After laying in the afterglow for a while, they got up and Barb decided to take him out for dinner. After dinner, she could be his dessert. She smiled as she thought about that, and told him that they were going to the best Italian restaurant in town.
At 7 PM, they were seated in a cozy little Italian trattoria called "La Mangatoia". Barb had been there before, and the food was sublime. They were seated in a nice quiet corner, the lights were dim, and the setting was very romantic, with a candle burning softly on the tabletop.
The waiter came over, and Kevin's eyes grew wide as Barb started conversing with him in perfect Italian. She ordered an appetizer of Bruschetta, a Caesar salad for two, a first course of Spaghetti alla Carbonara, and a second course of Veal Saltimbocca. She chose a nice Italian red wine, that would go well with their food.
As the waiter left the table, Kevin grinned at Barb and said, "When did you learn Italian?"
Barb said, "Back when I was 23, just after graduating from university, I went on a vacation, and I fell in love with Italy. The whole country just grabbed me like a magnet. Since I had my teaching degree, I lived there for 5 years, teaching English classes. Living in Rome was like a dream come true! And, with the summer vacations, I was able to explore Italy thoroughly. The history of Italy came alive, all right there. The history and beauty of Roma, the eternal city. The art history of Firenze. The history of the Amalfi coast, where you can see the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The seaside city of Sorrento, looking out over the Bay of Napoli. The Alps of northern Italy. The eastern coast, facing the Aegean Sea. It was 5 years that I'll never forget. Italy is an absolutely fantastic country, if you get a chance, you MUST go there!"
Barb enjoyed watching her reaction as he tried the Bruschetta. His face showed the enjoyment of the taste sensation.
"I can see from your reaction how much you like it, one of the reasons why I LOVE Italy," Barb said. "The food is absolutely delicious. When I came home, my taste buds went into withdrawal!"
The Caesar salad was prepared at the table, and Barb enjoyed watching Kevin's enjoyment as he tasted the classic salad prepared in the classical style. The spaghetti was served next, and it was delicious.
Barb said, "This is the way it's made in Italy, the spaghetti they serve outside of Italy has very little relation to the real article, other than the name. This restaurant is dedicated to offering the true Italian dining experience. That's why the pasta is homemade and served separately, as the first course, and the meat is served as the second course. That's exactly the way it is in Italy. The idea of bundling everything together on one plate is NOT done in Italy."
The veal was cooked to perfection, and Barb and Kevin savored the taste. After they had eaten their veal, the waiter returned. Barb again conversed with him in Italian, and she saw Kevin smiling at her. Barb ordered 2 cappuccinos, and an order of Zabaglione and Tiramisu, so they could share the 2 most famous Italian desserts. She told him about the desserts, what they were made of, and how they could share them.
Barb smiled, and purred, "So, how does it feel, no longer a virgin and out with the lady who claimed your cherry?"
Kevin replied, "It feels amazing. I was getting tired of holding on to what my Mom insisted every bride wanted, and how I would go to Hell if I gave it up before marriage. Remember the girlfriend I told you about? The one that would let me get a quick feel of her boobs before she backed out. If she hadn't been so hesitant, I probably would have lost my virginity to her."
Barb grinned and said, "Her loss is my gain! Kevin, the fumbling of 2 inexperienced virgins is nothing to write home about. The books and movies make it out to be some big, romantic star-crossed lovers of the universe, and that's a load of tripe. There's nothing romantic about it. Every virgin should be introduced to their sex life by an older, experienced person, a teacher as it were, to guide them into a happy, satisfying life."
Kevin said, "Just like you guided me. You are right, I will never forget my first time."
Barb purred, "Before your Mom gets home, you will have lots of hot memories. I'm not done with you yet, Kevin Milburn!"