Previously on A Tale Of Two Wizards Full Circle: Chapter 74

Sliding quietly out of bed, Emilio picked up the mobile muttering dastardly thing about the person sending the text. Then he saw his father's name and became frightened something had happened to his mother. However, when he read the extremely long text which turned out to be from his mother, he began muttering more dastardly things which caused Hermione to ask if something was wrong.

Gazing at his wife-to-be, Emilio simply stated. "Mother wants to purchase the house at 2 Tudor Lane. She thinks it's a wonderful idea and wants to know what we think. Here, read it."

Wide awake now Hermione read the lengthy text and burst out laughing. Handing the mobile back to Emilio before lying back down, she had a few cheeky words.

"I don't think it's a bad idea love. What amazes me is Ilaria wrote a lengthy text without once mentioning wedding or baby. For that, I'm grateful."

"Funny Mrs. Hermione. Very funny. Just think if mother and father purchase the house, she'll only have to lean out the window to inquire about weddings and babies."

Hermione laughed out loud. "Tell Ilaria we concur. We do concur, don't we?"

Emilio shrugged. "Somehow I think this topic warrants further discussion. However, if you accept living next to your in-laws, I accept as well. I imagine mother is bouncing off walls waiting for a reply. I'll text her back. Are you sure? I'm ready to type the first words."

Hermione laughed out loud once again. "Just send the text git then come back to bed."

"Alright love, consider it done."

/

A Tale Of Two Wizards Full Circle: Chapter 75

Emilio was right on the money. Ilaria wouldn't even think about going to bed until she received a return text, but Emiliano was getting more aggravated by the minute.

"Enough Ilaria. It's been ten minutes since you sent the text. Maybe Emilio and Hermione are already asleep. Put the mobile on the night table and come to bed. If he doesn't respond tonight, he'll respond tomorrow."

"Don't patronize me Em. I'll lie down after I hear from Emilio. I know he is still awake because the text has been seen."

Sighing, Emiliano made a cheeky remark before fluffing his pillow and lying back down. "I guess we're all knowledgeable about mobiles now. I remember you couldn't even ring a number. The text has been seen. Okay master texter."

Ilaria glanced at Emiliano with a scowl covering her face. "Oh be quiet."

"I'll be quiet when you put down the mobile and get your arse in bed. Emilio is probably reading the text laughing his head off."

Suddenly, Ilaria jumped from the chair and hurried over to the bed. Holding the mobile out to Emiliano she was shaking so badly he had to steady her hand.

"For fucks sake Ilaria, calm down."

"Don't talk to me like that idiota. Emilio has answered, but I'm too nervous to read it. You read it."

Emiliano snatched the mobile. "If it will calm you down, I'll read it. Be prepared to have your feelings hurt."

"I am going to thump you so hard if you don't read the text. What did he write?"

Emiliano gave the text a quick look. He wasn't going to read it to his wife if it was hurtful. Their son could be quite brusque when he wanted. As he glanced over the words, a smile broke out on his face which excited Ilaria even more.

"What Em? What did they say? Read it out loud Em, please."

Emiliano sat up and swung his legs so his feet were flat on the floor. "Your son and his fiancee are happy you want to view the property but caution you might not like the set up as it is the smallest of the three homes. He is willing to reach out to Theo Nott to set up a date and time for us to view the home."

Ilaria frowned. "Us? Suddenly it's us now that Emilio and Hermione have given me their blessing."

Emiliano rolled his eyes but kept paraphrasing his son. "Emilio will text us with next steps after he's spoken to Mr. Nott. You're in it now love. There's no backing out. We are going to look at a home in Wiltshire England."

Ilaria threw her arms around Emiliano's neck placing a sloppy kiss on his lips. "Oh Merlin. I can't believe it. I'm going to be living close to my son and his family. I am absolutely ecstatic."

Emiliano kissed Ilaria on the nose. "We're!…"

Ilaria was a bit bit puzzled. "We're? We're what?"

"You said I'm going to be living close to my son and his family. The correct phrasing would be we're going to be living close to Emilio and his family."

Ilaria squeezed her husband softly proclaiming. "Yes love. We're going to be living close to Emilio, Hermione, Scorp and any additional children they might have."

Sigh. "Okay Ilaria. Let's not get carried away. Emilio and Hermione aren't even married yet. It's not smart to start talking about additional children. If it's meant to be, it will be without you mentioning it every other minute."

"Okay Em okay. You're my husband. I can voice my thoughts in the privacy of our bedroom. Oh my. Respond to Emilio. Hurry. He might think we're pulling his leg or something. Just text that we are supremely happy with their response and are happily waiting to hear back."

Emiliano pressed the text and the keyboard appeared. "Okay. I'm not going into anything lengthy. I'll just say thank you and we look forward to hearing back. That's enough."

"Yes love. That's enough." Ilaria replied running her hand up and down Emiliano's chest.

Emiliano had one eye on the mobile and the other on his wife. All this had evidently put her in a sexy mood. Her face had pinked up, she was glowing, and her hands were moving down between his legs. Her excitement got him excited. As soon as he pushed the send arrow, he leaned over and blew on Ilaria's neck.

"Am I correct in thinking this good news has aroused you my love? You are so pink and warm, and your hand on my dick is making me hard. I want to make love to my wife."

With nipples hard, and a wet warmth between her legs, Ilaria let out a soft moan. "And your wife wants to make love to you."

Gently removing Ilaria's nightdress then his own clothes, Emiliano ran his hand across her slit causing an even louder moan. "You haven't been this wet for me in ages. If buying a home does this, I'm willing for you to buy one next to Celia and Ron as well."

Ilaria wanted to laugh at Emiliano's nonsense, but her body was on fire. She was experiencing the feelings she used to have as a new bride. She was happy and horny.

"Stop talking Em. I need you now."

With a loud, sexual growl, Emiliano spread his wife and pushed in.

/*/

Matt fell into bed when he arrived back at The Luxe. He was tired but the last two days had been more than worth it. Merlin had smiled on him. The witch he had left in the lurch when he met Kim was still in love with him. Mila. Their time in the past hadn't been the right time but fate had drawn them back together. If their short time together was any gauge, now was the right time. Matt smiled as a small shiver ran through his body as he thought about his and Mila's intimacy. She was fire. Had she always been fire? Matt wasn't sure but thought she probably had. However, the poverty stricken Matthias Lozio hadn't been ready to take on permanent responsibilities. Back then he had too much on his shoulders to feel the fire. All he had wanted was release. Matt was suddenly very thirsty. Jumping out of bed, he headed to the small kitchen area to get a drink of water or juice. He had to be to MCC early. Water or juice would have to quench his thirst.

Stopping in the bathroom on his way back to bed, Matt was shaking off the snake when he heard the beep of his mobile. Text coming through. Even though it was only 9:30, Matt felt it was too late for someone to be texting unless it was an emergency. Of course it could be Seth. That blighter didn't have the least bit of decorum. Picking up the mobile, Matt saw the name Harry Potter.

"Harry Potter? What could he want with me?"

It was only a short read for Matt to find out.

{Sender}: Harry Potter

Hope all is well. Just wanted to give you a heads up. On Friday, your former wife hired a British solicitor to reopen her case. Alan Underly is quite famous and quite vicious as well. Just to be on the safe side, you probably need to hire a vicious solicitor of your own. I have a name. Justin Finch-Fletchley. If you have some time available tomorrow morning, we can discuss this then. If you decide to retain Justin, I'll put in a word. I'll be in the office by 8:00 am.

Matt growled at the air around him. "Shite. Shite. Shite. Will Kim ever stop?"

He returned Harry's text.

{Reply}:

Merlin Harry. What the fuck is wrong with Kim? I'll go on your word. I'd like to speak with Mr. Finch-Fletchley just to see what's what in hopes he'll take me as a client if necessary. I'll be to your office by 8:45. Thank you for looking out.

After replying to the text, Matt went back to the kitchen area and poured himself a double shot of Ogden's Finest.

"I fucking need this. I hope Justin Finch-Fletchley is as vicious as Harry thinks."

Downing the whiskey in two chugs, Matt raised his wand. One twist to clean the glass and one flick to send it back to the shelf. "This bitch witch will not be interfering in my life. Justin Finch-Fletchley, do your worst."

As calm returned, Matt pounded the pillow into submission as he wished it was Kim Reina receiving the blows.

/*/

Seth and Sal had gone directly to their own rooms but a breathless Seth came bounding through Sal's door holding up his mobile.

"We have a voicemail from Theo. I didn't think to check messages. He sent it Saturday afternoon."

"Slow down Seth. You received a message from Theo, and?"

"He has an important addition he thinks we'll like."

Sal gave Seth the side eye before commenting. "Both you and Theo know our selection process will be aboveboard. No favoritism. If Theo has some amazing discovery, he'll have to present it along with the rest."

Sal was correct but his words didn't sit very well. With deep furrows on his forehead, Seth sat silent for several minutes. When he did speak, he gave Sal a telling off.

"Forgive me Your Grace. I'm so new at this I didn't realize what I was saying. Tomorrow morning, I'll call Theo to tell him to fuck off. Happy now?"

"Don't be an arse Seth. What I'm telling you is right. Emilio made it clear we are not to show favoritism. We'll see Theo's presentation along with the others. It's getting late and I want to shower. Go be happy in your suite. I'll talk to you in the morning."

Seth relented a bit. "You're right partner. We'll see Theo's presentation along with the rest. It's just that I've never heard the level of excitement in Theo's voice before. He's usually so staid and stoic. His excitement excited me. I stand corrected."

Sal clapped Seth on the shoulder. "No worries mate. It's just you and me here. I probably won't be able to sleep for wondering what Theo's amazing idea is all about. I'll talk to you in the morning."

Seth headed for the door a bit less excited than when he arrived.

/*/

Hermione had tried to go back to sleep after the text incident. In her mind, that's what she was calling it, the text incident. Emilio's eyes were closed, but when Hermione let out a soft giggle, they sprang open.

Giggle, giggle. "I'm sorry love. I can't help it. If we had been on our game, we would have recognized that something was up with your mum. I mean if she asked one question about 2 Tudor Lane, she asked ten. Emiliano had to rein her in."

Emilio chuckled. "Very true. I did notice the mention of an available home next to her daughter-in-law almost drove her spare."

More giggles. "Are you sure you're alright with it?"

Emilio sat up and stared at Hermione. "Are you having second thoughts? Too late clever girl. You've signed on. I'm sure a moving truck will be pulling up to the doors of 2 Tudor Lane before the end of the week."

Yawning loudly, he laid back down, but Hermione was still so tickled she had to rush to the bathroom to pee.

"Since my mother-in-law to be will be moved in next to us, maybe I'll start a baby now." She called out.

For one second, Emilio stopped breathing. A baby? His baby? Then he realized Hermione was taking the Mickey and answered accordingly.

"As if. Don't toy with my feelings or I will bend you over the chair and get my own baby."

Hermione went so hysterical with laughter she couldn't think of a proper reply.

"Come to bed love. Tomorrow will be here before you know it. Keep the floo unlocked. My mother will probably step through wanting to discuss paint colors and moving vans."

Hermione didn't answer because her mouth was still full of giggles.

/**/

Everyone woke Monday in vastly different moods.

Hermione and Emilio woke in humorous moods as they discussed the prior evening. Once again, Emilio checked if Hermione really meant what she'd said.

"Yes Emilio. I really meant what I said. I would love for Nonno and Nonna Lozier to purchase 2 Tudor Lane, Wiltshire. Are you having second thoughts? If so, put them aside because we've already given our blessing. Besides, Emiliano might not feel the same way. He might talk Ilaria out of the entire thing."

Grabbing Hermione from behind, Emilio gave her neck a quick nibble before going to shower. "Haha. Don't count on Emiliano Lozier to dispute anything having to do with us. In this particular instance, mother is the boss of him. As much as I love bantering with you, I need to shower and get to MCC. It's going to be a busy Monday." Emilio had one last comment before closing the bathroom door. "Theo's ears must be burning."

Hermione only nodded as she raised her wand to change the bedding. Only time would tell what Ilaria really wanted to do.

"Dammit." Hermione muttered softly.

It was that exact moment Hermione realized she had been in Pavia and hadn't even rung Mela. Her mum was going to have her arse. It would be silly to ring her mum during the day. Like most every workplace, SSE was a madhouse on Mondays. Hermione decided then and there she would ring Mela that evening after she got off work.

Emilio was dressed and ready to go but stopped to give Hermione a quick kiss and a pat on the bum. "I've sent a text to Theo. I should hear back from him sometime this morning. Love you Mrs. almost neighbor. I'll see you and Scorp tonight."

Hermione smiled as she blew her wizard a kiss.

/*/

Matt woke up in a less than stellar mood as he thought about Kim reopening her case and what it would entail. His first action of the day was to text Emilio and Gas to let them know he had to push their meeting to 10:30 because he had an offsite meeting and would be back to the building by 10:15 am.

As he dressed, another thought popped into Matt's head. He had to talk to Mila. The last thing he wanted was for her to hear about Kim's bullshite from someone else. Whom that someone could be, Matt didn't know. He was extrapolating. He decided he would text his new love as soon as he finished with Harry.

/*/

Theo woke up looking forward to the presentation meeting feeling he had out done all the others. His idea for a muggle resistant landing area and lift on the (flat) roof with an intercom/entry point so foreign visitors had a landing point which accessed either building was resounding through his head. And, should Sal and Seth add another building, his same idea could cover all buildings. The landing areas and lifts wouldn't have to be just for foreign visitors. They could be for any important visitors who wanted to cloak their visits for whatever reasons or chose to use the rooftop entry. As far as he was concerned, his idea was monumental. However, all would be down to Seth and Sal. If they didn't support it, it was trash. Theo sighed. There was no way Seth and/or Sal wouldn't like it.

Theo had a few hours to kill so he shrunk down all the necessary documents and headed for his offices. He was reviewing the listings when he heard the ping of a text coming through. Seeing the name that had come up, Theo involuntarily shook his head.

"Emilio? I hope there aren't going to be any more changes to the presentation schedule."

Then he read the slightly humorous text from Mr. COO which had nothing to do with presentations.

{Sender}: Emilio

{Message}:

I have been given the job of contacting you about 2 Tudor Lane. Why, you might ask? Well, surprising as it might seem, my mother has become fascinated with the idea of living next to the Lozier household. If the home is still available, my mother and father would like a walk through sooner than later. My mother is firm on this. I think you have a sale on your hands. Let me know.

{Reply}:

Wonderful. I'm always looking to sell a property. As of yet, there hasn't been any interest in 2 Tudor Lane, so it's a no-brainer. Your mother and father are welcome to view the property. I'm tied up most of the week, but I can make myself available on Wednesday after 3:00 pm. Check with your parents. If they want to see the property as soon as Wednesday, I'll make myself available. This is nice surprise. Thank you.

Theo went back to his listings softly muttering. "That was a surprise. I wonder what Hermione thinks about it all."

/*/

Seth and Sal were back to being their jovial selves with the little dispute about Theo's presentation behind them. It was a quick breakfast for them before they gathered up their cases and headed outside to apparate to MCC. After greeting Heads, Third Levels, the cleaning witch, and the pictures on the walls, Seth and Sal made their way to the large conference room designated for their use and got down to work.

/*/

Mila woke up supremely happy. She and her first love seemed to finally have gotten on the right track. She had never given up hope that somehow Matt would come back to her. She had worked hard to pull herself out of the poverty they had known most of their lives. She had done that for her own peace of mind, but to appeal to some fine wizard as well. Well, the fine wizard turned out to be the one that had almost gotten away, Matt Lozio. Pressing her palms together, Mila sent out an entreaty to Merlin.

"Please don't let anything go wrong this time. I won't be able to bear it. And thank you for sending him back to me."

Rising from the side of the bed, Mila flicked her wand to start breakfast. Coffee, toast and sausage would do it. The meal would be done and waiting when she got out of the shower.

/*/

Jake and Davy were discussing how long they should wait to call Matt about their company Belgische Huizen.

Jake gave his thoughts.

"Matt has agreed to support us. I think we should wait for him, Adam or Richard to contact us. From what I understand, there's a lot going on at MCC this week. We can get our documentation in order so we'll be ready when we do hear from MCC."

Davy furrowed his brows. "What are you talking about Jake? Our documentation is in order."

"I know that. I was talking just to hear myself speak."

Davy chuckled. "Arsehole. Get us some breakfast. I'll have coffee, biscuits,…"

"You'll have what I fix and like it, otherwise, you can cook your own breakfast." Jake snapped back as he got out of the chair. "By the way, where were you this weekend? We had a great time. It would have been nice for you to be here to do a bit of networking."

"Had things to do." Davy replied with a shrug.

Jake shrugged back handing Davy a plate. "Well, you missed a good time. Seth's partner Salvatore Maida is as much of a fool as our mate. We gave him some Jenever. Thought the bloke was going to pass out. Pretty funny. Rather than kill himself, his words, he settled for Duvel.

"Next time mate. Anyway, if/when we are invited to London, I'll meet him then." Davy replied before tucking in.

The two mates ate breakfast then apparated to the offices to get started on their day.

/*/

Gas woke up to hear Seana in the bathroom vomiting. Jumping out of bed, he rushed in to find out what was going on. Seana raised her head giving Gas a solemn look. "Please don't be upset love, but I think we might have done it again."

Gas didn't even want to entertain the thoughts which popped into his head, but Seana clarified everything.

"I don't think my contraceptive charms were as strong as I thought. I think we might be pregnant again."

Even though this was the last thing Gas wanted to hear, he didn't want to upset Seana so softly whispering in her ear as he helped her up he told her not to worry. "We'll see love. You've been up night after night with Evan. Perhaps your body is telling you it needs more rest. No worries though. Perhaps it's time for a baby girl Maida. Come on. I'm going to text Hermione to see if she will have you over. She can keep an eye on Evan while you have a nap, or perhaps I'll ask her to come here."

"No Gas. No need to bother Hermione. I'll be fine. I have to learn to sleep when Evan sleeps."

"Alright love. Whatever you say."

Seana smiled as she eased herself onto the bed. Knowing the last thing she and Gas needed was another child, she appreciated the track Gas was taking. Her husband was such a good wizard.

"I'm going to shower and get the office. Big doings today. I love you Seana Maida."

"I love you more Gaspare Maida. Go have your shower."

Once in the shower, Gas had an emotional meltdown. He didn't think they could handle another child so soon.

/*/

Happily, as early morning made the way into mid-morning, most things began to fall into place including earlier attitudes.