Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2019 02:54:17 +0100 (CET)
From: jacoblion@tutanota.com
Subject: A Neglected Boy The Twins XLVII

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Story is fiction, names fabricated, locations accurate. There may be some
sex; it will be gentle and loving.

Just a reminder that the story is told by either Jake or Kori in
alternating Chapters.

A Neglected Boy    "The Twins" XLVII
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   With our shower finished Kori and I had just settled down and pulled the
covers up when there was a soft knock at the door.  Kori had that look of
`what now' and I said . . . . "come in" ........ the door opened slowly it
was Ethan not looking happy or sad but more like he had something that was
weighing heavy on his mind.

   I patted on the bed beside me and Ethan came and sat down.  He looked
almost as if there were tears in his eyes but with the light so soft and
low neither Kori nor I could see.  I looked at Ethan and said . . . . "It's
Ok Ethan whatever it is you know Kori and I are always here for you."
........  Ethan really did look sad as he looked at Kori and me and began
by asking . . . .  "My parents are never coming home, are they?  I know
they loved me in their own way but it's just like when they were here, I
was taken care of but not really part of a family.  Everything that
Mr. Hallas said was so that I would be taken care of." ............

   ............. Ethan was so serious as he continued ........ "I know you
both love me and will always be there for me and so do Justin and Kyle and
I love you all too, but, I rather not have any of the money it means
nothing without my.........." . . . .  Kori interrupted Ethan and said
. . . .  "Jake and I both know what you were about to say Ethan but, you
don't know what the outcome of things in Greece and Italy will be, none of
us do, only time will tell; for now try to be happy that your Mom and Dad
have made decisions that will protect you, and that shows their love."

   I grabbed Ethan and pulled him over and he rolled in-between Kori and
me, he got poked a few times and hugged and that finally brought a smile,
but, our covers had been pulled off and then he said . . . . "Geeeeze you
guys are naked ... time for me to leave!" . . . . leave he did but with a
smile and as the door shut Kori and I heard ......  "thanks, love you guys,
behave".

   Ethan returned to his bedroom and hopefully he will have a peaceful
night's sleep and perhaps think of his visit with Keith.  Kori and I talked
about the situation with Ethan and the meeting with Mr. Hallas and Ethan's
new found wealth.

   We both have questions about the near future and what may be months or
years down the road.  Will everything go as planned, are the properties
really free and clear.  Kori and I know things are not always as they may
appear.  What if in the next week or month the Italian or Greek governments
find that there is some connection between the properties here and the
stolen artifacts from archeological digs?  Was the property at the Island
home used to complete illegal dealings?  Will the Greek or Italian
governments involve our government?

   Kori and I spent a very restless night, toss and turn, look at the
clock, drift off to sleep only to be awakened by another question
.......... will Ethan really ever see the properties sold? ...  will Ethan
see any part of that amount of money?  The night dragged on and on; Kori
got up several times I got up several times.  It was just 4:45 and neither
Kori or I had slept more the 15 minutes.  I think it was one of those rare
moments when we wanted to take the rug-rats and Ethan and just disappear;
forget everything no responsibilities, find a cabin high in the mountains
...........

   I must have fallen asleep or passed out and was suddenly awakened by two
little munchkins crawling between me and Kori.  Justin found his usual spot
and pulled my arm around him as did Kyle with Kori.  The next two hours
were the only real sleep Kori and I had for the night.  Soon the light was
peeking in and I guess I had all the sleep I was going to get.  The only
thing that made the night good was waking up with my arms around Justin my
nose close to his head smelling the freshness of strawberry shampoo.

   It was 8am.  Kori was awake and looking over at Justin and me but
neither of us moved.  Kori's arms wrapped tightly around Kyle.  I don't
know what Kori was thinking but I was thinking about our boys and how each
were so fragile in different ways.  Justin and Kyle had been very loved and
it must have been that their parents showed them amazing amounts of love
every day.  It was that love that made them so fragile and needing the
continued reassurance of being loved.  Ethan had never felt that kind of
love and needed it now more than ever.

   Kori knew the feeling, although not his mothers' fault, of not feeling
the warmth of loving arms around him when he was so young; I think that's
why when he holds Kyle, he holds him so tightly.  We drifted back asleep
but soon there was a knock at the door and I could smell the aroma of fresh
coffee.  It was Ethan, who else would it be, letting us know it was 8:45
and Keith would be here by 10am.

   Kori and I had big smiles because Ethan's voice sounded like he was also
smiling, I wonder why, and I couldn't help have a smile because some little
imp was poking my side saying . . . . "I'm hungry" . . . . and if one imp
says it then the other one has to say it too.  Kori and I told Kyle and
Justin to go wash and be in shorts and shirts when they got to the table
and we could all have "Liver and Onions" for breakfast. .......... "That's
is so gross Dad!" ... is what Kyle had to say as Justin was pretending to
puke.

   When Kori and I arrived at the table we were greeted by 3 of the most
handsome boys you could imagine; all so nicely dressed too.  This morning
it was what we thought was French toast that had never been to France.  It
probably didn't have any close resemblance to what real French toast really
is, if there is a real French toast.  What did Kori and I know, we have
always called it French toast but Ethan corrected us and explained that
this was eggy bread, or Bombay toast, or gypsy toast or even poor knights
of Windsor toast but certainly not French toast!

   Rug-rats were laughing and Justin and Kyle really didn't care what it
was called as long at it was smothered in butter and maple syrup.  Kori had
me laughing as pretended to just ignore Ethan and kept saying . . . . "pass
the syrup, pass the butter, pass that cinnamon stuff please, Ethan another
slice of this whatever it is, please" . . . . Kori never even looked up
till Kyle tapped Kori on the hand and said . . . . "Dad you're being a
little rude." . . . . That was so perfect timing and we all were laughing.

   There was a knock at the door and Ethan nearly dropped his plate on a
run to the front door rug-rats close behind; ok, ok so were Kori and I.  It
was no surprise who was standing at the door and yes it was Keith.  Kori
greeted Keith with a big hug, no kiss just a hug, and like the gentleman he
is took Keith's bag.  Keith didn't get off easy as two rug-rats were all
over him like a bad rash.  Kori and I grabbed the little devils and it was
back to the kitchen.

   Ethan asked Keith if he was hungry, stupid question, of course Keith was
hungry he's 16.  We were all back at the table as Ethan showed off his
culinary skills and served Keith a plate of Poor Knights of Windsor Toast;
wait a minute we all got eggy toast but Keith was served Windsor Toast.
Kori and I can see these two 16-year-olds will be thick as thieves.

   Keith had impeccable manners and brought little gifts for all of us.
Justin and Kyle both were given Block Island tee-shirts and for Kori and I
a pair of 17oz ice tea glasses with a picture of the island on one side and
a beautiful sailboat on the other side; really looked like Jabbering.
Curiosity killed the cat once, and Justin had to ask . . . . "Keith what
did you get Ethan?" . . . . "Keith being very fair skinned turned brilliant
red and said . . . .  "Oh Ethan will get his later it's a surprise."
. . . .  Now Ethan was red, and why Keith would say "a surprise" in front
of the rug-rats and now that just caused more questions that neither Keith
nor Ethan wanted.

   Kori broke things up and saved Keith and Ethan by asking . . . .  "So
what are you guys planning for the day; Jake and I are taking Kyle and
Justin over to the pool and get them all signed up with Kevin for the
junior swim team."  Kori and I thought Keith and Ethan needed some time for
themselves and I added that perhaps new Speedos for the rug-rats and then
an afternoon movie.  Oh wow, rug-rats heard movie and funny their attention
was now turned toward Kori and me.

   Ethan looked at Keith and asked . . . . "Keith how about a little tour
of the campus then lunch at the dining room then we could go bowling."
. . . .  Now that was a little surprise because Kori and I thought maybe
something else was on their minds.  Keith had never been around campus or
the dining room we go to.  The plan was made and Ethan was going to show
Keith around Yale campus then meet Kori, Justin, Kyle and me for lunch at
1:30 in the dining room; Oh, Justin, Kyle and the dining room seriously?
Maybe none of their crew will be there, I hope.  I had visions of more
Korean K-pop.

   Selective hearing, for the rug-rats can be characterized as the action
in which Justin and Kyle focus their attention on a specific source or
spoken words, like movies, hot tub, gifts, new Speedos, dining room,
because they know dining room means they are the center of attention.  So,
thanks very much Ethan for mentioning the dining room on campus! Ahhh,
wait, it was Ethan's idea, so Ethan can be in charge of his soon to be
sweet little brothers and Kori and I will sit back, relax and watch the
show.

   We were off with Kyle and Justin and Ethan and Keith were off to the old
part of campus with Durfee Hall, the Tower and Sterling Memorial Library.
We walked over to the main pool building and met with Kevin who was
delighted to see the rug-rats.  This year Kyle and Justin will have the new
Speedos that were designed for the junior swim team.  The rug-rats spotted
Tim and Chris, their coaches, and made a mad dash nearly knocking them
over.  Somethings don't change and it looks like this will be a good year
for the boys, all of them.

   Tim and Chris took Kyle and Justin for their new Speedos while Kevin,
Kori and I talked about the summer and all the events.  It was a few
minutes before Tim, Chris and rug-rats returned.  Kori and I took one look
at Justin and Kyle in the new Speedos and I said . . . . "Nope! To tight."
. . . .  Chris looked at Kyle and said . . . . "See I told you they were to
tight." . . . . pouting the rug-rats turned and reluctantly walked off and
returned with a much better fit.  Chris and Tim had a big smile and told
Kori and I that Justin and Kyle tried to fit into the same size as last
year.

   We had just enough time to let Kyle and Justin go for a short swim and
it was good because Kevin, Tim, and Chris could see how the boys looked
after a summer of some really good exercise and swimming but not training.
Tim grabbed a stopwatch and after the rug-rats had fooled around a bit he
had them swim a lap. ........

   Whoa! ........ Kori and I along with Kevin, Tim and Chris watched these
two kids put on a show as they swam like dolphins matching each other
stroke for stroke.  They both touched the wall at the same time and 4
seconds off their best time from last year.  Kevin was all smiles and Tim
and Chris pulled the rug-rats up to see the time on the stopwatch, it was
hugs and high fives.  This was going to be a great year.  Now yes Justin
and Kyle were all smiles but just what did they say? . . . . "Can we eat
now?" ..... Off to the dining room.

   Kori, Justin, Kyle and I arrived to find Ethan and Keith standing just
outside the doors.  Keith said he was really impressed with what Ethan had
shown him and thinks he may want to make Yale his home for 4 years after
high school.  Kori and I held the doors as the four boys walked in.  It was
impressive to say the least.  The Commons dining hall is the largest and
also has the best selection for each meal.

   Today was not so busy and it looked like we would actually have a
peaceful meal .................. spoke to soon!  Three Asian girls spotted
"The Twins" ...... OMG do they really have to squeal?  It was like the
girls at some K-pop concert with SHINNee, big K-Pop group with 5 cute boys,
as they came running.  Kori looked at Ethan and Keith and said
. . . . "This was your doing you go with them!" . . . . soon there were
about 20 plus in the group and where the hell did the music come from?

   Kori and I sat and watched as not only were Justin and Kyle getting tons
of attention but Ethan and Keith weren't doing so bad either.  Keith and
Ethan made some excuse to get away from being mauled and groped by some
rather aggressive girls and joined Kori and me at the table.  Justin and
Kyle ... well, they were being pampered by their groupies and would be
returned sooner or later.

   Ethan, Keith, Kori and I had just started our burgers when a familiar
young man approached walked right up to Ethan and said . . . . "Ethan so
great to see you and who is this cute boy you have brought along?" . . . .
Ethan and Keith stood and Ethan said . . . . "Felipe don't go getting all
hot n bothered he's taken but thanks for noticing" ........  I looked at
Kori, Kori looked at me and it was "What did Ethan just say?"
........ Whoa! Felipe just got dissed.

   Felipe was almost lost for words but in a moment of embarrassment said
. . . . "Oh, I was just going to invite you to a movie ........" Ethan cut
Felipe off quick and said . . . . "Thanks, but Keith and I already have
plans for the week." ...........  Wait did Kori and I just hear Ethan say
...... "plans for the week?" . . . .  Felipe turned and walked away feeling
shot down, I'm sure, and then Kori and I turned our attention to Ethan and
asked . . . . "Plans for the week?"

   Ethan smiled, Keith was looking a little surprised and then said
. . . . "Yes, Keith is staying over for 2 nights then he has plans for the
rest of the week and so do I." ........ Ahhhh now Kori, Keith and I
understand.  Ethan really didn't tell a lie, he simply told the truth and
stopped Felipe dead in his tracks; smart boy that Ethan kid.

   There was an approaching crowd being led by two very cute K-pop stars.
Their cheeks were all red and I don't think we will get the big smile off
their faces for a week.  They were so happy to be back in all the
attention.  Lunch was over and Keith and Ethan were off to go bowling and
we had promised the rug-rat K-pop stars a movie.  We decided that we would
pick up to go Chinese at the Great Wall of China Restaurant after the
movies for our dinner tonight.

   The movie was good and so were Kyle and Justin.  A not so quick stop for
Chinese to go orders; why not so quick?  because 9-year-old Korean boys are
cute and need attention, and just how many fortune cookies can they eat?
........ Kori said . . . . "Enough!" .... after Kyle and Justin shoved
number 8 in their mouth and that got Kori a scolding from "Grandma" in
Chinese but the wagging finger quickly told Kori ... when in China do what
Grandma wants.  Justin and Kyle were laughing and wagging their fingers at
Kori right along with Grandma.

   Ethan and Keith arrived at home shortly after we did.  Keith walked in
the kitchen with his nose sniffing the air and said . . . . "I love Chinese
and this smells soooo good."  ........  Kori and I are beginning to really
like this kid.  Dinner was lots of fun as we talked about the day with
everything including the rug-rats 4 second faster lap than last year, and
dancing at the dining hall.  Keith cheats at bowling, the Felipe thing,
then Kyle and Justin explaining about the movie.  The exciting parts of any
movie are always better when Justin and Kyle tell it because it's in half
English and half Korean.

   After dinner we had popcorn and watched National Geographic about sperm
whales and that brought about an explanation of what sperm is.  Kyle and
Justin explained where it comes from and described it in
detail. .......... "Where the hell did they come up with this?" is what I
asked.

   It was just after 10 and everyone was heading off for showers Kori
nabbed the rug-rats and pointed them to our bathroom so Keith and Ethan
could have the other shower. Info ...`They didn't shower together, tonight'
We were all in bed and Kori and I took Justin and Kyle with us, smart move
on our part, so Ethan and Keith could have a private night's sleep.

   Kori was just cuddling up to Kyle and Justin was already in his favorite
position when their was a knock on the door. . . . . "Enter" I said with
half a smile.  It was Keith he looked at Kori and I and it seemed like he
was trying to think of just the right words ............ and said
. . . . "Ethan doesn't have a headache and said he is willing to try a new
exercise or two that will make us sleep better; just wanted to let you know
and thanks for `everything'." . . . . Keith had a very devilish grin when
he said `everything' and he closed the door; I think `everything' referred
to the box Kori and I gave Ethan.

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

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