TESTING
The sun was now behind the last peak still covered in snow, in a few minutes it was dark. Mountain darkness comes quickly after sunset. I was returning home after being in town to get some supplies for the last two weeks that I still had to spend here before I return to town. I put nell'autoradio a tape of classical music that was always my loyal companion for travel and inspiration. By now there were a few corners and I would arrive when I saw him on the roadside which was hitchhiking. It seemed strange that someone asks you for passing on this road at this time and so I slowed down to allow time to better understand who they are. And I was thunderstruck. A boy, no young man between 25 and 28 years perhaps, with a nice clean face and short hair, but thick brown like his eyes. He had a backpack on his back and was dressed as a hiker. Yes, I said, this was happening, a hiker who asked for a ride. I stopped approaching a little ahead of him and watched him in the rearview mirror as he ran towards me.
- Hello ... I'm going to Pontelungo sir, I would give him a ride sir? - Said sagging toward the car window. I watched him for a brief moment
- I'm also in that direction ... all right I can take salt for a while --
I left by plane last journey as much as possible
- You know usually I do not usually give passages to unknown but you made me a good impression. Where are you from? --
- Milan, my name is Max e. .. thanks anyway I understand not to be trusted too much ...
- Give me pure tu me feel not so old - I laughed - I still am called Joseph, please. You're returning from a trip right? --
- Accurately, I was on top of the spur of the Taurus, a real grind --
- Eh I imagine - I said - I assume you'll be hungry --
- To be honest, yes ... as a wolf - he said, smiling. Had a beautiful smile I noticed
- Well if you like, you could hear Max eat something from me and then after dinner I'll take you to Pontelungo --
He thought for a moment and then agreed - okay if not too much of a nuisance for you ...- Joseph
- Oh figured, no disturbance on the contrary. You know I live alone and a bit of company every now and then I'm glad -.
I threw the hook, instinctively, as the real hunter and the prey was hooked immediately. Fantastic I said as I drove slowly towards the house enjoy the music. Now I was again inspired: this was a great opportunity to finally test Leonardina.
Arrived that it was dark. My house was the last house at the bottom left before the curve which then led down to Pontelungo. It was a little cabin in the alpine style with stone walls and sloping roof of wooden beams, with a small garden in front.
On the east side had built a small garage for the car. I parked and entered the house. Max put his backpack into and then followed me into the living room.
- If you take a shower down the hall is the bathroom. You'll find everything you need, including bathrobes. Meanwhile I'll make something to drink and then start to cook something - I said. I lit a small fire that was in the corner of the room and then went into the kitchen to prepare the drinks while Max was washing.
Uncorked a good Chianti and poured two glasses. In his later added a mixture of sleeping pills that I had already experienced other times, very effective mixed with alcohol and also quite rapid effect. Then I returned to the room, checked the fire in the fireplace and I relaxed in a chair waiting for him. I turned on the stereo. Bach, ideal for the evening I had planned. I closed my eyes drifting from note ... here ... the inspiration was coming ... yes it was a wonderful idea ... oh my god ... Bach was a genius. The bathroom door that opened interrupted my thoughts. The boy had finished washing and was now there in the hall in front of me wrapped in my blue bathrobe.
- Max sit back, relax, drink some wine. Do you like wine? --
- Oh yes sure all right - it sat on the front and took his glass.
I watched as he drank. Was relaxed and seemed really at ease. I tried to think what would think of me, this whole situation and what he expected. I was almost sure that he will expect me to approach sex. Certainly, this is usually what would happen. Usually ... but not this time. Tonight was totally different ... very different. So there was no approach from me, but only amiable conversation. I asked him some of what he did in life every day, of who was waiting at home, of his excursions. Things like that ... And while I sipped my wine and watching him ending his. Refilled his glass. At one point I saw that the sleeping pill began to take effect.
- It's all right Max? - I asked
- Yes, I think I'm just very tired, you know it was a long walk ... tiring --
- I believe you - I said, smiling - who knows what you'll also have sore feet. If you like you massage them a bit before eating. Come closer and place it here - I said pointing to the armrest of his chair. The boy sat down beside me and put his bare feet where I had said. I began to massage the soles starting from the heel and back along the arch to the toes.
The sun was now behind the last peak still covered in snow, in a few minutes it was dark. Mountain darkness comes quickly after sunset. I was returning home after being in town to get some supplies for the last two weeks that I still had to spend here before I return to town. I put nell'autoradio a tape of classical music that was always my loyal companion for travel and inspiration. By now there were a few corners and I would arrive when I saw him on the roadside which was hitchhiking. It seemed strange that someone asks you for passing on this road at this time and so I slowed down to allow time to better understand who they are. And I was thunderstruck. A boy, no young man between 25 and 28 years perhaps, with a nice clean face and short hair, but thick brown like his eyes. He had a backpack on his back and was dressed as a hiker. Yes, I said, this was happening, a hiker who asked for a ride. I stopped approaching a little ahead of him and watched him in the rearview mirror as he ran towards me.
- Hello ... I'm going to Pontelungo sir, I would give him a ride sir? - Said sagging toward the car window. I watched him for a brief moment
- I'm also in that direction ... all right I can take salt for a while --
I left by plane last journey as much as possible
- You know usually I do not usually give passages to unknown but you made me a good impression. Where are you from? --
- Milan, my name is Max e. .. thanks anyway I understand not to be trusted too much ...
- Give me pure tu me feel not so old - I laughed - I still am called Joseph, please. You're returning from a trip right? --
- Accurately, I was on top of the spur of the Taurus, a real grind --
- Eh I imagine - I said - I assume you'll be hungry --
- To be honest, yes ... as a wolf - he said, smiling. Had a beautiful smile I noticed
- Well if you like, you could hear Max eat something from me and then after dinner I'll take you to Pontelungo --
He thought for a moment and then agreed - okay if not too much of a nuisance for you ...- Joseph
- Oh figured, no disturbance on the contrary. You know I live alone and a bit of company every now and then I'm glad -.
I threw the hook, instinctively, as the real hunter and the prey was hooked immediately. Fantastic I said as I drove slowly towards the house enjoy the music. Now I was again inspired: this was a great opportunity to finally test Leonardina.
Arrived that it was dark. My house was the last house at the bottom left before the curve which then led down to Pontelungo. It was a little cabin in the alpine style with stone walls and sloping roof of wooden beams, with a small garden in front.
On the east side had built a small garage for the car. I parked and entered the house. Max put his backpack into and then followed me into the living room.
- If you take a shower down the hall is the bathroom. You'll find everything you need, including bathrobes. Meanwhile I'll make something to drink and then start to cook something - I said. I lit a small fire that was in the corner of the room and then went into the kitchen to prepare the drinks while Max was washing.
Uncorked a good Chianti and poured two glasses. In his later added a mixture of sleeping pills that I had already experienced other times, very effective mixed with alcohol and also quite rapid effect. Then I returned to the room, checked the fire in the fireplace and I relaxed in a chair waiting for him. I turned on the stereo. Bach, ideal for the evening I had planned. I closed my eyes drifting from note ... here ... the inspiration was coming ... yes it was a wonderful idea ... oh my god ... Bach was a genius. The bathroom door that opened interrupted my thoughts. The boy had finished washing and was now there in the hall in front of me wrapped in my blue bathrobe.
- Max sit back, relax, drink some wine. Do you like wine? --
- Oh yes sure all right - it sat on the front and took his glass.
I watched as he drank. Was relaxed and seemed really at ease. I tried to think what would think of me, this whole situation and what he expected. I was almost sure that he will expect me to approach sex. Certainly, this is usually what would happen. Usually ... but not this time. Tonight was totally different ... very different. So there was no approach from me, but only amiable conversation. I asked him some of what he did in life every day, of who was waiting at home, of his excursions. Things like that ... And while I sipped my wine and watching him ending his. Refilled his glass. At one point I saw that the sleeping pill began to take effect.
- It's all right Max? - I asked
- Yes, I think I'm just very tired, you know it was a long walk ... tiring --
- I believe you - I said, smiling - who knows what you'll also have sore feet. If you like you massage them a bit before eating. Come closer and place it here - I said pointing to the armrest of his chair. The boy sat down beside me and put his bare feet where I had said. I began to massage the soles starting from the heel and back along the arch to the toes.
