My island in the sun Ch 04
A man finds his Greek roots and his dream island
This is part of a series. If you haven't already done so, I would suggest reading the previous chapters, so this one will make sense. Take it as read that Greek is being spoken throughout this chapter. Any characters engaged in sexual acts of any description are at least 18 years of age or older.
I have written in English, mainly due to the fact that I am not fluent in Greek, and I want to reach out to the most readers with my story.
The intrepid group aboard the Targa, the 38ft RIB (rigid inflatable boat) arrived back at the home port of Steni Vala, to see Kostas standing at the bow of the Sanlorenzo SX112, looking out for them.
As they got nearer to docking, AJ could see a look of obvious relief, as a radiant smile carved its way onto his face.
"Where have you been?" shouted Kostas, "when I got up on deck for breakfast, Nikos only told me that you three took off armed to the teeth, only to return now with Aella."
"Let's get something to eat and drink first," replied Dimitri. "There's a lot to explain, and I can't do that on an empty stomach, some of us missed breakfast!"
At that moment, AJ had gone off to find Mara, knowing that, what they would need to discuss couldn't be spoken about in a public taverna.
AJ found Mara and Nikos in the engine room. Mara was explaining something about engines to Nikos, but it went straight over AJs' head.
"I was going to ask if you could make something up for lunch for all of us Mara, but if you're busy, I'll run out and bring some things back from one of the local tavernas' " AJ simply stated.
"We are only running through the protocols for planned maintenance. As the San Lorenzo is new to us I want to be ahead of the game, and make sure we cover all the bases, replied Mara, "By the way, you will need to name her!"
"Well, there's something else to talk about as well then!"
"Give us five minutes to clean up and I'll put a lunch together, Mara said with a smile.
"Nikos get up to the saloon and get everyone a nice cold Mythos, AJ for one certainly looks like he needs it!"
Half an hour later and AJ was enjoying his second ice cold Mythos, in a frosted glass. They were all sitting in the Sky lounge, spread across the three Mirto chaise lounges, the hard top louver roof system shading them from the early afternoon sun.
Mara had whipped up an impressive selection of food, in next to no time. They had snacked on pita bread with Tzatziki dip while they waited, enjoying their first cool, refreshing beers.
Nikos assisted Mara in bringing all the food to the low table, where they all enjoyed "Island salad" made up of rocket lettuce, raisins, walnuts, pomegranate vinaigrette, topped with gruyere cheese.
There were also stuffed mushrooms, stuffed vine leaves, stuffed peppers, spinach pie and giant beans.
Kostas praised Mara, "once again you have excelled yourself sweetheart and people are going to think I'm only with you for your cooking skills!"
"I think you also enjoyed my performance in the cabin in the early hours of this morning, Kostas. And that had nothing to do with my culinary skills," Laughed Mara.
"Well, it did involve eating something, if my memory serves me correctly," chuckled Kostas.
Mara blushed effusively and started to clear away the plates quickly to avoid further embarrassment, although she only pretended to be uncomfortable, as she loved Kostas with every fibre of her being.
Secretly Mara craved his attention. He always put her own pleasure in before his own, and she often had to bite her pillow, so as to not wake others as she screamed out her satisfaction. Something Kostas was very proud of!
Mara, along with Nikos' help, quickly loaded all the plates and cutlery into the ISE evolution 200 rapid dishwasher in the galley, they then returned and rejoined the others.
AJ said it was time to explain the events of that morning to Kostas, Mara, Georgos and Nikos. "I think it calls for Ouzo," he proclaimed.
He walked to the bar and collected a Bottle of Plomari, Lykos followed and put a bucket of ice and enough glasses for them all on a tray, then followed AJ back to the Sky lounge.
As they sat around, sipping their Ouzo, AJ regaled them with all the details, starting from the moment he was startled when Aella surprised him with her telepathic mind projection, while Lykos and he were out running.
Lykos interrupted, laughingly telling of his embarrassment of being carried piggyback for three kilometres.
AJ then ran through all the events that happened from when they sped away on the Targa, through to the revelations of what he found out about Andreas Papadopoulos. He became very quiet as he explained the aftermath, and the actions he took against Andreas.
Aella moved closer as she sat next to him grasping his hand. Again he felt her telepathic push in his mind as she transmitted calming thoughts through their bond.
AJ and Aella then jumped into telepathic conversation, so she could reinforce her belief in his deeds!
"You must remember, you had no choice but to do what you did, AJ. Andreas was a dangerous monster. I, for one, am glad he's gone," implored Aella.
"I appreciate that Aella, but to take a life is never an easy thing to do. All through my military career I found it hard to come to terms with, even when it was a kill or be killed situation!"
"That's why I love you AJ, you have a pure heart. I truly believe you have been chosen by Athena to bring justice to our small part of the world!"
"I love you too Aella, with all my heart. There has never been anyone else for me. I poured my all into my military career; I have not even kissed anyone before, until you kissed me earlier."
"I haven't either AJ, apart from family, of course!"
"We make a perfect couple of lemons Aella" chuckled AJ.
"Well, we have the rest of our lives to practice" beamed Aella.
They turned back to the others, who were looking at them both with utter bewilderment.
"You two seemed completely absorbed in your own world there," stated Dimitri.
"Sorry, we are still getting our heads around this connection we have, where we can speak with each other telepathically, and forget everyone else can't hear us!" snickered AJ.
Kostas exclaimed, "I for one, and I think I can speak for everyone, fully understand and agree with the actions you took."
At this point, even the normally quiet captain Georgos spoke up, "You had no choice AJ, the thought of what could have happened if you hadn't taken the steps that you did is absolutely horrifying!"
"The consequences of inaction would have been unthinkable," interjected Lykos. "AJ, you have nothing to reproach yourself for, what you did was truly admirable."
Mara thought it best to lighten the mood at this point. "I have the islands sign writer on standby, so you need to choose a name for this fine vessel!"
"I can then fire of an email to the authorities to have it registered as well." remarked Kostas.
"I was thinking that I would like Aella to choose a name, as that would make me so happy," blurted out AJ.