that it would be better if she sent him away after the interview for the teacher’s job just for a few days so that when he returned it would all be ready and it would be a lovely surprise for him. She spoke to Sunshine and between them they made an arrangement that Cielo would take him there for a week. He would be able to chill and find his old self again. This was important after the trauma he had experienced over the last five years.
The day of the interview arrived. Speranza looked quite dashing. He portrayed a young and trendy look so that the fairies on the interview panel would warm to him and hopefully offer him a position. Cielo gave him some aftershave, nothing too heavy, something nice and airy that smelt of the sea. He didn’t want anyone to be overcome by the smell of a heavy aftershave as that wouldn’t make them warm to Speranza especially if they were choking from the fumes of an over-bearing smell. They were bowled over by his knowledge of history, his renewed love of life even after all he had been through, this was one talented fairy! They gave him a three month trial which began in two weeks time, this was great as it just about fitted into everyone’s plans.
Cielo decided that they would throw a little celebration barbecue in the woods that night, not only had Speranza got a job but his son Luna along with his partner Dandy were returning from Hollywood for a few days. There was excitement in the olive fields.
Woody made a huge sign saying Ben tornato (Welcome home) and Tanti Auguri (lots of congratulations).
Cielo had even organized a fairy steel band to be flown in from the woods of Africa. The fairies wore grass skirts and performed tribal dances to warm up. These little fairies certainly had rhythm and knew how to dance to the dulcet sounds of the steel drums.
Luna and Dandy flew in on a private fairy jet, it all seemed so surreal. Luna was famous! He played a part in a block-buster movie starring as ‘Robertus the Roman Centurion.’ He was adored by all, Dandy was happy to stay at his side and blend into the back-ground but, there was no way that was going to happen! He stood out just as much by the way he dressed. His style set him miles apart from anyone else.
The private fairy jet was like no-one had ever seen before. It was really plush and luxurious with cream leather seats piped in black. The seats were huge and went down into fairy beds. A free food and wine bar was on-hand at all times. They were served refreshments by the most handsome fairy waiters and beautiful fairy waitresses you had ever seen. They all looked like they had just stepped out of a photo-shoot for Pam-Fairy. Pam-Fairy was the ultimate airline in flying luxury. If you didn’t fly Pam-Fairy, then you didn’t fly ultimate class.
A pink fairy limousine was waiting at the airport to bring Luna and Dandy to the olive tree field. Fairies lined the tarmac calling for Luna.
‘‘Luna, Luna we love you.’’
Luna never let the fame go to his head. He was quite happy spending an hour or so signing autographs, after all these were his fans. If it wasn’t for these fans, he wouldn’t be where he is today living in paradise in the Hollywood Hills with Dandy. He was beyond happy and still couldn’t believe his good fortune, every day he thanked his lucky stars. Luna and Dandy were even talking about adopting a fairy baby. There were strict laws on gay couples adopting fairy babies. They were prepared to do anything to get a fairy son or daughter. Anything legal that is!
The whole family couldn’t wait to see them. Cielo was so proud of Luna and the young fairy man he had become. He had grown to love Dandy like a second son especially as he made Luna happy and fulfilled, he realized that was all that was important to him. He loved all his fairy children, all equally.
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