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A Life Sublime
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asked.
    “Yes, and probably lactating crack at the same time,” she drawled.
    Paul’s face went bright red and he put a hand over his face. “Sorry G. That was fucking funny though.”
    “Language Paul,” Massimo said, his tone making the four sit up straighter. “You are educated. You do not need to express yourself with profanity. Certainly not in front of me or your aunt.”
    “Sorry Zia ,” Paul said solemnly. Belinda sent him the slightest wink which made him grin. How could she be cross at that face?
    “Look at Dad,” Nick sounded amused. “Going on like he’s brought us up properly.”
    “Did I not?” Massimo asked softly.
    Gina laughed, cupping her belly. “You can give it another go with this one. We’ll need help!”
    “Anything you need,” Massimo promised with such sincerity Belinda felt her throat thicken with tears.
    “I think you’ve been beautifully brought up,” Sofia pouted, slipping her arms about Paul’s neck to give him a sharp peck on the lips.
    “That’s because you were brought up by wolves,” Nick snorted.
    “You’re lucky I love your almost-wife.”
    “You’re both lucky I put up with you,” Gina interrupted. “Play nice.”
    They were quiet for all of one second before Sofia said, “I’m going to teach your child to call you Prick-Daddy.”
    “Oh lord,” Gina sighed. “You, don’t teach my unborn child anything I can’t undo. And you, I haven’t said I do yet.”
    “Okay.” Nick blinked with little boy innocence before looking at his brother. “Same lady who did Paul McCartney’s divorce. On speed dial.”
    “Yeah, I got it already,” Paul answered, barely looking up from his anti-pasta.
    Sofia sucked in a breath of shock. “Ooh how dare you! After…”
    “Sof,” Paul laughed, “calm down. We’re just rattling your cage.”
    “You wait until I do get a baby.”
    Paul’s eyebrows rose. “When is that ever going to happen?”
    “Your next trip to Malawi?” Gina suggested.
    Belinda was going to ask when they had been to Malawi before Massimo said to her, “I am thinking of bringing back the cane. Just to try and control them.”
    “Good luck,” Belinda said with disapproval. The main meal arrived, a lasagne made with Tuscan sausage.
    “Yes!” Gina crowed. “I’ve been looking forward to this for ages!”
    Massimo stood up. “Let us toast.” He turned to Paul and Sofia. “To you, may you find whatever path brings you peace. To Belinda, welcome to our family. I apologise for the nonsense you will hear over the coming days.” He was nearly interrupted by calls of insult. “To Georgina and Nicholas, we wish you love and happiness at the very start of your journey together. Thank you for making me a very happy future grandfather. Salute !”
    “ Salute! ” they all cheered.
    Belinda took a sip of her wine and picked up her fork to dig into the lasagne. “Doesn’t mean you’re in the same room.”
    Massimo caught her eye. “Ah, so I do not need the cane after all. I have you.”
    Belinda started. What the hell did he mean by that?
     

Chapter Three
    Massimo dropped two capfuls of limoncello into the black tea. He paused for a moment before adding a third. That would help him sleep. He was tired but rest evaded him repeatedly. It’d be nice for the ghosts of the villa to disappear now. In the distance, he heard the slap of bare feet on the tiles. Who was still up? Everyone else was now fast asleep, or being ‘helped’ on the way. Belinda turned the corner, dressed in a grey marl robe and matching full length night gown. She came to a skidding halt when she saw him.
    “Good evening,” he said in delighted surprise. “I thought you had gone to bed?”
    “I need tea,” she replied, waving a huge mug toward him. “Can’t sleep without a cup of tea.”
    “There is a kettle, tea bags and milk in your rooms.”
    She blinked. “What? Where?”
    “The small cabinet beside your bed.”
    “The cabinet that looks like a desk?”
    He
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