Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2005 13:36:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Rob Hoek Subject: The Island (2) The jetliner executed a gentle landing, and rollout, then, taxied to the jetway that extended out from the terminal building. Like the sheep that all airline passengers seem willing to be, we lined the isle, and filed out of fuselage into the cavernous terminal. I soon spotted an older man holding an elevated sign with my name on it, and walked over to him. I produced the required identification, and we walked together to the baggage claim, where I lifted my single bag off the turnstile. I had packed lightly for the trip, having been assured that minimal clothing of any type would be required on the Island. We departed the baggage area, and entered a small gondola type rail car that transported us across the airport to the General Aviation terminal. Disembarking the gondola, I followed the man through the smaller terminal, and outside to the tarmac. He led us to a waiting helicopter, a very new looking Belljet model, where we were greeted by the waiting flight crew. My airport greeter departed then, and I climbed aboard the chopper, once again buckling myself in, as the pilot added power, and we lifted off. The chopper sliced smoothly through the clear air, and I settled back in the plush leather seat, some soothing music filling my head from the headset I wore. About and hour later, the chopper slowed, and slewed to the right. I looked out the window, and saw an oval shaped split of land, surrounded by stunning blue water, and lined with sugar white sandy beaches. The brochure photograph I had seen back home did the place justice, and what I now gazed at was that photo brought to life. My heart raced in my chest, as I realized that we were here, I was about to land on the Island of my dreams. The information packet I had been studying during the flight informed me that the Island was in International waters, outside the territorial limit of any neighboring nation, and was therefore immune to any government, or national law. Further, it was privately owned, and secured, totally under the direction of the resident manager, who was solely responsible for assuring that the residents, and guests, complied with the corporate rules of conduct that governed the small Island. The copter jigged and jagged a bit, then flared, and executed a soft landing, dead center of the asphalt heliport, and the whine of the engines slowed, as the pilot killed the power. The crew man waited until the rotar stopped, then opened the door, and stood beside it, giving me a smile, as he said, "Welcome to B-Island, sir, please enjoy your visit." I stood, and exited the aircraft, descending the short stairway that had been pushed up to the door. The first thing that hit me was the aroma of the place, as the air seemed to be filled with the scent of Plumeria, a fragrant flower that I knew propagated densely in warm, tropical environments. My second realization was that warm, and tropical, were both exactly what the Island was, and more humid than I was accustomed to. As I reached the bottom of the short stairway, I was immediately approached by a decidedly handsome lad of perhaps twenty, wearing a brightly colored sarong wrapped about his slender waist. He was bare chested, save for a flower lei, another of which he held in his outstretched hands. He smiled brightly, and looped the lei around my neck, and said, "Welcome to B-Island, Sir, my name is Brandon, and I will see you to your bungalow now." I returned his dazzling smile, and let my eyes drift over his lean, toned body, taking note of his total lack of body hair, and his golden tan, and also noting the interesting bulge that pushed out at the snug fitting sarong. He was perhaps a bit older than the focus of my quest, but he was stunning none the less. Brandon hefted my meager luggage into the rear of a nearby golf cart, and indicated I should board the passenger seat, which I did. He climbed under the wheel, causing the sarong to part completely, revealing a nicely packed, very small, white satin g-string pouch that struggled to contain his treasures. I stared, feeling my mouth water, and nodded, telling the smiling Brandon, "Nice, very nice, indeed." He grinned, and stepped on the gas, lurching the golf cart into motion. We soon rolled to a stop in front of a small, but very high-end bungalow type building, replete with red tile roof, snow white stucco walls, and surrounded on three sides with a covered veranda that appeared to be constructed of bamboo. The front of the place faced the ocean, and no more than fifty or sixty feet of white sugar sand separated the porch from the waters edge. The beach was lined with kyacks, and padded lounges, with several umbrella tables scattered about, and there seemed no end to the dozens of tiki torches that were poked into the sand everywhere. Maybe two hundred feet, or so, further down the beach, I spotted a beach volleyball game in progress, and felt a sudden jolt in my balls, when I realized that all of the dozen or so young boys engaged in the game were completely naked. Brandon followed my stare, and chuckled, saying, "As I said, Sir, welcome to B-Island." I shook my head, and followed Brandon's firm little butt inside the bungalow. Brandon placed my bag in the bedroom, and gave me a brief tour of the amenities, stepped to the door, and gave me a slight bow from the waist, saying, "If there is nothing else I can do for you at the moment, Sir, I will leave you to settle in." I smiled at the cutie, and answered, "Brandon, I am sure that there is a very long list of things that I could ask you to do for me, but right now, I really need a long shower." He grinned sweetly, and replied, "Of course Sir, another time, perhaps, then." I produced my roll of cash, intending to offer a gratuity, but he held up a hand, and said softly, "No need, Sir, your package is our all inclusive, total choice." I chuckled, shaking my head in disbelief, as I watched him swish back to the golf cart, and sit, once again flashing the nicely packed pouch, before driving away. I turned away from the door, heading toward the shower, thinking to myself that this, was definitely going to be the week of a lifetime, no question about it. (To Be Continued) Storyguy22@yahoo.com