Impossible Love

Impossible Love 85

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Our friends arrived just before three, they had shopping bags and Angie rolled her eyes as Francisco was telling us about all the new stuff he's found.

"The city is wonderful Antonio, it's full of different stores, I got some bargains for sure." he beamed.

"Good, we can look at it later when we get home, is that all you did, shop?"

"No, we looked around and had lunch down one of the little walkways it was nice. Then we walked over to the big cathedral and looked it was nice also. We had a local beer at Young and Jacksons I believe it's famous for its nude painting, but I have seen better painting back at home, but it was nice."

"So everything was nice, how did your meeting go?" I smiled.

"It was nice Antonio, I handed over the documents and left, it only took ten minutes." You can get a lot of stuff done in ten minutes but he's still not budging.

I opened a wine and took my nice ass out the front while they sat with the boys out the back to have one. I lasted five minutes then they all joined me. I heard the siren and it was tools down for the day so I went to see what my boys were up to.

"They are now catching up with their cartoons Antonio." Alice smiled.

So I kissed them and went back and asked a lot more questions like how did they find the trains and did they manage the ticket system tourist type of questions, Angie was glaring at me. I forgot once more she is from around here, I won't ask again and if the subject comes up I will ignore them.

The van was a bit full on the way to grans, but our boy was happy to see us he's been working his fingers to the bone today. Angie and Francisco went to have a look at his garden, it has grown some over spring he was very proud of it. I asked gran what they had been making and she said they only made a big pot of meatball spaghetti, with a new garlic sauce.

"So no bottling today?"

"No Antonio, we made food instead, there is a big container for you in the oven."

"Wow thank you son we don't have to cook tonight." He grinned and hugged me then raced out the back again. The boys had opened a wine and were sitting out there talking to Lukas about his garden Francisco was in the kitchen helping gran with the take-home food, he was holding the big plastic bags open for her. They were whispering to each other then I saw it. Gran seemed to slam her hand down on the kitchen bench and her other one went to her hip. He nodded his head and restarted his helping. I think he may have said something wrong to her but I won't ask. She didn't seem mad when I came back in to collect the babies from grandad but who knows what goes on in her head.

I undressed the boys and let them run around in their nappies and tops, the day had warmed up a bit and so had our apartment. They played trucks then they decided to have a race around the balcony, one skinned knee and one bruised arm saw us commiserating with them over their epic crash, which little Gianni loved because he had caused it.

Eventually, they headed for the couch and I headed for the kitchen,

"Lukas how much time in the oven baby?" I called out. He was by my side in no time so I picked him up and sat him on the bench.

He held fingers up to indicate the temperature was one-eighty then he said.

"Twenty minutes daddy."

"Thank you son did you have a good time at grans?"

"Yes daddy we watch tv then nono takes me for an ice cream up to the shops."

"So you weren't very busy at all?"

"No, wes already put the pots in the oven nona went out for a minni I was with poppy."

"Where did she go?"

"I don't know daddy, but she gets a really big paper bag like my money bag"

"An envelope."

"I think so daddy."

That got me thinking again, will I or won't I?

I pulled him over and placed my arms around him.

"Thank you baby," I kissed him then put the food in the oven. It was still warm it won't take more than fifteen minutes to reheat. It was a coincidence maybe she went to the post office to collect a parcel or something, maybe she needed a big envelope for her money, who knows. He wanted to get down because his favorite show was on and the boys were calling him to hurry up.

He scooted off and I checked I had the right temperature then rang Iris and the kids. There was plenty of food to go around and Carlos helped me set the table while Gianni put some garlic bread in the oven. Iris had a drink in her hand and I noticed she sat on it, maybe she's going to start settling down on the wine. The kids were in front of the computer and they were printing off orders and checking emails. They passed one to Gianni who read it and he will pass it onto Gino tonight, it was an inquiry he can deal with it.

The food was bloody delicious I have had this many times before but tonight it was different, and I let Lukas know as he waited for everyone to taste it. After he got the nod from us all he smiled into his big bowl and started eating. I had cut it all up for the babies and they enjoyed what they ate, and the plastic on the floor caught most of what went flying because they had decided to have a food fight.

"Antonio we need to have a meeting in the next few days, it will be about expanding our production."

"Okay Iris, we can do that at work tomorrow." I grinned as everyone looked at me.

"Antonio, do not treat our Iris like that, you should be making the appropriate appointment to have your little meeting in Gianni's boardroom," Leon said.

"Sorry, Iris I will meet you in Gianni's boardroom at one tomorrow." She laughed and said.

"It's a date."

I know she wants to expand some more, my dividends are coming through thick and fast, and sure I need to get rid of the money that's business, and taxation wise it's a good thing to reinvest, according to grandad.

We cleaned up and the boys grabbed some bottles of wine, one son jumped up and pushed the button and Angie didn't help this time. She and Francisco wandered off up the street, I could see Stavros he was waiting to show them the apartment. We have already seen it when he wanted my opinion to buy it or not. Why I don't know, because he owned it and was doing the favor for Angela, not me.

We found our spots and Gino, as usual, was already there with Sam. Anna was doing something but will be out soon he said.

I was sitting watching the kids play and the others were talking about the city and our visitor's shopping trip. Gino waved and Angie and Francisco came up the path, she loved her new apartment very much.

"So no chance you will move back then?"

"No Antonio, you know what I have back in Italy why would I trade it for this concrete jungle again." She smiled, I didn't see it that way, but maybe she's right I just know it as home. The kids had come to greet her and were waiting for her to pick them up, Francisco took one she took two. I noticed she winked at Lukas and he giggled.

"So you made the meatballs today chef?" Iris said.

"Yes, was good I make good tomatoes."

"Yes you do I always like eating them," Iris said.

It was his turn to be in the limelight and he was loving every moment, he has school tomorrow so I will try and give him an early night. It's always hard to get them to go to sleep with heaps of people around.

The night was wonderful and once I got into bed Gianni was ready to go for number three for the day. I had looked through Francisco's shopping he did very well, some nice outfits were laid out on the bed and I also noticed a new jockstrap, so I guess Angie is dying for him to try it on. The boys once again moaned but they were happy to let Gianni and me have some time alone, so as I said this will be his third time today and when it was all over I was exhausted completely.

After dressing my son in the morning he was eager to get to kindy, gran and grandad had arrived and breakfast was started, he wanted grandad to take him today and we can pick him up, he's well organized that son of ours. Gran had changed since her "heart transplant" and didn't clean much anymore, the boys and Gianni helped me to keep our place spick and span so it wasn't necessary. I would do the washing in the morning and hang it out then bring it in when we got home, no ironing and if there was some, gran would do that chore she doesn't trust me to get those crispy razor-sharp seams she seems to like.

Everyone came up and helped set the table while the kids answered emails, I heard them laughing at one of them.

"Iris you need to read this one, it's from Jeffrey Ferguson's kids they have a proposition for you." They passed it over and she giggled through reading it.

"Good one kiddies, Leon we have to do something with this." She passed it over and he grinned.

I got to read it, and it was more of a fan letter to Iris, but they did let her know a few things about their dad that was funny. Being huge fans they wanted her to confuse him so all their mates and his staff will hear it on the air, they also had a bet going with their mum.

As I said before they were getting emails from a lot of people who wanted to be on the 'Little wine show.'

"We will write the questions our Iris no need for you to trouble yourself." Leon looked evil, poor Jeffrey.

We readied for work, the bubs were excited to go and Lukas was waiting at the lift for gran and grandad to take him. Angie and Francisco were going back to the flat to have a rest, they said they will call into the market later on.

I kissed my boy in the car park and he jumped into granddads van then I got into ours and Gianni drove us to work. It was just another normal day, the babies ran to their back door, there was no Alice, only Bianca waiting at the door. Alice and Iris had decided that they needed to walk more they won't be far away.

I took my boot off and walked without it while I did my chores, it felt pretty good but I won't push it because Gianni was watching me like a hawk.

The boys were with Nina again I suppose they are talking about hiring an office boy, we cant have poor Carlos doing deliveries it's just not the done thing. Maxie and Tommaso turned up to give the guys a hand in Angelo's the smiles on their faces won't leave anytime soon.

"Did the conveyancer do the title kids, I forgot to ask earlier?"

"Yes Antonio, we hand over the money and contract after lunch today, and thank you Antonio for everything you and Gianni have done for us. Sometimes words aren't enough." Maxie said, then he grabbed me and hugged me into his awesome body and whispered.

"You may feel it just this once." It was rock hard not floppy like some guys, his magnificent ass was pure muscle. As I looked over his shoulder I saw Gianni throw his pen down on the counter and march out.

"Antonio, what is this going on?"

"Gianni, please help yourself." Tommaso laughed and offered his ass to my husband who in turn had a really good feel, and he lingered.

"That's our thank-you present. Carlos said you would enjoy that more than any old flowers." Maxie cracked up laughing and Gianni was blushing furiously, I think he enjoyed it because he was lumps for miles in his shorts.

It won't take him long to entice me into the staff bathroom.

Leon and Carlos came down the stairs they are smiling so I think they got what they wanted, they grabbed cake and coffees and sat with us.

"Is she going to find an office boy Leon?"

"Yes Antonio, she already has someone in mind for the job, it will only be now and then she said."

"Good, now Carlos can relax who did she get."

"You Antonio."

"What?"

"Well, you sit and do nothing all day we thought you might like some exercise for your leg, so we voted you to do it, you will be well paid."

"Well think again, but this little duck is staying right here, find someone else." There is no way I will be delivering memos to the stalls, it's beneath me.

"Then who do you suggest Antonio, someone with a great personality, knows the market stall owners, is keen to make some money, and very good with his sums." He smiled.

"You are talking about Lukas, he's too young he still needs supervision."

"He knows all the stall owners and they look after him whenever he is in there, he likes money also."

"He can't do it." I put my foot down.

"He can push buttons on the copier it will help with his numbers and he can use the stapler," Carlos said.

"He cant and he won't do it, and the stapler is too dangerous."

"Antonio?"

"Yes Gianni."

"He will be good at that, he will also make me very proud of him once again."

I looked at him and then the boys.

"How are you going to work it, he can't be out there on his own."

"Nina will put a general message out that he is on his way with the deliveries and the stallholders will watch for him."

"He may get snatched."

"He will not Antonio, what silly comments," Leon said.

"No, end of."

"I will go with him," Carlos said.

"But you don't want to do it, fuck me, Carlos, just do it yourself." I almost screamed. Just then Iris and Alice arrived.

"I will do it because it's for our Lucas Antonio."

"Do what you bloody well like just make sure my son is safe that's all I bloody well ask. I have had it with you lot, up to here I have had it." I stood, forgot I had taken my boot off, took one step, and almost fell flat on my face. I heard clapping and laughing in the background and was helped up by Gianni.

"You forgot Antonio."

"Yes help me with the boot."

"No, you forgot he is our son, not yours." He grinned, I placed the boot back on looked at them all and screamed.

"You can all go and get stuffed." Two minutes later I was sitting out the back having my first wine for the day.

I could hear Gianni and Iris behind the wine counter laughing.

"He's so funny our iris it doesn't take too much to get him moving."

"I know, and that's what I love about him."

"Have a good laugh you two, he's not doing it, and I mean it this time," I yelled out. They are not going to drag Lukas into their games I won't have it.

I know he would be alright out there but after Gianni's abduction I have become very protective of everyone in my family, anything could happen to him, maybe they can put a pole and a flashing red light on his tricycle, I could see where he was then.

It almost took Gianni ten minutes to venture into the back room, he smiled at me as he walked past, he bent over and deeply kissed me. I followed him into the toilet and let him do what he wanted, I pretended I wasn't fussed but boy does he ever make me hot.

We celebrated the awesome love-making session with a glass of wine each and he stared at me and said.

"That was wonderful Antonio."

"It was Gianni your the best." I grinned.

"I think you should get some more exercise."

"I will once this boot is off."

"Maybe you should walk around the market now and then, work up to your running."

"Sounds good to me." I smiled.

"Good, start tomorrow and take Lukas with you he can do his deliveries on the way." I picked up the glass and looked at him.

"Maybe you should do that, you are quicker than me, if he gets snatched and thrown into the back of a van and taken away, you can save him."

"Point taken Antonio, I thought we spoke about this before.'

"We did, I am just reminding you that's all."

"Sorry."

"So you should be."

I am not the ogre everyone thinks I am, I just don't want our kids roaming around the market on their own, maybe in a year or two but not now. If they do scoot off someone always follows them, that's one of the reasons I sit out the front all the time, I watch.

Iris joined us then the boys, the wine was opened and everyone was back on top.

"Did you hear how Sabine's night went Iris?"

"Yes Antonio, Tony rang me late last night they merged and Sabine was the one to do it. She's a very good negotiator Gianni you should be very proud of her."

"We are all proud of mama our Iris," Carlos said.

"Well she did something I have been trying to do for years now, I guess I had better buy her something nice."

"Better still get Tony to buy it and make it, two carats." I smiled.

"Why two?"

"They cost more." I laughed, Iris smiled because she would love Sabine as a daughter-in-law.

"You had better go Gianni he will be waiting."

"Are you coming?"

"Only if you want me to," I said shyly.

"You will be the death of this old man Antonio, how much dick do you want in a day?'

"Every hour on the hour my husband."

"Come on I will piggyback you to the car."

"Don't you even try Gianni Cartasso,"

He didn't embarrass me but he did hurry me up because we were going to pick up our Lukas.

Another painting and some sums to show us today, and a whole lot of talk about what games he played, and he was even mentioning his school mates names, so he's well and truly on his way to college.

He went to find his brothers first then Alice gave him a juice and he came to find me. I noticed his trike that was sitting outside the florist shop has had a makeover, a long lightweight pole with an orange flag on top had been attached to it. I suppose Carlos pinched my idea but it will be me that is following him. I can't run so fast but I can scream louder than anyone I know, apart from Iris that is.

He was sitting on my knees telling me again what he did today when Angie took him as she passed by, then he told her.

"Did you do anything today?"

"No Antonio, we laid around dozing the jet lag caught up with us."

"Great, did he try his jock strap on?"

"Yes, I have photos." She laughed.

Carlos came down from the office with a backpack, he looked at me and winked.

"Come on nephew we have work to do."

"What work uncle Carlos's?"

"Deliveries, you will be well paid." Angie put him down on the ground and Carlos pointed to his trike.

"Wow." He ran over to go for a ride, Carlos attached the backpack to the handlebars, then gave him his instructions.

I could hear him screaming into the market making all sorts of noises as he made his deliveries. My Carlos followed closely behind, he did turn around to look at me, then he winked.

It took him an hour to do them all and was so excited when he got back he was almost hyper. Nina had come down to talk to Angie and when Lukas passed to get to me she stopped him. Picking him up she told him he did very well for the company and would he mind signing his name so she can pay him. His beautiful eyes widened and she shoved a piece of official looking paper over to him, then she gave him a pencil. He signed Lukas which made my heart warm, then she handed over twenty dollars. It was like Christmas morning at the cafe after that, he ran everywhere and told everyone, but he didn't show his money because that, he stashed into his pocket.

"Thank you aunty Nina, you have made his day."

"Gianni said he had to start working for real, we thought that a little job once a fortnight might be good for him."

"So it was Gianni that instigated it?"

"Who else Antonio, certainly not the boys, not when it comes to Lukas." she laughed.

I don't care anymore as long as our son is kept safe, they can throw all their jobs at him, just to see the smile on his face was enough for me.

"Wheres Francisco?"

"Another meeting Antonio, I got him to the station then I came here, he won't be far away."

"Oh." I'm not going to ask it's none of my business anyway.

Lukas was telling his papa all about his new job and Gianni picked him up and kissed him, he then bought him out with a very big grin on his face, he thanked Nina then Carlos, Leon came out with a bottle and we saluted him.

Francisco arrived and had a drink he said the meeting went fine and as he placed his backpack down I could see that bloody envelope poking out the top. I was dying to see what was in it.

Our day came to an end and I helped close up while Gianni readied the boys, no grans today just straight home. I helped Lukas place his money into the safe and he kissed the envelope before he carefully put it inside.

"For much luck, nona says."

"Correct." I have no idea, but I do know I had placed some charms into the safe for luck.

He skipped off and started playing with his brothers, they jumped on him and he fought them off. Angie was sitting on the balcony with the boys and Francisco he had left his backpack by the kitchen bench, that envelope was calling me to open it.

From where I stood in the kitchen making up our dinner it enticed me. I looked outside and they were all leaning on the balcony wall looking out to the city. I kicked the bag a little then bent down so they couldn't see me. The envelope popped out and with the swiftness of the road runner, I pulled the flap back and grabbed at the contents. I was shaking so much and I had to be quick. Pulling the paperwork out a little I could read across the top, Roberto Labassa Attorney at law, and underneath was, last will of Contessa Sofia D'Corsico of Genoa. I immediately replaced it and kicked the bag back to where it had been sitting. A countess in our neighborhood and we didn't even know it, the man he was visiting was a woman, this is too much of a coincidence, and it's not Menowin he's delivering for, it's Roberto. I wanted to read more of it but I was too nervous. I was still shaking when Gianni came in to open another bottle, he passed me a glass and my hand shook. He stared at me and took the glass then kissed my hands.

"Do not concern yourself with Lukas Antonio, he is in good hands at the market, I thought the little job will keep him occupied. My brothers will have eyes on him all the time he is out and about."

"I know I'm just being overly sensitive, that's all, thank you. It is a good little job for him, he did have fun today." I kissed him then he placed my glass on the bench. I didn't pick it up until he left then I skulled it and opened another bottle of his fine cheap wine.

I didn't get another chance to use my stealth, Iris came up, she had gone to change so I poured her a glass of wine. I quickly grabbed a piece of paper and wrote the name down so I wouldn't forget it then popped it in my pocket. She and I talked about extending the winery and I told her she was in charge and I will go along with anything she wanted.

"There is another option Antonio."

"What is it." My shoulders dropped.

"The Ferguson winery is just down the road from us, maybe it would be in our interest to give them the extra work, like keep it local and all that, it will save on extending."

"Do it if it's viable just do it." Angie interrupted our meeting but I think Iris was finished.

"I'm heading home Antonio we will eat later if that's okay?"

"That's fine Angie, its lasagna tonight easy food." I smiled then Francisco arrived and picked up his bag, they left saying they will meet us downstairs."

He swung the bag over his broad shoulder and they went back outside, down the fire escape to their flat, our lift only stops at the ground floor it was easier for them to go that way.

"Iris, do what you feel you should do. I am only an observer it's your winery still."

"Okay I will think upon it some more and let you know."

She sat down and little Luca wanted up, it wasn't Iris he wanted, it was the biscuits that were permanently on the table so she passed him half a one.

The kids looked at the emails and printed off the ones for Gianni and Gino then the boys and iris, there were a lot today and Gianni quickly looked through his and placed them on Gino's pile. I could see him laughing to himself and asked him what was up.

"I like being Gino's boss Antonio." He then grabbed a plate and began serving himself some delicious food. I took the stack of papers off the table and looked at the first one it was a request for a photo and autograph of my Gianni, I guess he has Gino and Pat doing his fan mail also.

He was smiling at me while he ate and I was rising, then he winked. I know I am in for it tonight because that's his way of saying the little shorts I had put on were turning him on, plus I had my boot on the other seat and he was getting a good show.

After we talked we headed downstairs and sat on the steps, the kids played behind us and they loved their sparkly hats as they ran around playing with the balls Sam had provided.

Anna was back to her old self and Gino ogled her constantly, I winked he smiled. She had lost that girlfriend sort of look and has become a wonderful Italian mama in the process, there are no flies on her and she says what she thinks.

"The kids have to have a meeting about putting some more staff on, it's about to go a little crazy over there."

"Aren't they helping you?"

"Yes, but it's the beginning of summer and the parties are starting up again, looking at the forward orders they are going to be flat out."

"When they come down I will talk to them." I offered.

"No leave that to me, they cant keep working for Angelo they have their own business now, I know they do it out of love, but it has to stop."

"He will be back in a few days, and Anna get Nina on to it, ask her to find a couple of casuals," Gianni said.

"When is he coming back?" I asked him.

"Two days."

"How do you know?"

"We talk." He sniggered.

Francisco and Angie came down and the kids followed, they all looked a little flushed, I suppose they couldn't wait for tonight. I suddenly had an idea, I whispered to Gianni I was going upstairs I had to use the toilet, he told me to use Gino's but I said I wanted to sit down. He understood that these things have to be done in private.

"I'll be back, Anna talk to the kids." I left and caught the lift up then I found the boy's keys and went down the fire escape. Opening Angies apartment door I slipped inside. I found the envelope in his suitcase and opened it. Six pages I photographed then replaced it where I had found it, I also picked Francisco's jock off the floor and had a good sniff, it was awesome.

Shaking I raced back locking doors behind me, then I went down in the lift to sit with my husband. I was dying to read it but not tonight there are too many people around.

"Well talk to Nina about some casuals Maxie, your forward orders are enormous. When is the next delivery?"

"Next week, it seems like I just order more and it's sold straight away."

"Order double Maxie that way you will have loads of stock and save on the shipping."

"I suppose so, it all gets away from me sometimes."

"Anna, stay in the office and coordinate it all, you do the ordering, and if the kids interfere kick them out," I said.

"I was just about to say that Antonio, thank you. Hey Maxie did you hear that?" She smiled.

"Yes, thank you, Antonio, Anna you are now the only permanent office staff member." He sat back and sighed.

"Trust people Maxie, you must trust your staff to do the right thing."

"I know I have been holding off because I was handling it."

"Clearly your not, and by the way tell Angelo you cant work for him anymore."

"We were just helping him out he's been very good to us," Tommaso said.

"You have separation issues Tomas, nothing to do with helping out." She answered, good on you Anna.

"We feel obliged because he helped us."

"Stop volunteering, your business will suffer if you are not one hundred percent behind it."

I saw three men with strollers walking up the street, even in their grungy clothes they looked like stars, well one of them does. The wine was offered and Conner and Brent sat with us and the boys screamed to go play with the balls.

"What brings you all out tonight my friend?" I asked.

"We thought we might come for a walk it's such a nice night." Brent winked at me.

"I see, and how is it going so far?"

"He hasn't received his invitation." He nudged me and giggled.

And with that, it started all over again. I overheard Leon and Conner talking, the attack was both full-on and hilarious, it was like listening to school kids having a scrap in the playground.

"Stop being a stalker Mr. Rick Conners, you are not invited to our Iris's little studio, you have already been on her airwaves twice."

"But I am a useful star to have around."

"You are only good for your fine bum Mr. Conners, and as you know it is not as fine as my Carlos's. And you only want to promote the new album and I tell you that will cost you plenty of euros, it sure will Mr.Conners you can bet that."

"No I don't, I can come Leon I can get you more listeners."

"My Carlos is doing that, his cd is topping the Iris Wilson charts and sold many thousands of copies."

"Yes, it's very popular." Conner laughed.

"Do not be laughing at my Carlos, his singing coach is amazed at his notes, he said just last week he has never heard such a voice in his life."

"I bet he hasn't." He laughed again as Carlos puffed up. Brent and I were nearly crying into each other it was so funny, I looked at Iris she wasn't, I think she was mortified Leon was talking to Conner like that.

"That is enough Mr.Conners do not disrespect our Carlos please."

"Sorry, Carlos." Conner kissed his cheek.

"So you should be Mr. Conners, you can come to our Iris's little program next Thursday, we are having live on camera and you can do that."

"You want me to be the cameraman?"

"Yes, it is that chore and nothing, so take it or leave it, no payment."

"I will do it then." My god, what a comedown.

"As you well know our Iris does not have cameras in her studio."

"I will pay to get some installed." Conner was almost falling onto the pavement he was trying not to roar with laughter.

"Good, you pay for a top-quality television camera and our Iris will let you mention your album, maybe our Carlos will sing one of your new songs."

That was it he fell forward and let it all out. Gino Anna Alice and Gianni did the same as Brent and I held each other and cried laughing again.

"We can't go live on camera Leon, it's a radio show," Iris said.

"Not anymore our Iris, and now we have a sponsor to buy them for us, you need a bigger studio also."

"You can use my music room." Conner pulled himself together.

"And what? you will have your adorable children running around promoting themselves also will you?"

"Yes."

"Ok works for me." Leon started laughing, he couldn't hold it in anymore.

"So that's where you went last week, to Carlos's singing teacher's place?" I had to know.

"Of course Antonio, big ears and snooping around all over the place detective, he only needed one lesson." Again Conner roared laughing.

"Carlos, tonight we order a very expensive top of the tree movie camera, expect a huge account Mr. Conners."

The boys played in the background and Anna went to get them a biscuit each, Gianni took the paperwork for Gino out of his backpack and handed it to him, he took one look and almost screamed.

"You want me to do this for you?"

"Yes you are my manager, so manage." Gianni smiled.

"You will come for dinner Saturday night won't you?"

"Cant Brent we have the Italian club, Angie wants to show her new man off." He looked sideways at Francisco.

"I bet she does, wow." Then he licked his full lips.

"I guess I will move the party there then, is that okay?"

"Of course it is you know you're all welcome anytime."

"I'll bring Dianna, she will knock Anna off her perch."

"Not anymore, she's back to her old self, but there is someone she can tease, Sabine."

"She did very well the other night, everyone is talking about her, even Cody Mitchel was on the phone, she has achieved something we all have been trying to do for ages now."

"She's a real asset to the stable Brent and a lovely soul to boot. I have told Iris nothing under two carats as a thank you present"

"I have dozens of them at home." He smiled.

"I believe so, one for every occasion?"

"Yes Antonio, and I know each and every one of them by name."

"Am I missing something?"

"Conner loves to buy me anniversary presents at a whim. My most precious ones are the blue diamonds, one for each of the boys and the one carat one he first gave me. Next time you are around we can go through them there's quite a lot now."

"Well from what I have been reading you bloody well deserve them."

"Don't believe everything you read, he's not what the media portray him as, you know him now do you see a hotel trashing unfaithful man-slut?"

"Not at all, I only see love."

"Then we are on the same page, what color dress is Sabine wearing?'

"Omg please don't do that to her, she will melt with embarrassment."

"No not her, Dianna, I want to get her." He laughed again it was so nice and I kind of have a thing for Brenten Walsh and of course Rick Conners the man-slut.

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