By Susan J.

Throughout the years I’ve always dreamed about having a successful business where I’m the boss and after years of dreaming and hard work I realized my dream of owning and running a restaurant. I call it "Mi Casa". With the help of family and friends it became the talk of the San Gabriel Valley as well as a success.

It has a wonderful and homey atmosphere where the people who came in could relax, eat and have a good time. The days that I would look forward to was when the chicas from the mall would stop in, even though some of them had to fly in it was wonderful to see them, Annie, Janet, JoAnn, Debel, Chris, Deena, Lindsey and KC (who became quite a regular), it was great fun when we were all together.

On this particular day the place was crowded and one of the waitress’s saw a man come in alone, she showed him to a table and brought him a glass of water and a menu, when she finished she rushed into the kitchen and came running towards me.

"There’s a man out there that I swear looks like Antonio Banderas." She said.

"Estas loca." I told her.

"No, no , go and look for yourself."

I went to the kitchen door and looked into the dining area. There sat man with black curls, trim body, slightly tanned complexion who in fact did look a lot like Antonio.

"Didn’t I tell you he looked like him!" she said.

"I need a closer look." I said

I took an order pad and walked out of the kitchen and over to where he was seated. He looked up from his menu to see me standing there.

"Good evening Senor, what can I get for you tonight?" I said.

He smiled.

"Buenas Noches Senorita. Everything looks good, what would you recommend?"

I felt my mouth go dry and my knees go weak and I thought to myself I recommend me that’s who I recommend. I cleared my throat and said,

"Well the lemon chicken with mushrooms is exceptionally good tonight."

"Hmmm , sounds wonderful, I’ll have that. What would be served as a side dish?"

"I have a wonderful avocado salad that accompanies it very well." I said.

"Sounds delicious." He said.

"It will take a few minutes to prepare. What would you like to drink?"

"With this hot weather I would love some ice tea." He said

"Then it’s ice tea you shall have. I’ll send it right over."

"Thank you." he replied.

Before I left his table I noticed that he didn’t have his ring on and from what I remember he never took it off. I went back into the kitchen and everybody was waiting to hear if it was him. I looked at everyone and said

"Yes it is Antonio Banderas, but I do not want anyone to bother him is that clear."

Everyone agreed to let him eat in peace. As the food was being prepared I looked out to see if Antonio was comfortable and being well taken care of. Some of the customers had recognized him and were seeking autographs. He was trying to be nice but he looked like he rather be left alone. I called over Rick one of my waiters.

"Rick come here please."

He walked over to where I was standing.

"What’s up chica?" he said

"I want you to fix my a table in my private dining room for Mr. Banderas, meanwhile I’ll try to get between him and the crowd."

"You got it." Rick said

He left to prepare the dining room. I went out to Antonio’s table and squeezed through between him and the people who has gathered.

"Excuse me everyone but Mr. Banderas has a phone call waiting for him, so please excuse him."

He looked at me.

"This way Senor Banderas."

He got up and followed me into the other room. I closed the door behind us, Rick was finishing setting the table.

"It looks perfect as usual Rick." I said

"Thank you. Oh I almost forgot his ice tea. I’ll be right back." Rick said.

He left the room.

"You said I had a phone call?" Antonio said

"I’m sorry I lied. I saw that you needed some peace and quiet, so I made up that little story about a phone call."

He looked at me and took my hand and raised it to his lips

"Thank you." he said

He kissed my hand and I felt a shiver run down my spine.

"Your welcome." I said

Rick returned with the ice tea and the food.

"Your dinner is ready Senor Banderas." Rick said as he put everything on the table.

"Thank you." Antonio said as he sat down.

"We’ll leave you to enjoy your dinner." I said.

"No please Senorita stay." He asked

"Are you sure?" I said

"Yes please. I don’t really want to eat alone."

"Alright. Rick please bring me some ice tea and chips and guacamole."

"Right away." Rick said and he left.

Antonio held the chair out for me, I sat down and then so did he. Rick returned with my little order and set it before me.

"Enjoy" he said and left.

"Please help yourself to the chips." I said.

"Thank you." he replied.

We sat there quietly and I knew I had to do something to break the ice.

"So where is Mrs. Banderas tonight?" I said

He looked at me with those beautiful eyes and as he did I noticed that there wasn’t that usual sparkle in them. He looked down at his plate and said

"We split up a few months ago."

"Oh no. What happened?" I asked

"She accused me of being unfaithful, when all along it was her who was unfaithful."

"That’s strange that the news media wouldn’t have said something to the public about it."

"Well we kept it quiet, at least until today when I filed for divorce."

My heart sank to hear such sadness in his voice.

"What about your daughter?"

"Well we’ll have joint custody."

"If you don’t mind telling me, who was she unfaithful with?"

He looked at me sadly and said

"Her ex-husband Don Johnson."

"Lo siento." I said

"Gracias."

"Enough sad talk." I said

He stood up.

"Your right. I’m sorry it seems that we haven’t been properly introduced. I am Jose Antonio Dominguez Banderas."

He took my hand and kissed it gently and bowed slightly.

"I am Susan Valerie Jaime a sus ordenes Senor Banderas. Please sit down and enjoy your dinner."

"Thank you." he replied

The rest of the evening was like a dream, we laughed and talked about his career and his life. He seemed to cheer up quite a bit. By the time we realized it it was passed ten o’clock. He looked at his watch.

"Time passes so quickly when I have such charming company." He smiled and winked.

"Thank you. Your quite charming yourself."

"The meal was delicious."

"Thank you, coming from you that is a great compliment." I said.

"Where is my check?" he asked

"No please you are my guest." I said

"No I can not accept."

"If you don’t accept I will be very disappointed."

He thought it over and smiled.

"I would not want to disappoint you. I know the tempers of latin women. Thank you." he said

I walked him to the front door of the restaurant.

"You are very kind Susan, thank you for everything." He said

"Your welcome and please feel free to come back anytime, Mi casa es su casa."

"You can count on it that I’ll be back."

He leaned over and kissed my cheek gently.

"Good night quieda." He said

"Good night Antonio."

He left leaving the scent of his cologne behind. We closed the restaurant for the night. The next few days were very busy but when things got alittle tough I thought of the time I spent with Antonio and all my troubles seemed to melt away.

One afternoon a delivery man came with some flowers, Rick signed for them and then brought them over to me in the bar area.

"Where did you get those flowers?" I asked

"They were just delivered, there for you."

"Me? From who?"

"Find out and read the card." He said

I took the little card from the envelope and it read:

"Thank you for the other night, I truly enjoyed your company. Would like to see you tonight. Be there around 10:00 pm. Antonio"

"Oh you have a little date with Antonio tonight chica. Do you want me to stick around?" Rick said

"No later than usual." I said

Later that night Rick saw Antonio come through the front door, he hurried over to him.

"Good evening Senor Banderas. My name is Rick, how can I help you?"

"Hello Rick, I’m looking for Susan. Is she here?"

"Yes she’s in the kitchen."

"May I go in there to see her?"

"Yes. Let me take you the other way so you won’t draw a crowd."

"Thank You."

Antonio followed Rick around the back and into the kitchen. The other waitress’s saw him squealed. I turned around to see what was going on.

"Que pasa?" I said

Antonio smiled at everyone.

"Buenas noches todos. Como estan?" he said

He walked over to me.

"Hello." he said

"Hello. How are you?" I asked

"I’m fine and yourself?"

"Couldn’t be better. Is it ten o’clock already?"

"Yes." said Rick as he turned towards the others.

"Come on ninas, let’s finish cleaning so we can leave." Rick said

They all hurried about.

"Are you hungry?" I asked Antonio

"Starving." He said

"Alright I will prepare you what ever you’d like." I said

"Would you make me some of your lemon chicken?" he asked

"You really liked it?"

"Yes it was delicious."

"Then that is what you shall have."

"May I help you?" he asked

"Sure, you can chop the onions."

"Okay."

While we were preparing everything Rick came into the kitchen.

"Everything is done chica, so we’re all going to go, okay?" Rick said

"Okay papi, good night and I’ll see you tomorrow."

Rick hugged and kissed me.

"It was nice seeing you again Senor Banderas."

"Nice seeing you too Rick." Antonio said.

"I’ll dim the lights and lock the doors on the way out."

"Thank you." I said

Rick left. Antonio looked at me and said

"Are you and Rick involved?"

"No. He is one of my dearest and closest friends. Why do you ask?"

"Well the way he hugged and kissed you."

"That’s the way he is with all of his close friends, besides he’s totally gay and I love him like a brother or as he says like an hermana."

Antonio started laughing.

"Would you mind if I made a rice dish to go along with the chicken?" he asked

"No please do what ever you’d like to do." I said

After the words left my mouth I realized that another person could take that in a totally different way. The chicken was now simmering.

"Do you need any help?" I asked

"Yes, you can chop the garlic and onions for me." he said.

"Okay."

I turned my back towards him and prepared the onions and garlic. When I was done I handed him the plate with the chopped items on it, he took the plate and emptied it into the pan. He added the rice and the remaining ingredients.

"Now it must simmer. You know I have to tell you something." He said

"What?"

He walked over to me.

"When I left here the other night I went straight home and went straight to bed and had the most wonderful and erotic dream." He said

"Oh really? Who was it about?"

He got close enough to whisper in my ear.

"You."

"Me?"

"Yes you. It was a very beautiful dream and it lasted all night long. I didn’t want to wake up the next morning." He smiled

I felt myself blushing and I turned away form him. He was pressing his body up against mine as I leaned on the table.

"Don’t be embarrassed." He whispered.

His warm breath on my neck was arousing. He kissed my neck and I felt my knees buckle, my breathing increased as I felt his arousal through his pants on the back of my leg. He turned me around and I looked into his beautiful brown eyes. He took my face in his hands and pulled me towards him. He traced my lips with his tongue and then kissed me passionately. I invited his tongue into my mouth, his hand went underneath my blouse and underneath my bra and he started caressing by breast. My hand traveled around to feel his perfectly formed bottom and I gave it a gentle squeeze.

Our passion got more and more intense, I then realized that we had pan on the stove.

"Wait!" I said

"What’s wrong?" he asked

"I think we better turn off the pans before there’s a fire."

"Good idea." He said

We might have turned off the fire on the pans but our fire stayed lit. We went towards my office and by the time we reached the office we were undressed. I rubbed my hands through the hair on his chest, it felt so soft. I tripped and fell backwards onto the sofa and he fell on top of me.

"Are you okay?" he asked

I started laughing.

"I’m fine, just fine." I said.

He kissed me and his fingers gently playing with one of my nipples as he did this I started to moans. He moved down my neck and towards my breast, he drew circles around my nipple with his tongue which drove me even crazier. My hand moved downwards and I began rubbing his penis and he started to moan. He looked at me and said

"You know what I like." he winked

I continued rubbing harder and harder, it felt so good in my hand and I wanted more than anything to feel it inside of me. His hand mover lower and parted my legs and with one swift movement he was inside me. At first he moved slowly and my mind started to wander off to the cave scene in Of Love and Shadows. I tried not to dig my fingernails into his back. He kissed me again and we looked deeply into each others eyes. I ran my fingers through his curls and I said

"I want all of you now."

He smiled and said

"A sus ordenes."

And then with one hard, strong thrust he was completely inside me and I had the best orgasm I’ve ever had. We came together with such intensity I didn’t want it to stop. He laid on top of me for a few minutes until his breathing became normal. I stroked his hair and kissed his forehead.

"I will never forget this evening for as long as I live." I said

"Me too. If it’s alright with you I would love to have more nights like this one." He said

"I think that can be arranged." I said

From time to time according to our schedules we manage to fit in our "Cooking Sessions". As for the rice dish he was preparing that first night we were together, well it’s now on the menu.

So when your in the area please stop by and visit ‘Mi Casa" and try our specialty of the house Lemon Chicken with Mushrooms accompanied by Arroz a La Banderas.

It’s guaranteed to make you have the most beautiful dreams and who knows they just might come true.

Photos courtesy of the Antonio Banderas Web Mall - gracias, chicas!

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