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Wednesday 26 December 2012

Old Timer

So. Massimo's the next Italian Knight. *twiddles thumbs* I can sense the doubt drifting out there and honestly, when I finished Windows, it was the last thing on my mind. Quite frankly, I'd got a load off my chest and would happily not think about any of those Da Canaveze people or what they went through again. Moreover, I'm Gina/Lyds/Annie/Frankie in age group. Why would I write something that would be inherently 'sugar daddy' ish? And I'd have to think about grey pubes. Oh, cripes, I'm so sorry, that's not helping is it? No. Right.

So there's a reason why Nick embodies so much of what will make me break out the good underwear, the stockings, the violet wands, ball gag and handcuffs. He's like his dad. We're on the same page now aren't we? If we're not, let me break it down for you. Beware. *SPOILERS* This whole play is Massimo's stage, he's been directing it since before my parents gave each other the sexy eye in South London. Does he take nonsense from people? Absolutely not. Hell if he'd had the tiniest inkling about Santori's plans, do you really think that mother fucker would have lived long enough to even try and be a blip on Nick's radar? No. Is he forgiving? One name. Mary Alice. That bitch. I still hate her. I don't think I've ever hated a character as much as I hate that bitch. Is he elegant and stylish? Uh huh! Suited and booted every day. Plays chess and listens to jazz. He is cultured, refined, educated, calculating, and his sons get all their good looks from him. *SPOILERS DONE*

I was talking to my mother about a seventy odd year old man who nearly gave his wife an STD - don't ask how I found out about this. Old people having diseased sex. Wait, wait, roll it back. Old people having sex full stop. Obviously, I was shocked out of my skin and she asked me, point blank, "Do you feel any older today than you did ten years ago?" Honestly, apart from the hangovers which take a good week to recover from? No. I don't. "Do you think I don't still feel twenty four inside, before I had you and your brothers and it was just me and your father?" Yes, mother I know. I borrowed Daddy's awesome sheepskin coat. Found a condom in the pocket from the late seventies which expired just after you two got married, so I know you two weren't all pure and such before you said your vows. Obviously, I didn't say that to her face, because I'm still alive.

The truth is, why would the same not apply to Massimo? He's a single man who needs a challenge. A nice challenge. Belinda's going to do that for him - loud, African and proud. I have aunts (African aunts - not actual blood aunts) who have been alone and abandoned for so long and then they meet someone, and good lord the freakin' scandal, you'd have thought they'd have made a sex tape of them having a threesome with Piers Morgan and Simon Cowell. (heave) But I wanted to write something that says whatever your age, it's never too late to find love. To be happy. Why not? Why waste the days of your life conforming to someone else's ideas of love and passion? Typically, Belinda's the busybody, who'd be so much happier if she was getting some on the regular. So sod it. This story is more of a love letter to Massimo and Belinda as individuals as it is a love story between the two of them. For their histories as immigrants who created lives for themselves in London; their faith; their experiences; their wisdom and their sexuality. I've learned much more about what I want for my own future in writing this and I'm really rather proud of my older people lovin'.

And by the way? He hasn't greyed. Anywhere. Alright? So there. Just wait. Massimo. My O.G. In every sense of that abbreviation.

18 comments:

  1. I. Can't . Hardly. Wait. Just finished Luca's story. Patiently waiting for Beppe's...though I've got a sneaky feeling that Angelo may become an Italian Knight first.

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  2. Nah. Beppe's already got Mimi, a beginning, a huge party, a fight and a bit of murder so he's well ahead of Angelo!

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  3. Now, after reading this blog entry, I am looking forward to Massismo's story! I hope it will be out soon!

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  4. Huzzah! It shall be ready early 2013.

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  5. Wooooooo hooooooo! Yayyyy! Can't wait Billy and just don't think about the grey pubes...HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

    Btw, my Mum (NZ) likes to tell me all the time that she "bonks" my innocent, lap blanket, dottery Dad...and that's the last time I ever type that :)

    JJ

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  6. Holy crap, The Jeanie, file that in the 'Never Consider It Again' box!!

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  7. (hangs head) I touched my mom's favorite oven mitt in the kitchen while she was cooking Christmas dinner. She smirked and said "If you only knew"...If I could get away with it, I would've BURNED that goddamn mitt. (sad face) Why did I have to touch it? WHY?!

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  8. Burn it, Winter, burn it! It'll make things better! That or steam clean it, like I did the sheepskin coat!

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  9. The worst part of all? I stopped to question WHAT the oven mitt had to do with their nefarious activities and she grinned. THEN HER GAZE SLID AROUND THE KITCHEN!!! I ran screaming. WHO DOES THAT?! WHO?! Why would someone ever defile the sanctity of the place their children EAT? (shudder) I need a moment...

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  10. Thanks to all these comments, I will have to scrub my eyes out with steel wool pads.

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  11. It won't help Jill...it just...sigh. Those images are there forever! BUT, I'm looking forward to another good book Billy!

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  12. You lot are hilarious...until your "spoiler" i just couldn't "see" it..I am looking forward to it!!

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  13. Sorry about all that Jill, Shirelle and Lisan. But caring is sharing!

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  14. Wot?. Are you calling me old? Go to "karenknowsbest.com" to see what I really think of you, Missy!!!!.

    Looking forward. Happy New Year. And thanks for the gift. You should already know I got those waaaaaaaaaaays before. But the thought is wot counts, no?.

    Mwwwuuuuuuuuaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!

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  15. No we do not use the 'o' word. It is now verboten. Thank you so much for your comment on karenknowsbest.com it was amazing, I feel so special! It's coming soon and can't wait for you to read!

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  16. hi billy, 1st i just want say I LOVE italian knights books!!! but when when beppe story out?

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  17. Thank you Salma!! I've only really just started Beppe's story so I couldn't fathom a guess at the moment, but I will keep you updated on this blog as to progress. I've sketched out a plot and every which way, the dude is insane.

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