Caroline Ch. 14.01

"No, I'll try not to. These last few days have been so wonderful. Having you, and now finding Lena, oh Mike this is such a marvellous place."

I smiled, "Yes, it has got a certain something about it. So much has happened here over the last few months. I think we will spend some very happy times here." I held her tight, "Come on, let's sort ourselves out and find Lena. She probably needs a cuddle." We quickly showered together, resisting the impulse to start again, dressed and went downstairs to Lena. She was sitting on the sofa reading one of her books so we sat each side of her and both gave her a kiss and cuddle.

"You look happy," she said to Gianna, "was it a good afternoon?"

"Oh Lena, fabulous. He said a song in Italian."

Lena looked at me, "Is that the one you said to me, you know, 'eyes and lips, and everything'?"

I smiled, "Yes," I said, "I like that song. It says so much about love. It's how I feel about both of you so I thought Arna would like it, especially in Italian."

"Good," said Lena, "I'm glad you managed to get her to throw off her blues. Are you better now Gianna?" she asked thoughtfully.

"Mmm, yes. I still feel a bit apprehensive about next week but, well, I don't think this lovely man will let anything happen, will you Mike?"

"No," I said firmly, "nothing will come between the three of us now. I love you both far too much to let anything jeopardise that."

"Come on," said Lena, "let's get ready for our last meal. I think we'll go and see Anna again tonight." She gave me a sly look, "I can tell her we will be back after Christmas can't I?"

I laughed, "Lena my angel you are incorrigible," and with that we all got ready and left for the restaurant. It was a quiet meal, a little bit sad really. I suppose we knew that we would never capture the feelings of the last few days and that we wouldn't come back, just the three of us, again. However, Lena, as always, was a fount of happiness. Flirting, chatting, and cheering us all up. She disappeared for about 20 minutes with Anna so I don't know what she was planning there. She had a smile the size of London Bridge on her face when she came back so I was sure she'd enjoyed herself.

Gianna, although sad, still managed to attract the attention of all the waiters and, in particular, the owner of the restaurant who was also a good friend of mine. He was politeness itself, and slightly in awe, when I explained that she was 'with me' although Arna did flirt just a little with him. He was, after all, quite a handsome man about 10 years younger than me. I must admit to some jealousy here and I hated myself for it. I had no right to be jealous did I? We ended the meal fairly early because of the early start in the morning and, although it was quite chilly, we decided to walk back to the villa so we could take in the town. They both cuddled up to me, one on each arm as we walked briskly back. At the villa I sat them in the lounge and made some coffee with brandy and we sat there chatting.

They were sitting together on the settee watching me. They'd obviously been talking about me while I made the coffee.

"Well," said Lena smiling slyly, "not so happy about Gianna's conquests?" I knew I'd been found out!

Looking somewhat shamefaced I replied, "I'm sorry Arna, I have no right to be jealous. I didn't want to be honestly."

She smiled her sad smile, "I don't mind you being jealous," she said, "it shows how much you love me. Anyway, you have nothing to be jealous of." She fixed me with her devastating eyes, "I told Lena and I told you, I've only ever known two men, you and Silvio, and I only ever will. I'm flattered by the attention but I don't want another man, only you." My heart grew light in me in that moment. What had I ever done to deserve the love of this woman, these two women?

I went over to her and knelt at her feet, "I love you dearest one," and I kissed her. Turning to Lena I said, "And I love you too. Come to bed, I want to hold you both." So we finished out drinks and off to bed we went. I fell asleep with the smell of them in my nostrils and the feel of them next to me. I think it was as close to heaven as any man could wish to be.

Another 'episode' I enjoyed writing. Please vote and do please comment. I really would love to hear what you think of this continuing saga.

To be continued: