Passion at the Opera
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“But not by much,” Leo said with a crooked grin.
“Are you from Rome?” She asked.
“No, we come from Sicily. We moved to Rome a little over four years ago to finish our education and find work.”
She looked at one man, then the other. “What do you do?”
“Paolo attends the university. He wants to be a lawyer. I completed my courses last year and found a job at a major technology company.”
“Do you plan to stay in Rome or return to Sicily?”
“Rome is our home now,” Paolo answered.
“Do you miss Sicily? I hear it’s a beautiful place. I almost chose to visit there instead of Rome.”
They smiled, and her heart added an extra beat.
“We love where we grew up. We miss our family and visit them often. But Rome has more to do, more people to meet.” Leo leant back in his seat.
Paolo nodded. “What brings you to here, Gwenevere Stratten?”
“Please, call me Gwen.” She crossed her legs. “I always wanted to travel to Europe, but I had children to take care of. They’re grown and busy now, so I decided to take a long vacation. I’m visiting several places in Europe before I head back home.”
“Are you by yourself?” Paolo’s eyebrows rose slightly.
“Yes. Just me.”
Leo shook his head. “A beautiful woman should never be alone.”
“I’m confident I can handle any problems. I’m forty-four years old, not some inexperienced juvenile on a sightseeing adventure.”
They chuckled lightly.
“Do you have a husband or boyfriend?” Paolo asked.
“No, I’ve been divorced for over fifteen years.” Although the question seemed a bit personal, she had nothing to hide.
“No boyfriend?” Leo leaned closer to the table.
“None.” Gwen’s cheeks warmed. Men typically didn’t approach her and she hadn’t dated much over the years. Only until her vacation had she acquired the company of the opposite sex.
“This is not acceptable.” Leo shook his head. “A beautiful woman should always have a man. Always.”
“Maybe she prefers women.” Paolo shrugged one of his shoulders. “There’s nothing wrong with it.”
She lifted her palm to them. “I assure you, I don’t prefer women. My preference is for men.”
More heat rushed to Gwen’s cheeks while the twins grinned at each other.
“I’m sorry. I’m sure you don’t want to hear that sort of thing from an old lady like me,” she said.
Paolo reached and placed his hand on her shoulder. “No apology. You are a sexy woman with a lovely smile. We see experience, maturity and honest beauty. We see a special lady who is happy, but perhaps hasn’t indulged in the finer pleasures life has to offer.”
She squeezed her thighs together. What a sweet talker.
Leo leaned closer to her. “You should not be without lovers.”
Paolo grazed his fingers over her shoulder and closer to her neck. His light touch awakened her nipples.
“I’m fine, really. I like being single and if a man interests me…” She shrugged and smiled slyly. “I let the cards fall where they may.”
“Do we interest you?” Leo asked.
Gwen stared, speechless. Her instant response was to say yes. They were attractive and seemed kind. But they were so much younger than she was.
“Do we?” Paolo prompted.
“Yes, but I’m sure you can pick out any young lady and have a good time with her.” Hands in her lap, she threaded her fingers together.
“Most do not appreciate men like us. Their beliefs get in the way,” Leo said.
She narrowed her gaze at him. What did he mean? Sure, religion played a big role in the lives of many, but there were always females willing to accept one-night stands.
Paolo glided his fingers down her arm. “What if we told you we are only interested in women? Someone different. Someone who will enjoy what we have to offer.”
Tingles of desire danced within her body, sensitizing her nerves and fuelling a fire in her womb. Was he trying to pick her up? The way he touched her and spoke seemed to indicate so. If she guessed right, they were healthy well-hung adults with robust carnal appetites. Fucking one of them would undoubtedly satisfy her sexual craving. But could she have sex with such a youthful man? And which one would she select? Were they both trying to seduce her? Dear lord.
She took a deep breath as she tried to calm her growing desires then smiled. “I’d say you’re free to proposition whomever you want to. I’m sure there’s a woman to suit your needs.”
Paolo looked at his brother and spoke a few words in Italian.
Leo nodded and said, “Si.”
Gwen scrunched her eyebrows, wondering what they had said.
Paolo lifted her hand and kissed it. “You’re a beautiful woman, Gwen. Please, walk with us and let’s talk. Hear what we have to offer.”
Gwen swallowed hard as her heart thumped faster. Curiosity gnawed at her to find out what they planned to propose. They seemed kind and she enjoyed their flirtatious nature. What harm could come from walking around with two hot, young men? At any rate, she wanted to hear what they had to say.
She squeezed Paolo’s hand gently. “All right. Let’s talk.”
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