Belle Donne Italiane Chapter 2

Johnny nodded in agreement.

THE NEXT JUNE

Tina's birthday was in June, and as a gift, Mike took her on a romantic 2 week cruise to the lower Caribbean.

After dropping the lovebirds off at the terminal, Lou took an unexpected phone call -- from the mysterious Madame Jae.

"As you know, I own the salon that in essence gave birth to Tina.

I know she has since become one of my friends and a great joy.

I have a proposal for you and your grandson regarding a special birthday gift.

Could I meet with both of you tomorrow morning to discuss what I am proposing?" she asked, unsure of the elder Genovese's reaction to her unsolicited call.

"Madame, Johnny is back in town from college, so we will both be available.

I'm very happy you called us, and I look forward to hearing your idea.

After all, we have you to thank for making my daughter and Johnny's mother so happy and lovely.

You know, I always wondered how you were able to accomplish what you did in turning my son into such a beautiful Italian woman."

"I thank you for the compliments.

And I'm pleased to hear about your interest in my work.

I will be delighted to give you and Johnny a personal demonstration of our salon's work."

24 HOURS LATER

"So young lady... what do you think of the results of our little experiment," Madame Jae cooed.

The lithe brunette could only gasp at what the mirror clearly demonstrated.

"Holy shit," whispered Johnny Genovese, "I'm almost as good looking a chick as (gulp) my mother!"

The youngster wondered fearfully what his grandfather would say to him wearing makeup, lingerie, and a wig.

Johnny's shock at being exposed to Madame Jae's salon magic pales only to the reaction Lou had to seeing himself in a pale pin dress with a soft brown wig, opera gloves, and -- believe it or not -- the curves of a glamorous woman.

"This is... unbelievable.

How is this possible.

I can't... Johnny, he can't see me like this, it would be..."