GET GONE
The Beginning of an End to a Beginning
by Eduardo 

  The Return
   The moment we stepped through the planes opened door and onto the stairs, that hot humid air hit. Almost taking our breath away as we squinted across the tarmac to arrivals, in the early morning sun. Liam looked at me with eyes open wide in excitement and simply said. "This is nice." As we walked the short distance to immigration.
"There's much better to come." I smiled back, presenting our passports.
Out into the hot pavement and across the car park we sauntered to the waiting coach, both anxious to see our new home for the next two weeks.

  As we pulled into the impressive Bamburi beach hotel courtyard, a group of Massi warriors performed the entertainment. You would think their legs were pogo sticks to see them jump so high. Truly amazing.
The other guests waited as we were quickly checked in and escorted to our rooms. The first room was a splendid family room with patio overlooking the pool and beach, which Liam put his case into. That was until he saw my room adjacent to his. A four poster and drapes sat in the middle of the huge marbled room with double patio doors into a big veranda overlooking the beach and ocean. With a second verandah looking onto the gardens and pool. We found out later they were the two best rooms in the hotel.

  It was still only 11 in the morning, so we unpacked and set off exploring the complex, avoiding the manager who wanted to give us a personal tour. This place is an eaters paradise as there is always food cooking somewhere. In between the three main restaurant meals, a separate bistro and grill caters for any peckish guests. Food and drink are available anywhere at any time in this place. When we saw the pool, it was impressive. Where the stage used to be until two years ago, a new pool had been built and sculptured into the existing pool, with a bar and patio in the middle. All set in a grove of coconut trees overlooking miles of golden beach and the ocean. Liam had already put shorts on and into the pool he went. It was so good to see him so happy after all the upset he has suffered during the past few months.

  After the dip he dried off and joined my on the bar patio. There was a new excitement taking place now as I had let him into the secret about Evelyne before we arrived. She was arriving later that day at around two and staying with us for the holiday.
"Is it time yet?" He asked, shivering with the cool and excitement.
Looking at my watch I answered him. "Yeah, nearly. Shall we go to reception and wait for her?"
"Come on then." came the impatient answer.

  As we entered the reception area we both were lost in eying the surrounding water features. Huge stones and old fossilised tree trunks set into a stream flowed all around the vast space. It was so real you would almost expect to see a crocodile or two, or maybe a Rhino! We were so engrossed that we didn't see the petite figure checking in at the desk.
"Wow." Liam exclaimed giving me a little nudge and nodding towards her.
"Smart." I replied as we crossed the small distance and all joined together in a big embrace.
Cant remember much after that, but in all the chat, especially between the two of them, we got to the rooms and helped unpack. Liam was besides himself with glee and I could see he was intent on enjoying every moment of this holiday. It was going to be good.

  It was not long before they were both in the pool larking about and joining in the pool football event. I sat there, sipping at a Martini observing the happiness of it all. To see him so happy with the woman who i was about to give a third degree interrogation to, made me question for a moment whether I needed to find out so much about her. He was still bonded to her just the same as back in 2003 when he first met her. Even now, he only allows his dad to give him hugs, always shying away from relatives giving him a hug, even his Mum. But with this lady, its like they were sister and brother and had been since birth. He has often said he would like a sister, well he's got his wish and to see them so happy makes me happy. I hope the triangle can be complete and I will be doubly happy, but it was early days yet. I needed to study the two of them together and interaction all together as a family group, But even more so, I needed to know a lot more on what made this young lady tick, where she was coming from and where she expected to go and, that was going to take time.
By the end of the first day and the evenings acrobat entertainers, we were all really tired and slept like babies. No talking, just very heavy snoring probably.

  Wednesday awoke to my birthday and two lovely cards from Evelyne and her family. As I propped myself up in bed on one elbow and gazed at the brilliant sunshine reflecting on the calm ocean, I knew this was going to be the best birthday of my life. As I laid there gazing, Eve came out of the shower and I could see the beads of water glistening on her soft dark skin. I watched her petite towel wrapped body as she crossed to the dresser and wondered if this was really real for a while. So decided a shower would wake me up.

  The day went so smoothly as we enjoyed the food and fun on offer. We all had lots of time for chatting about many important things and by the end of day two, I was feeling quite comfortable about the way life was developing.
That night, Eve and I talked plenty. It was like reading an open book written for children. Delve and pry all I might, there was nothing to find. Beneath there was nothing except more of what was on top and that was simple to read. The only negativity is a deeply imbedded distrust of men and jealously to match. That I can deal with without trying for as far as women are concerned I'm a one woman man and trustworthy, so there will never be need for her jealousy.
I had a private chat with Liam later that day and asked him what he thought. Taking love out of the equation, he agreed she would be a fine asset to us and he liked her very much, even suggesting we should get married in the future. As for Eve, she is just so pleasing. She respects everything I am and I can feel something warm growing inside with her. I watched closely during the day how she interacted with other English and German families and they all warmed to her instantly. We were soon a very popular family and invited to sit with so many people it became awkward to not upset the others. There were quite a few mixed families there, many of which had Kenyan wives and they seemed contentedly happy, so we felt very much at home with it all.
That night Eve and I chatted a little but fell asleep quickly and woke to another day of warm sunshine, complete with a cuddle and kiss.

  Took Liam off for some jet skiing and left Eve chatting with a German family. It gave Liam and I chance to talk about things. He asked had we 'you know' yet and I said maybe tonight was the night. That seemed to make him happy as he feels after that, we shall be together always. Its a nice simple and pure child logic, you only have sex when in love and it should mean the start of long term relationships or marriage. We all seemed much closer that day, like a family in fact. Liam played with her and even wanted a kiss goodnight from her after my hug, before laying his worn out body down to sleep.

 Yes, tonight was definitely the night. I would cross that barrier and find the final answers I needed.  For tomorrow,  my family friends would be back from Malindi and there would be much to discuss about the future.  They know of Evelyne and no doubt now know she is here at the hotel, so it could get a little heavy.  But she has already managed to warm my uncle Romano's heart.  So he's on my side anyway.