My Island in the Sun Ch. 05

My island in the sun Ch 05

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.

This is self edited, so any mistakes are exactly where I want them to be!

AJ woke from his internal alarm clock at his normal time of 0530. He found Aella still cradled in his arms. He desperately needed to pee, and tried to carefully disentangle himself without disturbing her, but as soon as he tried to move her arm, Aella tightened her hold on him.

"AJ, don't move, this is the way I have dreamt of waking for such a long time and I never thought a morning like this would come!" murmured Aella.

"I feel the same way my little flower, but I need to use the head."

"Hurry up baby, and come back to me."

AJ hurriedly got out of bed and made his way into the bathroom. As he relieved himself, his mind wandered back to the previous evening, and he relived the glorious experience of feasting on Aellas exquisite nectar.

He had never known anything could be as fulfilling as providing the woman he loved with so much pleasure. He knew he would never get enough of worshiping her mesmerising body. She was perfection personified and he considered himself a lucky man on this wonderful morning!

After he cleaned himself up he walked back and stood at the door into the cabin and took in the most wonderful sight he would never tire of.

Aella had fallen back asleep, with her upper body and perfect heart shaped ass, exposed for his viewing pleasure. He sauntered over and knelt on the side of the bed. He leant forward and peppered kisses on the globes of her tanned derriere.

Aella turned, and as she did so she spread her legs, exposing the heart of her femininity. "See anything you like?" Aella whispered in a sexy voice.

"I like everything I see my flower. You are everything I could ever wish for, and more."

Leaning over her he kissed her inner thighs, with soft gentle caresses from his lips. He moved up until he was at the junction of her thighs and licked the creases next to her hot womanly centre.

Aella felt the heat in her core rising, and was ready for more. AJ was more than happy to oblige his lover. He took her labia in his mouth pulling and sucking lightly, then releasing one only to move and take its partner opposite into his mouth.

AJs' attentions were driving Aella wild, these actions were new to both of them, but it was like they had been lovers for more than one day. Everything seemed to come naturally to them both.

AJ turned his attentions to her honeypot, running his tongue all the way from her little brown star up to Aellas' pink pearl. When he reached that point, Aella grabbed AJs' head pulling him tightly against her sex.

"Make me come baby, I need this so much, you're driving me crazy."

AJ responded by increasing his ministrations, running the tip of his tongue in circles around Aellas' pleasure button.

"Keep going... right there, don't you dare stop!" Aella screamed!

AJ was spurred on by Aellas excitement, and began teasing her with the very tip of his tongue, changing between feather light caresses and firmer strokes, this increased the guttural moans now coming from the object of his desires.

"Ungh, uhh, uhh... yes coming!!!!!!!! Aella grabbed one of the pillows and held it over her mouth as she screamed from the top her lungs, as her senses shattered, fireworks began exploding in her mind, nothing else mattered in those few ecstatic seconds, and she was exactly where she was meant to be!

AJ clamped his mouth over her entrance, as soon as he did so he was rewarded with her pulsing essence. It tasted so sweet, he was sure it was a gift from the gods. He felt such euphoria, from being able to give his lover so much pleasure.

Aellas whole body went limp, all strength exiting her body along with the essence that had been her climax from AJs' incredible ministrations. AJ Crawled up the bed, then settled in next to her, and once more cradled her body in his.

"Oh Baby, you are so good to me," Aella purred.

"You are my muse, my little flower, you hold my love in your hands and that love is something I give to you with all my being." AJ sighed.

"I feel though, as much as I want to just lay here with you forever, we must shower and get ready for the day ahead, we have a lot to get through today!"

Just as the day before, they took their showers separately. There really wasn't enough room in the showers on board to accommodate two people comfortably.

AJ was soon up on deck, and saw Lykos standing at the beach club looking at the harbour.

As he walked over he looked down the gangplank to be greeted by the sight of the large sheepdog sitting at the bottom, looking up onto the boat.

"It would appear your friend hasn't moved away from the boat overnight AJ." Lykos stated simply.

"I wonder why he's still here?" someone must be missing him!" answered AJ.

"I'll pop and see if there's anything we can feed him," I'll be back in a moment.

With that AJ popped down to the Galley, where he found Mara preparing breakfast.

"Are you Just impatient AJ, or extraordinarily hungry for some reason?" Mara chuckled. "I hear you and Aella were awake early this morning."

AJs' cheeks coloured with embarrassment, not realising how vocal Aella had been, despite the use of the pillow.

However, AJ carried on regardless. "My friend the Shepherd dog is still on the harbour, so I was wondering if you had anything I could feed him."

"We have some pork steaks from last night! Mara said, "He should enjoy one or two of those. I'll find a couple of bowls. He'll probably appreciate some water too!"

With that, Mara fetched a couple of bowls from a cupboard, handing one to AJ. "Fill that one with water, and I'll cube a couple of steaks for you to give him!"

Once he had filled the bowl with water and Mara had cut up the steaks, AJ thanked her, and took the bowls up to give to the dog.

As AJ got to the top of the gangplank, the dog looked up at him and barked, in what AJ thought was anticipation. He walked down and placed the bowls to one side where anyone walking passed wouldn't knock or trip over them.

The dog hurriedly ate the pork steak, as if he hadn't eaten for a while, and then savoured the cool water. "If you're still around when we get back later, we'll have to see if we can find out who you belong to boy!" the dog barked once in reply.

When he got back up to the saloon he saw everyone else was in the dining area. AJ walked over and sat in the chair next to Aella. He turned and gave her a quick kiss on those luscious lips, then greeted everyone else.

AJ picked some cut fruit from the bowl in the centre of the table and poured some yoghurt over the top. Aella had already poured him some fresh orange juice and he thanked her with another quick peck on the lips.

"We'll leave in about 40 minutes, if that works for you AJ?" asked Kostas.

"I'm ready to go whenever everyone else is. Turning to Aella, AJ asked, "how about you flower?"

"I just need to get my briefcase and I'm all set too!"

Lykos stood up, took his plates to the food lift, and told everyone he'd prepare the Targa and be ready to go shortly.

"Dimitri, Kostas, do you know where the shepherd dog came from? Someone must be missing him," Asked AJ.

"We'll ask around later if he's still here," Kostas replied.

"I'm popping up to see Tassia a little later, I'll ask her if she has heard of anyone missing a dog," added Mara.

They all headed off to get their things together for the day leaving Nikos the job of tidying up the breakfast things.

AJ went down to the cabin, and found Aella putting her gorgeous locks in a ponytail. She explained it was the best style while they were out on the open water in the wind. AJ bent, placed his hands on her shoulders and began kissing the exposed skin on her neck.

"Don't start now, or you'll be blaming me for not getting to Skiathos again!" Chortled Aella.

"You can't blame a man for trying, you're utterly irresistible my little flower!"

"I love your pet name for me baby, but I was wondering what made you pick flower?"

"It was from the first moment I saw the beautiful petals spread themselves open between your sweet thighs, I have never seen anything more intoxicating!"

"Kiss me and then we must go, my gorgeous hunk of a man."

AJ took her in his arms, and their lips entwined, while their tongues swirled around each others. Aella pulled away, breathless and overcome with passion. Let's go before I throw caution to the wind and delay our trip another day.

AJ took hold of Aellas briefcase for her and gesturing her to go before him, followed her up the stairs to the saloon, watching those magnificent buttocks as they ascended to the upper deck.

Dimitri and Kostas were waiting for them and all four went down the gangplank to join Lykos on the Targa. AJ saw the dog still in guard position at the bottom and stopped to give him a scratch behind his ears. "Go home today boy, I may see you again sometime," the dog just gave a single bark in reply!

AJ went over and released the mooring ropes, throwing them to Lykos, and then jumped aboard the Targa.

They were soon underway, with Lykos piloting. Aella had her laptop out so AJ went to sit beside her to see what she was working on. Aella had opened the Skopelos news pages, and showed AJ the reports that Andreas' and his two crewmen had been travelling over to Skopelos from Alonissos when he had a massive heart attack on board.

The report went on to say that it was unclear as to why he had had the heart attack, but there were rumours that he was a user of class A drugs, which could have been a contributing factor. AJ was relieved to hear that everything had gone as planned and the memory wipe he had performed on the crewmen was a success.

"I'm just going to check the stock prices on all the shares and investments, do you want to see what your worth is this morning?" inquired Aella.

AJ watched the screen as she split between two different accounts. "What do those figures at the bottom mean, Aella?" exclaimed AJ, slightly perturbed at all the zeros.

"That is the total worth of your Shares and investments!" we have other pages showing the income from your businesses across the Island groups of the Aegean Sea!" explained Aella.

"That can't be real, AJ gasped. "Each of those accounts holds just shy of a billion Euros!"

"As I said, these don't include the data from your business holdings!"

"No, I can't believe it, one person with that much money is just ridiculous!" AJ was shocked.

"You do have a lot of people who you have to pay AJ, it's really just numbers, don't think of it as money." Aella continued.

"I think I'll just leave all this stuff to you my little flower, you've got a better handle on it than me, it seems."

"That's just one of the reasons I'm here baby, although I like the other reasons that have come up with in the last day or so!" snickered Aella.

"When I'm with you it's going to keep coming up, again and again!"

"Oh, I'm counting on it Baby!"

"We're five minutes out everyone, you need to get packed away and ready to head off." Said Lykos.

As they pulled into the old port at Skiathos, AJ jumped off the Targa and tied of the mooring ropes, making sure they were secure.

"I've given Giorgos a call, said Kostas," he's going to come and meet us in a few minutes and we'll go up to Eurobank."

As they waited, AJ scanned the port, surprised by the number of tourists already milling about. It was only April, he wouldn't have expected larger crowds until May.

"Easter's a bigger deal than Christmas in the Greek Orthodox Church," Dimitri said, "There are important candle light services at the main church where the flame of Jesus is brought from Jerusalem on the day preceding Pascha (Orthodox Easter), that is the start of the celebrations."

"I really have a lot to learn, I feel like I'm starting over and know nothing about my true heritage!" AJ lamented.

At that moment Giorgos pulled up in a Mercedes Vito luxury tourer. With eight seats it was more than big enough for all of them. They soon clambered in and were off to the bank. Being only two minutes around the ring road, they soon pulled of the road and parked in front of the bank.

Lykos and Giorgos said they would wait in the snack bar next door, they would get a coffee and catch up on news!

Aella led AJ into the bank, with Kostas and Dimitri following on behind. The young lady behind the first counter swooned and asked AJ, "what can we do for you today sir?" completely ignoring Aella as if she didn't even exist.

Aella cut in front of AJ, "We have an appointment with the Manager. Mr Mavrikis has some very important business matters to attend to. We can't stand around all day, while you flutter your eyelashes at him."

AJ was quite taken with how jealous Aella was with this young girls flirting. It was obvious to him that she was as protective of her man, as he was of her!

"One moment," the girl squeaked. As she scurried away, Aella watched her go feeling she had put the young upstart firmly in her place!

In less than a minute a distinguished looking gentleman came out through a door, to one side of the counter, and walked straight over to AJs' group."Dimitri, Kostas nice to see you again!" exclaimed the man. Turning to AJ and Aella, he continued. "Aella, please introduce me to this fine young man!

"AJ this is Yiannis, the manager of the bank here on Skiathos! Yiannis this is AJ Mavrikis, President of Mavrikis holdings. He has been overseas for some time, and has recently returned to oversee the businesses personally.

As Yiannis went to shake AJs' hand he suddenly heard Perseus, "AJ as you take his hand, probe his mind and find his Aura that will tell you if he has a good soul and can be trusted. You need to practice this as much as you can!"

AJ gripped Yianiss' hand with his own and immediately projected into this man's mind. As he had done with Andreas he went to a similar room with thousands of drawers lining the walls. They were mostly green, with very few orange. AJ was aware that there were no black drawers in here at all!

He quickly told Perseus what he had found. "This is a very good sign AJ, do you feel or see any swirling colours where you are now?"

"I can't see anything, but I sense blue and green bands of light swirling around like ribbons in a breeze!"

"That is Yiannis aura AJ, he has a pure soul, blue and green alone is a good omen. You can trust Yiannis, of that you can be certain." At that, Perseus went silent once more.

"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mr Mavrikis, if you'd all like to follow me we'll take care of getting your cards issued to you."

"Please call me AJ, Yiannis, I do not stand on formality, I had too much of that during my military service!"

Yiannis was impressed that this man had served his country, although not being aware that it was not with the Hellenic Forces. (Greece is the Hellenic Nation)

They followed him back through the door, down a short corridor and into a large office, with seating for all of them. "First of all I will need to take a copy of your passport for identification!"

Aella opened her briefcase and handed Yiannis AJs' passport. He turned and scanned it through a printer behind his desk, and then with a few clicks of his mouse he had moved it to AJs' secure digital file.

Yiannis then took a tablet and brought the screen up holding AJs' company accounts. He asked AJ to sign within a digital box on the screen, and tapped a few tickboxes. "Almost there AJ, Yiannis said.

He went to a cupboard and lifted out a Brown leather briefcase. He laid it on the desk and clicked the locks open. Inside was a card wallet with half a dozen cards neatly tucked away in individual pockets. Taking all the cards out Yiannis placed them in a neat row in front of AJ.

"If you could just sign these in my presence and that finalises our business today."

AJ took a pen from the briefcase and deftly signed all of the cards. Once finished, Yiannis carefully returned them to the card wallet, and then tucked it back inside the briefcase. Closed it with a practised hand, and handed it to AJ. "Please accept this briefcase with the banks gratitude for your custom, it is most appreciated, I assure you!"

"That's most gracious of you Yiannis, It has been a pleasure dealing with you, I am sure we will be seeing each other again soon."

They all arose from their seats, shook hands with Yiannis once more, before leaving to go and fetch Lykos and Giorgos from the snack bar.

As they got back into the Mercedes, AJ noted that it was 10.55am. "What time is our meeting with Christos?"

"2pm," Kostas answered. We're running ahead of time!"

"As we have a bit of time to spare I would like to take Aella to a jeweller to choose a ring, so I can make our engagement official." AJ added.

"If I may ask a small favour," Dimitri said gently, his eyes glistening. "It would mean a great deal to me if Aella would wear her mothers' rings. It would be a way for her mother to have a part in your union!"

"Oh AJ, would you mind? I think that would be so beautiful," said Aella her eyes full of hope.

"If that's what would make you happy little flower, I think it's a wonderful thing to do in memory of your mother. Larissa meant so much, to both us, it seems the right thing to do!"

"Let me go back into the bank I'll go to the safety deposit box, it will only take a few minutes," said Dimitri, with a catch in his throat.

The others went back to the Mercedes, Giorgos started it up and switched on the air con to start the interior cooling down. They all then went and stood in the shade!

Within minutes Dimitris came back out of the bank with a small case. "I have them, he assured the two lovebirds, waving the case in front of him. I'll keep them until this evening, and we can have another celebration!"

Kostas suggested popping up to "Little Balcony" a traditional Greek taverna, just of the ring road, by the only roundabout on the whole Island.

That got a seal of approval from the others, who obviously knew of the place, so AJ was Happy to go along with their choice!

They all clambered back inside the minibus, and were soon on their way.

There was a convenient parking area for a few vehicles on the other side of the roundabout from the taverna, and Giorgos pulled in there. They quickly made their way over the road, and into the taverna.

"Kostas, Dimitri, bellowed a very jovial fellow. "How have you been, I haven't seen you for almost a week now?" he roared with laughter!

"Very well, replied Kostas and Dimitri in unison. "We have an appointment with Christos a little later, so we thought we'd pay you a visit to make sure you were keeping out of mischief!"

"Thanos, meet AJ, he arrived couple of days ago, to take control of the family business after many years abroad." Dimitri said in way of an explanation, as to why they had come today!

"AJ welcome to my humble establishment. I trust you have better manners than these two failures in etiquette," Thanos chuckled dryly.

AJ stepped forward and Thanos took his hand in his, shaking it vigorously but with friendly warmth. Without any thought, AJ saw in his mind swirling colours of green and orange, Perseus' voice suddenly sprang to life, "Thanos is as he appears, an honest and most happy man. Can you feel that in your mind AJ?"

"I can, I feel virtue and honour radiating from within him, replied AJ. I just know he doesn't have a bad bone in his body!"

"Your powers are becoming second nature AJ, as is the ease in communication between the two of us."

Thanos showed the party of six to a table that overlooked the road. "Here you are, my best table to view the antics of the tourists trying to negotiate a Greek roundabout, said Thanos as he burst out laughing. I'll get you all some menus."

Giorgos explained to AJ that the right of way was different on most Greek roundabouts, if you are already on the roundabout you have to give way to motorists coming onto it. Most Greek drivers know a rental car is most likely being driven by a tourist, so are naturally expecting the unexpected!

Thanos brought the menus over for them, and then left to see to his other customers.

They all decided on Little Balcony Salad, which consisted of rocket lettuce, spinach, sweetcorn, dried tomato, figs, parmesan cheese, cheese balls and honey sauce. The obligatory Mythos in frozen glasses was the choice of all but Aella.

Her chosen accompaniment was a large chilled glass of Retsina wine, another Greek staple.

After they had finished their lunch, having been serenaded by car horns from the drivers making a hash of the roundabout, Thanos came over with a glass of Ouzo for everyone. On the house of course!

AJ used his new Premium Club Platinum card to settle the bill leaving a big tip in cash for their genial host, being acutely aware that card fees eroded profits of small businesses across the Islands. Something a lot of the tourists didn't take into account.

After that it was time to get back to the minibus and head to see Christos the lawyer.

His office was located just off Papadiamanti Street, named after the famous local author, and where the airport got its name from as well!

As it is mainly pedestrianised, Giorgos and Lykos dropped them off in the port and Dimitri, Kostas and Aella walked up with AJ, who took in the myriad of shops along each side of the street as they went. As they made a left turn, they left the shops behind, and less than a minute later he saw the sign to Christos' office.

They entered a pleasant reception area and a professionally dressed lady sat behind a desk, again welcoming Dimitri and Kostas by name. After all, they had been the point of contact for the holding company, that until two days ago AJ was not even aware of!

"Christos is waiting for you, go straight through!" she announced.

As they all entered the office, AJ was surprised at the difference between the professionally dressed receptionist and Christos the lawyer. As he stood up from behind his desk, AJ could see Christos wore linen trousers and a simple linen shirt. Not at all what he expected from a legal professional!

"Welcome, welcome come and take a seat. Can I offer you something to drink?" Christos asked in greeting.

AJ put Christos somewhere in his mid to late fifties, and he had a slight paunch, probably brought on by sitting behind a desk all day. He had greying hair, but his brown eyes with a glint of sharpness, truly stood out. They spoke of someone whose mind had been honed by years of legal battles, calculating, but with a warmth that hinted at experience way beyond what his appearance portrayed. AJ was impressed!

"I would like a glass of water, if you don't mind," answered AJ. The others agreed they would have the same. Christos popped his head out of the door to arrange for water to be brought in.

"Well it is finally a pleasure to meet you AJ, you certainly measure up to what I've been told about you from the two brothers here," said Christos as he returned to his desk. He approached Aella and AJ, taking her hands in his he air kissed both her cheeks in greeting.

Then turned to AJ and presented his right hand towards him. AJ took his hand firmly, shaking it and yet again seeing the waving coloured ribbons of light. Yellows and gold intermingled, sparkling as if lit by the sun. He instinctively felt reassured that Christos was someone to be trusted, and a feeling of calmness washed over him.

"It is a pleasure to also meet you Christos, I hope we will have a long and happy business relationship."

AJ could see the shift in Christos' expression and how his reply had clearly put Christos at ease. Mavrikis Holdings were his largest and most important client, making up over eighty percent of his business. He had been a little anxious, after all, there's truth in the old saying about a new broom sweeping clean!

"Lets' get on with business then shall we? I have all the documentation here ready for your signatures. I recommend you take your time to read each one carefully and sign were I have put the red marker stickers!"

At that moment, the receptionist came in with bottles of chilled water and enough glasses for everyone, and placed them on a side table.

As AJ started reading through the documents, Dimitri poured water into all the glasses and placed one in front of everyone.

After he read each one, AJ passed it to Aella and asked her to read through them as well. Once he had finished, he waited for Aella to finish too. Once she had he asked, "All ok?"

Aella nodded and AJ opened his briefcase taking one of the lovely pens from its slot and signed at all the indicated places. He shuffled them back into a neat stack and passed them back to Christos. "I will have them copied, for you and we will archive the originals here in our vault. You are welcome to view them at any time if you wish of course," Christos made sure to clarify that point!

He went out and asked for them to be copied!

"They'll be ready to take with you when you leave."

He walked over to a cabinet in the corner, opening the door he took out a bottle of Ouzo 12, and on the other side behind the other door was a mini fridge with an even smaller freezer compartment, from which he took a small bucket filled with ice. Placing it on the desk, "this will conclude our meeting perfectly I think!" Christos poured a glass each for everyone.

AJ was beginning to understand how important Ouzo was in Greek life, he found that he could really get used to this laid back approach to life and business!

Once they had finished their drinks they all thanked Christos for all his hard work, and shook his hand as they trooped out of the office, saying a quick goodbye to the receptionist as they passed through!

Dimitri suggested that once they got back to Alonissos, they take "Aellas Choice" over to Skopelos that evening to celebrate, "Great idea" Kostas agreed," I'll phone Mara and tell her not to plan on cooking and to have Georgos get everything ready to be underway as soon as we can."

As they got back down to the old port, they saw Lykos and Giorgos sitting on the back of the Targa. The Mercedes had gone now.

"I had one of the waiters from the taverna take the minibus back, and I can come over for a few days to get to know AJ better, "Giorgos said as way of explanation.

"Fantastic! AJ enthused, the more the merrier, let's get on our way eh!"

Lykos fired up the large outboard motor and they left the old port as Kostas was finishing his call with Mara, "she hasn't started anything so we're all clear for Skopelos folks!"

AJ opened one of the lockers to stow his briefcase and saw the Vlad crossbows were still in there as well.

"We can't keep firearms on board all the time, just in case we get searched by the coastguard, but I thought it wise to keep these handy!" Lykos exclaimed.

"If I'm right in my thinking, I'm sure I can now influence the mind of anyone who discovers anything that we don't need them seeing!" he proclaimed, like a man delivering a prophecy!

Giorgos looked at AJ mystified with this conversation!

Kostas explained all about AJs' powers, Perseus being his inner Person and astral guide. He relayed the whole episode, filling him in on all that transpired with Andreas.

"AJ is totally the real deal, Aella gushed. She was so proud of her man. She dropped into his lap as she praised him in front of everyone! "I can't wait for tonight so we make everything official."

"We will have to start thinking about somewhere to live, "Aellas Choice" is great, but I'm thinking we may want something more, in the long term though!" Aella could hear the passion in AJ's voice, as he spoke.

"I am totally on the same page baby, I don't think a motor yacht is ideal base for raising a family!"

"We have a while before we need to go down that route!" interjected Dimitri, with a smile in his tone.

"I can't help think about it though Dad, it's something I have dreamt about for years, and now it's starting to come true!" burst out Aella, full of excited energy!

They could see Patitri harbour coming into view, and readied themselves for arrival. A few minutes later they pulled up between the Ribeye and "Aellas Choice. Nikos was on hand to tie off the mooring ropes as AJ threw them to him.

As they alighted from the side of the Targa, the large shepherd dog came bounding over in greeting. He looked excited to welcome them home.

AJ reached down to pet him, whereupon the dog immediately dropped down and rolled onto his back expecting tummy rubs. "Yep, definitely a boy," what AJ had surmised, proved to be true he thought with a chuckle.

AJ knelt down and vigorously rubbed the dogs tummy. He was getting used to having this dog around!

Mara called out to them from the saloon, "come on up all of you, I have Mythos waiting with your names on them!"

They all hurried up the gangplank, eagerly anticipating a nice cold beer after the heat of the trip back from Skiathos!

They all sat in the Skylounge, enjoying the refreshingly welcome cooling effect of the cold liquid sliding down their throats!

Georgos spoke up," I went and had a talk with the policemen this morning, and there have been no reports of any dogs missing! So I suggested to Mara that we call the vet to check his chip implant. As all dogs must legally have them"

"We were intending to take the dog to the vets' clinic, but we couldn't get him to budge from his spot on the harbour, as he seemed to be waiting and watching for your return," continued Mara.

"So we made arrangements for the vet to visit here, when he got here and ran his scanner over the dog, he couldn't locate a chip. The vet told us the dog would have to be taken in and euthanized as a stray."

I knew you wouldn't want that so I asked him if he could chip and register him to you, as the owner of "Aellas Choice."

"You are now the proud owner of one massive dog!" Nikos said, like he was announcing AJ as the winner of a game show.

AJ laughed, "Well he certainly is a massive dog, and I am glad you saved him. He certainly seems to have attached himself to us, hasn't he?"

"He's attached himself to you, AJ!" declared Kostas.

"He's going to need a name, that's for sure," Aella stated plainly.

AJ and Aella walked back down to the gangplank to where the dog was patiently waiting.

"Well big boy, what shall we name you eh? AJ asked, and continued on, "I think you need a name befitting your stature, How about Titan?" He questioned the dog directly. The dog bounced his head up and down and barked once, seeming to understand what AJ had asked.

"That's settled it then Titan, welcome to the crew, follow me and we'll get you set up onboard." AJ said jovially.

They went back up the gangplank, followed by Titan who seemed to walk with purpose, as if he was the captain of a ship!

"We better think about setting of for Skopelos soon," announced Georgos.

Everyone nodded their ascent and Mara and Nikos prepared the Motor yacht for sea, as captain Georgos, went up to the flying bridge to carry out his preparations and chart a course for their journey over to the neighbouring island.

They also manoeuvred "Aellas Choice" away from the harbour, which allowed them the space to lift the Ribeye onto the beach club area with the tender crane.

"I think I need to take a little nap, to replenish the energy that I have used with my mind reading today, if no-one has any objections?) AJ remarked quietly.

The others waved him off, Aella however said she would join him so she would be refreshed for the evening.

As soon as they reached the master cabin, Aella turned and locked the door.

Reaching for AJs' hand she dragged him towards the bed. "It's my turn now Baby, you can just lie back and let me take charge!" Aella then pushed him backwards and he landed on the bed.

"Lets' get rid of these clothes, I don't want anything getting in my way." She quickly pulled of her sundress, her bra and thong were gone mere seconds later too!

Aella kneeled up on the bed and snapped the button of AJs' trousers and slowly pulled down the zip, she pulled at the waistband and AJ lifted his hips to assist her in her endeavours. His trousers were soon gone, swiftly followed by his shirt. AJ had gone commando, so he was now naked and ready, just as Aella wanted him!

She threw one leg over his waist and sat herself down placing his rigid staff along the length of her molten lips. The fluid from her sexual excitement lubricated their joining, and Aella soon began rocking her body, sliding her honey pot backwards and forwards creating a rhythm that was building her desire.

AJ was captivated by Aellas' passionate journey into the awakening of her sexuality. He was honoured that he was the one to share in that discovery, to explore it with her, to shape it with his own desires. This ultimately intensified the emotional storm erupting in his heart.

Aella leant down to mash her breasts over his chest, his coarse hairs titillating her distended nipples, hardened from her sexual rapture. She captured his lips in hers and ran her tongue over his teeth, her mind was awash with the emergence of her sexuality.

Sure in the past she had felt aware of her sexual nature, but this, this was something else entirely, Aella knew this awakening of passion was the result of her connection with AJ, he was the whole reason behind the unfolding of her sexual world.

As their tongues tangled and battled over their need for more, she felt the building of a fire deep within her core.

Aella moved her hips with more urgency, "I'm getting close AJ, I'm going to come," she announced with a passion filled cry!

AJ, whose own rapture was building into a ferocious torrent, was fighting a battle to hold back and join her in a mutual climax, he boomed "come now Aella, come for me my little flower!"

This spurred Aella on to their final destination, within moments she was gasping out "yes, yes AJ come with me, now AJ, I'm cominggggg!"

As she came hard she bathed AJs' lower half with her excitement, and seconds later AJ grunted out "yessssss! His offering joined her release in the tight space between them as they embraced tightly, joined in a frenzy of shared exploration.

Aella jumped up and went to the bathroom. Having cleaned herself she returned to the bed and cleaned AJ with a warm washcloth. "My little flower, you are so good to me, I don't know what I've done to deserve you but I thank the gods with all I am that you are mine!"

"You protect me AJ, you always have. If I can show you a small appreciation of just how much that means, I will, and I will always devote myself to looking after you."

"Come Aella, let me hold you in my arms for a while, before we get ready for our celebrations." Together they drifted off into slumber, resting from the exertions of their lustful interlude.

AJ awakened as the motion of the motor yacht gently awoke him from his sleep. He saw from the clock beside the bed, that they had been asleep for forty minutes. He roused Aella with light kisses to her neck. As she opened her eyes, he suggested they get up and get ready for the evening.

A little while later, showered and dressed in a pair of chino shorts and a blue linen short sleeved shirt, AJ went up into the saloon, where he was greeted enthusiastically by Titan. The dog rushed over to him, and AJ thought he could see that the dog wanted reassurance that the motion of "Aellas Choice" wasn't something to be afraid of!

AJ sunk to one knee and Titan rolled to his back to get belly rub. AJ gave his tummy lots of strokes, while telling Titan that he needn't worry, nothing bad would happen on the boat. With Titan reassured AJ thought the dog looked visibly happier, as if he understood the words AJ spoke to him.

As AJ joined Dimitri, Kostas and Mara on the chaise lounges Aella emerged at the top of the stairs.

Momentarily stunned, AJ gasped at the vision before him "W-wow, Aella you are spectacular tonight!"

Aella wore a diaphanous white dress that went all the way to her gorgeous ankles. The bodice had a lace panel that made that section less see through, with the same lace having been formed into a short draped vee at her waist, with the same result.

"I will have to keep on my toes to fight off all the men that are going to be enchanted by you tonight, my little flower, you would give Aphrodite herself a run for her money looking as alluring as you do!" gasped AJ.

AJ then ran back down to the master cabin and changed into a pair of linen trousers and a Short sleeved linen shirt so he could compliment her dress, as it was their engagement celebration.

Once he returned up on deck, he declared that he now felt worthy to accompany Aella that evening.

Aella strolled over to AJ with a swish of her hips, and kissed AJ with sensuous abandon, until Dimitri loudly cleared his throat.

"Here you two, have a glass of champagne, before we dock and move the celebrations on shore!"

Nikos held a tray with two glasses on it and offered them to the happy couple.

With a tear slipping down his cheek, Dimitris' voice trembled as he spoke. "I just want to say... seeing you two finally get together at long last, has filled my heart in a way I didn't think could ever happen once more. For the first time in so many years, I feel truly happy again. And if Larissa were here... she would be the proudest mother in the world."

Dimitri raised his glass, "to the two of you, may you always be safe in your love for each other, and feel that love every day for the rest of your lives, Aella and AJ!"

"Aella and AJ everyone cheered."

Aella leant her head against AJs' shoulder, whilst sipping from her glass. "I would have laughed at anyone a week ago if they had said I would be celebrating my engagement tonight." she whispered to him."

"I feel exactly the same my little flower, but this seems perfect in every way. With you by my side, I feel complete!"

As they finished their champagne, Georgos brought "Aellas Choice" smoothly into the port and docked with a deft use of the bow thrusters.

Lykos quickly came down from the Fly bridge and jumped ashore to tie off. Nikos then slid the gangplank down to the portside, ready for everyone to disembark.

Kostas had booked a table for the nine of them at Peparithos Taverna that was up at the top of the town, so had also organised taxis for them all, which were waiting at the yacht for them. Titan ran down the Gangplank and sat obediently next to a Mercedes estate car.

"I think he's coming too," declared Aella.

"I suppose he doesn't want to get left out!" AJ answered her.

The driver got out and went round to the rear of his car, and looked back at them all questionably.

Kostas explained to him that the dog would be coming too, and gave the man a fifty Euro note to ease his concerns. He opened the tailgate and Titan quickly jumped in and settled down, just in case anyone changed their mind!

Aella and AJ climbed into the backseat of the Mercedes where he could keep an eye on Titan, while Dimitri sat in the front.

The others divided themselves between the other two Taxis, Georgos, Lykos and Nikos sharing one of them!

This left Mara and Kostas with the backseat to the other, while Giorgos rode up front.

Within minutes they were at the Taverna, and shown to a table on a raised but more private area.

Aella explained that the building housing the taverna was owned by Mavrikis holdings, and eating there was a way of checking everything was kept in good shape.

They ordered a mix of appetisers that they could all share.

They each chose their drinks and began browsing the menu, casually chatting about their favourite dishes and what they were in the mood for. AJ noticed a dish named Kokoretsi, and asked what that was?

Mara explained, "Kokoretsi is a traditional dish across the Mediterranean, although we Greeks claim it as ours!"

"It's made from Lamb or Goat offal, the heart, liver and lung, then wrapped in intestines and slowly roasted. I asked for it to be on the menu tonight as it is often prepared for special occasions. It has a rich and flavoursome taste, much better than it sounds!"

"Well, in that case, I'll have that then," decided AJ.

He also asked for three large pork steaks for Titan along with a bowl of water, who was obediently sitting beside AJs' chair.

The others all chose between roasted goat or lamb, and a selection of fish dishes.

However, Aella decided she would have the Kokoretsi so as to be in sync with her intended!

AJ particularly enjoyed the blue cheese stuffed peppers, and especially the Skopelos cheese pie.

AJ saw a fish called Gilthead on the menu, and once again asked Mara if she knew more about that particular fish?

"It's a species of Seabream, and considered to be the most esteemed sea bream for culinary purposes. However, since the 1980s' it has also become an important aquaculture species."

"Since that time they have been intensively bred in open water pens, which are often seen dotted around just off the coast of Greek islands."

"More interestingly, they are protandrous sequential hermaphrodites, maturing as males by the age of two, before some of them develop ovaries and later on lose their testes."

AJ, shivered at that thought, looking around he noticed Nikos, Lykos and Giorgos having the same reaction.

"You amaze me with the depth of your knowledge Mara," stated AJ directly.

"I feel it's important to understand about all animal life, and then you can make careful considered choices when creating dishes," Mara explained."

"Well I'm more impressed by you every day," proclaimed AJ.

At that point their main courses arrived and everyone settled down to enjoy their meal.

AJ was astounded by the Kokoretsi. The flavours were bold and unforgettable, savoury, spiced just right, with a smoky richness that clung to every bite. Mara had got it spot on, the crispy outer layer gave way to tender, melt-in-your-mouth offal, he could also detect the hints of oregano, lemon, and garlic.

Had Mara not told him what it was made of, he never would have guessed. It was a masterful dish, rustic yet refined. He glanced at Mara, deeply impressed. She wasn't just a good food guide, she was a culinary aficionado. Kostas, he thought, was one lucky man, of that AJ was certain.

As they finished their meal, Dimitri stood at the head of the table. At this point it is customary for the father to make speech. I have a few words I must say.

"Aella, AJ it is obvious to all how much in love with each other, you both are. The path ahead of you is a blessed one. It is time for me to relinquish my duties as a father and bless AJ as a son. I trust Aella into your care, I am proud of both of you!"

All at the table cheered, along with many other patrons of the taverna that night.

AJ raised his glass, saying, "Bless you father, you have guided me through life and taught me how a proper and honourable man should behave. Who I am is all down to you, and I am so grateful for that. However there is something else I must say!"

Walking around the table he took to one knee in front of his little flower! "Aella, you are, and will always be the most important person in my life. You are the first thought that greets me when I wake and the last whisper in my heart as I fall asleep at night. You complete my soul!"

"Make me the happiest man alive... Marry me!"

"Of course I will AJ, you already know my answer, now put that ring on my finger!"

Everyone laughed at Aellas' answer. However, across the taverna at another table sat a large man. He was looking across at Aella, at the table also sat two other men and two young girls.

As AJ slipped the ring onto Aellas finger he felt her intense elation through their bond, Perseus joined in at this point," AJ, you have chosen well, what you two share will forge an even stronger bond once you have married."

"I believe Athena will want to gift you something more as a wedding gift, what that is I do not yet know. I must tell you now though, Titan is a gift she has already bestowed on you. He can understand your words and you can send to him telepathically the same as with Aella."

AJ took hold of Aellas hands and kissed her deeply, the passion igniting feelings inside him that were inappropriate considering their location. "Later," he whispered in her ear.

"You can count on it baby" Aella purred seductively, as she returned to her seat

AJ needed to pop to the toilet, he decided to test his connection with Titan, "Hey Titan, stay and guard Aella until I get back.

Titan immediately rose and moved next to Aella, his eyes swept his surroundings, His posture was sharp, coiled like a spring, alert, focused, and ready for any danger that dared show its face.

As AJ walked to the toilet the large man crossed the taverna and approached the table and Aella. "Hello, my name is Victor, can I offer my congratulations on your engagement."

He went to embrace her, and as his right hand brushed her shoulder, she felt a chill shudder up her spine, making her feel as if a ghost had walked over her grave!

Titan rose in an instant, his muscles taught in readiness, as a deep growl rumbled from his chest. Aella could feel the vibration through him as she placed her hand on his head.

She turned back to Victor with a warning in her voice. "Remove your hand," she said, her voice filled with steady conviction.

Titan gave a deep bark, that made Victor jump, and he quickly took his hand from her shoulder!

Titan quickly placed himself between Victor and Aella, he was ready to strike if necessary.

AJ came back towards the table and saw a large man standing in front of Aella, with Titan between them.

"What's going on?" He asked Aella telepathically.

"This man, Victor came to offer his congratulations on our engagement, but his very presence makes my skin crawl. He even tried to hug me!"

AJ decided he would read this mans' mind and see what he was up to.

As AJ approached, he said simply "good evening, how can my fiancé and I help you?" Victor turned and as he did so AJ put his hand on his shoulder.

He instantly sensed the evil lurking within Victor's soul and quickly saw black and grey swirling ribbons, his evil presence much worse than the feelings he got from Andreas.

He sought out and found a black ribbon within his mind that would lead to Victor, and help AJ locate him if necessary.

"I just wanted to congratulate you both on your engagement," he said, but to AJ, it sounded like a threat wrapped in velvet--smooth on the surface, but laced with venom underneath. This man was truly a most putrid snake.

"Thank you for your kind words, AJ stated plainly, "but this is a private party, so I must ask you to leave us to our celebrations."

"As you wish, said Victor brusquely, but I am not a man to brush aside!" his eyes dark with hate, as he locked onto AJs' with a threat of retribution at his dismissal.

With that he turned and quickly walked back to his table.

AJ considered Victor, yes the man was big, probably two or three inches taller that his own six feet five inch frame. However, where AJ was taught honed muscle, Victor was just large, most would say obese, He wasn't intimidated by this man.

After that they decided to continue the celebrations back aboard "Aellas Choice" so Kostas arranged for the taxis once more to return them to the port.

As they were leaving one of the young girls from the table was walking towards the toilets past them. AJ just let the back of his hand brush against her bare arm.

In the blink of an eye, he felt her emotions enter his mind. This poor girl was terrified, she was in a situation that she didn't fully understand.

At that moment AJ knew that he could not walk away and leave these girls to an unknown fate.

He went to see the taverna owner, and asked him if he knew of Victor. He told him he only knew that they had a motor yacht in the port, the name of the vessel was "Chesma".

That told AJ that Victor was definitely Russian, as it was the name of a Russian ship that fought in a battle against the Turks in 1770. He had closely studied historic naval battles during his time in the Royal Marines, as he found the subject fascinating.

AJ thanked him and quickly returned to his group.

The taxis soon arrived, Titan jumped into the rear of the Mercedes estate once more and settled himself down.

They all then climbed into the various vehicles and were on their way, arriving back at their berth minutes later.

They all sat down in the saloon sipping on ouzo and ice. "Before we carry on I must explain something to you all." AJ stated plainly.

"The man who approached Aella is Russian, he goes by Victor. There's something off with him, as if whatever humanity he once had has vanished from his being."

"I felt his presence and found it cold, and cruel. He's not just evil, he's the kind of evil that thrives on the misery of others."

"He had two young girls with him. I brushed against the arm of one of them, and made a connection. I could see her eyes pleading for help. They're not with him by choice that much is clear. What he intends to do with them, who knows... but whatever it is, from the feelings I got off Victor, it can't be anything short of repulsive."

"But as I stand here now, I vow to the gods, I will find out, and when I do I promise he will pay for his crimes."

This is the end of chapter five, please leave comments and scores, and any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.

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