Impossible Love

Impossible Love 24

By Maxieplus

My legs were apart and Gianni was giving me some of his special kind of loving tonight. As his ample chest rubbed against mine he kissed every part of my face, he also threw in a few Italian love words which heightened my experience. I met him stroke for stroke then the dam burst and his eyes glazed over. Another round of sex and a good night's sleep, what more can a man ask for.

I have to go to the warehouse this morning and Gianni dropped me off on his way to work. It was a special kind of madness when I got there, the ladies were setting up for their day and the music was turned up, a few were dancing, a few moved to the music on the spot and there was an early morning party going on. I didn't care, I have nothing to do with the way they conduct themselves at work.

When we got in last night we had a lengthy talk to Sabine, she was very happy he had been caught and she will make it her mission to have him arrested at the airport when he gets back, but that could be some time. I left Gianni to talk to her quietly and when he got into bed he had the biggest smile on his face.

"I didn't know how much she had given up for me Antonio, she is a wonderful mother and I will always be grateful to her."

"We will do something special when she's here, maybe there's something she would like to do."

"I will find out Antonio."

"Antonio?"

"Yes."

"Can we make love?"

"Okay, roll over."

"No, I am the man, I should be on top."

"Okay."

Anyway, that was last night and today I have to cope with fifteen excitable ladies in my workshop. They were happy to see me and more happy I was still alive, there was food on the table just nibbly type of things, they were the leftovers of their trials for the Birdcage event. I tasted a few and they were bloody delicious so I know what we are having for dinner tonight or lunch today because there was a plastic container full of the different titbits.

Grandpa was sitting at the table looking all official-like, his glasses halfway down his nose as he looked over the rims and said,

"You are getting too fat Antonio, please put that down and sit."

"Sorry, but they are delicious." I shut up and sat.

"Now, we have too much money hanging around and I need you to concentrate.

"Yes Nonno."

Are there any flats available where you live?"

"I don't think so grandad, no signs out the front."

"Well, you have to begin buying something. The other warehouses would be a good investment but you won't get much rent for them, and anyway, they sold yesterday."

"They sold?" I was disappointed, no more James.

"Yes, the new owner believes he can do a lot of business with them."

"I will have to see if there are any properties on our street for sale, I haven't been looking but I will now."

"Ask at your next body corporate meeting Antonio, get in their faces and offer cash, someone will sell."

"I will do that next week Nono, if not Alice may know of something."

"Yes, ask Alice."

"How is gran?"

"She's well Antonio, a doctor's visit will greatly enhance her mood I think. We are going later this morning."

"Does she think something's wrong?"

"No son, it's just a check-up."

"How much do you want me to spend?"

"About three Antonio, don't pay much more than that, they are not worth it as yet, but they will improve in a few years."

He showed me his tax man book and then the unofficial one, yes I had done well and should be looking for another property, shame about the warehouses, I could have almost paid cash for them.

"And by the way, is Gianni still thinking about a boutique wine distillery?"

"There's been so much going on lately he's put it on the backburner. I know he wants to do it and I think I will talk to him about getting the Cartasso winery to make it for him, then have it shipped over, or he can get someone to do it maybe from the Barossa Valley. That's all I know for now."

"Good, keep at him, he will need a warehouse to store it all in." I detected a slight grin.

"You sly bugger, and what rent are you going to charge him?"

"The going rate Antonio, it's business, you know all about business don't you?" He laughed.

"Well, I was going to buy them."

"I got in first."

"Okay." I won't argue with him; God knows what he owns.

With all my business out of the way I talked to the ladies about the orders coming in, they were very happy and coped well. They said they were also getting a lot of events and weddings along with orders from a few big hotels. I was amazed that it was all working so smoothly, I guess word of mouth is getting around.

I arrived at the market and said hello to my lovely friend's Pat and Gino then went to find my boyfriend. He was once again standing behind the coffee machine talking to Angelo, that little cock teaser was showing him how to bend over discreetly and rub his bum into a crotch. Well that's all I saw but Angelo was only putting some rubbish in the bin and Gianni was watching. He saw me and immediately went red in the face, I know he was having dirty thoughts so I pulled him aside and asked him why I wasn't enough for him.

I got the royal treatment cake, coffee and a chat out the front for the next hour. I think it was an apology sort of set up, but wasn't so sure when his eyes fleetingly cruised Angelo's bum again.

"My eyes are up here Gianni if you're looking for them."

"I'm sorry but he does have a cute butt."

"He certainly does baby. Now, I want to talk to you about something."

"What my love?"

"Grandad wants me to buy another apartment so we have to start looking. Apparently I have too much money hanging around for the taxman to take,"

"Okay, we will ask around then and find out if there's something in the area."

"Good, the next thing I want to talk about is your label, have you had any more thoughts on what you're going to do about the wine?"

"A little Antonio, I have to find a wholesaler to get all the basic machines then a warehouse. It's a big headache for me Antonio, I only know wines."

"Okay, don't worry about warehouses, I have someone that will rent you one or two. Why don't you get the Cartasso winery to make up a few house labels, they can ship it over and you can sell both labels in your café? Maybe one for every day and a couple as your special ones." He grinned at me and answered,

"I will ring Tinker tonight."

"Can they do your recipes?"

"Yes, they should be able to do them, they have everything there."

"Whose Tinker?"

"The manager of the distillery, he will know what I want and will give me a price and timeline."

"So you don't do it through Sabine and Ramone?"

"No, they are the faces of Cartasso winery, Tinker is the brains behind the liquid gold."

"Ring him tonight and he can make your recipes, maybe Sabine can bring the samples with her when she comes."

"You are very clever Antonio; I was thinking that some time ago but thought it would be too much for me."

"I believe it won't be and its business Gianni, business for you and the winery."

"I want to fuck you Antonio."

"I know, but we have work to do, maybe Angelo's in the mood?" I laughed at his once again red face and started cleaning up the table, I wanted to go and see our son for a minute.

Alice was smiling when she saw me and Lukas kicked away as I picked him up for a cuddle, he has a big day today at the market, drink, sleep, play, all that tiresome stuff. I took him for a walk and said my good mornings to Stavros and his friends, then I found my leftover cake and fed him some so he was very happy with me. Yes, I did have a good look at Angelo's bum, it was awesome.

Gianni was on the phone chatting away in Italian to some unknown person and it seems he was very happy with his call. I started washing up some glasses and fixing up the rubbish and the girls were back for their race day get together. I wondered how the boys were faring today and thought we might take a trip out to Flemington to see how it's all coming together, or maybe we can do that on our next day off.

He finished his phone call and sat at the backroom table and poured us both a vino.

"All done Antonio, all I have to do is send my instructions to him and he will get it done. He will even do the labels if I send him what I want." He grinned and I am very proud of him.

"Good, then we use Gianni's logo in maybe burgundy with gold lettering for the basic stuff and white and gold for the better ones. How does that sound?"

"Really good Antonio, I like your ideas today."

"Not all the time?"

"No, because sometimes you go off and you have no idea the danger you put yourself in. But apart from that, you are most times good at it." He couldn't help himself.

I held his hand and told him I was sorry and if he wants to rub it in for the rest of my life he was welcome too. As he was about to kiss me Angelo appeared, he needed the toilet.

"Gianni, can you look at something for me, I have a terrible itch."

He pulled his shorts partially down and showed us his beautifully tanned globes. "Do you see anything?'

"Oh yes, we see something but it's not an itch." I said as I rubbed my hand over his smooth little ass.

"Good." He continued laughing, Gianni groaned and said,

"Antonio?"

"Well someone had to touch it eventually," I smirked.

He was in a good mood today and often went to play with Lukas, we still thought that Stavros sitting on his backpack was a good idea so we didn't fire him. I was looking forward to Saturday night and the Italian club, I can then thank everyone properly for their assistance. Cal was being pretty brave coming to get his coffee here, he also got a cake. I treated him like any other customer and I noticed his eyes were on Angelo's bum. He asked me why I hadn't been to the club lately so I told him because I am over it and had plenty to do nowadays which didn't include a club full of queens. He lingered as Angelo came over and asked,

"That date with you both tonight, is it still on Antonio?" I was quick.

"Yes, eight o clock suit you?"

"Great." He then kissed my cheek and went back to work. When a red-faced Cal left I laughed my head off alongside him.

"Thanks mate, I owe you big time."

"My pleasure Antonio, we are family, and family sticks together."

I was disappointed he wasn't coming around, that would have been a big shock for someone special I know.

"Are you just going to stand around all day Antonio?" Gianni was behind me.

"No boss, what would you like me to do?"

"Refill the cakes please and stop making appointments without my consent." He walked off.

"He's perfectly straight Gianni, we were just having some fun with Cal."

"I know Antonio, maybe I will have some fun with him later on when you go to grandma's house or something."

"You haven't got it in you Gianni so stop with the threats."

"Haven't I? I have experience with the twinkles Antonio, I know what they crave." His eyebrows lifted, and he wouldn't dare. I walked off and checked if Lukas was asleep which he was, then I filled a glass and sat out the front to drink it, then another.

He bundled me into the car and drove carefully home where I put the baby on the floor and fell into his arms bawling my eyes out. I had to let it all out, that brick wouldn't shift itself.

"It scared me Gianni but I had to do it for us."

"I know, just take your time baby. It scared all of us."

He rocked me back and forth for some time as my bawling settled to a sniffle or two.

He rubbed my arms and reassured me that everything was going to be all right.

I splashed my face and it was over and done with it, so I grabbed the carry cot and he took the bottles and glasses this time and we met our friends. It was a big catch up because people were stopping to talk with us, it was a beautiful end of day and a lot of people were out. I guess when one is hurting they all hurt so nothing was spoken of about the confrontation, and when the boys arrived the party started because they were stuffed and in need of a good drink.

"We have to go and have a look Gianni, maybe on Monday our day off."

"Yes, I have planned for us to take the drive to look."

"Good, and then we can see what the boys are whingeing about."

He followed me upstairs because he doesn't trust me anymore, we both placed Lukas in his cot and kissed him goodnight then we moved to sit on the walkway for a nightcap. I could hear the boys moaning before we opened the sliding door, hopefully, tomorrow night I will get the full story because I couldn't understand why Nina had them working when she had tradies at her fingertips.

Carlos put his arm over my shoulder and kissed me.

"Please don't do that again Antonio."

"I won't Carlos, it's over now and my family is safe."

"No Antonio, please don't cum so quickly through the hole in the wall because I didn't get to taste you." He laughed his head off and I fell in love with him even more.

I woke up with a sort of excitement on Saturday morning, we had to work today but tonight I was going on a date with my husband to be. Leon said he had canceled his little talk about keeping our eyes open for Basilio, so it will just be a normal night of wine, food and dancing. We readied ourselves and headed for work, the market was starting to open up and Gianni and I with the three casuals, filled cakes and coffee beans and replaced the wine he had sold yesterday.

"How is it going anyway Gianni, you seem to be always filling empty spots?"

"Really good Antonio, I have to order some more, the wine is our biggest seller and the cakes I can't get enough of them. I have to order more trays this morning for next week."

He got a message and went to the back door and opened it, a nice looking lady was there and he helped her carry a carton of wine to her car, I think she was from the Italian club, I have seen her there, I'm sure of it. Of course, the big giveaway was the,

"Good morning Antonio," greeting she gave me.

"Are you wholesaling it to the club?"

"No, but a big discount instead Antonio, they prefer the Cartasso label."

"When you're up and running with yours they will probably buy that too."

"We will wait and see Antonio, I have to email my recipes to Tinker, he will know what to do."

"Will they have enough grapes?"

"Yes Antonio, they buy them up from all over Italy, it's a very big business. Antonio?"

"Oh."

"Can I put my hand down your shorts, my fingers miss you?" I moved closer and he had a good feel, I suppose that will keep him going for a few hours.

Surprisingly at around one the boys came in and headed for the back room, they opened a wine and skulled the first two, they had escaped from that horrible woman Nina. She had a list of jobs for them to do today and they aren't going to take it anymore.

Carlos even went as far as asking Gianni for a job, he was going to quit.

"It can't be that bad, is it?"

"She had my Leon up a ladder this morning, he can't be up a ladder, he might fall and damage himself." Poor Leon, Gianni hugged him and I started laughing. They looked at me so I opened my hands and said,

"It's a ladder, a bloody ladder, how hard is it to climb on one?"

"But Antonio, it was a big ladder, I was up high and I nearly fell."

I can't take this anymore, I have to get to the bottom of it as soon as possible so I walked out of the shop and rang Nina.

"Nina, Antonio here."

"Yes they are here and very upset they have to work so much, and the ladder was the last straw so they left."

"What?"

"A step ladder, my god that's high?" I couldn't stop laughing as Nina laughed along, she hasn't got them working their asses off, she said they sit around drinking wine all day and she only gives them some jobs because they looked bored, she doesn't need them. But she did wonder the other day if something was wrong when she asked Carlos to hammer a nail into something. My stomach was so sore as I walked up and down the car park, I had laughed so much.

I told her I would talk to her tonight because she had to go, wine was being delivered. I can't wait to see what she has come up with, I walked back and checked my son then went to stand at the coffee machine.

"Antonio?"

"Yes Gianni, what's up?"

"My brothers are upset, could you come and calm them?"

"No Gianni, I think they will be okay."

"But we have to talk about what we are going to do about Nina."

"We are going to do nothing about Nina, it's the boys that need a good kick up the bum."

"That's not very nice Antonio."

"It's the nicest thing I have said all week baby," I asked Angelo to take over and went out the back, after sculling a vino I stared at the both of them and started laughing again.

"You would have to be the two greatest wimps on earth. She asked you to get on a step ladder, not a big ten foot one, a bloody step ladder."

"But Antonio, my Leon got scared." I just can't fathom what these two are on about.

"So you wanted to leave it all up to her and come here to terrorize me did you, because that's the only answer I get with all that moaning."

They started laughing and I punched them both on the arms.

"We missed you Antonio, there's no fun at the display, it's all work, work, work. Nina wanted us to stay back and help decorate but we left."

"She isn't making you work; she thinks you're bored."

"We are not bored Antonio, we love watching the tradies coming and going, she should know that."

"I fucking give up." Throwing my arms in the air I stormed out and relieved Angelo who was wanting his afternoon coffee and to maybe chat up a few women.

I looked over at the wine counter where Gianni was smiling like crazy, he's in on it too and he's going to get it by the end of the day, one thing I am sure about.

The drive home was full-on moaning and when we got in the wine was opened and we all sat at the kitchen table and had one or two.

"You have nice legs Antonio, in those shorts they look very strong," Carlos said.

"Thank you Carlos your legs aren't too bad either, what time do they open?" I got a slap for that one.

"They are open anytime for you Antonio." He laughed because Leon started slapping him.

Gino rang and told us to pick them up on the way to the club and we all agreed to go around seven-thirty, the boys went home to shower and we ended up in bed, Gianni wanted my legs to open but I had other ideas, I made him open his instead.

We had plenty of time and I stroked his hair as we lay there in each other's arms.

"Do you think Basilio was being honest when he said he was going to order another baby?"

"No Antonio, he is a liar, and he would say anything to hurt us. There will be no baby, he doesn't have any arrangement with the gypsy."

"That's sad, Lukas needs a brother or sister to grow up with."

"He will do just fine Antonio, Gino and Anna's boy is coming for him. I will teach him how to play soccer so he will have lots of friends then."

"Okay, I was a bit worried that the poor girl had to go through another pregnancy and give her baby up again."

"Always thinking about everyone else Antonio, why don't you think about yourself for a change?"

"Only because I want everyone to be happy Gianni."

"Everyone is happy Antonio; you can't see that around you?"

"Yes, I can but I want it all to stay that way."

"It will baby, now are your legs open yet?"

"Yes." I smiled at him and he was trying to decide which way they would be opened.

It was decided they would straddle him and I could go horse riding while I looked deeply into his eyes.

We dressed and got Lukas ready, we are a bit whiney tonight so I hope he's not coming down with anything. After picking up the boys plus Gino and Anna, we walked up to Alice's place, and she and Federico were sitting out the front. With wine in our hands we went to the club. Lukas was the first to disappear and his nona was asking him what was up, she thinks he's getting more teeth so she went to the kitchen to make him up something. We have been lucky with him up to date but I suppose this is the start of his night crying.

I spoke to a few of my friends then sat at the table, Pat and Fred were there and the wine flowed once again. Gianni was talking to Stavros and his mates then he went over to talk to Nina. By the time he got back he had organized much business and he sat with grandad to talk about renting a warehouse from him. I could see grandad's smile leave his face and Gianni's got bigger. I think he just bested him on the rent, but I will find out later.

Nina came by and she looked stunning in her sequined gown, she bent over Leon and Carlos and they cringed as she told them to take next week off work because they had worked so hard this week, she's nearly finished. They looked at me and went red in the face but they were very happy that they could come and work for Gianni in his little shop. I will buy a step ladder so they can practice stepping on it.

She told me that she was excited to be able to put the finishing touches on the event and the ladies were ready to go at any time. I said we will be in Monday to have a look at it.

With all the business out of the way Gianni returned and gran got Lukas settled, he was tired, it must be exhausting getting your teeth but he will be very happy with them if they turn out perfect like his dad's.

Speaking of perfect, he was smiling as he poured me another drink.

"So, how much did you rip him off for?"

"Half what he was asking Antonio, it was too much, he thinks I am stupid but I know my rents."

"Good, did you take the two or just one?"

"Two Antonio, I don't think I will need the other one but I took it just to be sure. The sample bottles will be coming with Sabine next week so it will be good to get your opinion."

"That quick?"

"Yes and no Antonio, I have ordered Cartasso wines with my labels on them so there will only be two new recipes that are mine at the moment."

"So they are only re-labelling their wines to your Gianni brand."

"Yes Antonio, they are the cheaper ones and my recipes will be a higher price."

It does my head in, and he has just confirmed what I was thinking all along, that most wines are the same with different labels. But what would I know, I just like to drink wine, doesn't matter what label is on it?

"Antonio, can I tell you something on the quiet?"

"Yes baby, what's up?"

"They only have to do the labels, Sabine will bring label samples with her and we pick one out. The Cartasso wines are stored in a warehouse here in Melbourne already, all we have to do is re-label them."

"Really? That's so cool. So you will only be waiting for the top shelf ones then?"

"Yes Antonio, and Antonio?"

"Yes baby."

"I have done a deal with Federico for Cartasso winery to rent one of my warehouses for twice the price so I don't pay any rents at all, they do." He laughed.

That is my man, he can do business for me anytime. I was so proud of him. We went to have a look at what was up for dinner, there was a big line so we went back to the table to wait for the crowd to lessen a bit.

Gran had placed Lukas into his carry basket as he had decided to have a nap.

"How did you go at the doctor gran?"

"Everything is okay Antonio, I had a scan and no broken bones were found."

"Ok, so why did you think there was broken bones gran?"

"Because I found it hard to walk, but I'm much better now."

I didn't believe her and she confirmed it later by refusing every dance, which is a good thing, she had to rest her leg. The line was less busy now so we all went to fill our plates, it was help yourself tonight. I said hello to some of my ladies who looked lovely in their evening dresses and will dance with them when the music starts. Carlos and Leon stacked their plates, I do believe they were hungry tonight, and so was Gianni. He could have fed the whole orchestra with his loaded plate. I got a bit of everything and returned to the table.

"Antonio go back and get some more, that is not enough for you." Gran was watching me again so I went and grabbed some garlic bread.

As per usual the food was delicious and I did dance with the girls before it was Gianni's turn to whizz me around the floor, which I enjoyed thoroughly.

I saw some guys come in and they found a table up the back, it was Cal and two of his mates. What the fuck are they doing on my turf? I decided to ignore them but I was a bit riled up, this isn't a gay club and if they are here to pick up I doubt whether they would be able to. I tried to not look their way all night and I sat talking to Gianni about the new wines and how he's getting the labels changed, then he left to go play a round of cards.

Leon and Carlos were still on the dance floor dancing with anyone and everyone in between dancing with themselves. Cal and his mates ate some food and drank some wine and got friendly with the family at the next table, they looked like they were having a great time. Lukas slept through it all so I asked gran what she did for his gums and she told me she got some deadener from one of the mothers who had a spare bottle, which she gave me.

When the band had a break Leon got on the mike and personally thanked everyone for their help in the Basilio matter and told them we were forever indebted to them all. He got a big round of applause.

We had a great night, Gianni won two hundred dollars and I won a crying baby who needed his bed so I said my goodnights and Gianni walked me home. I changed Lukas and smiled at him before I put some more of the lotion on his gums.

"It's okay Antonio, we were at the ready."

"At the ready for what?"

"If Cal started taking over your territory." He smiled.

"I'm not worried about Cal anymore. I don't know him that well and now I don't think I ever did. I am confused about why they were there though."

"They were there to eat and have a good time, that's what they told the ladies on the next table."

"I see." I suppose he's right, everyone was at the ready again for me.

"Do you want to sit on the walkway Antonio?"

"Not tonight, I think I will go to bed, I suspect Lukas will have me up early."

"Okay, but do you mind if I do?"

"Of course not, I will see you later on, and have fun." I stripped and crawled into bed and could just hear Gianni and the boys talking, but I couldn't make out the words so I turned in and went to sleep. As suspected Lukas got me up around four, he was hurting again so I put some stuff on his gums and rocked him while I lay on the sofa. When I woke the sun was out and Gianni was sitting at the table with Lukas in his arms, I moaned a good morning then went over and kissed him, he had showered and Lukas was dry but still dozy.

I made us another coffee and sat opposite, he asked me what time I got up so I told him what had happened.

"It's that time in his life Gianni, he will be hurting off and on until they all come out apparently. Well that's what nurse nana says."

"I don't know what to do about it Antonio, maybe we should take him to the doctor."

"I'm sure it's pretty normal, maybe a word with the chemist up the street, he might have something stronger than the potion gran got for us."

"Okay, we can do that today, do you want to take him because I have to go to work at some stage."

"Of course, you go, I will come later, I've got to shower and clean up a bit."

"What day is Sabine flying in, we will have to go and pick her up?"

"I don't know, I think Thursday, the cup is next Tuesday so she will be here before that."

"Okay, I might message her, or the boys may know."

He kissed me deeply and handed Lukas over then he left by the back stairs to go to work.

I showered and dressed then I grabbed bubs and walked him to the market. I stopped at the chemist on the way and the assistant said the stuff I had was the best and I wasn't to worry, three have already broken through and there's two more trying. She showed me how to feel for them with my little finger and you know who started sucking on it straight away, it made me giggle.

I wheeled my son into the market and dodged the shoppers, I know they don't like prams under their feet, but I did make it to the shops without someone having a go at me. Gianni was selling wines and the girls were flat out. When I looked in my shop there was a familiar baby in there, Alice is using her stealth to grab him now because he wasn't in his stroller. I smiled and she waved, but I had to help the kids, so I put my apron on and started serving up cakes. I think Gianni's got to think about getting a couple more casuals, especially around Cup time.

The girls were back and they only have limited days to the Melbourne Cup, all had different outfits and hats on today. I think they are trying them all out to see which ones will win fashions on the field. They have got into the spirit of the event. When I had the chance I talked to them casually and found out they were actually from Sydney and every year they take two weeks off work and fly down to Melbourne. Their families are in the racing industry, like owners, trainers and strappers, a mixed bag, for them it's the best time of the year. They have tried every bar in town and reckon ours is the best for eye candy.

I told them again about the Cartasso tent in the Birdcage and they got excited when I let it slip there will be hunky waiters serving, so I will try and get them some invitations as they said they will make a special effort to visit the event.

Gianni was flat out and I don't know much about wines but I started serving a gentleman who needed four bottles for his dinner party tonight, I recommended the house wine (cheaper), but he wanted the best, it wasn't just wine he wanted, it was the best wine, so he bought the dearest one and I put them into sleeves and a spiffy paper carry bag with, `Gianni's' printed on it.

"Thank you Antonio, now can you help that lady there, she's been waiting for a while."

She wanted two bottles of the cheapest ones so I rang them up and she walked out very happy with her purchase.

"This is an easy job Gianni."

"Not easy Antonio, you have to tell them all about the wine they are buying, the history and some tips on storing it. Sometimes you have to tell them how it's made and what bouquet and taste they should expect." I stared at him and asked,

"Are you serious?"

"Yes Antonio, we have to live up to the brand name."

"On the expensive ones I suppose, but not the cheaper plonk?"

"Plonk, what is plonk?"

"Cheap wine Gianni, a lot of people don't go into the history of the wine they are buying, they just want a cheap bottle to share with friends. The ones that buy the better ones want it for two reasons, to impress their friends or because they already know it's the best wine. I bet you if you put six cartons of the cheaper wine on the floor and placed a sign on it saying, 'The best Cartasso plonk in the world' followed by the price for a carton written on it, it would be all gone by the end of the day."

"But that will cheapen the brand."

"Suit yourself, but this selling one or two bottles at a time is what's taking up all your time. By the time you go through all your spiel the customers aren't interested, they just want a bottle of vino in the end."

"Antonio, does that lady need some cakes?"

He's not listening and I felt a little silly because it's his shop, he should be the one to run it as he sees fit.

It was after lunch when I saw two cartons walk out the door and when I looked around there he was behind the counter selling another one, and with a big grin on his face. I didn't say anything because he might slap me for being such a smarty pants.

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