Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:03:38 +0200 (CEST)
From: jacoblion@tutanota.com
Subject: A Neglected Boy    Chapter 9

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A Neglected Boy Chapter 9


A Neglected Boy,  Chapter 9,

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    At the end of Chapter 8 . . . I dried Kori and carried him to the bed
naked. I kissed him and told him I loved him, and then went to take my
shower.

Chapter 9

   . . . . I was in the shower and the tears ran down my face.  The shame,
the guilt and inner torment tore into me like tigers in the night.
. . . How do I face him, how do I love him, he's so young, he's just a boy.
I'm doing everything wrong.  How can I face him now?

   I went to the bedroom pulled on my pants and wrapped a robe around me
and fell asleep in the chair so afraid to lie next to him.  In the morning
he will hate me. . . . . . . .

What have I done?

Chapter 9

   I felt a shaking, and I heard Kori . . .  "Jake, Jake! Wake up, Jake
wake up!"  I looked up and Kori was standing by the bed in his underwear.
Kori looked at me and said . . . "Why are you crying?  You've been mumbling
and saying stuff like why, why, . .  .  and then you were crying really
hard what's the matter Jake?  You're scaring me."

    I looked around and I was on the bed with my clothes on.  "Oh I don't
feel good and my head hurts."  I asked Kori . . . "Kori are you alright are
you mad at me?  Are the boys mad at me?  What time is it?  Kori looked at
me with a puzzled expression and said . . . "Jake it's eleven and you've
been asleep for two hours, and I am not mad and the boys aren't mad and why
would anyone be mad anyway?  What is going on?

   I sat up very slowly.  I looked at Kori and said . . . "When I came in
what were you and Kyle, Justin, and Kent doing?  . . . Kori looked at me
and said . . . "Well it was Kyle, Justin, Kent and Aaron and me, and we
were all at the table looking at my ship.  You came in and didn't even say
hi to them you just crawled onto the bed.  My friends left.  . . . You said
something about a bath but then stopped talking.  I took my shower and I
have been watching TV till you started mumbling and crying."

   It was right then that I realized it was the Beefeater Gin I had been
drinking.  I told the bartender the drinks were weak so he was giving me
doubles.  I'm drunk it was all "a dream," no it was a nightmare.  I looked
at Kori and said . . . "Then I didn't give you a bath?" . . .  Kori
answered . . . "Ha I wished" . . . I pulled Kori to me and gave him a hug
but he pushed me away and said . . . "Jake you smell real bad go take a
shower and brush your teeth your breath stinks."

   I was embarrassed and ashamed that Kori had seen me like this.  OMG what
were Kori's friends telling Kevin I thought.  I went into the bathroom and
took a long shower.  I soaped up over and over and used almost the rest of
the strawberry shampoo.  It was like I couldn't get the odor off me.  I
felt so ashamed of myself.  I shaved twice; I did everything I could think
of to make myself look like Kori was used to seeing but I knew that I could
not erase how he had seen me tonight.

   I went out to the bedroom and Kori looked at me with a smile and pointed
at the bed.  He had pulled the covers down and pushed up my pillows and put
a mint candy on the top pillow. What an amazing kid.  I hugged him and said
thank you . . . with that he said . . . "Jake go back and brush your teeth
again and use mouthwash lots of it!"  He smiled and I went back to the
bathroom and brushed and brushed and used half the bottle of mint
mouthwash.

   I came out to the bedroom again and Kori was already in bed.  I went to
the left side of the bed and got in but stayed very close to the edge. I
didn't know what to say so I said nothing.  About two or three minutes
passed and I felt Kori scoot over to me and put his arm around me.  He said
. . . "it's ok Jake I'm not mad we all make mistakes.  You'll feel better
in the morning just don't do it again or I will have to punish you."  With
that he rubbed my side and kissed my arm and said goodnight and turned out
the lights.

   Morning came quickly. I did feel much better.  I didn't disturb Kori and
went to take my shower another long one.  As I was showering I heard Kori
peeing.  The tinkle in the toilet stopped and he moved the shower curtain
just a little and said . . . "Jake can I come in with you?"  . . . I said
. . .  "NO! go wait your turn."  Fine!  was all I heard.

   I finished my shower and Kori was in the bathroom taking his shower when
there was a knock on the door.  It was Kevin.  Kevin came in and gave me a
list of phone numbers and email addresses from most of the boys.  We
exchanged info and agreed to stay in touch.  I told Kevin that Kori didn't
have either his own computer or phone but that I would get him a Dell
laptop that he could use at my house and I would get him his own phone
today after we did our laundry and packed.

   Kevin asked politely if I was feeling ok as he thought the drinks were
catching up with me last night.  I told Kevin I was better but it was a
rough night and that I never drink. He laughed and said . . . "Well you did
last night."  Kevin said they had to get on the road and to tell Kori bye
from all the boys.

   Kori finished his shower and came into the bedroom and when I told him
that Kevin and the boys had already left he was very disappointed.  We were
both dressed and put the laundry in the washers and went for breakfast in
the lounge.  We talked about the trip to Newport and that I needed to make
a quick stop at Wal-Mart so we could pick up a few things.  I didn't tell
Kori I was buying him a phone.  We finished breakfast and the laundry and
packed.  I made a list for Kori to get for snacks that would hold us for a
few days.  So while Kori was getting snack I would go to the electronic
counter and get his phone and look at laptops.  Now with everything
including his ship in the truck we were ready to get on the road.

   We backed out and down the street we went.  It was only about a mile to
Wal-Mart.  I gave the list to Kori and told him if there was anything he
wanted to just put it in the cart and to meet me at the electronics
counter.  I found the section with phones and bought him an LG Trac-Fone
the lady there was so nice she helped me load it with a number with our
area code and 1,000 minutes.  I looked at the laptops while she was
finishing the installation on the phone.  Then it hit me . . .  kids don't
use laptops they use iPads.  Good for me there was a sale and I got Kori an
iPad.  I purchased everything at the counter and asked the lady if she
could put everything in a box so Kori could not see it.

   Kori found me just as the lady handed me the box.  He asked what was in
it and I just told him that I needed some wires and CD's and a few other
things that we can't get where we live.  He was fine with that and we
finished buying the snack stuff and went to the truck.

   With everything in the truck we got on I95 and headed toward Rhode
Island. It is about 102 miles up 95 and should take us about two hours.
Just one thing . . .  Kori likes to stop frequently and that is fine with
me. We have pulled off into one rest area after another.  About half way we
had lunch from the snack box he bought that included a huge Italian sub.
He was smart to think of buying that for the trip. So sub, chips, drinks,
and cookies for lunch. Our two hour trip to Newport looks more like fours
now.

   We spotted the sign to Newport and it would take across the Jamestown
Bridge.  Kori was excited as the bridge appeared.  It raised high above the
water and we could see for miles. Then as we were approaching Newport he
spotted the U.S. Naval War College.  First question from Kori . . . "Jake
are we going there?"

   I told Kori that was a naval base and unless they had something going on
that was open to the public we would only be able to see it from some view
points.

   I needed to check to our motel.  We were to stay at the Mainstay it was
nice but not as nice as the Clarion.  Yes it has a pool but outside and a
bit cool for April.  Neither I nor Kori really cared as we were going out
and about all day tomorrow.  There is much to see in Newport with all the
mansions not to mention old downtown.  I knew we would be outside most of
the day Thursday and probably exhausted Thursday night.

   Friday morning we would head to New Bedford and The New Bedford Whaling
Museum is a museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts and is a special treat to
kids from the state all year.  I knew Kori had never been there and would
love it.  He enjoyed Mystic so much that this was just perfect for him.

   We checked into our room and there were two beds.  He looked at me and
said . . . "Jake we don't need two beds do we?"  He had this smile but at
the same time he was checking to see if I was going to make him sleep in
his own bed tonight and Thursday night.  I teased him and told him it might
be a good idea if he were to get a real good night sleep by being in his
own bed.  The expression on his face was one of horror and disappointment.

   Kori came over to me and leaned against me and with those beautiful blue
eyes looked at me and said . . . "Jake really don't full around do I have
to sleep in the other bed?"  . . . I looked at him and told him if he were
that afraid of the dark I suppose we could both sleep in the same bed.  For
that I got a big punch in the arm, one you can feel and then a big hug.  I
asked Kori to bring everything in from the truck.  We piled things up on
the other side of what would be the empty bed and sat at the table for a
minute.  I asked Kori to bring the box I got at Wal-Mart so I could show
him the new gadget I bought.

   I opened the box, he really wasn't interested in the new gadget, until
. . .  I handed him his new phone.  Holy sh ___ he nearly flew into my arms
and almost broke my neck.  Then it was . . .  "Jake it's really mine?  For
real Jake?"  . . . I looked at him and said . . . "Yep it's all yours and
this too" and handed him his new iPad.  I can't explain the excitement in
the room.  I was happy to know there was no one next to us.  Like a little
kid at Christmas he was tearing off that stupid clear film on the iPad box
and I had to slow him down.  Then I thought about Kori and Christmas I had
to wonder just what his Christmas was like.

   We had to think about dinner.  Kori looked at me and asked if he could
call his mother.  It was interesting to see his face, his attitude. I said
certainly that is why you have a phone.  I was very happy to know the first
call was to his mother.  I sat as he called . . .  Kori heard his mother
answer . . .  Kori said . . .  Mom it's me Kori I am with Jake in Newport,
Rhode Island and we are having a great time and Mom this is my phone. Jake
thought I needed a phone so we can all say in contact.  Mom get a paper so
you can write the number down.  Mom here it is 617. 525.5555.  Jake Mom
wants to talk to you.

   "Hi Myrna this is Jake how are you and how is the weather? . . . Yes
Kori is fine and is being very good. . . .  Oh I see, that is so good to
hear let me give the phone back to Kori and we will be home Sunday."  I
gave the phone back to Kori and he talked to his Mother another five
minutes then said goodbye.

   I told Kori to plug in the iPad and phone and we could set up the iPad
after dinner.  Right now we were both starving.  I asked Kori if he liked
seafood like fish and clam chowder and he was all for that.  We drove about
four miles to Flo's Clam Shack and it was cute with a very pleasant
atmosphere.

   We were seated quickly and our server was an 18 year old boy right out
of Teen Vogue. Wavy blond hair, deep blue eyes and the brightest white
teeth I have ever seen. This kid was more than cute and he knew it.  But I
was with my boy and he was even more handsome and of course mine.  All
mine!  Kori and I ordered right away. We started with clam chowda, an order
of clam cakes, an order of chicken fingers (hmm not my choice) and a large
order of fish and chips.

   The order came quickly with a delicious, delectable, mouthwatering,
tasty server at the end . . .  OMG sorry about that . . .  but he sure
looked good to me.  Kori was not so sure about the clam cakes till he had
one and then decided they were really great.  In no time we had just about
finished our dinner and ready for a treat. Baked Alaska. This kid of mine
is living high off the hog.  We finished every bite and it was time to head
back to the Mainstay, our motel.

   Once in our room it was time to change and get into shorts and T
shirts. We both felt full and now in less clothing much more relaxed.  We
were at the table and Kori was glued to my side as we set up his iPad.  Now
it was e-mail name and he wanted apps.  Time for the talk "Ok Kori first,
e-mail name it can be cute, short is better and easy to remember but not
sexy! SO studmuffinxoxo.@yak .com is out of the question.  Now that got a
laugh.  I did tell him that I was paying the bill so I set the rules.  I
said "Kori get as piece of paper from the desk and pencil and lets write
down your favorite e-mail names.

   Kori made a list of about eight names he liked the crossed off four.  He
kept going back to Sky Bird but said it sounded common skybird@yax..  I
suggested translation it to another language.  Kori said . . . "brilliant
Jake" and it ended up . . .  soratoi@yaxcom . . . Japanese.  Then he looked
at it more and it finalized at skybird@yaxcom and I think that was great.
We took the list of names and email addresses that Kevin gave me and put
them all in Kori's directory.  Kori and I were both tired and we had a long
day tomorrow as we discovered Newport.

   It was the usual, shower or bath and then bed.  Tonight was special for
Kori so it was the bath thing so he thought.  In my mind the dream remained
vivid and I was still emotionally shaken.  So for both of us it was shower
and Kori was first.  His shower over and it was my turn.

   Once in the shower the warmth of the water began to relax me.  My mind
turned to Kori and the love I have for him.  I recalled the story of Les
Miserables.  I have seen the stage production and I recall this song "On My
Own" and as I stand beneath the gentle warm water I can hear Eponine
singing . . . "On my own pretending he's beside me, All alone I walk with
him `til morning and when I lose my way I close my eyes and he has found
me.  . . . I love him" The tears again, the thought of this young boy and
how I love him.

   I came from the bathroom in my boxers to find Kori had already turned
down the bed, propped up the pillows and is in the bed.  It is with this
ear to ear grin that he is looking at me and patting the bed.  He is under
the covers and my side is turned down.  . . . I am a little skeptical and
wonder just what he is up to.  I walked to the side of the bed and slowly
slid under the covers.  Kori looked at me and said . . . "I have been
waiting for you.  You took a long shower and you smell good.  I think we
will sleep like a rock tonight.  Jake can we cuddle for awhile?"

   Well to be honest that is what I had in mind.  I wanted to hold him, hug
him, and maybe throw in a few kisses too.  I turned on my side and reached
over and pulled Kori to me.  . . .  Yikes . . .  the bugger was Naked!  He
was in laughter almost uncontrollable laughter he calmed down a bit then
started giggling.

   I poked at him, tickled him, pulled his hair, shoved him then kissed him
right on his . . . nose.  I agreed to let him sleep naked.

   I shut the lights off and pulled Kori to me wrapped my arms around him
and told him that I loved him.  My right arm was over him and resting on
his chest.  He was warm and so soft.  I began to rub him but unlike last
night I was awake and fully aware of what I was doing.  This time I wanted
to do this, I wanted to make Kori happy.  In slow circles round and round
so very gently almost not touching his skin.  Kori was loving it and I
could feel his body completely relax.  The motion continued in tender
loving circles until my hand reached his belly button.  I realized Kori was
fast asleep.  . . . As the night wore on his little stiffy would poke me
. . . . . . .

Chapter 10

 Kori and Jake explore Newport Mansions and Cliff Walk

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