Impossible Love

Impossible Love 83

Maxieplus

The racing carnival went on for another ten days, and in that time I did go back to experience it once. I much preferred to stay at home with the kids or go into the cafe with them. Being stuck inside isn't my thing, and when the doctor did another X-ray my leg had healed as it should have, he cut the cast off then they gave me a moon boot, I will wear it for the next three weeks. Although I found it necessary to use the crutch now and then it didn't take me long, with Gianni and the boy's help, I learned to stand alone and even walk small distances.

I didn't intentionally milk my situation, I was waited on hand and foot. At the cafe, I sat and did business, and at home, I sat or lay on the floor and played with the kids.

The event was over and everyone went back to normal. Anna was a married lady now and dressed more sedately. Gino had got so upset on the steps one night not long after their wedding and told her off for letting the co-op bully her, he always thought she looked nice. It took her two days but she agreed with him and those girls of hers were bouncing around everywhere she went. He was very happy with that look but the Italian co-op wasn't, and as much as they tried to make her tone it down she resisted and continued her brazen look.

I had no doubts that Gino loved her because he was a major ogler whenever she strutted around the club, I guess thats what attracted him to her in the first place.

Angelo was another problem, when Bella left with the girls to go back home he moped around like a love-sick puppy. One day about four days after she left he hopped on a plane and went to visit with her in Sydney. He was staying for five or six days and we all pitched in at his restaurant. I was happy for them but I couldn't come up with a solution until one day I was sitting playing my kind of cards with Stavros. My kind of cards is I bet, lose, then do it all over again, I'm hopeless, but I was bored.

"The love has hit my grandson very hard Antonio." He said as he placed another card down.

"Yes I have racked my brain to try and help them, but keep coming up with a big fat nothing."

"Leave it to him, Antonio. I think he has some ideas how to get her back to Melbourne." He grinned, I played.

"Well I hope it happens soon I'm sick of seeing his long face."

"A face you would very much like to kiss I think Antonio." The other guys laughed.

"And some," I said and laughed back.

"Do you know what he's proposing?"

"Yes, he's proposing."

"No!"

"Just joking with you Antonio, it's your go please keep up with the game."

I threw a card down and he chuckled and picked it up.

"You lose again Antonio, I think you should stick to business and not throw your husband's money away on a card game."

"It's my money."

"Yes your money Antonio, I forgot for but a moment."

"So what is he doing?"

`Who?"

"Angelo of course, what do you mean who?"

"Oh my grandson, well I hear he's in negotiations with Bella's fine parents to invest in their little restaurant, or he might be talking to them about a marriage proposal. But then again he might be helping them to renovate their little restaurant or talking to the Italian club in Sydney." He grinned.

"Antonio, can you put some money on the table you seem to be very short of cash." I fished another twenty out of my pocket and said.

"Hit me with some cards."

The Italian community, I wondered if it was much the same as here, probably is, they all seem to do the same thing, drink vino and eat Italian food, it makes sense they have their very own club up there. I heard crying and saw Alice come out with one little Antonio in her arms.

"No workmen today he's bored." She dumped him in my lap and he went straight for my cards.

"When are they pouring the cement?"

"Tomorrow, so they were telling the boys. Antonio wants it done today, so I thought you could distract him." He was well and truly distracted, I picked my cards up and he helped me play, I will go with his choices because he's cleverer than me.

"Where does Angelo live Stavros, I have never asked him."

"He is in one of my houses with a friend, they get along very well together.'

"He lives with you then." He chuckled.

"He is in my house Antonio, do not think I let that one loose too often on the Melbourne ladies he would never settle down."

"He's not that bad Stavros, much of it is them teasing him."

"You see that also Antonio, good for you. He's a good boy my Angelo and at last, he has found a nice girl." He proudly said.

"Do you have any more property at our end of the street?"

"Yes Antonio, loads of properties, more than your grandfather but not your grandmother."

"Don't go there." I groaned and rubbed my forehead.

"I have a very nice one in Alices building Antonio, it will suit them but I will miss him."

"Good I would like him living nearer to us anyway." I wasn't being nasty, it's just if Angelo wants to move and make a life with Bella I would much rather them being around us than somewhere where he doesn't know anyone.

"I may move in with them." He giggled, something Stavros doesn't do often.

"You lose again Antonio pay up." He's distracting me deliberately, and my son is no help at all, but he is kind of cute.

"You lost baby want to play another game?" His head went yes at forty miles an hour. I spied the other two hanging off the door jamb and motioned them over, Stavros took one and Pietro took the other, they all played cards. Gianni had poked his head out a few times just to see what I was up to, when he saw the kids he grinned then went back to his wine counter. He did okay at the birdcage but he also said to me one night he may not do it again, he doesn't see the need to, and it does cost a bomb to set up. I told him to just talk to the boys and have a combined one it makes more sense than trying to compete with each brand.

So I lost a hundred dollars and decided that was enough for the day, I thanked Stavros and he put his hand out for payment.

"What for?"

"The information you were seeking Antonio, business is business." I fished a hundred out of my wallet and gave it to the smart ass.

He chuckled as I took Antonio over to my regular seat and sat him on the table to talk about how to play cards.

Gianni with wine in hand and Iris in tow came to sit with us.

"Why didn't you come out earlier, you could have saved me a hundred bucks."

"You were having too much fun Antonio, we didn't want to disturb you. Did you get the information you needed?"

"Yes thank you Gianni, he was very informative."

"You could have asked me, it would cost you nothing because I am your husband."

"Go to hell Gianni." I groaned.

"Not nice Antonio." He laughed.

Iris was on top of the world, she is selling loafers like crazy and the boy's cd is going into its fifth print, I even heard a few of their songs playing on the mainstream radio stations, they were very popular. I thought it might last until Rick Conners album comes out then he will knock them off the must-have cd charts.

Speaking of the boys, they are up to something because that night at home they were nowhere to be seen, I asked Gianni, and all he said was it is family business and I didn't have to concern myself with it. I guessed that maybe they were having a meeting with Sabine because she hasn't been around for a few days. My leg ached and he took my boot off and massaged it, I nearly fell asleep at his gentle touch and my leg felt so much better, I left the boot off as much as possible at home but now and then one or all of the kids would knock my exposed leg and I would feel the pain then. I was avoiding taking the pain relief but when that happens I have to take one. After my massage, Gianni replaced the boot and we went to sit on the steps, one boy jumped up and pushed the button, and one wined because he thought it was his turn. I distracted him by saying Sam would be waiting for a play, then the excitement started.

They generally played with Sam's toys or the kids would play ball with them, whatever they felt like doing we accommodated them. The people passing by had increased over the year and many more people were moving into our area, many families were once again taking early evening strolls because the weather had picked up nicely. The kids were the main attraction as they passed to look at them.

Around eight the kids were tired, Anna had put Sam to bed and Gino helped, we started upstairs and again one little kid jumped up and pushed the button. The boys were nowhere to be seen but I did hear them come in around midnight, well, I felt them. Carlos kissed me goodnight and then he cuddled into Leon's arms while Gianni moved into me. I felt around and found his fine ass and dropped off again.

"Where did you go last night Leon?" I was dying to find out.

"Meetings with mama Antonio, it went late."

"Anything I can help you with?" He stared at me and said.

"No." So that was it, no explanation. I hope they aren't voting me out of the company meetings.

"Nothing for you to be concerned with Antonio, just a meeting about events and things," Carlos said.

"Carlos shut it," Leon almost yelled.

"Okay, but it was only meetings." Carlos kissed my cheek, good boy.

"Are you coming into work Antonio?"

"Yes husband, I feel much better today." I smiled as gran and grandad arrived at the lift.

"Good morning to all." She said. The kids jumped up to greet her and nearly pulled her over, they wanted cuddles.

"Grandson I heard you paid Stavros money for information yesterday." Grandad was smiling.

"Yes grandad, he got me again."

"You should have asked me about Angelo, my information is free for immediate family members." I didn't bite, I just picked little Gianni up and hugged him.

"He was in the same situation as you Antonio, Stavros has been looking after him ever since he was a little boy." Now I'm intrigued, why don't I know these things?

"Really, what happened to his parents?'

"Only his mother Antonio, she died of the drugs, unfortunately."

"Nono, please keep it shut." Gran chided him.

"Yes, nona."

"Please tell me gran, I don't know these things about Angelo."

"It is not your concern Antonio, leave it alone."

"Okay gran, but I should know because he's our friend."

"If Stavros wanted you to know he would have told you, it's his business. Your grandfather is not to say anything." Grandad sat with Lukas and shut his mouth.

I went to shower and Gianni helped me, he took my boot off and I sat in the plastic chair, then he began his soaping me up paying particular attention to my nether regions, he was so gentle with me and so was I when he popped his fat knob into my mouth.

We had a great breakfast as per usual, Lukas was back to making some business with his gran so there were just the babies today, they had a choice, to go with Lukas or watch the concrete being poured. A silly choice really and Lukas was torn but gran won because she said they had a delivery to do and he could watch it later. I found out apparently, they were going through the bookwork today and he was needed to add things up. The kids were with us and were going to work in Angelos just to help him out, Anna has their business running like clockwork so no big orders to do today, and Maxie was telling me they have the money for the apartment so I got them both to sign the contract. They have done very well with their cheese business and when we skyped Matteo he was over the moon because they were getting orders from all over the world, he also promised they would come and see us soon.

When we arrived at work we got the kids out and they jumped up and down because they could hear trucks in the old carpark. They almost ran to the florist shop, there were no good mornings to the stall holders today they have stuff to see.

When we got there Alice rolled her eyes and I looked at them all sitting on their colourful stools watching the concrete trucks line up, then one by one they emptied the contents into the ground, the workers were shovelling it around equally.

The boys yelled and screamed and some of the men waved to them, I think they know them by name now. I looked at Stavros when I passed he was into his card game so I held off asking him if he had heard from Angelo. I also wondered what his story was and whatever happened to his mum. Where is his father was more the point, so many questions I have now.

I helped Gianni do some boxes and because of the car park they had to be taken up the other end of the market, he had a trolly for that job but I couldn't do it at the moment, when he left I made up some cheese platters and refilled the cakes, they are almost our best sellers apart from the buckets of coffee and of course his wine.

Sabine was in today she had won the Oaks ladies day fashions gong, that saw her face proudly spread across the newspapers front pages, she partied hard that night. I wanted to ask her about the meeting with the boys but resigned myself that if they wanted me to know they would have told me, so I said my good mornings to her and went about my business. I sat out the front had coffee and cake then Gianni came back with Iris who had just arrived. She grabbed a coffee and sat with me and Gianni sat also because he wanted to hold my hand.

"Did you see gran on your travels, she said she was coming in."

"No Antonio, I think she meant later on, like noon maybe."

"Oh, I thought Lukas wanted to watch the cement being poured."

"They will be at it all day Antonio, the men were telling me there's twenty trucks to come today."

"That's a lot of cement baby."

"They don't hold that much Antonio, there will be loads of cement it's a big area."

"Okay you know best."

"Iris when is your next show?"

"Two weeks Antonio, are you appearing?"

"Not likely baby, I'll look after the kids." I smiled.

"Well I am hoping to get Conner to appear again but he has that new album coming out and thinks he will be very busy with his media."

"You should interview Nina or Stavros they have a wealth of knowledge in their heads and they both love wine."

"Maybe I will think about that Antonio."

Gianni left to serve some customers and Iris made a move to do some work, I was once again alone so I went to see how the boys were going.

They had settled down to some wow's and ook's but their eyes never left the trucks, I heard screaming and Alice was laughing as Lukas came in to see what was happening, she hugged him and then he rushed to be beside his brothers who barely noticed he had arrived, I wanted to ask him what the total of their sales was but then again I don't think gran would appreciate my interference.

I left the flower shop and saw her playing cards with Stavros I suppose she needs shopping money, she doesn't sit long just enough rounds for her to make a few dollars. The boys were sitting at my table with Gianni and Sabine, when I limped over they went quiet and Gianni helped me store the crutch then he poured me a wine.

"Where have you two been?"

"Shopping Antonio, we went shopping today."

"Did you buy anything?"

"Yes, the babies are going to love them when they get home."

"What is it?"

"A surprise," Carlos said.

"But only for the kids you can tell me."

"You will tell them and the surprise is not a surprise anymore Antonio." I looked at Leon and took a deep breath. I let the comment go it's not worth it and I wanted to know what they were talking about when I walked up to the table.

"Sabine have you had any thoughts on what you're doing with the Cartasso apartment, like are you selling it or are you going to keep it for investments?"

"Meeting called boys Antonio has a question. Do we sell the apartment or keep it?"

"We keep it, mama, can you ask as chair of our little meeting why Antonio wants to know what is happening with his property?"

She looked at me and asked.

"I thought maybe Angelo would like to live in our block that's all," Then I heard from the peanut gallery.

"He's moving into my apartment where Alice lives, two doors up Antonio. Weren't you listening to what I was saying yesterday?"

"Sorry, Stavros I forgot."

"He certainly didn't go to college that's obvious." He muttered to his mates who all laughed. I blushed and Sabine closed the meeting down.

It would be nice to have Angelo in our building but the company apartment will come in handy when and if anyone from Italy visits, extra room and all that.

"Have you finished with your inquisition Antonio?" Gianni asked me.

"Yes Gianni all my business is done for the day."

"I can get Leon to drive you home if you are tired I don't think the babies will go until the trucks stop for the day."

"I'm okay baby, I can hang around for another few hours," I smirked, he's trying to get rid of me I'm sure of it, somethings up.

An hour later gran came to sit with me she had won forty dollars and was as pleased as punch.

"Did you and Lukas get all your bookwork done this morning?"

"Yes Antonio, he has a wonderful brain and he even showed me how he adds up in his head."

"Good you have done very well with him."

"And you Antonio, don't take any notice of the joking you get from your grandfather, you had a good brain also when you were young like Lukas."

Okay gran thank you, back then I had a brain but not now, I giggled to myself. I know I have a brain and sometimes I do add up in my head it's an essential skill at the market.

"Where is grandad?"

"He will be here soon he had to go to the car place to have something done."

"Okay."

"We are coming for dinner tonight also Antonio I feel like a family night."

"Sure gran, it's been a while since you have done that, we have more than enough food."

"I have extra in the car grandson, more sauces." She laughed.

She might be giving away her sauce because she's not selling that much, Lukas is always bringing it home. Grandad arrived and gran wanted to do a little shopping so he played cards and I sat on my sore ass and watched Gianni.

I should have gone home because now I'm worried the place is in a mess and gran will have another go at me.

I watched the boys Sabine and Gianni stand behind the wine counter, I am convinced they are up to something. The chair next to me was pulled out and I could sense it was a woman as I slowly looked around into the greenest eyes. I couldn't speak and my tears happened instantly.

"I'm back."

If ever in my life seen a face that was so welcomed it was right now, Angelina looked wonderful as my tears flooded down my face. I grabbed her and hugged her to death and had so many questions but I could speak.

"I am here also Antonio," Francisco sat and I grabbed his hand then I stared at both of them.

"Antonio, are you okay?" Angie said.

"Yes." I got out it was so good to see them.

"How, when?"

"Grandad picked us up at the airport, this is your surprise."

"I can't believe you are here."

"Where are my babies?"

I pointed to the florist shop, and she moved to go see them. Gianni and the rest moved out and Francisco greeted them all, a glass of wine was placed in front of him and Iris got a special hug, did I just see her hands grab his ass?

"This is amazing, how long can you stay, why are you here?"

"We are here for ten days Antonio, and we heard you were in trouble, Angelina wanted to come and see if you are alright."

"Damn it's good to see you both." I looked over at the florist shop, she had won out on the trucks as four babies followed her out, they were picked up and I could see tears in her eyes, I know she had missed them.

"They are so big Antonio, what are you feeding them?'

"Ask gran, she's the cook." I laughed as gran came over to welcome them.

"How is your leg we heard about your misfortune, does it hurt still?"

"No, not at all Angie, it doesn't give me any grief unless one of the kids knocks it accidentally, it will all be over in two to three weeks."

"Good, we were worried. Everyone was worried, I have a stack of charms and cards in my suitcase for you."

"Good, charms I like very much." And I do.

"You're staying with us I presume."

"No we are in the Cartasso apartment Antonio, we don't want to get in your way, and sometime in the next week Stavros is showing me my new one, I am dying to see it in person."

"It's lovely and big Angie, he did well for you, but I insist you stay with us."

"I don't think Francisco would cope well with your sleeping arrangements and morning rituals my friend, and anyway it's nice we have our place." She winked.

"Oh, I see you do the same."

"You better believe it, nothing like a good male nude to start my day off."

She laughed I had missed it so much.

"Then you eat with us at least."

"Yes Antonio, I have to spend time with you and the babies."

"Lukas is at kindy now."

"I know, he's a very bright boy grandad was telling me he loves it."

Lukas was sitting on Sabine's lap his chest puffed up and he blushed.

"Wow, it's like old times Antonio, do you like your surprise?" Leon said.

"I sure do, you have done well boys."

"Antonio?" Gianni whined.

"You too husband, this is just the best day ever." I hugged her again and she kissed my cheeks.

We loaded up the van full of kids and brothers in laws and grandad loaded our special guests into his van, and we all drove home. I was so happy and the kids remembered her that was a big plus, they were all over her at the cafe.

The screaming started as soon as I stepped out of the lift. The boys were so excited when Carlos handed them a huge bag with presents in it, they loved their concrete trucks and all else was forgotten as they played with them on the floor, Lukas got a stack of colouring books and pencils, but he loved his truck also it was bigger than the babies.

We opened a wine and sat to talk, Angie held my hand and told me everything has turned out wonderful for them both back home, she was bringing in a lot of events so much so that they are thinking about renovating another run down Villa I had seen it far off in the distance but thought it belonged to another family, it was bigger than the one we stay in but very rundown.

"Do you think its possible?"

"Yes Antonio, nothings Impossible it will look majestic and will bring in loads of cash." She looked at Sabine.

"Company meeting tomorrow boys wear your best suits."

"We say yes mama."

"I say yes." I blushed and Gianni said yes, so there was no need for a formal meeting we only have to ask Federico.

Gran positioned herself in the kitchen and the kids came up to meet our special guests, then Gino and Anna with little Sam arrived because he didn't think anyone would come down tonight.

Francisco was introduced around and I noticed Maxie winking at Angie, she was giggling and winking back I think Maxie is giving her his approval, he is a fine looking stud. The party started in earnest. Francisco rang his mama to let her know they turned up in one piece, and Sabine had a few words with her while she was online.

The events of this day had drawn a lot out of me and I tried hard to stay awake, we ate and I noticed they both had droopy jet lag eyes, the boys had partied with Gino and Anna on the balcony.

I fought sleep for a long time long after the babies were put to bed and after Gino Anna and Iris had left. Gran and grandpa had gone earlier because she had something to do. I went to bed exhausted, but before gran left I noticed she had quite a private conversation with Francisco, maybe about how much she likes Angie or something.

There were eight in our bed in the morning, four adults and four kids who wouldn't settle down, so Gianni went to get them around midnight. I didn't get to kiss dear Carlos's ass, that was reserved for Leon but I did get little Giannis breath on my face, he was sleeping peacefully, my heart filled with joy. Gianni's leg was on mine and it was hurting so I gently poked him up and he moved himself and Lukas over to give it a rest. I crawled over them both and went to the toilet, then I went and turned the coffee on and opened the blinds.

The lift was coming up buy the time I had made a nice hot drink and gran and grandpa appeared. She was here to give our guests a good breakfast and I think grandad was going to give Francisco a grand tour of our warehouses, they said last night they wanted to see them. Angie was next and she headed for the baby's room, they had heard her calling and rushed out of my bedroom to greet her, I hope she changes them. My wish came true as they began their day with dry nappies, then trucks came out and they began to play again, Lukas kissed me and gran, then he went to sit with grandad.

Carlos came out scratching his balls and screamed when he saw gran he then ran back to cover up, a little. She laughed and I wished Iris was here, I must get her up here earlier, Angie laughed and said.

"Well nothings changed around here."

"It gets worse Angie as you know, the other one hasn't appeared yet."

He was nudo he couldn't care less how he looked or who was in the room, but at least Leon did have a long tank top on, it just barely covered his manly bits and pieces.

My Gianni had slipped on his shorts, but they were the tight fitting ones he does this just for me, not the audience. I sat back and sipped my coffee it was a beautiful morning and I will be doing the tour of the warehouses with them, I think.

Amongst all of this Gianni watched me at night made sure I was washed and comfortable and he didn't crash because I wouldn't let him. We had a few moments but I reassured him that accidents happen and unfortunately it was my turn this time. We kept the situation calm because of the kids and I know he wants to go looking for the guys that did it, but he held off. The cops had charged them with causing a foray and drunken behaviour in public but that was the best they could come up with. They also deemed my leg as an accident, I just got in the way that's all.

When the girls had left for Sydney, Sabine offered the bungalow to them for next year, she said they were perfect guests and spent much of their time by the pool, drinking cocktails.

Now we have very important guests and I was grateful I could at least move around more confidently. Next week I will try and put some weight on my leg without the boot and hopefully, I won't have to go and have rehabilitation to learn how to walk again. One little one was slapping my leg he wanted up, he was tired of playing with the trucks, I guess I will have to put them in the storage cupboard soon, they forget and go onto new toys all the time.

"Call Iris and the kids up Antonio breakfast is nearly ready." Francisco finally arrived and hugged Angie then gran he grabbed coffee and sat opposite me.

"How is it all going for you Francisco?"

"I never thought I would be this happy Antonio, my Impossible love is at last here with me. My mama is very happy and smiles a lot she looks every day for a baby bump or sign." He laughed.

"So you are going to try for kids?'

"Yes Antonio, bambinos are on our program, after we have a lot of fun first." he laughed again.

I have two babies on my lap now and Gianni has one, the kids came up and mine disappeared as they turned the computer on and started to check emails that come in for us and Iris, the babies help sometimes. The food was put out and I grabbed some before it disappeared, grandad got Lukas and himself something and the rest sat to eat. Iris was all eyes when she appeared but the boys had covered up by then.

"You should try to get here earlier Iris."

"I know but I had washing to put on today."

She took some food and we all dived in to eat.

"So what is everyone doing today?" I looked up.

"We are touring the area, Antonio. We want to see Maxie and Tomas's cheese business, Matteo said to take many photos and send them to him, and your florist business and Giannis wine and of course the Cartasso warehouse also. Then we want to see the Italian club and then mainly the cafe, I will come and meet all Angela's friends." Francisco has a program so who am I to argue.

"Is that all?" I laughed.

"No I have to contact the gypsy and tell them I am in town, Menowin has instructed me to call in on an old friend just to show him we still exist." He giggled.

"We don't see many around here Francisco, maybe they are hidden."

"They are Antonio, but they watch." He smiled.

Gran cleared her throat and placed another platter on the table while Leon and Carlos tried to coax Francisco to have a shower with them.

"No, never will that happen Leon." He went red because gran was still within hearing range.

"I could show you how to soap Carlos's ass up and maybe I will let you touch it intimately." For the first time ever, Leon got a slap from gran.

"Behave yourself Leon Cartasso, you go on with such foolish nonsense sometimes."

"Sorry, nona." He blushed because he wasn't expecting it.

"Well, number one son has kindy today do you all want to drop him off, or will Gianni and I do it?"

"We are all going to see Lukas's new school Antonio, we are so proud of him," Angie said. I could see Lukas looking over the back of the sofa smiling.

He doesn't miss much around here.

"Was there anything important in the emails kids?"

"Yes a few we have printed them off, some for Gianni and a lot for iris." He smiled at her.

I somehow ended up with Luca on my lap, he was banging away with a spoon on my plate so I moved it in case it broke, and it was a bit noisy. I distracted him by hugging him tightly then I started kiss farting his neck, his giggles were awesome.

Not long after Angie and Francisco went home to shower, Gianni and I were naked in ours, the boys wanted to come with us and Iris almost invited herself to hold the towels. All offers were declined and the boys went to their shower room and locked the door much to my disappointment.