We finished eating, after getting seconds, and Alessandro offered to clean dishes. I sat on the counter as he started to clean the plates. "Did you like the dinner?" I asked once he started drying his hands off.

"Best dinner I've ever had." He laid his hands on either side of me on the counter and got closer to my face.

"The night still isn't over. You've been such a great man, caring for me and never putting anything above me, I want to reward you." I rubbed all over his chest, kissing his ...