A visit with Eve

 Eve Heartsong and Les arrives to Eowama's grave.

Leslie: "Hi love.. Eve's here. The kids and I are back now.. Tupac misses you terribly, my love.."
Eve Heartsong smiles as she reads, "Awe.." she says with a sigh, "Well I'll make sure to say a few words over her grave and drop flowers on it from time to time." she smiled over at him, "This was a nice resting place to pick. Peaceful"
Leslie nods "Aye, it also has its connection to her and her first daughter, that was still born after an attack.. that story begins just around the hill"
Leslie crouches down, his eyes nailed on her image and name on the stone as he reaches out to touch it gently, blinking away the tears. "Good night, mi princesita, mi jaguar, te amo tanto, I loved you more than words.."
Eve Heartsong shakes her head, "The jungle can be so dangerous..." she watched him and then whispered a few words of prayer moving her hand over the stone.

Some Kind of Return

 CatAdore

 Leslie turns to head for the plane, then stops. Without turning to look at her, his voice is hoarse and low. "I miss her so badly, Perse. I break up inside every day, over and over."
Without looking at her, he starts walking away.

A Final Farewell: End of November, Amazon

The small group stands by the foot of the hill not too far from her native Xocó lands, the tears stinging Les’s still battered face as he hangs on to Tupac’s tiny hand, trying to keep his sanity. Cat most likely picks up her father’s emotional distress, and their son is staring at the stone, his tears running, but he’s not making a single sound, barely even breathing. 

After what seems like an eternity, Les crouches down and hugs his son. “Mami will always look after you and your sister, love, even if you can’t see her. It is us three now, we still have each other, we will be good to each other, mami would have wanted that.”
Tupac nods silently, and the dam finally bursts, sobbing helplessly as he clings to his papi for dear life, unable to make a coherent word.

Les just holds him, holds their children close, then after a long time, he gathers them both up in his arms, holding them tight to his chest. “We should go now, my love.” Tupac still keeps his head buried into his father’s neck, mumbling “We go home to farm now, papi?”
“No, we’re going to a friend of mine that lives in a place called Temuco, he will let us stay there for a while. But we will probably come back here one day, sweets. One day.”

He looks over Tupac’s shoulder at the blurred image of the stone, whispering, before they turn away. “Goodbye, mi princesita. I love you just the way you were and I love you more than words.”

The Loveliest News: September 9th, at the homestead

(In their bedroom, by Tupac's bed) 

Leslie smiles, stroking his hair as he nods "Mommy and daddy loves you, little brave". He reaches out and lays a gentle hand on his love's arm as they sit for a few moments and watch him go to sleep

Eowama sits watching him and stroking Les's shoulder gently, then gets up slowly and beckons for him to follow her, and goes out on the balcony to look for some wine

Leslie nods and gets up, grabbing a bottle and putting it down

Eowama pours herself some wine and settles back "I have good news and bad news. Which do you want first?"

Leslie thinks as he pours himself a glass, sipping it.. then glancing at her, he more than sips, about half the glass and nods "OK, the bad news first, so we can get that part over"

Eowama grins "I haven't menstruated, and it's a month and a half now"

Leslie grins, the relief is all too visible in him, even in the small shake of the hand holding the glass.. shifting in the chair, looking at her and trying not to grin as a fool "Oh, yeah.. I guess that is bad news, though you are a little early for menopause.."

Eowama chuckles "Yeah... no, I'm usually pretty regular, so..."

Leslie nods, putting down the glass and nods, looking intently at her, smiling lovingly "So, with the bad news out of the way.. or.. were there more bad news?"

Eowama looks at him, her face a blank "Well, that depends... What if I'm pregnant? Would you want to keep the child or not?"

Leslie nods slowly, understanding, then looking down for a moment, before looking at her again, silent for a moment, then one more "If you are pregnant.. and with Tupac growing up.. I think I would want for him to have a little brother or sister before the age difference becomes too great.. but even more so.. Yes, I would, very much.. but while it is our decision together, it must be both, and you have the final say, over your body"

Eowama grins from ear to ear "Well then! The good news is that I'm probably pregnant!" She laughs "It could have been either good or bad new, depending on how you took it. I'm glad you're happy with it, because I am too!"

Leslie looks so relieved his eyes well up a bit and his smile turns into a grin, that of a fool, as he gets up and holds out his arms for her, inviting her to hug "To say I am happy is a huge understatement, love!"

Eowama gets up, smiling and falls into his arms "Oh, i'm so glad you're happy with it! I was afraid you would be upset!"

Leslie hugs her tightly, holding her close and shaking his head "I couldn't be happier, love! I.. I just.. gods, I love you so so so much!" His lips search for hers as he hold her tight and deep in his embrace

Eowama raises her head and presses her parted lips to his gently, tenderly, her heart floating as an enormous weight is lifted from it

Leslie feeling the gentleness in her kiss, responding in kind, even if his chest is about to burst from love and happiness, and in this moment, much as his highest wish was to give her a daughter, no matter what, their child would be welcomed and loved.. and he tastes her sweet lips as he holds his one true love in his arms

Eowama kisses him soundly then pulls back, smiling "I dreamt it was a girl... but she didn't have black hair like mine. It was more rusty color... almost reddish orange actually. Is that what your hair was like when you were younger?"

Leslie laughs, releasing the hold of her, while his hands remain on her arms "Me, two cousins, my grandfather and.. yeah.. family tradition, to say the least.."

August 22 - Just an ordinary day

 

Eowama finishes the evening chores, checks the grounds once more, says good night to the help, and wearily climbs the stairs to bed, stripping and letting her clothes fall on the floor, and climbs into bed next to Les, lying back with a sigh "What a long day! It seemed like it would never end!"

Leslie lets out a long, content sigh as they finally settle down in bed, nodding and nestling close to his beloved soul mate "Well, every day with you, there is something happening, my love.. And some days even more. I know what you mean!" Feeling her soft warm skin against his, he shivers just a bit and pulls her closer to him "Mmmmmm.. but.. now, at home!"

Eowama tosses and turns in bed, brushing her body against his warmth, then stretching out "Yeah... home sweet home... to the arms of my love, where I belong"

Leslie sighs with a gentle, loving smile, letting his hand adoringly and slowly caress her as he nods "Yes, into that embrace that was meant to be your harbour as well as haven, love.. " He places a tender kiss on her hair

Eowama snuggles closer "Hold me, Les! Hold me tight! I need to feel your arms squeezing me! Wrap me in your heart and don't let me go!"

Leslie nods and his arms settle around her, crushing her lovingly against his chest as he holds her tightly, his embrace forming a castle wall of love and safety around her, keeping her close and against his heart, never ever letting go "I won't ever, my love, I love you!"

Eowama whimpers softly as she raises her parted lips to his and her throat restricts with the intense emotion she feels. She wraps her arms around him and presses herself to him with all her strength "I need you to contain me, love! Hold me tight! As tight as you can without crushing me!"

Leslie nods as his lips are pressed against hers, tightly, almost matching the firm hold, shifting on the bed and stretching out so she is pressed against his entire leg, thighs pressed against each other, feet tangled and his hands flat on her pressed against her, holding her like a wrapped up little cocoon of pure love that he is set to watch over, care for and love

Eowama relaxes into his strong arms, feeling how his powerful full-body embrace envelops her in a sheath of security, of safety and warmth, the painful knot in her throat loosens as she drinks in his love like a dry sponge and softens in his arms

Leslie feeling her body responding, not slacking in his hold of her, not just yet, wanting to give her ample time to feel his love and devotion for her, stroking her hair and keeping her deep deep in his embrace, whispering "This is where, my love.. this is 'Welcome home'."

Eowama hears the sounds of nature outside, the birds and the wind in the trees, their son's gentle snoring, Les's heartbeat with her own, and breathes deep of the cool evening air mixed with the scents of the farm and Les's enticing scent, and feels complete and whole "My love..." she murmurs "My sweet, darling love!"

Leslie holds her close, letting her find peace and love, comfort and rest against him, feeling her warmth, touching him, in so many ways.. she who can break up any clouds just by a word or a look.. whispering "My beloved soulmate.. My wonderful wife."

Eowama feels his strong body in her arms and surrounding her and drinks in his sweetness, closing her eyes and just enjoying the moment, well aware that life is fickle and must never be taken for granted

Leslie stays with her, holds her.. as long as his arms can, he will always hold her, because he belongs to her.. aware of every moment together

Eowama feels her inner and outer self relaxing more and more in his arms as he continues to contain her, draining away all the tension, all the anxiety, all the fear for the future, everything except the blissful moment of giving and receiving pure, unadulterated love...

Leslie: It is as if every time he caresses her, in these moments, time slows down just a little, letting her rest with him, wanting to let her feed tender love and gentle comfort from him

Eowama opens her eyes and gazes into his eyes, at his ash blond hair, his manly beard, the graceful curve of his ear, and sighs, moving her mouth to murmur "You're beautiful... can I say you're beautiful although you're a man? Because you are... my beautiful love..."

Leslie returns the gaze, stroking her hair, smiling as he nods "I would say you can.. In the Nordic languages there is nothing strange saying a man is beautiful.. though I take it to heart, since it means a man that is 'more than just handsome'" He smiles and winks "And that is what I want to be.. your love, that you find beautiful and that fills you with the joy, love, content that you deserve so much"

Eowama smiles and nods, a twinkle in her eyes "You're all that and more, because your beauty comes from the inside out... It's easier in Spanish, because I can say that you're 'un hombre hermoso, bello, divino, deseable, sexi, suculento, besable, abrazable, adorable' or any of the other things I would say about you, and they all sound perfect!" she giggles

Leslie chuckles, nodding with wide eyes "They sound perfect indeed.. and impressive.. I should really study a few well chosen ones for you. I have them in other languages, but.. for these kind of words, it feels like Spanish is our language for them.. It's been like that since pretty early on." He pauses, grinning "Suculento? You think so?"

Eowama makes a face as if she were being offered the most delicious treat in the world and lets out a long, delicious "Mmmmmmm..... siiiii..... muy suculento....." then raises her open mouth to his and tastes him all over again with a passionate kiss as if eating that delicious treat.

 

And we leave them alone here... 

A New Life: March 25th in Amazon

 In the camp of the Tapirapé 

Whispering Wind: we are back

Catten: welcome back, you are feeling better, miss?

Leslie walks up to his wife as they return "You ok, love?"

Whispering Wind: smiles to les , there is your wife safe and sound

Whispering Wind: " I want you to keep her happy and rested

Leslie tries to hide his concerns but nods as he trusts Whisper "Thank you so much... and I will do that... I promise"

Eowama runs to find Les, beaming from ear to ear "Oh yes, WW helped me a lot... and she gave me some good news!" She looks around bashfully then takes a deep breath and states "She says that maybe I'm pregnant!"

Catten: oh wow, congratulations you two

Whispering Wind: smiles to them... anything I am near and available for you

Catten: I guess that could explain why you were not feeling well

Whispering Wind: is still very early we will need to confirm in some days, but normally I never wrong

Eowama smiles at Catten and nods "Maybe it was just morning sickness"

Bird throws her hands up toward the sky "blessings I am hearing! Much good fortune to dis couple!"

Leslie stands like a rock

then stands like a rock for a moment more

then suddenly dashes and hugs his beloved wife, planting a kiss on her lips, lifting her into the air "Love!!" then realises and puts her down, looking at Whisper "sorry, got... a bit carried away"

Catten: that is indeed good news

Whispering Wind: it is normal to get very tired... nature is wise... is time to slow down

Leslie whispers: "I love you more than words, Eo"

Eowama giggles loudly as he lifts her up and puts her back down "I love you too, mi vikingo querido!"

Whispering Wind: smiles and winks to catten

Whispering Wind: we go home love?

Catten: yes lets, it's getting late

Leslie grins and squeezes her "My beautiful jaguar!"

Bird stands and smiles "dis be a time for family, I tank you for bein' so kind to dis stranger. I take me leave now. Good fortune to you"

Catten: I hope breo will return soon Bird, but feel free to stay and wait

Leslie: "And to you, traveller"

Eowama turns and smiles "Thank you very much, WW. You've made me very happy!"

Whispering Wind: notices the woman " aw sorry hello, didnt see you"

Leslie grins, kissing his wife's hair "US happy!"

Bird nods "dis fine, much good news to celebrate."

Whispering Wind: be safe you both and follow my recommendations

Bird: Blessings to dis tribe and all who visit de village

Whispering Wind: " I remember you birdie, how are you?"

Catten: thank you Bird. you are welcome to stop by any time

Bird: tankin; you

Whispering Wind: waves to les and eo

Whispering Wind: hope to see you soon again

Eowama nods excitedly "I will!" gives Bird a look, then turns to Les "WW says I should rest, so can we go home now?"

Catten: Bye Les and Eo, congratulations again and see you both soon

Leslie nods "Safe paths you two and we'll meet soon!"

Eowama: waves "Bye!"