Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:35:12 +0200 (CEST)
From: jacoblion@tutanota.com
Subject: A Neglected Boy The Twins XXXIII

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Story is fiction, names fabricated, locations accurate. There may be some
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A Neglected Boy    "The Twins" XXXIII

jacoblion@tutanota.com

The story is told by either Jake or Kori in alternating Chapters

     Once again the house became silent and I quickly drifted off to sleep.
I entered a deep sleep with wonderful dreams of Kori, Liam, Peter and all
the antics of Garret, Riku, Ian, and not to forget Ning.  Morning and that
damn sun screaming came all too soon.  It hit me that some of the most fun
was in the kitchen at breakfast, like yesterday.  Ahhhh Pancakes!

   I jumped from bed and just pulled the covers up neatly not really even
trying to make the bed look good and headed for the kitchen.  I think I was
in luck to have a half hour without pesky little rug-rats poking into
everything.  I started coffee slid back the doors to the pool allowing the
cool morning air to enter and I could smell the delightful fragrance of the
flowers that surrounded the pool patio.

   I heard steps and turned to find the older boy, Ethan, standing only a
foot from me.  I foiled his attempt to smack me on the butt not to get a
big hug as he said . . . "Jake I know why Kori loves you so much and I do
too thanks." . . .  Ethan began to help getting dishes down when I reminded
him that Maria would be here in about an hour.  He looked at me turned and
was gone in a flash.  Only about 5 minutes passed when Ethan returned hair
combed and this time with shorts on.

   Ethan was all smiles and thanked me for letting Lorenzo visit in the
early hours of the night and that was all he said offered nothing more and
it was the end of that conversation.  Ethan started to say what a great day
yesterday was and how much he learned from Dr. Sue and he was looking
forward to having her stay with us for a day or two before returning to the
states.

   We had everything ready for breakfast and Ethan was making a nice fruit
dish to go with the pancakes when Maria arrived.  To my surprise as well as
Maria's Ethan gave Maria a big hug and said . . . "buongiorno Maria did you
have a good time shopping?" . . .  Maria was laughing and so happy with
Ethan then started gibbering in Italian all about her shopping.  We did
pick up on a few things when she stopped laughed and told us everything in
English.

   Just as Maria began to tell about her day with a friend .....  Marco,
Kyle and Justin rounded the corner; (having forgot that Maria would be back
today) stopped short like jamming on the breaks turned and fled.  I think
Maria only caught the sight of one little butt as it streaked round the
corner and down the hall.  Maria burst into a fit of hysterical laughter
and as her laugh is so infectious Ethan and I joined her.  Well, it seems
that the loud and almost obnoxious laughter woke Lorenzo who thankfully
entered the kitchen in shorts and t-shirt.

    It was the very, very confused expression on Lorenzo's face and his
question about why all the laughing that cause Maria, Ethan and me to laugh
even harder.  Lorenzo gave us a look of half being pissed and half that we
appeared quite off our rockers.  Ethan finally under control explained to
Lorenzo what had happened and the Lorenzo look down the hall and began to
laugh as well and said . . . "I hope it was Marco's butt that Maria saw
he's always running around our pool naked and I've told him Maria can see."

   Maria made no comment just smiled and asked if we needed any help with
breakfast.  I told Maria we had things under control and asked if she could
perhaps see to the laundry first today.  Lorenzo and Ethan took off saying
they had to get their dirty clothes to the laundry room and would tell
Justin, Marco, and Kyle the same.

   The boys were gone all of 4 or 5 minutes and all 5 were back in the
kitchen starving like that's something new; when aren't they starving?.
The batter was ready and I had sliced banana ready to drop so we would be
having banana pancakes just like we used to make on those cold mornings in
Ashfield.  Ethan just like Kori enjoys being in the kitchen helping with
any of the meals.  I handed Ethan the spatula and began pouring 5 inch
pancakes.  Lorenzo wanted to help so he got the job of dropping the
bananas.  Ethan looked at Lorenzo and said . . . "Hey did you wash your
hands?" . . .  the question brought big smile from both the boys. hmmm

   We had just started eating when Alina arrived with warm Italian pastries
and Ethan quickly added an extra chair as I poured a hot cup of coffee.
Marco and Lorenzo quickly asked to spend another day but Alina said they
had things they needed to do and would be going to their aunts for two days
to help with the garden.  An argument almost began when those 3 or 4 words
Alina says stopped Lorenzo and Marco mid sentence.

   Alina thanked me for the warm colored water that almost resembled coffee
and said she would teach me to make real Italian coffee.  We all laughed
but it reminded me of Jonah and his tea and the foolishness between him and
Kori when we were in London.

   Alina invited Ethan, Justin and Kyle over for a morning swim till her
sister arrived to pick up Lorenzo and Marco about 11 am.  Thank goodness it
put all the boys in a good mood and gave me a chance to see what we could
do for the day.  Breakfast over and 5 boys left with Alina going on and on
about how handsome they all were and they are all quite handsome.

   I thought this would be a perfect day to take the boys to Capri.  I
called and booked a 3 hour trip to the Blue Grotto and called and purchased
tickets on Naples-Bay-Ferry.Com leaving at 12:40 and returning tonight at 8
pm.  I called Alina and told her the rug-rats and Ethan had to be in the
house not later than 11 sharp because I was taking them on a day trip.

   It was 5 minutes till 11 and all Justin, Kyle and Ethan came running in
all excited to find out where we were going.  I said . . . "the dentist"
. . .  Ok so I got a laugh before telling them we were going to Capri, the
Blue Grotto, and snorkeling.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0c2fhly8A4
It was cheers but they needed to shower and shave, (shouldn't have said
that) and hurry and when I said that rug-rats started giggling and I knew I
had started something.

   Three minutes later here came Kyle and Justin face and hair all white
with shaving cream I made one step toward them and they turned and ran
speeding down the hall smack into Ethan.  Well, Ethan had just finished his
shower and was dressed and now needed to change his shirt but did it
laughing at his little brothers and their silliness.  It was just noon when
we told Maria where we were going and would not require afternoon lunch or
dinner.

   We arrived at the boat landing and boarded our fast boat to Capri.  The
first thing the boys looked for was the snack bar, then the restroom Justin
had to pee.  The trip was fast and only took 50 minutes as the boat was
nearly empty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5ex0kfwkeE We headed
directly to the ticket stand for our tickets to the Blue Grotto.

   It took about 40 minutes to get to the Blue Grotto and when we arrived
we need to get in these small rowboats.  Ethan took Kyle in one boat and I
took Justin in another boat and the boys tried singing when we were in the
Grotto, if you can call it singing.

   The experience was just amazing and no video could ever show what it is
really like.  Back at the landing we rented a small car and snorkel and
fins and headed out for some of the best snorkeling we have ever had.  We
were back at the port in plenty of time for dinner.  We found a small
restaurant that some locals had recommended and were not disappointed our
dinner was inexpensive and excellent.

   While eating the phone buzzed and it was Kori with a real surprise
saying he will be home tomorrow.  I passed the phone to Ethan and put it on
speaker so Justin and Kyle could hear.  The table erupted in cheers.  Ethan
and the boys said bye and then the conversation turned to continuous loud
chatter about Kori and what he said he was bring home.

   Dinner finished we were on the high speed ferry and out of Capri a 8 pm
and home in the house at 9:30 and Kyle, Ethan, and Justin never stopped
talking they were so excited to know Kori will be home around noon
tomorrow.  Although we were all very, very tired it was a beautiful evening
with a full moon over Naples bay and a perfect time for a brief swim.

   The boys ran to their bedroom and changed out of their good clothes and
into something more appropriate for swimming, birthday suits to be exact.
Now I had expected loud and obnoxious talk and actions but was fooled as
the 3 boys just swam a few laps and said goodnight and that was perfect for
what I had in mind.  I checked Google for distance, time and directions as
Kori and I had promised to take the boys to Pisa.  Just 5 hours 45 min.  We
will tour the city and of course the Leaning Tower of Pisa and then spend
the night but I'm not about to tell anyone what would come next not even
Kori.

   Next I checked Google one more time for the distance and travel time for
Pisa and Valberg, France 437 km and 5 hours and 36 min.  Perfect!  I
deleted my history, closed the computer and off to bed.

   I was dreaming of Kori I had my arms wrapped around him he felt so warm.
I could smell the strawberry shampoo and I began in my sleep to kiss his
neck and nibbled at his ear.  I heard him giggle as he was saying
. . . "Jake it tickles" . . .  I squeezed him and pretended to bite his
neck ........... Akkkkk!  I heard a loud voice say . . . "Dad that's not
funny stop!" ........ Geeeez it was Justin he and Kyle had crawled in bed
while I was asleep and I was all wrapped around Justin.  OMG so
embarrassed.

   "Sorry Justin I was dreaming" Justin flipped over looked at me kissed my
nose flipped back and pulled my arm over him and went back to sleep.  I
could feel Kyle's arm slightly under my right arm and his hand resting on
my lower chest.  I listened his breathing didn't sound right . . . then I
nearly laughed out loud he was snoring.  I think it was almost daybreak
when I fell asleep.

   I could smell coffee and there was a very soft gentle knock at the door.
It opened slowly and Ethan's head peeked in.  Ethan motioned as if drinking
coffee telling me the coffee was ready.  I slipped from the bed not waking
the cherubs and joined Ethan in the kitchen for coffee.  I said
. . . "let's go sit by the pool." . . .  Ethan looked at me and he was
looking so very serious and said . . . "can we just sit here and talk?"
hmmm something serious is about to come out.

   "Of course Ethan we can sit here if you like ... so what's up?"  I could
see his eyes filling with water and so I knew something was very wrong and
suspected it had something to do with Lorenzo then I found I was wrong as
Ethan started. . . . "Jake I don't know how to start and I know what I'm
going to ask is probably wrong and you'll or you and Kori will say no but
I'm going to try to tell you how I feel and I'm thinking I'm making a mess
of this already" ........ I interrupted Ethan and said . . . "Hey take a
deep breath, relax breath slowly get calm because nothing you have to say
or ask is going to upset me nor would it bother Kori either."

   Ethan sat quietly for a minute and began to relax; he took a very deep
breath and said . . . "Jake can I live with you and Kori?" . . . without
thinking I interrupted and shouldn't have and said . . . "Ethan I thought
that was all arranged with your parents that you would go back to school at
your school until everything is settled here in Italy and Greece and of
course you can stay with me and Kori." ..............  Ethan began again
......

   "Jake that is not what I mean, I mean can I live permanently with you
and Kori; I'm trying to say I don't want to be with my parents again not
any more.  Don't you see that they don't love me, never have I was just a
mistake and have just been an object to them like a car or a boat." . . .
He took a big breath and I interrupted again and said . . .  "Ethan your
parent's love you very much just look at what they have given you like your
school......."  . . . .

"Jake that is just what I'm talking about, yes, I love my school but why
did I have to go to private school and not live at home; I'll tell you why
because I was always in the way of them doing what they want. It was never
about me always about them and what they wanted like the "school" for me
out of their way.  The worst thing is how they brag about me to their
friends' make-believe that I'm important No, No Jake it was just showing
off that they had the money and influence to get me into "that" school."

      Ethan stopped talking not crying but tears streaming down his face.
I knew he was right and Kori and I had already talked about it on several
occasions on the boat, at Block Island, and again at Martha's Vineyard.  I
stood up and walked to the counter for another cup of coffee and partially
because I didn't want Ethan to see the tears I had.  Ethan stepped behind
me hugged me and simply said . . . "I know the answer." . . . his tone was
empty, abandoned and so sorrowful. ................  I turned pulled Ethan
to me and said . . . . "You don't know the answer there hasn't been one;
how could you know what Kori and I think; accept one thing and that is Kori
and I love you just as we love those damn little Korean rug-rats." . . .
Ethan smiled hugged me tight and whispered in my ear . . . "I love you
Jake"

   Ethan turned and as he did we both spotted Justin and Kyle standing
there looking at us.  Kyle looked at me angrily and spoke in an accusing
tone . . . . "What did you do to Ethan and why is he crying?" . . . .
Ethan jumped in and told Kyle and Justin that it was just that he missed
Kori and was so happy he would be home today about noon and that Jake was
just trying to help him.  Woww Kyle turned from anger to all smiles and he
and Justin ran to Ethan to give big hugs.  I wasn't out of the woods
yet. ..........

   Justin asked . . . "so why did you call us `damn little Korean
rug-rats?" . . . Ethan began laughing and tried to explain that was an
expression of love which resulted in Kyle and Justin flying at me with hugs
and kisses and calling me "Dad".  Thank you Ethan.  Kori would be home soon
and I had a lot to tell him but I knew the answer to Ethan's question but,
the question will be how to make it happen.

   Breakfast wowww French toast, and mixed fruit, and warm Italian pastries
that I could smell as Maria just arrived.  Ethan poured Maria a cup of
coffee as she walked in the kitchen and said . . . "Maria today you must
join us for breakfast we are having Jake's famous French Toast a delight
you will remember forever and ever."  Maria was giggling and didn't know
what to say so as Ethan pulled out a chair she sat down and joined us and
this is something an Italian housekeeper would never do or expected.

   I mixed the eggs with milk and began dipping the bread.  Ethan made 2
pieces of toast for each person; now the special syrup was fresh
strawberries mixed with strawberry preserves blended and warmed and each
slice of the French Toast was topped with fresh made whipped cream and
served with a side of fresh fruit.  OMG Maria thought she was in heaven and
Justin and Kyle were quiet as a mouse with their mouths full of this
delicious mixture.

   Breakfast was over and Maria thanked us 10 times and then was off to
begin the house duties for the day.  About 10:30 a text showed on my phone
that read . . . . "Tell rug-rats to open the front door."  It was Kori and
he was early.  I told Ethan to get Justin and Kyle and go open the front
door and help Giorgio with the new plants. (there were no plants) The boys
opened the front door and then the excitement started.  Kyle jumped in
Kori's arms Justin was around his waist and Ethan was hugging him from the
side.

   Kori managed to get through the door and gave the boys the gifts he had
brought from the Pompeii gift shop and then gave us some great news.
Dr. Guermandi was so pleased with all the teams and because the German and
Swedish imaging teams need time to work he gave everyone else 5 days off.
Then there was even better news; when Kori returned to the dig site he and
Dr. Sue would only have to be there one day to submit site evaluations and
course of action and those would have to go to the Italian government for
approval.

   So Kori said so that everyone would understand . . .  "We have the next
5 days to go explore then I have just one day back at the site and then we
can go home and back to sailing."  Maria and Giorgio came running to see
what all the excitement was about.  We explained to Maria and Giorgio how
wonderful things were at the new dig site but didn't tell them that it
looks like we will return to the states early.

   Things calmed down for a few minutes and I had a chance to remind Kori
that we promised the boys a trip to Pisa and this was the perfect time.  We
all knew we had invited Dr. Sue to stay with us for a day or 2 and that
would fit perfectly after Kori presents his findings.

   The afternoon was just fun in the pool with lots of games and Ethan
stayed kinda close to Kori.  Maria made a special Italian dinner with fish
and chicken and much more.  The evening passed quickly and it was more
swimming and tag, and beach ball and to be honest I just wanted to go to
bed and perhaps play games with Kori there.

   Kori was reading my mind and decided to tell the boys about tomorrow's
adventure . . . . "Hey guys Jake and I have a surprise for you, tomorrow we
are going on a trip to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and we will stay
overnight then do some more exploring." . . .  What Kori didn't know is
what I have planned for the next 3 days before heading back to Naples.  I
looked at all the excited faces and said . . . . "I think maybe a quick
shower and then off to bed so we can get an early start."

   There was no argument from the 3 boys and it was off to shower and bed.
I winked at Kori and we decided to have a glass of wine, shower and then
bed for a few adult games.  The shower was short we really wanted that
cuddle time and we dried opened the door and the bed seemed to already have
2 bodies in it.  Kori in his best business voice said . . . "Hey you 2 out
go to bed in your own room NOW!" . . . .  Well, that didn't work rug-rats
just pulled the covers over their heads.

   Kori pulled the covers completely off the bed grabbed the boys by the
foot and began dragging them from the bed ....... until ..... he saw the
tears, no crying just tears; just big really big round alligator tears.
Kori looked at me and I knew what he was thinking and it went back many
years.  He dropped the feet put Kyle and Justin in the middle of the bed
picked up the covers and Kori and I crawled in and just hugged up to "The
Twins"...

   There was a soft knocking at the door and Kori said . . . . "Come in
Ethan." The door opened to find a rather handsome young man walking toward
the bed and then Kori did something unexpected and lifted the covers and
said . . . . "Don't just stand there Ethan slide in but just for a few
minutes."

To be Continued . . . . . A Neglected Boy "The Twins XXXIV"

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