The Brambilla's, The Beginning

The next day she got a call from Leone asking if he could take her to lunch. She eagerly accepted and said she would meet him outside her apartment.

It seemed like forever since he last saw her even though it had only been a few hours. When he saw her coming out of her building he got out of his car and walked over to greet her.

"It's so good to see you but why are you carrying a blanket and a picnic basket?"

"I thought that since you took me out to such a fabulous dinner last night I would make us a picnic to have in the park."

"I was going to take you somewhere nice and I'm not exactly dressed for a day in the park."

She looked him over and grinned. "Take off your jacket."

"What?"

"Just do it." She waited for him to remove his jacket and setting down the basket and blanket she went over and removed his tie. Then she undone a few of his buttons on his shirt and told him to roll up his sleeves."

He tossed his jacket and tie in the backseat of his car and did what she told him. "Okay, I've done what you said so now what?"

"Now you don't look so dressed up, shall we go to the park now?"

With the way she was smiling at him there was no way he could refuse her. Putting the basket and blanket in the backseat he went and opened her side of the door for her to get in. "Are you sure you wouldn't rather go somewhere nice and indoors?"

"I'm sure," she replied as she did up her seat belt.

When they arrived at the park and got out they walked around until she found the perfect spot. Taking the blanket from his arm she placed it on the grass, getting down on it she patted the seat beside her.

He sat down, looking around at his surroundings. "I have to admit this is a beautiful spot and it is such a nice day. I've never been on a picnic before and have no clue as to what we're supposed to do."

"You just sit here and enjoy the day and the lunch I prepared. I made sandwiches, potato and macaroni salad and I even snuck a small bottle of wine in here. Sorry, but I only brought plastic glasses."

"That's okay, let me pour us a glass."

While he was doing that she laid out their lunch along with some paper plates and forks. "I love coming to the park, this is where I like to come and paint."

"Would you paint a photo of me?"

"You want me to paint you?"

"Sure, why not?"

"I'm not very good at drawing people yet. I hope to be someday. I think I would need some lessons."

"Well you can practice on me, I'll even pose nude for you if you want," he said with a sexy little grin on his face.

"If I were to try and do it you would not be in the nude."

"We could both be nude if it would make you more comfortable." He couldn't stop laughing when she rolled her eyes at him and handed him his plate.

"Do you enjoy the Opera or the ballet?"

"I've never been to either one so I really can't say. I have seen the white swan on TV but I'm sure it's not the same as in real life."

"Oh no it's so much better being there in person. I will take you to one someday."

"I think I would enjoy that very much," she said as she watched a couple walking along the water with their two little children.

He noticed the look of pleasure on her face when she saw the children playing and laughing. "I take it you like children."

"Yes, I hope someday to have a whole bunch of my own. I love the thoughts of carrying them inside me and watching them grow."

"I think you would make an excellent mother."

She turned her head to look at him. "So do you want to have any of your own someday?"

"I do, like you I would like a lot of them. It looks like we have that in common."

"In your line of work are you not afraid that your children would be in terrible danger? Would it be right to bring them into that kind of world?"

"No matter what kind of life we lead there is always danger out there in the world. I would make sure that any children I have will learn how to defend themselves and I will also make sure they are fully protected."

"I believe you," she said as she looked into his eyes.

They ate their sandwich and had some fruit and after that they laid down on their backs and looked up at the sky, staring at the clouds. He reached his hand over and intertwine his fingers with hers.

They talked about their childhood, people they have met and the types of movies that they like to watch. They eventually got up and took a walk down by the water. After walking around for a while they went back to their picnic area and she took out some strawberries and a can of whipped cream and put them in a small dish for them to share.

"Oh, you have some cream on your lip," she said and reached up to wipe it off with her thumb.

This little action of her touching him stirred desire in him, placing his hand on the back of her head he pulled her closer for a kiss. The kiss turned into a passionate one and the next thing she knew he had lowered her down onto her back. He continued to kiss her as his hand moved over her chest and cupped one of her breasts.

She got lost in that kiss until she felt his hand on her breast and felt scared so she placed her hands on his chest and lightly pushed him back. "I'm sorry, I can't," she said and sat up.

"Eleonora, I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have done that."

"It's getting late and I have to go home and get ready for work."

"I didn't think you had to work today."

"I wasn't scheduled but one of the other waitresses asked me if I would do them a favor and take their shift tonight. Will you take me home please?"

He could have kicked himself in the ass for groping her the way he had, especially in a public place. He helped her pack up the basket and grabbed the blanket and they headed back to his car.

When they got back to her place he carried the picnic basket and made sure she got inside okay, he also wanted to apologize once again.

"Again I am so sorry for my behavior. But I have to be honest with you and let you know that I desire you so much that I ache inside. Please tell me you forgive me and will see me again."

She felt so foolish for behaving the way she had, it was not that she didn't want him she was just afraid. "You did nothing wrong, it's me. I'm just not ready."

A sense of relief washed through him. "I will not rush you into anything. I really want to see you again."

She gave him a smile and going over she put her arms around his neck. "I want to see you too. I would also like to take you up on your offer and try to paint your picture. But I warn you, it might not turn out very good."

He put his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. "I just know I'll love whatever you make. I would like for you to come over to my place to do it. I think it's about time you saw where I live."

"Okay, I'm free the day after tomorrow."

"Then it is a date and I will pick you up early afternoon. Do you like Chinese food?"

"I love Chinese food."

"Then when you come over to paint me I will order some and we will eat it while watching a movie. Now that I know what you like to watch I'll pick one that I know you'll love."

This time she was the one to initiate the kiss. It wasn't just one of your friendly kisses goodbye, it was one of passion and desire. For the life of her, she didn't know what possessed her to do it, but it felt good.

That kiss drove him mad with desire and if it wasn't for the fact that she had to get ready for work he would have carried her right to her bed and had his wicked way with her.

She finally broke the kiss and backed away from him. "I really have to get ready for work."

"Yes, I guess you do," he said, running his hand up and down her arm. "I will see you in a couple of days."

When he got back to his car he picked up his phone and called William and told him to meet him back at his apartment.

"William, I want you to assign one of our best man to keep an eye on Eleonora. I just want to make sure she is safe at all times, especially at night when she's walking home from work. Make sure to tell him to be very discreet because I do not want her to know she's being watched. He is to keep his distance unless she's in any trouble."

"You've been seeing a lot of this girl so you must really like her."

"I don't just like her, I love her and I want to make sure she's safe at all times. Tell whoever you get that if he lets anything happen to her he will have me to answer to."

When William left he went and poured himself a drink and sat down on the sofa going over some papers for the land that he had just bought. He wanted to build his home there and needed to get started right away. All day tomorrow he was going to be busy with contractors, designers and others who could build him things that he would need in the home he was planning on building.

It wasn't going to be just one of your regular mansions, it was going to be huge. Big enough for any of his future children and their family to live in. Everyone would have their own wing, that way they could still all be together and yet have their privacy.

The next day he met with the contractors and told them exactly what he wanted done and when he wanted it done.

"Sir, this is a very huge job and will take close to a year to complete. Not to mention how much it will cost."

"Do you think that I'm not aware of how much it will cost? I can assure you that money is no object, now are you and your men up to the job or should I get someone else" Sometimes he got so frustrated with these people, they knew who he was and that he could afford several of these homes if he chose to.

"My apologies Mr. Brambilla, I can assure you we are up to the job and will do everything to your satisfaction. I will have everybody working on it 24/7."

"That's more like it, and I will be coming around to check on things from time to time." He then left the office, knowing that the guy he had hired would give him exactly what he wanted. He also knew the man's reputation and the extra things that were going into his home would never be mentioned to another human being.

The next day he was anxious for her to come over but at the last minute he got a call saying there was a problem at one of his warehouses. It was around the same time that he was supposed to pick her up so he called William and told him to go in his place and bring her to his apartment.

Eleonora was getting ready to go to Leon's place when the phone rang and it was him on the other end.

"Is everything okay and do you have to postpone today?"

Not a chance baby, but something has come up and I won't be able to pick you up.

"Oh, did you want me to take a taxi. If so you will have to give me your address."

That won't be necessary, my man William will pick you up and bring you here. When you get here please make yourself at home. The fridge is full if you get thirsty or hungry, there's a pool if you want to take a swim.

"Wait, are you telling me you have a pool in your apartment?"

He let out a short laugh. Not in my apartment, it's out on the balcony and there is also a hot tub. Are you okay with my man picking you up?

"If you trust him then so do I."

I do trust him and so can you. I promise that I will get back as soon as I can. Should I pick up the Chinese food on the way home or do you want to wait until later?

"It'll be too early to eat dinner so let's just wait until after I've started painting you." She really liked how thoughtful he was and how he asked her for her opinion instead of just going ahead and taking full charge.

Okay, I got to go but I'll see you soon.

After hanging up the phone she went and got her painting supplies together to take to Leone's place. An hour later William showed up and after saying hello he carried her supplies down to the vehicle and placed them in the trunk of the car. They made small talk all the way there and he now understood why his boss was so taken with her. She was so sweet and was not shy around him, and the best part was she didn't grill him about Leone.