Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:16:56 +0100 (CET)
From: jacoblion@tutanota.com
Subject: A Neglected Boy The Twins LXIX

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A Neglected Boy "The Twins" LXIX
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   Kori and Keith came around the corner of the barn from the paddock and
were the last to join the rest of us as we stood admiring how great the
barn looked.  Kori had the biggest grin and it looked like Keith hadn't
stopped talking since he got out from behind the wheel of the Willys.

   As Kori walked over, I couldn't help but smile as he continued to nod
his head up and down in agreement with everything Keith was saying.  He
looked at me with this look of `Jake help please'.  Ok, I looked at Keith
and asked . . . . "What do think Keith ... the addition looks great doesn't
it?" ........ Keith craned his head around Kori and said . . . . "Yeah
Jake, looks great." ........ then went right back to yakking nonstop with
Kori .. or, at Kori.

   It's good that I'm not the jealous type because Keith couldn't stand any
closer to Kori.  ...  I'm enjoying this immensely and I think Kori knows
it, I'm sure I'll pay hell for it later.  Thank goodness Lars brought
everyone back to earth when he said . . . . "I thought we were having
burgers for lunch n if you all keep talking about this barn stuff it'll be
dark n I'm starving now."

   I thought ... thank you Lars.  I know Kori was thinking the same as he
latched onto Justin and Kyle and dragged them to the back-door exclaiming,
he was starved too, rug-rats agreeing.  Well, first things first ... we all
needed to pee!

   Rug-rats and Kori were first through the door followed by me, Ethan,
Antonio, Keith, Marco, Lorenzo, Lars, Lukas, Peter, and Neil.  That's right
13 of us.  One house 9 kids, 4 adults = 13. ... shoes, boots, sneakers all
kicked off in a heap in the mudroom.

   Kori and the rug-rats were first in the kitchen and heading to go pee I
thought.  However, we weren't moving very fast, it was a traffic jam.  I
finally got to the kitchen...........  I'm along side Kori and I don't
think either of us knows what to say.  ......  I heard Neil from somewhere
behind me say . . . . "Oh, sorry we didn't have time to clean everything up
... we wanted to try to get as much done on the barn as we could to
surprise you guys."

   We're surprised no doubt about that.  The kitchen is a mess and the
floor hasn't been swept in weeks never mind washed.  Kori and I headed to
our bathroom, ..`don't ask'! .. not any better than the kitchen.  We did
manage to pee and got back to the kitchen just in time to hear the
screaming from the rug-rats bedroom and then the fight that ensued ... and
it was an all-out knock down drag out fight!

   Rug-rats vs the Swiss/French boys!  Before Kori or I or Ethan or Keith
could break it up Justin came running screaming that Lars and Lukas
destroyed his and Kyle's bedroom.  Justin was followed by Lars, Lukas and
Kyle.  Justin's cheek was bright red and Kyle had a fat lip along with
Lukas, and Lars was holding the side of his mouth, another fat lip, and 3
shirts were ripped!

   We had them separated when all hell broke loose again when Lukas said
something and flipped the bird at Kyle ... Kyle whipped around sideways leg
off the floor and planted his foot directly in the center of Luka's chest
knocking him 4 feet back and flat on his butt.  Hmmm, little Korean kid got
balls for sure.  Before Kori or I could grab the rug-rats again Keith and
Ethan had picked them up and out the back door ... no shoes on.

   Neil and Peter were shocked.  Actually, we all were shocked and
stumbling for words.  It was hard to read Kori he just looked very upset.
I'm thinking it may have been his thought of Kyle's anger at home throwing
the dishes and screaming at me.  We all were thinking the same thing
... `will this be the norm for 10 days of spring break?' ...  The solution
to what appeared to be a very big problem walked through the back
door..............

   ..................The mudroom door opened Justin and Kyle were securely
held by Keith who had them both by their collar and only 3 feet inside the
kitchen.  Ethan, never said a word, walked right over to Lars and Lukas and
grabbed them by the collar just like Keith had the rug-rats.  He marched
them face to face with Justin and Kyle.  You could feel the tension it was
like electricity in the air; I was expecting something to explode...

   Ethan reached around Kyle's neck and pulled out the compass necklace
... he held it up and asked . . . . "What happened to the love we all said
we would have for each other?  What happened to the promise we all made?
What happened to the promise you made Justin? ... what about you Lars? and
you Kyle and Lukas?  Without remembering that love we have for one another
the compass is just a piece of wood."

   4 boys were not crying!  They just had had tears running down their
cheeks but weren't crying.  It was a very big move when Kyle hugged Lukas
and said he was sorry and that started lots of hugging.  We all started
laughing when we heard Lukas say to Kyle . . . . "for a shrimp, you're
really tough." ... now that got Lukas the finger, but with a smile.

   While Neil and Peter started the grill for burgers, I took a deep breath
and walked down to the rug-rats room.  All the sailing posters and photos
of dolphins and sharks had been replaced by posters of the Alps and skiing.
Dirty clothes, socks and underwear scattered all over the floor.  I
understand why Kyle and Justin were so upset.  Kori had joined me and I was
shaking my head at the mess when Kori said . . . . "I love our boys, all 4
of them."

   I pulled Kori close and kissed him ........ I hadn't noticed Keith
standing at the door.  Keith smiled and told Kori and I the burgers were
almost ready and we might not want to be much longer.  What a brat!

   Lunch was great and I enjoyed my black and blue burger as we all went
over what needed to be finished on the barn.  It looks like only 2- or
3-days work and the stalls will be finished and ready for horses.  Wow!
Wow!  Everyone was excited even the 2 boys who were having a little trouble
biting into their burgers with puffy lips.

   Well, all that work will start tomorrow ... for today it's clean the
house.  Ethan and Keith, with Antonio, Lorenzo and Marco's help, will help
Justin, Kyle, Lars, and Lukas come to an agreement on decorating the
rug-rats bedroom ... and yes, it is the rug-rats bedroom.

   Kori and I agreed to clean the kitchen and surrounding area but Peter
and Neil have the rest of the rooms.  About 4-o'clock Kori and I were
tugged down to the re-decorated rug-rats bedroom.  Nice! 2 walls for Lars
and Lukas and the other 2 walls for Kyle and Justin's posters and photos.
Lars and Lukas agreed that the rug-rats would have the larger walls.

   In the middle of the long wall was the poster of Mystic Seaport and the
Charles W. Morgan. (Kori loved it) The rest of their 2 walls were photos of
sailing, dolphins and sharks and a large framed 11x14 photo of Kori,
Justin, Kyle, Ethan, Keith and me.

   Lars and Lukas had decorated their walls with posters of the Alps,
skiing, and the largest poster was a beautiful shot of the Matterhorn.
There were 10 beautiful photos of the boys with Neil and Peter skiing and
horseback riding.  On the floor, there were the inflatable mattresses for
Marco and Lorenzo.  Justin and Kyle would share 1 bed and Lukas and Lars
the other bed.

   Now I've described the sleeping arrangements for the room but, I doubt
it will really remain like that. ...  Seriously, Lorenzo staying there? ...
Kori had filled me in on everything and I already knew about Lorenzo and
Ethan in Italy.

   Kori and I will have our bedroom, after it's cleaned, Neil and Peter
will have downstairs in the music room, Ethan, Keith, and Antonio will have
what is Ethan's bedroom next to the office/den.  Nope!  That got changed
... Neil and Peter will have Ethan's bedroom and Ethan, Keith, and Antonio
will have the music room ... and yes it was the 3 teens that made that
decision. ... Why? .. You ask.  .......... `Don't be daft, you know darn
well why.'

   It was just 6:00 and the old farmhouse was looking good.  Kori, Keith,
Ethan and I were washing vegetables, peeling potatoes and getting things
ready for dinner.  Justin walked in the kitchen holding a box of what I
thought was different flavored toothpaste although I don't remember buying
that, .. must be something Ethan bought.  He looked at the 4 of us and
asked . . . . "what's Juicy lube `Dad'? ... the Wild Berry taste yucky."

   Ha, I never heard of Juicy Lube, but it would appear that Ethan and
Keith had. ... Red, not pink, not slightly flushed or blushing .. red!  Was
the only description for Keith and Ethan as they both tried to grab the box
of multi colored and flavored `personal lubes'.  Of course, Justin tried to
hold onto them and now all 5 flavors are on the kitchen floor.  There was
Wildberry, Pina Colada, Passion fruit, bubblegum blast and who could do
without `cool mint'?

   One of the tubes had rolled to the hallway and stopped right at Marco's
feet.  He looked so happy to have found what must be something really good.
His smile was ear to ear as he picked up the bubblegum blast and offered a
taste to Kyle. ......  Snatched in a nick of time by Ethan. ...... Kori was
hysterical, I was about to pee my pants as Kori said . . . . "Hey, Ethan
don't be selfish share that stuff with me n Jake."

   Keith and Ethan had gathered the tubes and were somewhere not to be
found for the next 5 minutes.  Justin, Marco and Kyle felt cheated.  Lars
and Lukas arrived wanting to know what was going on and we never did see
Lorenzo and Antonio till dinner.

   Eleven all seated at the table when number 12 and 13 arrived all happy
and smiles.  Peter asked Lorenzo and Antonio where they had been ... "Oh,
just climbing around in the barn where the hay is above the stalls"
... replied Lorenzo in his thick Italian accent............

   Peter had this very sly smirk and said . . . . "Well, Lorenzo you might
want to pull your zipper up before your little Christmas tree gets cold"
...  OMG ... the giggling started with some of the crew pointing.  Yep, all
the boys know what that refers to and judging by Lorenzo's face we all knew
what they had been doing, even the rug-rats.

   Ahhhh, dinner was greeted with happy faces.  Everyone enjoyed pork chops
with orange sauce, roasted potatoes, mixed veggies with cheese.  A freshly
baked white cake with chocolate frosting to finish off the dinner.  We were
all finished when Kori jumped up ran to the oven only to discover the honey
glazed dinner rolls.  Nope, they weren't burnt but not soft either.

   Marco, Lorenzo, and Antonio volunteered, after washing their hands for
40 seconds that is, to crumble them for bread crumbs.  The other boys were
out playing soccer and I was at the table with Kori, Neil, and Peter having
a nice cup of coffee.  Every so often Kori would nudge my arm and glance at
Antonio.  It took twice for me to catch on.

   I think I counted 6 times that the back of Lorenzo's hand rubbed the
front of Antonio's soccer shorts and at least 4 times that Marco did the
same.  I don't think I need to describe the result ... there was nothing in
Antonio's pocket causing that slight protrusion.

   Finally, the 3 amigos placed the bread crumbs on a large sheet and
lightly sprayed a butter and garlic mixture then popped them right into a
warm oven till golden brown.  The 3 boys were happy and decided a nice beef
stew for tomorrow night would be perfect so the garlic crumbs wouldn't
spoil.

   I wish Kori hadn't drawn my attention to their activity; I'm just gonna
sit right here and enjoy this cup of coffee.  Sometimes if you wait long
enough this kind of problem will just subside.  Thank goodness Peter, Neil
and Kori went out to the barn to go over tomorrow's plans and get a soccer
game started. ...  Yes, they did ask me to go along but I really needed to
finish my coffee and if Lorenzo rubs Antonio like he just did .... I'll
need another cup.

   Lorenzo and Marco decided to join the crew playing soccer; Antonio
stayed to put things away.  ... Why? ... Why did Antonio turn and ask if I
wanted more coffee .. why?  His shorts are those white Adidas ultra-thin
nylon shorts and damn he's not wearing anything under them. ... Yes, I can
see through them. ...  Thanks Antonio, I will have another cup.

   Antonio, with that sexy smile of his, grabbed the pot then turned slowly
as if wanting me to notice him, .. I was ... and he knew it.  He walked to
the table and stood to my right as he poured the coffee ... slowly.  It was
almost as if time stood still.

   This little Adonis was standing so close that I could feel the heat from
his body.  He stepped back as if to walk back to the kitchen counter and
stopped ... he was looking directly into my eyes ... he knew I was looking
at him, he knew how I was looking at him.  I was looking at that little wet
spot on the front of those shorts................

   ..................... "Hey! ..... you two come on" ......... hollered
Peter ... I nearly had a heart attack and Antonio the little brat laughed
and said . . . . "let's go Jake, it's getting hot in here."

   I needed the exercise and was praying that it would help me sleep
through the night.  I was on Kori's team.  Oh, he looked at me and asked
. . . . "Jake, are you feeling Ok, ... your face is very flushed ... maybe
it would be good to sit for a few minutes." . . . .  Kori was serious.  He
had no idea what I was having to put up with in the kitchen.  I grabbed
that damn soccer ball and kicked it with everything I had.

   I got cheers from Kyle n Justin and a real challenging look from Neil
... as much as to say `Oh, you wanna play that way'. ...  The game was on
and I for one showed no mercy!  This was all-out war.  I learned a little
something about those Italian boys ... sex isn't the only thing their good
at.  All three of them have quick feet that can go in 2 different
directions at the same time; don't know how but they do.

   Oh, I forgot to say how good Lars, and Lukas are ...  Swiss/French
soccer players and darn good.  Soon Neil, Peter, Kori and I were on the
steps watching this playout.  They split into 2 teams. Team 1 ... Ethan,
Kyle, Lorenzo, and Lars ........ Team 2 ... Keith, Justin, Marco, and Lukas
... Antonio played alternating from one team to the other after a goal.  I
was surprised he didn't play favorites.

   The sun was nearly gone and the temperature was dropping fast I said I
was cold and Neil just said . . . . "suck it up Jake don't be a wuss,
... Kori get him a wool sweater and his knitting needles."  ........  Not a
good thing to say right in front of Justin! ... Justin glared at Neil
sitting on the steps.  The boys had picked up the ball and were heading
toward the steps when it happened...............

   .................Justin ran and was now nearly face to face with Neil
.. staring directly at him ... his arms by his side with his hands clenched
to a fist as if facing an enemy.  He was shaking with anger ... with voice
trembling and tears streaming down his face said . . . . "my `Dad' is not a
wuss, he said you were his best friend but best friends don't say things
like that."

   It happened so fast .. I grabbed Justin as Neil was trying to apologize
but Justin wasn't hearing any of it.  Neil put his arm around me and gave
me and Justin a big hug but it was another 5 minutes before he really
calmed down.  It was only when Ethan and Keith explained that it was like
when they call each other names and it's just in fun doesn't mean anything.

   Cake and ice cream created smiles.  We all watched Mrs. Doubtfire with
tons of laughs and some of the best impersonations from Antonio and
Keith. ... Keith is too tall and thin and that made it even more hilarious.
After the movie, it was showers and off to bed.  Kori and I were exhausted
and as hard as it may seem we slept soundly through the night.  I slept
almost through the night.

   Sometime in the night I woke with a small Korean boy all cuddled up next
to me ... I think I was in heaven.

   To be Continued: A Neglected Boy "The Twins LXX" This Chapter and many
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