"Buona sera Signor e Signorine Masters! Benvenuti my friends! It's my pleasure to serve you, at Ristorante Verutti!"
I held out my hand for Signor Verutti to shake and gave the proprietor a warm smile. I replied, "Ciao Carlo. How could we possibly go anywhere else? You serve the best Italian food in Seattle. Everyone knows that!"
The elderly gentleman looked back at me with a twinkle in his eye, "You are too kind, Mrs. Masters," before giving me a kiss on each cheek.
Carlo then looked up at my husband, Adam. "Welcome back Mr. Masters. Is this a special occasion?"
Adam shook the owner's hand firmly, and affectionately touched his shoulder with his left hand. He replied, "Yes Carlo... a very special occasion for Martha and me... our tenth wedding anniversary!"
Carlo's eyes lit up and he grinned back at us. "Ah, so wonderful! Bellissimo! I have a very nice table for you, where you can have a quiet and intimate dinner and will not be unduly disturbed. My son, Anthony, will serve you tonight, and I will see to it that you receive the excellent service that you deserve on such a joyous occasion! Anthony will not treat you like a guest. No, tonight you are family!"
Signor Verutti led us to a secluded table for two, situated along the back wall of the dining room. The lights were turned down low, and classical music played softly in the background, while the scented candles provided a cozy warm atmosphere. The setting was perfect for our romantic dinner.
Adam, always the gentleman, pulled my chair out for me as I sat down, and then sat down in the chair to my right. Carlo handed us our menus, wished us "Buon appetite" and left us.
I looked at over my handsome husband and smiled; I liked what I saw. Adam was dressed perfectly. I love a man who knows how to dress well. He was wearing dark gray slacks, a light blue dress shirt with black onyx cufflinks, a black silk necktie, and a black leather sport coat. Adam has a slim but muscular physique with a flat belly. He's forty-five years old, but he looks ten years younger. He's a successful business owner, and many beautiful young women have thrown themselves shamelessly at him in the past, but he chose me, a woman eight years his senior. He prefers a woman who is older than him because, "she knows how to please a man."
Tonight I decided to go with a sexy look for our anniversary dinner. I was wearing a flashy red party dress covered in two-tone sequins that showed off my curves. It was cut with a deep v-neckline and a thigh-high slit up the right leg. Underneath it I wore a red pushup bra, which accentuated my cleavage, and my sexiest red bikini panties, which are Adam's favorites.
He loves looking at my breasts, and he loves sucking them. I know he feels proud to have me as his wife, and he gets a thrill from showing me off in public. Occasionally I'll see men admiring me from a distance, and I'll wonder what they're thinking. Maybe they're wishing they had an amazing woman in their lives like Adam has.
Signor Verutti has been the proprietor of this four star restaurant for over twenty years, and he knows how to make his guests feel comfortable. All of the tables are covered with oversize tablecloths, which hang down two feet over the edge, so ladies can sit comfortably and not worry about having to cross their legs or having some strange man looking up their skirt. That's one of the many reasons I like coming to Verutti's. I decided to relax and sit comfortably with my legs slightly apart.
A busboy arrived with a pitcher of ice water and filled our glasses. He smiled politely and left us, but he returned a few minutes later carrying a serving tray, which contained several items that he placed on our table; a relish tray of carrot sticks, celery sticks, and an assortment of olives. There was also a small dish of whipped butter, a small plate filled with olive oil, and a basket of warm rolls that were baked in house.
Soon after the busboy departed Anthony came over and greeted us, "Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Masters, it's an honor to serve you. May I bring you something to drink?"
Adam replied, "Hello Anthony! Yes, drinks would be very nice. Martha will have a champagne cocktail, and I'll have a gin and tonic, in a tall glass with a lime, please"
Anthony replied, " Very good, Signor. I will return shortly with your drinks."
I like it when Adam takes charge; when he takes care of my needs. It makes me feel protected and safe, and loved.
A few minutes later Anthony returned with our drinks. He proceeded to list the daily specials, and Adam told him we would need a few minutes to make our decision. Anthony nodded and left.
We browsed through the menu. Adam looked over at me and asked, "What looks good, dear?"
I thought for a few seconds, "I'm going to have Veal Scaloppini. Can we have blue point oysters as an appetizer? Oh, and I also want tiramisu for dessert. This place has the best!"
He smiled back at me and replied, "Of course, dear. This is a special night and you will have whatever you want!"
Adam chose the shrimp and wild mushroom risotto. He raised his hand to get Anthony's attention, and a few seconds later our waiter returned. Adam gave him our order, and Anthony suggested a nice wine to accompany our entrees.
Our food was delicious and we spent well over an hour eating and enjoying it: savoring the flavors. The busboy arrived to clear our dinner plates, but I asked him to leave the whipped butter and the plate of olive oil. I had plans for later and I might have a use for them.
Anthony returned to check on us, and Adam ordered a piece of tiramisu for us to share, and two snifters of imported brandy.
When Anthony returned with our dessert and drinks Adam said, "That will be all for tonight, Anthony. Our meal was perfect. Please give my complements to the chef." Adam took out his wallet and handed Anthony a credit card.
Our waiter replied, "Very good, Sir."
Anthony returned in a few minutes with our bill and credit card. "Will there be anything else, Mr. Masters?"
"No, Anthony. Thank you so much for your wonderful service. I'm going to sit here for a while and enjoy the company of my beautiful wife. If we need anything else I'll raise my hand to get your attention."
Anthony nodded his head and gave us a heartfelt farewell, "Arrivederci miei amici, e torna presto," which means "Goodbye my friends, and come back soon."
By ten o'clock the dinner rush was over and the dining room was nearly empty. Two other couples were seated at the other side of the room.
I placed my right hand on top of Adam's thigh and said, "Well Mr. Masters, are you still happily married after ten long years?"
He looked at me and smiled, "Let me think about that...hmmm... am I happily married?"
I moved my hand and touched the inside of his thigh, "Well, are you?"
He still didn't answer me. I moved my hand up to his crotch, cupped his balls in my hand and gave him a squeeze. Now I had his full attention.
He replied, "Darling, my marriage to you is what makes my life worth living, and yes, I am very... happily... married."