07

« Really Binochi I don’t care what you believe. I run a business if I have to go out in the field to work ..I will. Done it before will do it again. »

« Listen here Moretti if you’re going to be my maid …. » She cut in.

« Maybe I won’t be you’re maid..I’ll send someone else… »

« Didn’t you sign a contract with Cella. »

« Yes. »

« In it did it say that you would be my maid ? »

That devil of a woman… »Yes. »

« For how long ? »He smiled.

« Six months Binochi.. three times a week. »

« My moms loves me. Moretti »

« Don’t laugh Binochi there are such things as clauses. »

He watched her place a fork full of chicken parmesan in her mouth. This little argument with her was fun and watching her eat was really turning him on. The way her full luscious lips slid over the fork was sexy as hell. He couldn’t seem to take his eyes off her mouth. He wondered if she would consider a one nightstand . It was then that the door buzzed along with his cell phone he excused himself wondering who it could be as he opened the door, realizing the same person was calling. « Victoria. »

« Hey baby, I brought us dinner and a bottle of wine, » She charged pass him without second thought . She stopped dead . « Who the hell is she ? » Francesca watched the busty blonde charge pass Angelo like she owned the place. She didn’t like her instantly. «  Im Francesca Moretti the maid .I was going over my services with Angelo. » Angelo looked at Francesca he could tell she was loving his awkward moment by the smile that played across lips.

« I bet you were. » The blonde gave her a murderous look. « And what services are you offering over dinner. »

Well actually Angelo was going over what he expected of me when you interrupted isn’t that right Angel.. She smiled batting her eyes at him..

The blonde was furious..looking from Angelo to her.. »Angelo…you better explain now. »

Francesca bit her tongue to keep from laughing outrirght at Angelo face as he explained to the little blonde about her. It was time for her to exit. « Oh Angelo. «  Francesca called as she retrieved her bag and keys. « I’m leaving. »

Francesca watched as he stopped talking and walked towards her. Victoria watching angerly.

« This will never happen again Francesca » He whispered.

« Oh I know it won t remember I’m only the maid. » He grabbed her hand as she was leaving. « I promise no interruptions next time. »

« There won’t be a next time Binochi. »

« Yes it will Francesca. Mark my words. »

Angelo walked over to the kitchen counter he, picked up the plates and wine glasses he walked toward the sink. “Don’t say a word Victoria, I don’t want to hear it..”

“ Angel ?” Vicky walked over to him smiling. “You looked all comfy with the maid you didn’t need my help at all little cousin.” She slapped his arm.

He turned facing her. “I always need you to run interference, but your right. I didn’t need your help this time .”

“Yeah..I can tell by the way you were checking her out…and that little remark like uncle Vinny, when she was leaving you’er too funny..” They sat down on the couch.

“You better watch out for this one cuz. Your mama’s plot and planning might just be working this time,you sitting down eating with the woman just met an hour ago looks like it’s going to be some sad girls in Philadelphia.”

“Vic, I’m never ever…getting married.”

“Your mom and pop want an heir.”

“I can give them an heir and not be married…” He gave his cousin a devilish smile…”Shit maybe I’ll impregnate the maid, are babies would be cute.”

She laughed.”Now you’re talking about getting the girl pregnant,and again I warn you watch out for this one.. she’s not like the others, shit she put me in place soon as I walked in the door..I couldn’t even think of good come back with her, she had on her six shooter out and was ready to reload. If I really had been your girlfriend you would be dead, ”

“Yeah she did manipulate the words making me look bad..That part about going over her services was a nice one..” He laughed taking a drink of his wine.

“ Listen Angelo, see how you like this.. Francesca Binochi. Wait I got another one..Mr and Mrs. Angelo Binochi or..” “Shut up Vicky you’re not funny.” He interrupted her. Angelo watch as his cousin waved her hands in the air dramatically..They always looked out for one another ..Their family called them the twins because they were born on the same day five minutes apart at the same hospital..It was strange because they connected like twins..Always looking out for one another..she was his go to girl…when he had a dangerous situation with women that needed to be resolved..She stepped in as the angry girl friend or the abandoned pregnant girl friend in dire straits when a girl got to attached..

“Let’s talk about your problem with Michael. Do I have to beat him up ?”

“Oh Angel ..I really messed up..”

“Tell me all about it..” Angelo was listening to Vicky but his mind was on Francesca…what was she doing now he wondered…

Francesca entered the packed bar,looking around she waved to old friends and the regulars who hung out at Fat Larry’s Bar..This bar had been her and Lala’s spot since they were eighteen and got in using fake ID’s, back then it was like a whole in the wall…just another neighbor hood bar that old timers hung out in now..since Lala took over as part owner..it’s become a hotspot for younger crowd with live music on Sundays, .Karaoke on Wednesday’s…and a Dj on Friday and Saturday. Today was Thirsty Thursday two for one and the crowd was buying she could barley squeeze by.

“Hey, Frenchy, boss lady’s in the back…She got you a Jolly Rancher back there.”.”Thanks Dave.” She shouted to the bartender as she walked to the back of the bar, guarding the office door was Lala’s tall muscle-bound brother Carmine. “Hey Frenchy baby, you looking good,when we getting married beautiful ?” He opened the door for her..”My next life.” She winked as she walked into her friend’s office.