Aramanno and Gemma are sitting in the restaurant getting along well. They are talking about her work in her lab. Armando tells her that has businesses all over the world.
Please call Mano, it's what my family calls me. I like that nickname, says Gem. Well, Gem would you like to go out on a date with me? Sure I would love to Mano. Now I'm going to take you home we've been here for three hours. Time sure does fast when you have fun. Gem smiles at Mano with her beautiful eyes sparkling. He pulls her chair out and helps her up. Signals for the guards to secure the outside so they can leave.
When he walks outside they hold hands while she blushes. Mano thinks her blushes are adorable. Finally, they arrive home. He gets out and walks her to the door. But stops her before she goes in. Don't forget about our date tomorrow Gem. She smiles at Mano and giggles. Sure, Mano, I'm looking forward to our date.
Antoine is waiting to speak with Mano. So he asks how was the date with my daughter. She was nervous at first then she started talking and we got along fine. Mr. Lombardi, I would like to officially accept this arrangement with your daughter. Antoine smiles and says we knew you would suit our daughter.
We have a date tomorrow evening Mr. Lombardi. Please call me Antoine pretty soon you're going to be family. Armanno smiles as he walks to the car. He has finally found his wife.
The minute Gemma went into the house. She was on a hunt for her mother. Gem was so excited she bypasses her father and uncles. Mom, guess what I got a date. Her father laughs at her excitement. They enjoy her excitement. Knowing their suitor's choice made her happy was a plus.
Mom, we went to get coffee and we talk for hours. Fabiana smiles at her daughter with so much love. I'm happy that you like him. Mom we talk about business and he was excited about my interests. It was hard to talk to Armanno at first. Then I took your advice, I treated him like my family. And don't help that he is fine mamma.
He was such a gentleman and we got a date. Mom, what shall I wear? Fabiana was enjoying her daughter's excitement. Mom, I want to look mature but sexy. Before I could answer, Antoine, walk into the room. No sexy but mature is fine. But daddy I'm 19 why can't I be sexy? Antoine didn't know whether to laugh or what. Gem was seriously pouting.
Antoine looks at his wife, she was laughing at the situation. What is funny Fabiana my daughter wants to be sexy. I want to not hear that statement. Why daddy I dressed sexy before? Gem was giggling at her father because he was uncomfortable.
Honey, this is between me and Gem. She seems to like Armanno and they have a date. Mom guesses what he asks me to go on a date. Armanno told me to call him Mano. Really that was nice of him Gem. I've never been on a date before I need to talk to my brothers. How do I act on a date?
She went through the house yelling for her brothers. Her parent laughs at her antics.
Brotherly Love
She found her oldest brother in the kitchen. He was sitting in the kitchen with his wife. Antoine Jr. had been married for ten years to Denise. I love Denise, she is biracial like myself. We connected on many levels. They have three children who I adore. He met her while visiting America.
Hey Junior and Denise I need some advice. Denise sigh she loves her husband's little sister. I had my meeting with my suitor today, said Gem. He took me to have coffee. We really connect and I like him. But I've never been on an actual date. Antoine Jr smiled at his little sister. He actually approves of Armanno.
Gem was bouncing from foot to foot. He wants to laugh at her excitement. But he knew that hurt her so he just smile and said. Would you feel better if it was a double date? Yes, I don't know how to act or a date. What if I embarrass myself and do the wrong thing? Girl, you are beautiful and you will be fine said Denise. We will be there to help you.
Gem smiled and sighed, mom told her to treat him like he is a brother. It was hard at first because he is so attractive. So I laugh at my mother's advice. It actually works because I thought about you. He reminds me of you. Antoine Jr. laughs so hard at his sister. You picture me talking to Armanno. Wait you're serious! Yes, Bro, it's not funny. His personality is similar to yours. I joke and talk to him because he made me feel comfortable.
You are my oldest brother and I'm happy that he is like you. Not in a creepy way, but he seems like a great man like you. Ant (Antoine Jr) finally understood where she was coming from. Gem had given him Ant that nickname when she was four. She couldn't say his name to save her life. Ant loves his sister and is often treated like a daughter. Being that he is 13 years older than his little sister. No man got close to his sister without his or his brother's knowledge. His father and uncle were the worst when it came to Gem.
Honestly, she is a family treasure. Gem has been a blessing to the family. She provided jobs for the family. I ran her empire with pride. Protecting my sister has been in my life. Many have tried to take advantage of Gem. Thinking that her not to be protected. They figure out quickly that wasn't the case. Nobody got close to Gemma without going through her brothers first. She went nowhere without her brothers.
This date would be no different. I may approve of Armanno, but this is my sister. My brothers have already discussed this. We will be attending these dates. He may be a suitor but he is still being watched.
I pull Gem into a hug and kiss her cheek. She smiles at her brother. Ant was her favorite brother he was often treated as a father. Now Marco was her best friend and brother. Thinking about their brother made him appear in the kitchen. Sis, how was your date with Mano, said Marco. It was fun and guess what I got a date tomorrow. So which brother are taking with you? You guys do know that I'm 19 right Gem sighs. Both brothers laugh at their sister. Ant smiled and said please we don't trust any man with our little sister. Denise laughs at how protective they are of their sister. Well, I'm going on a double date with Antoine and Denise.
Marco laughs and said hey he doesn't get all the fun. The other brother Dominic walks into the kitchen with his wife Eva. Hey, what are you guys talking about? Eva, you got to help me they trying to invade my date with Mano. Eva laughs, how are they doing that? Well, Marco and Ant have invited themselves to my date. It was ok when it was just Denise and Ant. Now Marco wants to bring a date and come to, said Gem. That is not fair to invade my date. Hey what about us, we want to go to said, Dominic. Finally, Gemma ran out of the kitchen yelling for her mother.
Her brother laughs together at her antics. Like that would help her cause. Please their father would probably try to come as well. Then they laugh again. Their father came in the kitchen to hold Gemma's hand. Daddy, they invited themselves to my date. You have to do something it isn't fair.
Antoine Sr. looks at his daughter and sighs. Actually honey I think it's a good idea. What daddy really how is that fair? I already have 10 guards and Rosario. I'm calling my grandfather and she takes out her phone.
Antoine Sr. couldn't believe his daughter. She actually calls his father to snitch on him. My wife walks into the kitchen laughing at us. Why are you guys doing this here? Can you believe your daughter calls my dad on me?
Santos walks into the kitchen laughing. I guess he heard my statement. Uncle Santos, they are invading my first real date. Hey I have an idea let's turn it into a dinner party, said Santos. Grandfather now your other son is being mean.
We all bust out laughing at her. Finally, my father told her to put him on speaker.
Hey, you guys better quit messing with my sugarplum. She deserves her first date. Hey, dad, we don't know him enough yet, said Antione Sr. Well, dad if we have a dinner party. You could come and meet the suitor. I like that idea, said, papa. You do want your papa to meet your suitor don't you Gem.
She couldn't say no to her grandfather. Her call to her grandfather backfires on her. Gemma hung up with her grandfather. Mom, why do I have so many overprotective men in my life? Fabiana laugh and said honey I know.