Note: This is a work of fiction. No person, place, or object in this story is real. They are figments of my imagination and should be treated as such.
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Chapter 7
21. Male Call
When he emerged from the bedroom Wednesday afternoon, Frank no longer had any doubts, which of them was the stronger. The one hundred pound weakling had beaten him into submission. He had to beg for sleep, rest, and food, while all she wanted was him. He was not sure how she turned the pure protein he gave her into a useful source of energy, but she never seemed to run out of it and always, always wanted more. Either she would kill him with her love, or she would obtain the highest cardiovascular rating of any human being this planet had ever known. If they allowed girls to ride bulls, when the bulls saw her coming, they would run for cover. She was a maniac in bed, and as naïve as a kitten in the ways of the world.
Frank knew this was going to be a very interesting time. He had to call Tony and tell him that he was marrying his daughter. He knew he would hear the answer to that, without the use of a telephone. Rose Caruso had an idea, that something might spark a relationship between the two of them, so she would not be too surprised.
His parents would be thrilled, at the thought of him getting married. Now, with the possibility of grandchildren, they would be thrilled. They would be arriving, in Milan, on September 3, and had given him the complete flight schedule information.
Philip was on their side. They were sure with his help, here in Italy; they could work out any problems that occurred. Frank had saved his life, and Philip was still awaiting Antonia's retribution for the clothing store incident. She had not shot him in the leg, yet, however it had only been a few weeks. Philip knew Antonia had a long memory, and the way he had seen Antonia set Frank up for his big fall, and used him as a pawn in the process, made him shiver.
They also had to get ready for the start of school. Frank called and made an appointment for the next day, at the bursar's office, for both of them.
Antonia accused him of screwing her, by making her go to the bursar's office, thereby getting him out of screwing her in bed.
Frank had to think about that one for a moment before he started laughing. He said, "Very convoluted thinking Antonia, but it does work if you think about it hard enough."
She did not laugh instead she threw apillow at him.
"Antonia, do you realize how little laundry we have to do for you. You never wear clothes in the house. You rarely want to go out, because all you want to do is fuck. We wash and change the sheets, twice and sometimes three times a day, but I do not believe I have ever seen one article of your clothing go into the washing machine."
"Are you complaining Frank? I could always wear an overcoat in the house, if that would make you feel better."
"No, it was just an observation. I like watching your cute little titties bounce while you are walking."
"Thank you for your left-handed complement Frank. My titties have just joined my ass as a 'six with possibilities.'"
"Remember Antonia, there is so little of you, that every extra bit, that bounces and jiggles, is fun to grab onto, or watch."
Antonia did a cute little girl curtsy, and said, "Thank you, kind sir."
The following day, Frank marched Antonia across the campus to the administration building, for their meeting at the bursar's office. The meeting was to be a simple one: Verify that all the paperwork for their admission to the University was in order, and all the payments had been made. However, they were ushered into the office of the bursar herself.
Antonia was greeted like royalty, while Frank was treated like a shadow in her presence. For thirty minutes, the two women could not stop fawning over one another. When they finally started talking about Antonia's classes for her freshman year, she was told that she had been accepted in all her first choice selections. Antonio was absolutely, thrilled.
Frank grumbled, "Gee whiz, what a surprise!"
Eventually, the bursar acknowledged Frank's presence. She said, "Mister Gennaro, we have received your SAT and ACT scores, as well as all your military qualification exams, and accomplishments. Based on these achievements and your service in the military, we have decided to start you as a Third-year student. If you excel, as we believe you will over the next two years, you will be required to take the Graduate Entrance Examination to our School of Business. If you pass that exam, we will offer you a Full Scholarship for the remainder of your stay at our institution."
Frank was astounded by the offer, but had several doubts about where this largess came from and had to ask about it. "I know that people here in Milan have a lot of power and can do many things with the money they have at their disposal. If this is a true offer from this University, I accept with a full and grateful heart. However, if anyone has put this University into a position, where it has had to make me this offer, I would like to know now and save myself the embarrassment of dropping out of the university later."
The bursar smiled at Frank. "Mister Gennaro, this University can be asked to do many things for the right amount of money. We can arrange to give a student the right class, for the right amount of money. We can arrange a sabbatical for a student, for the right amount of money. We can do many things for many people, for the right amount of money. We are like any other university all around the world. However, no one can get into this university without the proper credentials. No one is offered advanced placement without the proper credentials. No one is allowed into our advanced degree programs without the proper credentials. Money makes the world go round, Mister Gennaro, but in this University, credentials dictate how far you can go. We have turned people away for the lack of a single point, and not blinked an eye while doing it."
"Madam, in that case, I would like to accept your offer. Where do I sign my life away?"
The bursar smiled and handed Frank a small stack of papers. She said, "Please be sure to carefully read everything carefully, initial, and sign where indicated, on each page, before you give them back to me." Having admonished Frank to do everything necessary, on the forms, she started talking with Antonia again.
It took Frank nearly 15 minutes and acase of finger cramps for him to complete his assigned task. When he was finished, the bursar went over each page, making sure they were done correctly. When she was finished, she stood up and congratulated him on his decisions. She also welcomed him as a future faculty member.
Frank said, "Excuse me?"
The bursar laughed and said, "I told you to read and sign the paperwork. It clearly states on the top of each page what you are signing. On one page it says that in return for the full scholarship, you guarantee this University two years of teaching after you receive your Doctorate."
"Doctorate, who said I was going for doctorate?"
Antonia was laughing uncontrollably.
Frank turned and said, "Put a sock in it or I will."
She replied, "Yes dear."
He started to turn away from her, when her answer hit him like a ton of bricks. He turned back to her and silently mouth, "Fuck you."
She responded, "HERE, NOW?"
"Stop it, Antonia."
"Yes dear."
Exasperated, Frank looked up to the heavens and asked, "Please take me. She has turned my mind to mush and soon it will pour out of my ears. I will be her toy for the remainder of time. Only you Lord, and probably her, know when that will happen."
