Impossible Love

Impossible love 118

Maxieplus

The babies were excited because they are going to sleep with gran again, and Lukas who thinks they are too noisy came into my bed. I made sure he understood why his papa is in Italy and that was to help his uncle Adamo who is sick. I didn't want him to think he was as sick as Federico was, so I showed him some photos so he understood what was going on.

If I keep him in the loop then he might not be so down.

In the morning kids were everywhere they were playing a game Lukas had taught them, I think Simon says, but I'm not sure. The computer was ringing so I turned it on, a smiling wonderful face appeared, long black hair and all. Adamo looked good as I struggled to keep my emotions at bay. Roberto was next to him and smiling in between kissing his face.

"It's so good to see you baby, how are you feeling?"

"Good Antonio, everything is good again, I have more movement and a great nurse to see me right. My leg is healing and I feel blessed I survived."

"So you should." I crossed myself.

"I will be sending your husband and brothers home tonight, they have been great and it is always good to see them, but boy, how do you cope Antonio?"

"I go with the flow baby, they can only get away with so much. I cringe to think what Ramone and Sabine went through for all those years." I giggled.

Lukas had arrived and he pulled himself up on my knees, he waved and smiled.

"I believe my nephew is going to be a star on the weekend, are you very excited?" Lukas nodded, no talking yet.

"Well uncles Adamo and Roberto want to see the movie of your show and we wish you good luck." He nodded again then found his voice.

"Get well soon uncles, good to see you."

"And you to our beautiful boy."

He left to go play with grandad and I touched the screen and said.

"Do you remember anything?"

"Yes Antonio, I was helping with the hoses and moved around the back of the winery, but I got too close to the flames, I ran into the vineyard I could not breathe and that is all I remember."

"Okay so you know, don't do that again, leave it up to the professionals."

"Ramone is going to have us all trained in fire prevention Antonio, I promise you it will not happen again."

"Good, make sure Gianni is on the plane, you can keep the other two." He giggled and kissed Roberto.

"Cant do that Antonio, they are all going home, together." He giggled.

"I love you both and its good to see you're recovering so well. Be happy you are alive and have family around you."

"I do every day."

The link was severed when they said their goodbyes, Adamo I think was getting a bit fruity and Roberto was eager to get him in the shower.

The boys had finished their game and were now being fed by grandad, hes good at that, he makes a game out of it and gets their full attention.

Gran was standing at the counter looking at me.

"Yes?"

"What is this nonsense you are up to Antonio?"

"What nonsense?"

"Keep Leon and our Carlos there?" "Gran, it was a joke."

"Well I miss the boys also." "Okay so do I, more than you would guess."

The kids arrived and Iris appeared at the same time, no one misses them like she does. I told them that the boys will be on their way soon and she perked up, even looking at the fridge, probably thinking she should celebrate.

"So what are our plans for today?"

"I am hanging around and I assume the kids will go to work" She looked at Tomas.

"Yes always working Iris, we cant let our customers down."

"What about a nice picnic in the park?"

"Sounds good to me, fresh air and a vino or two." She giggled.

"Gran will you come?" I asked.

"No Antonio, I will take the opportunity to air my house out and clean up a little. I also have sauces to deliver, is there anything you need from the shop?"

"No thank you gran it will be dull without the boys and Stavros being around."

"I will do a basket for you before we leave."

"We can get hot dogs from the food truck gran."

"Okay it will be a treat for the babies I suppose. I might take a couple of deck chairs and ask Alice if she will come."

"That would be nice."

"We have twelve hundred winners Iris, are you sure about the I Phone gift vouchers?"

"Yes boys the show can deal with it, Leon can go into the Apple store and get them when he gets back."

"Is it doing that well?" I asked.

"Yes Antonio, the advertising is keeping it all afloat and we have a large balance in the bank seeing we do not have any overheads just the schoolkids we hire."

"I must think about some sort of rent for the apartment then." I laughed.

"You can do that if you like Antonio, but expect a lot of moaning."

"Maybe I wont then." Of course I wont I haven't even decided if or when I will lease the flats out. They will be started soon I know Ginos is nearly finished I think the painters are coming next week so I heard Anna say.

Gran and grandad left and the babies were readied, I took two fold up chairs from the back and dumped them in the stroller with some vino. Alice was coming and excited the boys will be home soon, I guess I'm not that very exciting for them to return, yes I am, I am almost shaking with want.

My heart skipped a beat when thought about Gianni being back and I was already planning a welcome back night of debauchery and love making. We all strolled up to the park the kids were excited to get there and I picked a spot not far from the food van and next to the playground. They don't get to go on the slides much so we started by setting up then Alice had two on the swings and I took the other one, my little boy blue was doing his own thing he had seen some of the kids from his kindy so they played together.

As it turned out they were here with their grandfather who accepted the wine that was offered and proceeded to tell us all about his grandkids and how happy he was that they came along. In the course of the conversation we found out that he was a widower and he and his wife went to the Italian club almost weekly before she passed, Alice was the one to invite him along and they exchanged numbers. If I was a betting man I would bet on Alice having a new lover and very soon by the way he was looking at her.

"Sorry Iris, your not quick enough." I whispered in her ear.

"I do not mind Antonio, the boys keep me happy and I doubt whether I could even start up a relationship anymore, I couldn't stand the settling in period. I like to do my own thing."

"Well, I'm still looking for you."

"Thank you, just break him in so I don't have to put up with all the nonsense." Giggling she put her sunglasses on and leaned back to get some sun.

All of a sudden Lukas was screaming at the top of his lungs, he slid down the slide and started running. I was caught unresponsive for a second and jumped up to chase after him but when I looked around I could see the object, or should I say the objects of his enthusiasm.

I did cry then, it was a wonderful feeling as Lukas jumped into Gianni's arms I heard Iris say.

"Thank god their back." How bloody rude, as I said before I'm not that boring.

My eyes were leaking as I grabbed him and gave him a deep probing kiss, the boys grabbed the three little ones then after some kisses they attacked Iris and Alice. The grandad moved away to attend to his charges and Gianni was attacked and taken down by his bambinos, they had tears but not as much as Lukas and me. They left me to last as they put Iris down then attacked. I was kissed shaken and stirred as they hugged me, internally I was so frigging happy.

"So you left last night then?"

"Yes Antonio, we were to surprise you, are you happy?"

"Yes husband, very very happy."

Then Leon started.

"We got Adamo out of hospital and cured his stroke, then we put him on a good exercise programme. There was not much else to do except design and organise the winery rebuilding. My Carlos and I did that in one day and then we got bored.

"So they kicked you out of Italy then." I said.

"Yes." Carlos started giggling his head off, Leon slapped him. "Do not tell anything my Carlos we helped to cure Adamo then we came home, stay please with the plan."

"You missed us?" I pushed it.

I was on the ground within seconds and all three were tickling me. I have felt this way before but never will I get used to the feelings they gave me today, I was whole again they put me back together. Although I didn't allow myself to fall into the depression trap, this only proves I am nothing without them. I don't care if Leon is sometimes silly and Carlos puts up with it. I just like having them around they lift my spirits so much, every day. Gianni is different to his brothers, he aligns my shakra, he completes the cycle that is my life force. I stroked his face many times thinking how wonderful I felt and when I looked at my friend Iris, I know she was thinking the same thing.

Lukas started talking about his school concert and they were all very interested in what he had to say. Leon started coaching him but he wasn't going to play that game.

"No uncles Leos I have to do it this way, my teacher says." "But she is wrong little one."

"She knows more than you, she knows everything."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes I am sure, and nona says so too, I am good at it"

Him nodding yes got out of hand so Carlos picked him up and lifted him on top of the slide, there was no way they were going to change his mind. He giggled as he slid down then it was the babies turn, but gently so not to frighten them.

Gianni licked his lips and I told him to hold that thought then I asked him how did it really go.

"It was good Antonio, but they do not listen to me anymore. Menowin and the gypsy took over and my suggestions were falling on the deaf ears."

"He is Adamo's papa Gianni, I guess Roberto wasn't much help."

"All he wanted to do was kiss Adamo, yes he was not much help at all."

"And the winery?" He blushed.

"Papa was in charge, and mama when she rang she only talked to him about it. We got to see the plans and Leon did change a few things, they agreed with him, but it was just stuff they had forgotten about."

"How long before it is up and running did they tell you?"

"About six months to start production but that is on going, maybe two years it will all be finished. They are making it similar to the old one they do not want to change the landscape."

"Good, I liked it nestled in the valley it was so picturesque."

"Like a photograph."

"Yes baby."

It was time to pack up and we didn't even see the grandfather leave maybe he has problems with gay people, it happens. I talked to Alice on the way home and all she said was.

"He has my number Antonio, maybe he was just in a hurry."

"Yes thats maybe it."

They all wanted to ride on Giannis shoulders but that wasn't going to happen so he put Lukas there and carried his babies, one in the sling and two in his powerful arms. When we got in Iris opened the vino and Alice helped me change nappies, gran was still at her house probably cleaning.

The boys made Lukas change into his outfit so they can take some photos then they all helped them unpack their suitcases, there were more charms and presents in one of them, they stuck with that case I could hear them whooping it up.

Gianni threw his clothes on the bed and I sorted through them, it only took a nano second as I bent over to grab some t-shirts. My shorts were down the door banged shut and he was making love to me in an urgent fashion, non violent but pretty close, I moaned because I had missed this the best. He strung it out for some time but he and I couldn't hold off for much longer. He collapsed onto my back and my face hit his clothes as I took a deep breath, `welcome back my gypsy.'

We lay there and talked for some time he was telling me how big Lily had grown, she was crawling now and the apple of her mothers eyes. He also said Magdalenas restaurant was doing great business, and she and Mary have purchased a small villa in Roma, Lily was shy at first but he talked her around having so much experience with babies. They had travelled with them to the family home where he spent a few days getting to know her better.

All the time he was telling me this I was playing with him, I am sure he was stringing it out because he was enjoying my attention.

The screaming started when gran arrived, they were showing her the presents they received from the boys then they wanted the beach.

Some presents were set aside for Sam and some for me and gran, she loved her lace blouse and I loved my t-shirt with `Too cute to be straight' written on it. Iris received a beautiful jacket and Alice a nice big pure silk scarf, grandad got a new shirt, there were more for the kids and Anna and Gino and when I looked closer Annas parcel was big. I asked Gianni what was in the bag he said some dresses she had ordered. There was also another suitcase for their mama, I guess she has had some maternity dresses made, bring on the fashion parades.

Our shorts were found and we went out to the pool, the party had started but my guess is that three party goers will hit their beds early. There were smiles for miles in that pool and it was so good to have them back safe and sound. I sat with Gianni and bounced Luca up and down in the water, he was giggling, then I put his bum next to the jets and he screamed with delight.

"Again."

I overheard Leon telling Iris that they didn't have a good time in Italy this trip and he said they kept being told that they were Australian now, and to butt out, the final nail came when they went to the family house and everything had changed, the staff was limited and they had to get their own drinks. When Tinker gave his staff the time off, of course the wives went on holidays with them.

"That would not happen if mama was with us, no way would they ignore her. So I was happy with my Carlos and Gianni to come back home. Adamo was being cared for by Roberto and his mama and papa, it was a big scare for everybody."

"So they ignored you boys?" "Yes our Iris, it was not nice to do that." Me thinks Leon is a bit spoiled.

Of course I already knew this after many emails with Tinker and Menowin, they were just in the way and everyone was concentrating on Adamo and the winery to be bothered with their dummy spits. Looks like they are well and truly in my care now, something I am used to, and I don't mind, the kids love them.

One by one they drifted off, the boys went to have a nap, gran, who had finally arrived helped me to dry off the babies and Giannis eyes were so heavy. I steered him into the bedroom but there was no time for us, the babies had to have their afternoon naps with their papa.

The house became quiet once again, Iris had some business to do and left shortly after the boys went to bed. I sat in front of the computer and sent emails to Menowin and Tinker telling them the family arrived home safely, and I thanked them for their help in pushing them in the right direction. I already knew that they were being pains in everyones bums and I think the staff shortage was deliberate.

"Thank God that boy is coming good Antonio." Gran sat with me.

"Yes it could have been a lot worse gran."

"He will need some extra care."

"Roberto will do that."

"And loving."

"Gran!"

"Simple practices Antonio, concentrate on the heart and the body will heal itself."

"I suppose so."

"I will leave tomorrow Antonio, this old lady will be in the way again."

"You are never in the way gran, why would you even think that. Move in, stay as long as you like." "Vino grandson?" She smirked.

I suppose she may move in at some stage or maybe she had a plan for us to move in with her, the family house is large.

One by one they appeared from the bedroom and crawled up onto the couch, I guess their papa is boring to sleep with, I don't find that the case, at all.

Because Lukas's concert is on Saturday afternoon we decided not to go back to the cafe until the following Wednesday, I was enjoying the attention I was getting from my husband and family, so will lap it up for a few days until I can whip them back into shape and get them back to the everyday grind.

Gianni had told me that Matteo and Nicky were made for each other, and are very much in love, he doubts whether Nicky will come back to Australia and the last he heard was that Roberto is helping him get a permanent residency. I was pleased it has all turned out for the best, everyone needs a little love and joy in their lives.

We made love when we had the house to ourselves, gran had taken the boys to her place while Lukas went to kindy. They did their pots and she showed them how to make a biscuit mix. When they returned home they had small presents for us, flowers and cookies. They had their naps and were ready for their swim. In the mean time Leon and Carlos hounded Tinker and their father on the phone and talked for ages to Adamo and Roberto parting with their wisdom, which I doubt was ever listened to.

We spent every night with Gino and Anna who had started the decorating of their apartment. They purchased all new beds and furniture, Sam got a large bed and sleepovers were discussed. Its too early for them to stay away for a night I looked at Gino and shuddered.

"You wont get any sleep they will want their own beds in the middle of the night."

"I figured that, maybe you could stay with them." He giggled.

"Maybe I wont." I took Giannis hand and kissed it. Now I have to discourage them, they only know about it because they watch tv a lot and it must have been mentioned. I guess they don't know that they will miss us.

We did go into work for a visit, and sat to have a coffee with Alice while the babies played spot the car, it was busy but the staff were all smiles when they saw us. We reassured them we would be back Wednesday and no one will lose their hours when we do. We had even discussed with each other we should stay home more now the babies are getting more independent, they have to be with us more.

Saturday arrived and Lukas was eager to get to the Italian club where he was going to perform. His teachers had booked it for the afternoon and everyone, and I mean everyone was attending. The stage was set with a nursery rhyme backdrop, I have no idea who did the art work but I recon Lukas was involved, hes such a good artist.

Gran and Gianni took him out the back to get him ready, he was so excited he had to keep running to the toilet, he wasn't alone, some of the other kids were doing the same.

The club was packed and when I looked at all the audience mostly they were our friends and workers, I hope they don't single Lukas out and forget the other cherubs in his class.

We had wine and some nibbles, Maxie's cheese featured on the platters, gran stayed with Lukas and after I wished him good luck with a hug and kiss he got into his costume, many photos were taken of him in his little boy blue suit, he had been supplied with a horn and said he had to pretend to blow it at the end.

The applause for each kiddy was equal thank God, and as each child stood up and recited their rhyme there were some mishaps, forgotten lines, stage fright, and a very quick toilet break, but I must say as a proud father Lukas's spot was awesome. He was perfect he looked perfect and he did a wonderful job of speaking clearly, but his legs were crossed and when he finished he ran off stage. It was the toilet break to bring the house down, everyone laughed but it was a good feel laugh. I have no idea where he makes it all from, he doesn't overindulge on the drinks and he still loves his warm milk in the morning with his toastie.

Like Angelos wedding the party, the day was blending into late afternoon and parents were leaving, but most of the crowd stayed to dine and dance the night away. We didn't stay, gran had organised a small party for Lukas at home, a cake was produced and he was sat at the end of the table so he could see us all and partake in the fare. By the way the boys were talking to him I think acting lessons are coming into his life.

It had been a big day for them all, and one by one they nodded off to sleep while us adults sipped wine on the terrace. Each and everyone of these people have brought so much happiness into my life, each in their own individual way make me smile constantly especially my Gianni.

"How many winners do you have now Leon?" I asked.

"True winners about fifteen hundred Antonio."

"That going to cost a bomb."

"We can afford it, all entries have been ceased so their will not be any more entries. We now have to work on another project, have you any ideas Antonio?"

"Not as yet, but I am sure I could come up with something." I grinned.

"Well, when you get one, please let us know." He smiled back. Iris was put to bed and we started undressing after checking the babies out. I was about to go the grope when the knock on the door happened, its nice to have them back but do they have to arrive at a pivotal moment. I did wake up later when a sensational feeling had gripped my groin, Gianni wasn't going to let it go, and after I unleashed my orgasm he laid back and went to sleep. I hate not paying him back, it means he will have to wait for the morning showers, but for now hes started snoring.

Over the next few days we talked to Adamo on the computer, the fire was started by an electrical fault and the workers have returned to help with the rebuilding. Lukas walked around with his head in the clouds and many times the boys gave him diction lessons, which were a bit off because of their Italian accent. Gran cooked for us but now she is back at home she is much more relaxed and probably a little lonely. We have the last show coming up and the boys and kids were constantly editing film and there were plenty of smiles on their faces, they were happy to call Australia home once again.

When we finally got to our last serial on the Iris Wilson show, it was a bit sad to see it end but it is what it is, I have already dreamed up another one with less pain for Conners poor back, but for now we all need a break from it all and the boys have put so much into it, I was so proud of everyone who were involved.

"Who are you interviewing boys?" "You Antonio, we want to finish with you."

"Not a chance in hell." I looked at them, and Gianni moved over and took me in his arms, he kissed me deeply, and I am a goner.

"Please for me Antonio."

"Okay but I want to see the questions first." "They are in my head Antonio, we do not make notes." Leon said.

"Well, keep it nice okay?"

"Ok." I didn't see the smirk as he turned to watch Iris's interview that was running.

The interview finished and Leon welcomed everyone, he played a list of winners and told them what to expect in the mail soon, he then played the final chapter. I watched it and yes it was a recap of all the little hints they had placed in it. The ending was all of us at grans with Conner laying on the table, the reveal was so funny when Lukas stood up and pointed at gran then accused her of killing him with her cup cakes. Iris stood up holding her concrete boots and said.

"Now?"

"Yes now our Iris, gran is the killer because she is sick of his music on the radio." She chased gran into the kitchen and started beating her with the boots, gran fell on the floor apparently dead. A close up of her battered face more or less ended the serial.

Tonight it was my turn to be in the limelight, God only knows what those three sitting opposite me are up to.

There was a knock on the door and old Rose from my workshop entered.

"Welcome our Rosa, please sit with Antonio, and would you like a small vino?" Leon smiled.

"That would be very nice grazie Leon, ciao Antonio, Nona and everybody else. It is so nice to be on your little show tonight."

"Nona Rosa we would like to ask you some questions if we may?"

"Certainly Leon."

"What is it like to work for our Antonio?" My eye lids half closed, what are you up to Leon?

"Yes it is a very nice work room Mr, Leon, I spend many happy hours doing the flowers for my boss Antonio."

"Yes, but is he a good boss?"

"Yes, of course he is, he is my boss. He gave me more money so I could buy a small fan for my apartment, it is so hot in summer because it faces the west."

"I see, so he gives you a good wage?" She looked at me sideways and blushed.

"I get by." She's playing it.

"And do you get as much as our own sweet little Lukas?' "I do not know what he gets."

"Twenty dollars for his days work." "Oh I get a little more than that Mr Leon, but sometimes it does not stretch the week, but I can borrow off the other ladies."

My jaw dropped, Rosa gets a very good wage I am sure of it.

"Stop it Rose, you get the going rate plus bonuses, and Leon this is none of your business, stay out of it" I said.

"I will our Antonio, Gianni up to you now." Gianni smiled at me.

"Rosa, nice to see you tonight."

"Thank you Mr. Cartasso it is nice to have such a handsome man to talk with."

"Thank you our Rosa, do you know who is Antonio's current lover?" Rosa blushed but said.

"I am not at liberty to tell you Mr. Cartasso, what my boss tells me is his confidence."

"How dare you, how fucking dare you, and Rosa as you know too well there is not a current lover. I do not have one, and when I get back home I will not have a husband either."

"Antonio, I was only joking with you." Poor Gianni and his moo cow eyes. Rosa broke the standoff.

"I will say Mr. Cartasso, if you do not want to be his husband and lover anymore, I have a grandson that is maybe interested, all these things are possible."

"Enough! this shit show has gone on too long, finish it." I slammed my hand on the desk.

"But Antonio we have more questions." Leon smirked, he frigging smirked at me. I stood up and raised my arms in the air.

"You can all go and get stuffed, I am over this shit and if you three think you have a home to go to tonight, think again. The doors will be locked and you can all get stuffed once again." I screamed.

"How bloody dare you bring my lover into this, hes a sweet gypsy boy who knows nothing of the outside world, especially the insane Cartasso one."

"Does this mean I do not get paid Mr. Leon?"

"Of course you do our Rosa."

"You paid her, you bloody well paid her to be on this shit show? Shes got more money than me in the bank, or she should have."

"She does Antonio, please calm down, and you boys are going to get a good whipping from this old lady when you get home. How dare you disrespect such a lovely boy. And this old nona with the new heart" At least grans on my side tonight.

"How do you know she has more money than me?" I looked at her.

"She is your grandfathers distant cousin, I know these things." She winked, and by this time Rosa had picked her handbag up and was heading for the door.

"Rosa get back here." I yelled.

"Got to go Mr. Antonio, peoples to see, shopping to do." She waved over her head and I flopped on the chair.

"Why don't I know these things?"

"Because you never went to college Antonio." My three boys said in unison.

This ends Impossible love, I have been writing this for well over a year and it has seen me through some very dark and scary times. I am going to continue to write but I need a break first from these crazy Italians. Thank you all for your emails and for reading my story.

Take care, be well

Your mate

Maxie

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