Impossible Love

Impossible love 80

Maxieplus

"Is he okay Antonio?" Gianni and the boys were concerned, Leon wanted to go and get him, maybe take him home.

"Yes if we don't make a big deal out of it he will be okay. Just another day at the office I think." I smiled.

You couldn't wipe the smile off her face, Iris was sitting with us. I think she was as proud as punch for the boys and wanted to discuss what to do with the money raised.

"Our Iris, don't you be giving all of it to your charity. We have to pay for the printing of the cd's but I think it's time you put your staff on a small wage and maybe an upgrade of their studio."

"Yes they are good boys, sons of my two best workers at the warehouse, everything is done on the computers the only outlay I had was internet hosting."

"Well they will welcome some thank you money and maybe a computer upgrade, we will start with them and place the money aside for future developments. Gianni do you want advertising space?"

"Of course I do, what do you think my brothers, for the cafe or just the wine?"

"I think for the cafe Gianni, the wine is global and can be mentioned in the one ad."

"I will have some for the Cartasso shop also, Antonio do you agree with that?"

"Yes baby, and I will take some for the florist shop, and I'm sure the kids will take some for their cheeses."

"Okay we have mama's permission to do her little dress shop also, that will be twelve thousand dollars thank you."

"What?" I screamed.

"That is cheap Antonio, don't question our prices please."

"Is that a year of weekly?"

"That is for a year Antonio, cash please"

"Our Iris, you give the school kids some money each week how much I will leave it up to you, and we will work on more advertising for your little show. And you might consider buying an extra ten minutes of internet time because we have something in mind."

"What now." Iris groaned.

"We would like to do a roving report at the birdcage at the Italian club, and our shops unless you drop your wine talk that would be cheaper." He laughed.

"I can't do that my listeners expect it."

"We will do it you put your loafers up Iris, we can talk wines."

"But it's still my show."

"Yes our Iris, it is still your show," Leon smirked at her.

Her arms raised and I could see her blood boiling, but she shut up she knows it's just another thing to get her going.

"Where is Sabine today boys?" I hadn't seen her.

"She's at Cody Mitchell's warehouse she has a fitting," Carlos said.

"For fashions on the field?" I inquired.

"Yes Antonio, mama is going to look so beautiful."

"She cant enter, she's a judge," Iris said.

"How do you know that Iris." I smiled, she shut up.

"She refused the offer." I waited until she straightened herself.

"Oh did she."

"Yes our Iris she nominated someone else with experience, I believe."

"Why would she do that, being invited to judge is an honor, she can't refuse the board."

"She can, and she did Iris, I wonder who she nominated to take her place."

The death stare and then the arms activated.

"I have had it with you lot do as you please, I don't want to know anymore, wreck my radio talk, take it over, see if I care, I will bloody well start again." She stormed off grabbed a bottle from the fridge and went to sit out the back.

"What have you done to our Iris Antonio?"

"It's not about what I have done, it's about what your mama has done." I started laughing my head off.

"Come on big boy we have a baby to pick up." Gianni was still grinning when he opened the car.

"What did mama do?"

"She nominated Iris because it was Iris that suggested Sabine be a judge to take her out of the running for fashions on the field." I laughed, he didn't quite understand so I spent the eight-minute drive explaining it all to him.

He was talking so fast we had to slow him down. Lukas was telling us he had done a painting for Alice and Gran, and he's still working on his uncle's one. He has his priorities right, the boys can wait until next Tuesday, and I noticed not one mention of his accident. We made him wait because there was some work being done in the car park, diggers were ripping up the old asphalt and eventually will lay new concrete, it will all be done in stages, then a two-tiered parking lot will be built. I was opposed to it, but Nina said the apartment idea had been canceled, they will make just as much out of a parking facility.

Lukas ran in to see his brothers first, then to talk to Alice and Bianca, he was telling Bianca her daughter goes to the same kindy, and they play a lot. She had bought her little girl into work several times so it was nice to hear he had a familiar face there with him.

He ran around to see his uncle Angelo and the staff then he ran to see Remo once again, orders have to be taken.

I messaged Remo that he was on his way and got a thumbs-up back.

"He's very eager to leave his papas today Antonio."

"He's excited baby, when he comes back he will need a cuddle. Oh no, you don't stay there!" I yelled.

Three little boys were escaping they want to go with their brother.

"I will get this Antonio, after all, I am the papa." He smiled and went to escort the kids around the market. I walked out the back, Iris has had too much wine again and I suggested the boys drive her home.

"Had enough you hear me."

"Yes our iris for the tenth time we hear you, come with us we will get you settled."

"They helped her up while I grabbed her bag, she turned to me and slurred.

"Enough Antonio, you are such a good boy to me." They took an arm each and escorted her out to the van. I had suggested she sleep at our place because she might do some damage to herself if she isn't watched.

I poured myself a drink and was glad it was her and not me again.

Angelo poked his head in and I got him a drink.

"What's up kiddo?"

"I was wondering if I should dress up Saturday night."

"It's up to you baby, you look awesome in a suit but your jeans are equally good too. Maybe dress up a little, shirt tie and jeans."

"Okay but I don't want to look like a piece of meat."

"You can't help that baby, it doesn't matter what you wear your always going to look like tender meat." I giggled, he blushed.

"And there's no hope for you and me?" He grinned.

"No kiddo, not unless Gianni leaves me, and believe me, you wouldn't want this mess hanging around with you if he did." I patted his hand.

"What's this really about Angelo, not some clothes I already know you always dress to impress."

"I'm nervous Antonio, I kind of like Bella but....."

I cut him off.

"Leave it to me, Angelo, if you do have a few dances with her, ask her out for a nightcap or even a hamburger and milkshake, get back to basics with her, she doesn't want to be wined and dined and I doubt she's looking for someone with money so don't mention how successful you are."

"I'm not used to dating good girls, I did in school but that didn't last long, the good girls turned bad when I was with them." he giggled.

"I can't speak for Bella Angelo, I don't know what she's like, but I do know you and her hold the same values as far as work and family are concerned."

"Okay, then I have some work to do."

"Don't work too hard, just be yourself." I leaned in and kissed his cheek.

He left just as Gianni came back, he stood there and stared at me, then I poured him a drink.

"I see."

"You see what Gianni?"

"Talking to the resident twink behind my back."

"He wanted advice."

"That is okay then, can we have a quick one before the boys get back?'

"Where are the kids?'

"In with Alices again, we bought some pencils and paper Lukas is showing them how to draw."

"Let's go." He struggled today to drop his shorts something big and rigid was impeding his urgent need to get them off.

We arrived home and I checked Iris, she was dead to the world asleep. I smiled and thought I might give the boys a good talking to about helping her get drunk, but I will do that later because I had kids to organize first. Lukas wanted a glass of milk and biscuits and when the others saw it they wanted the same and didn't let up until Carlos placed it on the coffee table. I did the takings for the day and gave the boys cash for all the cd payments that were paid by card, then I gave them the twelve grand from Gianni's shop and mine also, they can get Sabines and the kids off them.

I sat back and was watching the little kids until Gianni decided to give me a shoulder massage, I groaned so much little Gianni came over to see if I was okay. I put a smile on my face and that was enough for him to relax. He didn't want to go and hang with his brothers he wanted me, so I picked him up and cuddled him, Gianni groaned.

"Later baby later." I groaned back.

"Do you think we should wake Iris?" Carlos asked me.

"Leave her, I will leave some food out for her in case she wants something during the night."

"Good, we can eat now the kids are here." Leon was explaining to the kids about advertising their cheese, on the most popular radio show in Australia and some of the world, they thought it was a good idea and handed over some cash.

"Who is doing the ads?"

"We are Carlos is writing a new song for each company, a logo tune of sorts."

"He can write music?" I asked.

"No, he's useless at that but he will be organizing it with Mr. Conners shortly, in the meantime, we go with no music and I will be doing the talking."

That's right Leon put yourself out there some more.

Dinner was great and when we cleaned the babies up we headed downstairs.

Alice asked where Iris was and we told her she was in bed out cold.

"You really shouldn't do that to her boys it's dangerous."

"She will be giving up the drinking tomorrow, our Alice has a big business to run and will need a clear head."

"By the way, Federico said to give you this." She handed over an envelope full of cash and Leon placed it in his pocket. I didn't think to ask Remo if he wanted in on the deal, maybe I will take a walk tomorrow and ask him.

The babies played with Sam on the steps tonight he had some sort of music thing you pushed and it played a tune so they were engrossed with that.

Thankfully it wasn't too loud.

"What are you doing cup day Anna, new outfit?" She blushed.

"Maybe, maybe not, I haven't decided yet." I know she has because she asked me for Cody's address, but she's not revealing her cards just yet. Gino smiled to himself and I was pleased they had a great relationship he deserves it.

Iris was sitting at the table eating when we came back.

"Well eat as much as you like Iris, it's good for you," I said.

"Thank you Antonio, I must get back to being the old Iris I think, I can't take this alcohol anymore."

"Well it's probably for the best, you have so much to do over the next few weeks you will need a clear head." I smiled.

She scooped up some more food and shoved it in her mouth.

The kids were on the computer sorting out the website orders they will put off placing Iris's loafers on there for now, she needs the stock to be able to fill them.

Lukas had finished another drawing and we all made a fuss as I placed it on the fridge, then with a grin he sat and watched some tv with Carlos. I looked over and they were watching some wildlife show about monkeys, then he and the little ones played monkeys for the next hour, then it was time for bed.

After they went down I showered and told everyone I was bushed and was going to bed, the boys were helping with the internet orders and Gianni was in bed before I even took my robe off.

"Lock the door please Antonio."I grinned because that was his way of saying we were going to have some sex.

There was paperwork scattered over the table in the morning so I didn't disturb it because it looked like it had all been sorted, I put the coffee on and poked my head into the boy's room, they were all still sound asleep.

I opened the doors to let some fresh air in and then went to sit on the balcony.

Lights were going on and off doors were slamming and my thousands of neighbors were starting their day. I can see for miles from here even the dome on the market if I lean over a little. Arms went around me and Gianni started rocking me back and forth, he had a big problem in his underwear this morning and rocking must make the blood flow faster.

"I love you."

"I love you too Gianni."

"Thank you my Antonio, for everything."

"It's all my pleasure baby." he had lifted my robe and was now planting his member squarely where it usually slips in. It only took him five minutes to find release but it was also a great Gianni moment for my memory banks. When I turned around Iris was back at the table she had the biggest smile on her face, but when she saw me she ducked her head down and pretended she was reading something.

"Did you get an eye full?" I said as I walked past.

"No your robe was in the way, but Gianni's ass is magnificent." She giggled.

"Sorry, these things happen."

"I understand."

"Do you need a headache pill?"

"No, surprisingly I feel good this morning, probably because I ate last night."

"Well lay off it today or just have one or two, it can get out of hand real quick baby."

"I know, I usually don't drink much but when I do it hits me hard."

"Well, you won't get any lectures from this crowd we are all guilty of having too much to drink."

"I want to go to the club tonight so I will lay off it today."

"Good, do you know what all this paperwork is for?"

"Orders Antonio, hundreds of orders they are all placed in stacks from urgent to not so urgent."

"The boys will be up soon they can stack it elsewhere, have you heard the kids yet?"

"Yes, I think they escaped and are in with Lukas."

I went to look, Lukas was covered in babies but wide awake.

"Do you want to get up?"

"Yes, daddy but I didn't want to wake them."

"Okay let me help you." I gently moved Luca from his chest and pried Gianni's little hand from holding onto Lukas's pj top, then I lifted my eldest son out of bed.

"Thank you, daddy." He ran off because he has Saturday morning shows to watch.

I pulled the bedroom door closed and went to find my husband, the boys had risen and were stacking paperwork onto the sideboard, then they turned the computer on to see if there were any more orders, which there w

ere.

Iris scooted off home in her

dressing gown, she was carrying her clothes in a plastic bag then I talked to the boys about the orders.

"We have a few thousand Antonio, that will grow as Carlos's popularity soars."

Carlos's chest pumped up.

"Of maybe when they hear it sales may drop off." I giggled. That also got me a slap from Gianni who had been sitting next to me listening.

"Have some respect for your brothers Antonio."

"Sorry."

Gran and grandpa came up and Lucas ran to greet them, he told them he had done a good picture for their fridge, then he ran into the bedroom to get it.

"Good morning everyone, was that our Iris I saw running around the streets in her dressing gown?" Gran said.

"Yes, she was just going home to shower."

"Did she stay the night again?"

"Yes gran, she stayed." She harrumphed.

"I will be having small words with her tonight I think."

"You do that gran she needs a firm hand."

"I will start breakfast, where are the children?"

"Still sleeping I think, they had a late night last night."

"You shouldn't be letting them stay up Antonio, they need their sleep."

"Okay, gran I will talk to them." Slap.

"Ow, that hurt."

"Serving yourself right Antonio, this old woman with the new heart is finding her strength I think."

"Yes gran, you make a good boxer one day." Slap!

To avoid being slapped to death I moved to the other side of the table just as she was distracted by the little ones walking out, one hit the wall one almost dragged his feet and the other ran to greet her.

When we got to work we couldn't park in our usual place so had to go and find one, which was up the other end where I used to park when I had the flower stall. Lukas screamed when he saw it and there was no way he was doing any business today, he almost ran off without us but was stopped by the gadget man until we caught up.

"Thank you." I smiled.

"It is okay Antonio, I am always keeping my eyes out for your children." He winked at me. I didn't know whether he was being a smart ass or just being friendly.

Lukas had seen the big digger in the car park it was tearing up the asphalt today getting it ready for the new building. I guess it will be a bit noisy in the market for the next three to four months. He wanted to go watch and the more we got closer to the cafe the more he jumped up and down, Gianni had taken his hand so he couldn't run ahead.

I greeted the staff while Gianni took all of them out to watch. I heard them screaming and realized this is the first time they have seen such a wonder.

I opened the back door, the noise wasn't that bad so I broke up some cartons while I watched them. Gianni was down on his haunches talking them through the process and they pointed and listened to his every word, I think.

That will amuse them for the day but they have to be strictly supervised.

I made a coffee and sat out the front, Sabine's shop was in darkness but she won't be far away, she will be busy today with the carnival and club tonight the ladies need frocks for every occasion.

I said good morning to Angelo and asked the two girls when they were continuing their journey, we had hired backpackers, which gives them some extra cash for their trips. They said they will stay for a few months if we will have them. That was okay with me they are great girls and good workers.

Iris and Alice wandered in and both ordered coffees, and Alice asked where the boys were, I told her that she has lost them to a digger today, she laughed.

"Good I will put the door guard across the back door they can watch it from there, good thinking Alice.

Four girls and two big men came in and sat, after say their good mornings they ordered coffees, I suppose it's too early to start drinking for them.

Bella looked nice and when Angelo noticed they were here he stood out the front.

"I have to go and eat Antonio, all of a sudden I'm hungry," Iris said and moved to one of Angelos's tables with coffee in hand. The boys arrived, they had gone for a long run this morning, they have to get Carlos in shape just in case he has to do a world tour or something, I should have gone with them but couldn't be motivated.

They got coffee but went out to watch the digger with the kids and Gianni left them and returned to open up his wine counter.

I couldn't help but hear the girls they were laughing so much, I didn't like to ask why the guys with them seemed okay but a little loud, I think they are trying to impress them. As it happened when Sabine arrived they wolf-whistled her, I think I saw her bristle she isn't used to crass young men. She ordered coffee and came to sit with me, Stavros was watching me I guess he wants to have a meeting or something but I have to get my mother-in-law to open her shop first.

She sat and asked where the boys were and I told her, so that got rid of her for the next ten minutes, then she will open up.

I moved to sit with Stavros, he was two men down this morning but as I said he wanted to talk business with me.

"You bought your grandmother a new car Antonio, I see."

"Gianni did actually, they needed a bigger van to haul the littles around."

"It's very nice Antonio, I would very much love to own one of those."

"Talk to Angelo, he's got plenty of money stashed away."

"I may do that Antonio, or?"

"You want me to mention it to him don't you?" I whispered.

"If you could please."

"I will tell him to lease it through the business and he can have his logo printed on it."

"That would be nice, I would feel like an investor then. Is that what Gianni did lease through the business?"

"Yes, Stavros, it makes sense to do it that way then every three years it can be upgraded to a new one." I winked.

"Thank you Antonio, you are a good person."

"That will be a hundred dollars please."

"That is good business, Antonio." He fished a hundred out of his pocket and handed it over. I went to talk to Angelo.

I seem to be doing business everywhere this week, so much to organize so little time. As soon as I opened my mouth he said.

"It's been ordered, otherwise I won't hear the end of it."

"Did you lease?'

"Yes, I spoke to Gianni yesterday he didn't tell you?"

"No." As I walked back to see Stavros I winked at Bella she smiled.

"Done," I said as I walked past him, he puffed up, so I think he will be driving past grans place very soon. Another yell came from the table and it was Bellas turn to scream.

"Will you both shut up, there are kids around keep your language down." They mimicked her and I knew bloody well we were in for some trouble.

I had heard their foul language, well I think everyone heard it so I went to talk to my husband. He was sitting out the back with the boys, no wine was opened just coffees on the table.

"We will have to do something about the two guys the girls dragged in Gianni, they are being pretty boisterous."

"Come with me brothers." They took their coffees out the front and I followed.

"Where are the boys?"

"In with Alice, we passed them through before we came back."

"Good because I don't want them hanging out there on their own."

I smiled.

Another yelp from one of the girls, the bigger guy had slipped his hand up her skirt.

"Please keep it down boys," Gianni looked at them, they weren't impressed and I heard mumbling.

"What was that?" Leon said.

"Nothing, we are just having fun."

"Well, how about you go and have some fun elsewhere."

With that statement, one of the guys grabbed my waitress and ordered drinks.

"No alcohol please Giselle, only coffee." The big guy stood up and got in Leon's face and yelled.

"Get us a bottle of wine wog boy." Leon looked at me and asked.

"What is wog boy Antonio, what is this word."

"I think he just insulted you, Leon, I will call security." Leon wasn't going to let that happen and we had gathered a crowd of market shoppers, onlookers.

"Okay mister so this wog as you eloquently put it, is asking you to get out of his market."

"Make me." His mate stood up and I was ready for a fight, and with no thought for the girl's safety, he pushed the table over sending the girls flying. Women were onto them trying to get them at least standing Bella was cursing her head off at them, she's a spitfire.

"Can you please leave this establishment?"

"Make us." I suspected they had a few drinks before coming here because they were being very brave. Carlos stood up and repeated the order, and when they stood their ground the fists started flying. Angelo flew out of the restaurant and placed himself in the midst of it, Leon pushed him back then Carlos and he took the guys on. They didn't fight like normal brawlers they were precise with their punches, and two unwholesome men were losing the battle very fast. Three security guards rushed in to break it up, then they escorted the two out of the market, blood was seen, but not on my boys.

We righted the table and I made sure the girls were okay, Angelo had escorted Bella to one of his tables and went to make a stiff drink for her.

The other three sat in horror, and I couldn't help myself.

"Anyone could see how disrespectful they were, why were you even entertaining them?"

"They wouldn't leave us alone Antonio, they even stayed the night last night we were a little worried about them so locked the doors. They started drinking early, we wanted to be around other people just in case, thank you for getting them to go. She straightened herself and kissed Leon and Carlos then thanked them again. I looked at the boys there wasn't a hair out of place, then they started laughing.

"We got them good Antonio, these wog boys are good fighters." He leaned on Carlos's shoulder and they both laughed. I went to open two bottles and handed one to Leon and one to the girls. Angelo walked Bella back and Iris ventured into the cafe to serve some customers.

Gianni stood there as proud as punch of his brothers.

"Why didn't you help them," I asked him.

"Because Antonio, they are better fighters than me and I didn't want to get my beautiful face hurt for you."

"Oh thank you."

I talked to the staff and they were all okay, they cleaned up the broken coffee cups and business was restored as people went off to do more shopping. I went to see if the boys were okay, I heard them screaming as they watched the digger from the florist shop backdoor, so I watched for a few minutes with them then left them in Alices and Biancas capable hands.

I poured my first glass and skulled it then sat on the second one.

Gino and Pat had arrived and Sabine was commiserating with her sons as usual. I did hear Carlos tell her that they tried to take on the mafia and lost.

The girls decided they had too much excitement for the day and were going to make their way home. I insisted they make sure the guys aren't hanging around their hotel complex. A quick phone call to the concierge will fix that. Bella surprisingly decided to stay, and the last I saw of her she was in Angelo's kitchen talking to the ladies.

When he walked out to clear a table he caught my eyes and winked so I needn't have to worry about them.

Sabine was still sitting out the front with the boys and after I finished making more cheese platters I turned to see Iris was on the shop computer checking her emails, so I walked out the front, and then we heard it. A full-on screaming fit from Iris, there's a lot of that happening today. I rushed into the backroom she was waving a piece of paper at me.

"Look, look what that tart has done to me."

"What tart?"

"Sabine bloody Cartasso that one." I took the email and read it, it was her invitation to be one of the judges at the Melbourne cup, they didn't give her the option to refuse they ordered her to be there, because they were going to give her a lifetime award on the day.

"I can't refuse Antonio."

"You will get an award Iris that's got to tell you something."

"Yes, they are thinking I am going to die soon."

"No, they are escalating you to National treasure status. How many times have you won Fashions over the years, Iris?"

"Seven, and if that woman thinks she can push me aside and beat me she can think again. I won't do it Antonio, I won't even turn up for the day see if they like that."

"You will and you will be judging." I winked.

She stared at me.

"You mean cheat?"

"I would if I were you." I laughed and went back outside to see if everything was okay.

"What is up with Iris now Antonio?" Sabine asked.

"She got the email." I laughed.

"Good, is she going to do it?"

"Yes I think so, they are giving her a lifetime award for her involvement over the years, you know she's won fashions on the field seven times Sabine, that's got to be a record that will stand for years to come."

Her face went red and I could see she now has fire in her eyes.

"And don't forget dear mother-in-law, she will be one of the judges, no matter how lovely you look she will have her say, seven wins who knew." I winked.

"No!" She shouted.

There was nothing Sabine could do about it, and her healthy rivalry with Iris will be her downfall if she doesn't watch it.

Iris eventually arrived with a wine in her hand, I think she needs some courage to deal with her dilemma.

Nothing was said by either of the two women, they both had evil grins on their faces.

The day got even better when Gianni decided he needed me in his arms again, he was telling me he had fun on the balcony this morning, I rose for the occasion and we relived the moment in the bathroom.

As we locked up I saw Bella waiting on the tables and she and Angelo were laughing together, I think he has offered her a holiday job but I can't be sure. I will find out tonight.

We fed the babies and Lukas then the boys opened a wine and we got dressed for our night out. The boys disappeared for a half-hour, they said something about doing Anna's hair and makeup I guess she will be starring again. When they came back they dressed to impress and made Gianni and I wear suits.

"Antonio, even if you were a bum on the streets you must dress properly because people will respect you more, so please do not argue the ladies are going to a lot of trouble and so should you."

I dropped my head in submission and went to find my suit and a nice shirt and tie. I could hear all three of them giggling as I muttered expletives to myself.

We picked the tribe up and began our journey towards the club. Because Maxie and Tommaso are now officially engaged they had to dress up also, they can't be seen in jeans and tank tops anymore, that advertises that they are still available, so Leon recons.

Iris looked lovely and her bad day was well behind her, but not that evil smile so I sidled up to her and asked her what was up.

"Oh, nothing much Antonio, there is a big charity dinner tonight and I insisted Tony attend with his beautiful lady friend. I made some bullshit up and he fell for it." She had to stop walking she was laughing so much.

"Is she being bad again Antonio?"

"Yes, Alice she's the worst kind of friend to have at the moment."

"Come on Antonio, you got to admit you are having so much fun with all this." Iris nudged me. I have to admit I was, but I don't want it to get out of hand. I know Iris thinks the world of Sabine and vice versa, a little dress-up rivalry doesn't matter much, how wrong can one be.

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