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“I’m having all of you. You’re all coming on my team.”
Now is the time to tell them.
“Now we all know where we stand and what we want, this is how it will be.” They all notice the change in my voice. They know I’m serious. “You’re mine. Carlo, Bruno, Alessio, all of you are mine. And I’m yours. I’m yours to fuck. Any way, and any time. As hard as you want. I’m your very own sex pet.” I share a kiss with Carlo, then Bruno, then Alessio. Then all three, together. At the same time.
I feel a surge of power. Like I’m finally becoming the empress I was born to be.
“When we fuck,” I tell them all, “you can do what you like. Make me do what you want. I’m yours, however you want me.“ It makes me shake, just hearing the words. “And you do not ever even think about looking at another woman.” They all nod without hesitation. I mean it, and they know it.
“Outside the arena of sex, I’m taking charge.” There’s a collective gasp. Maybe Carlo is less shocked than the others. But they all knew it was coming. It’s been in the air.
“You all need a strong hand to guide you, and that’s me.” They know I’m right. “I need the power. I’m taking over the Fortuna family businesses and empire.”
For once, they’re all speechless.
“I will be the new Donna Fortuna. No hesitation, no question, no arguments. Clear enough?”
Alessio is the first to speak. “Not that I have anything at all against what you say — it’s wonderful. I’m on board. I’m all in — but you might want to find out how Donna Fortuna feels about it.”
“I already did. We discussed it when I was in Italy.”
Carlo says softly, “You came back with that in your pocket.”
Bruno’s eyes gleam. “If Napoleon had you, he wouldn’t have lost his empire. You’re a natural.”
Carlo says. “I’m in. Obviously.”
Bruno agrees. “Sounds good to me.”
EPILOGUE
Naturally, Esther has the presidential suite in the Delano Plaza. A long table is set out for breakfast, in the plush reception room with views over the city. All four of us arrive with big appetites. She has a warm, welcoming hug for us all and, when she sees us, a big twinkle lights up in her eye.
“If I’m not mistaken, it looks like you all have something to celebrate.” She gives me a smile and a big grin before she asks Carlo, “Some news you’d like to share, perhaps?”
“We can’t keep it a secret, at least not from you, Mom. All three of us are totally and hopelessly in love with Lucia.”
“Well, that’s understandable. You have great taste and she’s fabulous.” She takes my hand in both of hers. “So, what do you propose to do about it?”
“I brought the thing you asked me to find, Mom. I waited until now, so that you can be with us when I give it to her.”
She tells me, “It was my mother’s engagement ring, and I promised myself if I ever did have a son — I think you know there was some delay there — I promised myself that he should have it for his bride. When I had two sons, well, then I didn’t know what I was going to do. I really couldn’t decide. And then you came along, Alessio. You are like a son to me.”
“You’ve always been a loving mother to me, Donna Fortuna.”
“But now, I understand that this one ring, well maybe…” … “Oh, sorry. Am I jumping the gun a bit here?” … “Really, boys. You know I don’t want to steal your thunder. But, here. If the cat’s not out of the bag, we can all see its paws and its beady eyes.” She turns back to me. “I’m giving this ring to all three of my boys. To do with it as they will. And you, my dear, I’m giving you my blessing to do whatever you want.”
She beams and steps aside.
Carlo takes a small box from his pocket and holds it up toward me.
“This was what Mom wanted us to find, to give to you. My grandmother’s engagement ring.”
Carlo pops the antique box open. On a purple velvet cushion sits a beautiful threaded silver ring with a setting of sapphires surrounding a massive diamond.
“On behalf of us all,” Carlo says, and in the center of the room, all three men, Alessio, Bruno and Carlo, all get down in front of me on one knee.
“Lucy, Lucia, Lucrezia Benedetti, will you make us the happiest men on earth, and do us the supreme honor of being our bride, and spending the rest of your life with us?”
