyone was quiet, I think the story had moved them that much. But we can't linger we have a party to go to and Sabine hasn't stopped making notes on her pad since we left.

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