Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2015 20:33:43 -0800 From: Jon Wesley Subject: Noah: Chapter 12 **Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction!** Any resemblance to actual places, events, or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. This story may contain erotic and/or sexually explicit behavior between consenting people. If it is illegal for you to, or you find this sort of work offensive, don't download or read it! The people in this story do not use protection because diseases don't exist here. However, in our world they do so please use caution and protection. This story is protected by copyright. It may not be downloaded or copied for other than your private enjoyment and may not be changed in any way without the expressed written consent of the author. This story may not be put on any other site without the author's express written consent. If you like what you've read or have constructive criticisms, drop me an email at: jonwesley1@inbox.com Please help Nifty keep this site running by donating to Nifty! http://donate.nifty.org/donate.html # **Noah: Chapter 12** # Sunday is supposed to be a day of relaxing.... Sleeping in, late breakfast and a whole lot of dozing in front of the idiot box. Not this Sunday.... I awoke to noises coming from downstairs. I looked at my clock and saw it was 6:40 in the morning! I eased out from under Noah and put on my pajama bottoms and my robe, then quietly headed downstairs. The noise was coming from the kitchen. I pushed open the kitchen door and was relieved to see Anna rummaging thru cabinets! "Good morning Mr. Wes!" Anna hadn't even been facing me when she said it! (Weird!) "Good Morning Anna, kinda early on a Sunday isn't it?" She looked surprised, "My days always start early, especially on Sunday, I want to feed the boys before I go to church in town, so no, not early to me." I had to smile at her words, this lady was definitely no nonsense and I could see she was setting me straight on how things were gonna be, (Again, who's in charge here???). As I was running things thru my mind, she was handing me a mug of coffee, "2 sugars and creamer?" I just shook my head and sipped the aromatic Kona. She opened the pantry and I could see that it seemed crowded with new purchases, lots of dry goods, can goods and paper products. "Already been shopping?" Anna smiled, "I went last night after I left here, I'll need perishables this afternoon after lunch." I thanked her for the coffee, (Which seemed to taste better than what I make) and was about to go back upstairs when Anna said breakfast was in an hour, and no one should be late. I felt like I was reverting to my childhood when I said, "Yes Ma'am." As I walked up the stairs, I was shaking my head, jeez! What the hell was I thinking? This lady cracked the whip! I'm not sure there was room for two bosses in this house! Then I kinda laughed, it seemed there was only one boss here and she was down in the kitchen! I woke up Jai and Lyn and told them to shower and brush their teeth as Anna was making breakfast. Lyn gave me a quick hug and bolted for the bathroom. Noah was a bit harder to get moving, but running the shower caused his bladder to react and he ran into the bathroom as I was lathering up. After he'd relieved himself, he climbed into the shower and we washed each other completely and I scrubbed his scalp. We brushed our teeth and then he went and got into khaki shorts and a polo, which after seeing Jai and Lyn seemed to be the uniform of the day! Not a team player, I chose khaki cargo shorts and a soft blue t-shirt. The boys were wearing sneakers and I was wearing crocs. The boys sneered at my choice of shoes but I was comfortable. We headed down to the kitchen where Lyn ran into Anna's outstretched arms. "Good morning my love, I hope you're hungry!" Lyn hugged her tight, "Good morning Anna! I'm starving!" Jai and Noah were more reserved in their greetings and Anna shooed them over to the family table. They all got juice, apple or cranberry as Anna thought our orange juice was loaded with sugar. Then she brought out blueberry waffles and real butter. The boys dove in as usual and Anna asked them to slow down and chew their food. They all looked at me and I agreed with Anna as it would help them digest their food better. Chewing slower didn't stop them from destroying 4 waffles each and Anna smiled as they all said they were full. I couldn't complain as I ate three and she scolded me, "Mr Wes, you are not a growing boy, you should eat less!" The boys were all chuckling and I knew I'd fallen off my normal workouts and felt it. We all thanked Anna and Lyn gave her a quick peck on her cheek which caused Anna to warm slightly. Just slightly... "Please bring down all your new clothes so I can wash them and press your pants." The boys groaned but quickly gathered all their clothes and brought them down. Anna loaded the washer and then said she was leaving for church and would return at 11:30, then we needed to go shopping for meats and other perishables. I groaned which caused Anna to scowl. I assured her that I'd be ready when she returned. I went to my office and went thru emails. Id gotten an email from Hwang letting me know how things were going at the orphanage and also that his kids were excited about coming to California in June. I responded back that the boys and I were happy they were coming and that their time here would be fun. Gave them my love and hit the send button. The boys were playing video games when I walked thru to refill my coffee cup. Lyn was going against Jai, Noah was coaching him and howling with glee when Lyn scored on Jai. Jai growled which caused the two younger ones to begin giggling which caused Jai to laugh at himself. I decided to change into jeans and a Polo and suggested the boys be ready when Anna got home. Anna came in just as I was coming downstairs. She wanted to make lunch but I suggested we eat lunch out. She agreed and suggested a restaurant that was owned by a friend of hers. I thought it a good idea and quickly agreed. We gathered up the boys and got into the Denali and headed into Palo Alto. Her friend's place was in the old section of town, "Manny's" was a Greek restaurant that took up the bottom floor of a old brick office building, it was tastefully decorated and seemed bright and airy. Anna's friend was Manny himself, he was a large man and his laugh was infectious, he hugged all the boys and shook my hand strongly. He sat and had lunch with us. Manny's food was top notch and he was pleased at the boy's appetites and praised them fir their ability to pack away so much food! I could see that Anna was happy that we'd hit it off with Manny and that the boys had made a good impression. As we left, Manny hugged us all and we promised to be back real soon. Anna was smiling when Manny kissed her cheek. I surmised that Manny and Anna were an item, but the boys were quicker, Lyn was first, "Anna? Is Manny your boyfriend?" Anna got a bit red in the face but responded, "No, we are just good friends, his wife was my friend for years until she passed away 3 years ago." Noah piped in, "He seems real nice, like a Grandpa." Anna looked back at Noah and smiled, "You are a good boy Noah, and he is a Grandpa, he's got 5 grandkids, but they live in Greece, so he doesn't see them much." Jai jumped in, "Dad, you should invite him to dinner one night, I bet he's lonely..." I thought it a good idea and asked Anna to invite him for Dinner next Saturday and I'd grill steaks. Anna thanked me and the boys. I could see she was pleased at the boy's approval of Manny. We spent $600 and some change at Safeway stocking up on meats and such. I chose ribeyes for next Saturday and Anna suggested baked potatoes also. We got home and Anna directed where things went. I had a freezer installed a few years back and now I was glad I did, she had it slap full of meet! We got everything put away and Anna thanked the boys and myself and then shooed us out with an order to be ready for supper at 6:30. I told the boys to get in swim shorts and we'd go swimming. They hightailed it upstairs and were down in seconds flat! They'd all chose to wear speedos which as we walked thru the kitchen, Anna remarked that they all looked cute and it was ashamed that most boys didnt wear swimsuits anymore. We spent the afternoon swimming, well, more like I was either tossing them or being pulled under by them until I'd had enough and got out and dried off and plopped down in a chaise and watched the boys wind themselves down. Anna came out and reminded us that supper was in 30 minutes and the boys shot out of the pool like sharks had started circling them! Mention food and they became zombies on a feeding frenzy. We all went up and took quick showers, I told the boys to get in pajamas because it was going to be an early night due to school kicking off tomorrow. Anna made "Moussaka, a Greek dish that is similar to a casserole, but the ingredients were sautéed aubergine, minced meat fried pureed tomato, onion, garlic and spices like cinnamon and allspice, a bit of potato, and then a final fluffy topping of cheese and béchamel sauce. The boys and I were apprehensive at first but after the first bite, not one more word was spoken and the only noise was the forks scraping the plates. The boys praised Anna for the meal and she beamed with pride. By the time supper was over, the casserole dish was empty and we were all stuffed. I complimented Anna and the boys all hugged her as they said their goodnights, Lyn got a hug and kiss from Anna, then he came to me and hopped in my lap and gave me a very tight hug, "Thank you Daddy!" I smiled as I smelled his clean hair, "Thank me for what?" Lyn smiled, "For taking care of us, for all the stuff you do, for bringing Anna to me and for being my Daddy!" With that, he kissed my cheek and then hopped down and ran out the door. Anna was a bit teary eyed and smiled at me, "You are a good man Mr. Wes, those boys all love you, and that tells me more about you than anything else." I thanked her, "I think the boys have started to really like you Anna, if you keep their bellies full, they'll kick me to the curb soon enough!" Anna laughed, "Maybe Jai and definitely Lyn, but Noah is yours forever, I see how he looks at you, how he listens to every word. He loves you differently than Jai and Lyn, but as I grew up in Greece, I am accustomed to such affairs?" I looked at her and she was not condemning me, she was matter of fact about it and I knew in an instant that Anna was understanding of mine and Noah's relationship. "Mr. Wes, I know some boys need stronger love than a Mother can provide, Noah needs you and I can see that you need him. Do not concern yourself with worries about me, I am in your corner as long as these boys are your priority, now, I do believe the boys are waiting for you to tuck them in?" I thanked Anna and kissed her cheek as I said goodnight and wandered upstairs wondering how much luck one man could really have... Jai and Lyn were still sleeping together, so tucking them in was easy, I kissed them both and received a kiss from each. I turned down the lights and shut the door. Noah was already in my bed, I went into the bathroom and brushed my teeth and washed my face. I undressed at my dresser. I could see Noah in the mirror as he was watching me intently. "Why are you watching me love?" Noah yawned, "I was thinking about how lucky I've been, you, Jai and Lyn." I chuckled, "Funny, I was thinking the same thing after my talk with Anna." Noah gave me a questioning look, "What about?" I decided to tell him what Anna had said and when I was done all he could say was, "Awkward!!!" He giggled and I laughed. I turned down the lights and got into bed. Noah assumed his normal position and we cuddled until we both drifted off to sleep... I woke at around two in the morning because Noah was patting my back in his sleep and saying, "It's okay, It's okay." I wasn't about to wake him but thought it was a pretty vivid dream he was having, needed to ask him about it tomorrow morning. I snuggled back against him and quickly fell back asleep....