http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/-t1.htm Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:59:10 GMT 10 http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/eternitaildivo1/bannerfore2.png http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/-t1.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/epilogue-2068-lucerne-switzerland-t803.htm LADY EPILOGUE 2068 Lucerne, Switzerland Elena paused for a moment as she walked unsteadily down the hall with U.T. and neared Urs’ room. U.T. stopped and looked at her, his almond, slanted eyes so familiar that for a moment she felt her traitorous heart lurch. He was so like his grandfather. “Oma?” His soft voice drew her back from the pleasant memories threatening to engulf her and she smiled at him, trying to ally his concern. “Just a twinge, dearest,” she murmured and ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:59:10 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/epilogue-2068-lucerne-switzerland-t803.htm#851 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/epilogue-2068-lucerne-switzerland-t803.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-79-no-more-goodbyes-t802.htm LADY CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINE The test that they took a few days later was positive and they positively beamed with happiness as they went about all the fun and work of caring for a house full of children. Flip had taken a liking to Cena and Neto , following Neto around like a shadow, often accompanied by his friend Jose, the boy his own age. Armando and Amelia were at the Casa nearly daily, often with the two younger daughters, the elder away at University now. The ten year old boy, Francisco, ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:52:49 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-79-no-more-goodbyes-t802.htm#850 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-79-no-more-goodbyes-t802.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-78-no-more-goodbyes-t801.htm LADY CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHT It seemed a long way down and she knew that the gunmen had reached the edge, could hear the whirring as bullets zipped passed her, kept her body long and straight, arms extended above her head to make a smaller target, felt her feet and legs enter the water and inhaled a giant gulp of air before her head followed. Her instinct was to stroke for the surface, then a tinge of panic set in when she felt hands touching her, pulling her even deeper and the blessed feeling ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:37:34 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-78-no-more-goodbyes-t801.htm#849 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-78-no-more-goodbyes-t801.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-77-no-more-goodbyes-t800.htm LADY CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVEN It went against all of Elena’s training to stumble through the undergrowth making as much noise as she could. She cried out as if a child, the voice abruptly cut off, sounding like a silenced, frightened boy, then the whimper of a baby, snapping branches until shots rang out and she knew that her ruse was working. There was cursing behind her and she increased her speed, now using stealth, her movements sure and silent, waiting for her opportunity to make her ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:34:47 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-77-no-more-goodbyes-t800.htm#848 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-77-no-more-goodbyes-t800.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-76-no-more-goodbyes-t799.htm LADY CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIX It was dark when they heard a vehicle going past the casa heading for Emilio’s shack. They had finished a lovely but simple meal hours before and a brief siesta, taking turns in the two hammocks while someone kept watch at the door and Abulea Teresa napped on her bed. Urs and Elena were stretched out together when Carlos hissed a warning as the lights of a van went past the house, continuing on the narrow road and there was a moment of panic as the hammock ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:17:19 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-76-no-more-goodbyes-t799.htm#847 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-76-no-more-goodbyes-t799.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-75-no-more-goodbyes-t798.htm LADY CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE “The timetable has been changed. The yacht is coming from the north and will stop here before going on to Manta to pick up another ‘shipment’. They will be here tonight just after dark. There will be 8 in all at this spot, some special young ones brought from the orfanato in Quibido by the doctor who runs the place and including your brother, Owl. The man, Emilio has an increasing habit to feed and with his half he will be content for many months. The doctor has ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:05:53 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-75-no-more-goodbyes-t798.htm#846 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-75-no-more-goodbyes-t798.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-74-no-more-goodbyes-t797.htm LADY CHAPTER SEVENTY- FOUR By the time the sky began to show approaching dawn they had found the small cove, shaped like a key hole with sheer rock on all the curved stone that enclosed it, barely noticeable from the ocean side. They slowly wound through some barely submerged rocks and Seb expertly turned the craft so they were facing the ocean and cut the engines. Carlos and David flipped the rubber bumpers over the land side of the craft and they drifted until they touched the sharp ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:55:31 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-74-no-more-goodbyes-t797.htm#845 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-74-no-more-goodbyes-t797.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-73-no-more-goodbyes-t796.htm LADY CHAPTER SEVENTY - THREE She slipped her goggles up on her head and lit a gas lantern when she entered the cabin, pleased to see that everything had been stowed somewhere and no one was injured. “Sorry about that. I forgot to warn you that we had to go through the eddies at the mouth. The tide was incoming, and that’s the worse time so I’m afraid it was a little rough.” “Are we in Columbian waters now?” Urs asked softly in Spanish, his goggles on top of his head too. ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:50:33 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-73-no-more-goodbyes-t796.htm#844 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-73-no-more-goodbyes-t796.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-72-no-more-goodbyes-t795.htm LADY CHAPTER SEVENTY - TWO The flight attendant reappeared from the ****pit and began to quietly prepare breakfast for the passengers, nothing fancy but nourishing as he had been instructed. The smell of coffee began stirring the restlessly sleeping men and Elena woke, a little stiff from not moving for several hours but refreshed never the less, able to think clearly again. For a moment she lay against Urs, enjoying the feeling of his long body warm against hers, thinking of the old ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:44:49 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-72-no-more-goodbyes-t795.htm#843 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-72-no-more-goodbyes-t795.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-71-no-more-goodbyes-t794.htm LADY CHAPTER SEVENTY-ONE Once they were airborne Urs asked Neto what they could do while putting in time on the trip. Neto smiled at this young man who was so willing to be their leader but also realized that he was untrained and willing to ask for advice. His admiration for Urs took another giant step forward. “I think Elena should try to familiarize us with the village and coast as much as she can remember. And we need to see what treasures Armando has equipped us with. Then ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:37:32 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-71-no-more-goodbyes-t794.htm#842 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-71-no-more-goodbyes-t794.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-70-no-more-goodbyes-t793.htm LADY CHAPTER SEVENTY He was moved nearly to tears, knowing how much it cost her to ask for help, yet was pleased that the love and trust they shared had made it possible for her to ask. “Of course, Liebe. First you must calm yourself so that we can make plans…. And we must see Neto and Armando and ask for advice. We only have three days so you must remain calm. Thank you for trusting me, Liebeling. I will not let you down.” He stood and held out his hands to pull her to her feet, ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:11:06 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-70-no-more-goodbyes-t793.htm#841 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-70-no-more-goodbyes-t793.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-69-no-more-goodbyes-t792.htm LADY CHAPTER SIXTY-NINE Both couples had spent the next day recovering from their evening activities, had dinner at the local restaurants and again shared a great deal of together-time throughout the hours of darkness, indulging in their love in privacy like they would not often have when they returned to their friends. In the early morning they packed up for the trip back to PV, pleased with their small respite from social obligations but ready to get on with their lives… and ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:07:22 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-69-no-more-goodbyes-t792.htm#840 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-69-no-more-goodbyes-t792.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-68-no-more-goodbyes-t791.htm LADY CHAPTER SIXTY-EIGHT Janet stretched as she stood beside her pinto in the small corral at the restaurant waiting for David to talk to the young man who would be taking care of their horses while they had lunch and explored the waterfall. The ride up to this place had been extra ordinary, much better than she thought at first when they walked up the hill, crossed the road and found the group of horses tied to a long railing waiting for them. The handler offered a guide but also informed ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:05:44 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-68-no-more-goodbyes-t791.htm#839 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-68-no-more-goodbyes-t791.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-67-no-more-goodbyes-t790.htm LADY CHAPTER SIXTY-SEVEN The heat was oppressive further to the south in Columbia as Hawk drove the final miles on his mission. He was mildly excited, hoping that his instinct, honed over the years, was correct this time, that at last there would be a connection he could follow to the ring of child pornographers that they had been trying for several years to find and destroy. The visit of the old lady, Abuela Teresa, had started wheels rolling and daily the pieces were falling into place. ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:04:17 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-67-no-more-goodbyes-t790.htm#838 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-67-no-more-goodbyes-t790.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-66-no-more-goodbyes-t789.htm LADY CHAPTER SIXTY- SIX David was bouncing with energy when he woke, sprang out of bed and raced to the railing to look out at the bay and beach below. He backed away immediately with his hands placed appropriately to cover his modesty, having discovered that there was a big difference in their privacy during day-light hours. He went back a little more circumspectly with his trunks on and inspected the view. The tide was out and there was a wide sand bar stretching across from one side ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:02:58 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-66-no-more-goodbyes-t789.htm#837 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-66-no-more-goodbyes-t789.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-65-no-more-goodbyes-t788.htm LADY CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE Elena woke in the gently swinging bed to lay for a few moments watching the sweet, sleeping man beside her. Her heart fluttered, remembering how gentle, loving he had been yet how thoroughly he had loved her and taken them even further than the rapture they usually found. She brushed the hair back off his face, caught sight of her rings flashing light in the darkness and drew in a ragged breath. They were married! At last her lonely days were behind her, the love ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:35 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-65-no-more-goodbyes-t788.htm#836 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-65-no-more-goodbyes-t788.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-64-no-more-goodbyes-t787.htm LADY CHAPTER SIXTY-FOUR Elena slipped her shoes off at the top of the stairs and held her long skirt up as they raced down the steps to the beach. They held hands as they jogged across the sand and onto the dock, laughing with relief to finally be able to enjoy some freedom to celebrate their marriage, alone but together. Urs jumped in the boat and reached up to lift her in, holding her in his arms for a moment then casting off and easing the boat out from the dock. Elena stood beside ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:58:40 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-64-no-more-goodbyes-t787.htm#835 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-64-no-more-goodbyes-t787.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-63-no-more-goodbyes-part-2-t786.htm LADY Urs stood beside Carlos and leaned to Seb where he stood with David. “Elope, Sebastien…just run away with Maddie and elope.” One more deep breath and they stepped forward, side by side, two by two and walked firmly down the carpet to stand in front, but each on one side, of the priest, all four dressed in their white summer weight Armani with white shirts, white ties loosened, looking freshly scrubbed and suave, elegant and far more poised than they actually felt. The music ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:56:47 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-63-no-more-goodbyes-part-2-t786.htm#834 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-63-no-more-goodbyes-part-2-t786.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-63-no-more-goodbyes-part-1-t785.htm LADY CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE At last the day of the weddings was here. For some reason the past week, though very full of people, surprises and laughter, had gone at a snail’s pace. Urs and David hoped that the past night would rush by since they had been banned from the house after midnight, booked into one of the posh American style hotels in the new part of town, in keeping with tradition. They were both appalled and complained loudly, to the giggling amusement of Janet and Elena, but ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:56:06 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-63-no-more-goodbyes-part-1-t785.htm#833 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-63-no-more-goodbyes-part-1-t785.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-62-no-more-goodbyes-t784.htm LADY CHAPTER SIXTY - TWO Elena could hardly contain herself in the morning, smiling and teasing Urs every chance she got, finally taking the new Jeep and going to town late in the morning and warning him that he must be out of the house, preferably on the beach when she got back or no surprise. He crushed her against him before she got in the Jeep and kissed her so long and with such passion that she was breathless, had to park on the side of the street for a few minutes to catch her breath and ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:52:09 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-62-no-more-goodbyes-t784.htm#832 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-62-no-more-goodbyes-t784.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-61-no-more-goodbyes-t783.htm LADY CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE Urs and Elena had one last look at the bay from the balcony and closed the doors half way before shedding robes and sliding under the light duvet on the bed. She pulled the cover up under her arms and he grinned at her, leaning on one elbow and looming over her recumbent form, pulling the cover back down to her hips. “The view in here is even better than the one outside,” he said softly, his voice husky and his other hand busy skimming lightly over her skin. ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:48:42 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-61-no-more-goodbyes-t783.htm#831 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-61-no-more-goodbyes-t783.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-60-no-more-goodbyes-t782.htm LADY CHAPTER SIXTY Urs and Neto disappeared for a while the next day, going into town to make some secret arrangements, arriving back at the Casa just as a van bearing some of Cena’s nephews and one sister pulled out of the drive. Urs questioned her about it but she just smiled and told him he had to wait, it was a surprise. Of course that meant he had to punish her, in the pool… a very intense session in fact, to make sure she learned her lesson. The next day they spent several hours ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:44:59 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-60-no-more-goodbyes-t782.htm#830 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-60-no-more-goodbyes-t782.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-59-no-more-goodbyes-t781.htm LADY CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE Even a small, spur of the moment wedding takes a certain amount of planning and both Urs and Elena spent some time discussing arrangements with Cena and Neto. The house was huge so there was no problem with having extra people in residence, if the ones most dear to them could arrange their schedules to attend. Urs called his parents and asked them to come but it was doubtful that they could. His Mami cried when he told her the news, happy tears that at long last ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:40:09 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-59-no-more-goodbyes-t781.htm#829 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-59-no-more-goodbyes-t781.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-58-no-more-goodbyes-t780.htm LADY FIFTY - EIGHT Urs and Elena went in to town to go through the red tape of marriage licenses and to speak to Father Bernardo. They could have had a civil ceremony as so many people in Mexico did, mostly for monetary reasons, but they really wanted to be married privately by Father Bernardo. He was very accommodating, had great respect for Elena and her family and arranged a time for them in one week, late in the afternoon. They both went to confession, something neither had done for a long ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:35:08 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-58-no-more-goodbyes-t780.htm#828 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-58-no-more-goodbyes-t780.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-57-no-more-goodbyes-t779.htm LADY CHAPTER FIFTY - SEVEN They rested together on the narrow bunk, talking softly about their future and when he asked again she told him about her parents. He held her, giving comfort, as she at last wept for them. “I know the boy can not be my real brother, the timing is all wrong, but it’s clear from what Abuela Teresa said that Emilio doesn’t care much about him and Mom loved him while he was with her. I’ve asked Hawk to find out what he can about bringing Flip here to live ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:29:33 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-57-no-more-goodbyes-t779.htm#827 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-57-no-more-goodbyes-t779.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-56-no-more-goodbyes-t778.htm LADY CHAPTER FIFTY - SIX Neto was at the airport and he breezed through, both of them jogging to the new Jeep. “She does not know you are coming. We thought it was better so she could not run away again. Our Elena is very strong willed, Peter…sorry, Urs. She will not make it so easy for you, so you must be stronger, force her to submit to her love. She does love you, this I know.” Urs looked at this big, older man, Elena’s uncle. “And I love her Neto, more than anything ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:20:39 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-56-no-more-goodbyes-t778.htm#826 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-56-no-more-goodbyes-t778.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-55-no-more-goodbyes-t777.htm LADY CHAPTER FIFTY - FIVE He tried to sleep on the flight from the UK to Dallas but had little success. His thoughts were scrambled…elation one minute, despair the next…what if she rejected him again?....what if this love he felt was one sided….no, he couldn’t accept that, at least not without being sure, not without trying. He tried concentrating on the time they had spent together in Mexico, talking, the walks, the practice sessions in the music room and in the gym, Christmas, ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:18:22 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-55-no-more-goodbyes-t777.htm#825 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-55-no-more-goodbyes-t777.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-54-no-more-goodbyes-t776.htm LADY CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR When Il Divo arrived home to the UK there was a package waiting for Urs at the office, just a small one, well padded and with a return address of Mexico. He opened it eagerly, a little disappointed when he found that it was a CD and from Azuecena, not Elena, though the label was printed in French. Still he read the note on the way home in the transport and was eager to arrive and listen to it. He put it in the CD player, clicked it on and heard a studio orchestra ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:09:19 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-54-no-more-goodbyes-t776.htm#824 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-54-no-more-goodbyes-t776.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-53-no-more-goodbyes-t775.htm LADY CHAPTER FIFTY- THREE It had been three weeks of fruitless searching before the trip to Columbia had any semblance of success. The message she had received had been of a blonde woman who lived for a time with a Columbian widower in the town of Quibido, near the coast. With great difficulty she tracked the couple to the coast, but no one in the small villages remembered them, they thought it had been some years ago and the memory was dim. One older lady said she thought there were children, ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:07:30 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-53-no-more-goodbyes-t775.htm#823 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-53-no-more-goodbyes-t775.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-52-no-more-goodbyes-t774.htm LADY CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO They all got back together, only the guys this time, as Gerry had a role in an opera in Barcelona, Madeleine had gone back to work in Paris and Janet was back in the States slaving away at an office job she hated. Almost daily David sent her messages begging her to quit, that he made enough to easily support them both. She teased him saying that the minute she got pregnant she would be on his doorstep and he could prove his words. His reply to that was asking her ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:03:37 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-52-no-more-goodbyes-t774.htm#822 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-52-no-more-goodbyes-t774.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-51-no-more-goodbyes-t773.htm LADY CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE The job for the French Ambassador was over now that the assassin had been dealt with and within 24 hours Zee was home. It wasn’t a peaceful place to be though, since she couldn’t rid her mind of Urs and the skinny model on the dance floor. “What a freak….No real woman would act like that.” The words kept echoing through her head, superimposed over the image of Urs kissing that tall model-like woman. It had been a real kiss, the bone-melting kind she remembered ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:00:38 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-51-no-more-goodbyes-t773.htm#821 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-51-no-more-goodbyes-t773.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-50-no-more-goodbyes-t772.htm LADY CHAPTER FIFTY The entertainment was over now and the floor opened for dancing, the orchestra replaced by a DJ who spun a selection of tracks starting off with slow tunes. Tracie demanded that he dance with her, so to keep peace he guided her to the floor and held her about the waist, tucking her other hand in his and against his chest, a method he had learned long ago to keep partners a little away from his body. Out of the corner of his eye he saw that Elena was being coaxed ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:54:42 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-50-no-more-goodbyes-t772.htm#820 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-50-no-more-goodbyes-t772.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-49-no-more-goodbyes-t771.htm LADY CHAPTER FORTY-NINE Tracie was just as beautiful as he had remembered…a tall model- slender woman with impeccable fashion sense. She was expertly made up and poised from the tip of stylishly cut straight, white- blonde hair to the pink polished nails that matched her full lips and the stiletto silver heels peeking out from under a silver sheath with décolletage that left very little to the imagination. Urs helped her with her coat, a long feathery thing in jet black that didn’t ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:35:49 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-49-no-more-goodbyes-t771.htm#819 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-49-no-more-goodbyes-t771.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-48-no-more-goodbyes-t770.htm LADY CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT There was more that they weren’t telling him, Simon was sure of it, more so now since when he was pressed for more details, Urs simply smiled, stood and left the office, not heeding Simon’s angry shriek to ‘get your skinny arse back here’. He looked at the other three in stunned silence as the door softly closed behind the Swiss man’s back. “I wouldn’t push it, Simon,” David said quietly and Simon sank back in his chair, speechless for a moment. ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:28:07 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-48-no-more-goodbyes-t770.htm#818 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-48-no-more-goodbyes-t770.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-47-no-more-goodbyes-part-2-t769.htm LADY They finished the round of drinks, Neto wandering over to chat with Tino for a while, Urs and Elena quietly watching the rest of the crowd. He reached for her hand and she didn’t resist, letting his long fingers wrap around her smaller hand. “I’m sorry, Urs….for running out on you.” He smiled. “Da nada…. I was getting worried about you though. I didn’t mean to upset you or push you, Liebeling. I thought you should know, without any doubts, how much I love you.” “And ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:36:06 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-47-no-more-goodbyes-part-2-t769.htm#817 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-47-no-more-goodbyes-part-2-t769.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-47-no-more-goodbyes-part-1-t768.htm LADY CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN She was in the bathroom when Urs came in the suite, just finished brushing her teeth and he walked up behind her to wrap his arms around her and kiss her neck. “MMMM… you feel hot and sweaty….how far did you run today?” “I don’t know…until my legs quit on me so I guess it was far enough. You were restless last night, so I thought you could do with a sleep-in.” She turned and nestled against his chest, moving her fingers through the damp ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:35:06 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-47-no-more-goodbyes-part-1-t768.htm#816 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-47-no-more-goodbyes-part-1-t768.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-46-no-more-goodbyes-t767.htm LADY CHAPTER FORTY-SIX Urs was up early in the morning and left Elena sleeping soundly. He knew she had not slept well in the night, had felt her moving restlessly now and then, woke once himself to see her smiling at him and kissed her groggily then fell back to sleep with the soft touch of her hand stroking his hair. He left the room quietly, dressed in sweat pants and pulled his runners on when he reached the top of the stairs to the beach. The Casa was quiet, even Cena had not put ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:31:14 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-46-no-more-goodbyes-t767.htm#815 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-46-no-more-goodbyes-t767.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-45-no-more-goodbyes-t766.htm LADY CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE They joined everyone else just as Paolo was calling them all to come for lunch, appearing suddenly in the centre of the pond, swimming to the shallows and then walking onto the beach hand in hand. Everyone chose to sit in the full sun to get dry as they ate their simple lunch of grilled fish done on sharpened wooden sticks, rice steamed over the open fire, salad and warm tortillas, with icy cold cerveza. There was a huge bowl of assorted fruit for dessert which everyone ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:27:35 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-45-no-more-goodbyes-t766.htm#814 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-45-no-more-goodbyes-t766.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-44-no-more-goodbyes-t765.htm LADY CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR The next day Paolo phoned to say that he was thinking of going to Quimixto and did Elena and her guests want to go along. He had no tourists to take, was just going as a treat for Leo who had never gone and had the day off. Elena approached them all at the breakfast table to see if they wanted to go or had other plans. “What is this place? An Island?” Carlos asked and she shook her head. “No. It’s a fishing village on the coast with no roads ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:23:27 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-44-no-more-goodbyes-t765.htm#813 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-44-no-more-goodbyes-t765.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-43-no-more-goodbyes-t764.htm LADY CHAPTER FORTY-THREE Dinner was a huge success, Stuffed turkey and glazed ham that Elena had done with little effort on two of the gas BBQ’s, browning them then turning off one side of the cooker, closing the lid and letting the butter she had injected into the turkey seep into the stuffing, and the thick, sweet glaze on the ham permeate the meat as it slowly cooked. They had all the traditional veggies plus a few with slightly different preparations: Asparagus and figs done in a Fig ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:17:01 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-43-no-more-goodbyes-t764.htm#812 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-43-no-more-goodbyes-t764.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-42-no-more-goodbyes-t763.htm LADY CHAPTER FORTY-TWO With no excited children around to rouse the adults Christmas morning didn’t come at the break of dawn but at a somewhat more civilized hour of 8a.m. when the only real kid in the house, David, couldn’t stand the suspense any longer. His joyous shrieks of ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Get up you lazy buggers’ as he ran up and down the hall and stairs banging on doors, soon had them all stumbling down to the patio in robes and pajamas, hoping for coffee or ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:10:06 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-42-no-more-goodbyes-t763.htm#811 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-42-no-more-goodbyes-t763.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-41-no-more-goodbyes-t762.htm LADY CHAPTER FORTY-ONE Breakfast was something that everyone missed this time, no one making it downstairs until just past noon. There was quite a bit of food left from the Posada so they all fended for themselves, reheating whatever struck their fancy, sending Memo on his way with a selection of dishes and a plea to Chuy and Rosa to please use the extras so it didn’t go to waste. This time he took one of the other vehicles home, the pick-up that Neto used from time to time to get larger supplies ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:06:52 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-41-no-more-goodbyes-t762.htm#810 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-41-no-more-goodbyes-t762.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-40-no-more-goodbyes-part-2-t761.htm LADY They left promising to be at the church for the service the following evening and as if it were a signal, many of the others did as well. By 5 a.m. the musicians were finished, all but the die-hard drinkers had gone, the children’s toys were almost all distributed and only a few of the adult gifts were still in the baskets. As if by magic the food had all been put in the large refrigerators, the fire in the grills banked and all the garbage picked up. Cena came to Elena and ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:04:26 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-40-no-more-goodbyes-part-2-t761.htm#809 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-40-no-more-goodbyes-part-2-t761.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-40-no-more-goodbyes-part-1-t760.htm LADY CHAPTER FORTY The day of the Posada was just as Neto had predicted. Cena had everyone scurrying around doing odd jobs that couldn’t be done till the last minute: clothes on the tables, followed by candles in glass bowls, filling the coolers with beer, juice and sodas, a run to town for bags and bags of ice, sound check for the speakers on the stage, setting up the buffet tables with utensils and napkins and carrying the baskets full of presents for the guests, to place under the tree. ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:02:53 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-40-no-more-goodbyes-part-1-t760.htm#808 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-40-no-more-goodbyes-part-1-t760.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-39-no-more-goodbyes-t759.htm LADY CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE Preparations for the Posada got under way in earnest the next day with Azuecena’s family descending on the Casa in full force and from years of practice their well oiled machine took over. It didn’t take long for the Divos, Ladies and Elena to realize that the safest thing for them to do was keep out of the way, since everyone seemed to know their jobs and hustled about doing just that. There was an air of happiness about the Casa, lots of laughing and talking ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:58:36 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-39-no-more-goodbyes-t759.htm#807 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-39-no-more-goodbyes-t759.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-38-no-more-goodbyes-t758.htm LADY CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT After lunch, Urs took everyone upstairs to the second floor to their rooms, then, when everyone had changed, they met up again in the atrium for a tour of the house. They wandered down to the beach and Seb and David tried out the Jet-skis while the others lay back in the lounges and did more work on their tans or just relaxed. “You realize that something good came out of your little adventure last night, don’t you?” Janet murmured to Urs as she rolled ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:50:31 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-38-no-more-goodbyes-t758.htm#806 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-38-no-more-goodbyes-t758.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-37-no-more-goodbyes-t757.htm LADY CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN “Senora, you must return to bed…” the nurse was pleading. “Get out of my way! I don’t believe you!” They recognized Zee’s voice though it was weaker than normal. When they reached the second floor they could see Zee halfway down the stairs from the next floor, dressed in a long ivory satin night gown, leaning on the wall and trying to push a tall woman in a white nurse’s uniform away from her. “Touch me again and I’ll have to hurt ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:43:41 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-37-no-more-goodbyes-t757.htm#805 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-37-no-more-goodbyes-t757.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-36-no-more-goodbyes-t756.htm LADY CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX The Divos and their ladies went through customs after their luggage had been collected and scanned the crowd outside the roped off area for Urs and Zee. David and Carlos had a bet on whether Urs had shaved yet, David saying yes since he knew how Urs hated to look sloppy. With his advantage of height David spotted the middle aged Mexican man holding up a hand lettered sign that said ‘Miller, Marin, Izambard’ and they made their way through the welcoming crowd ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:40:13 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-36-no-more-goodbyes-t756.htm#804 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-36-no-more-goodbyes-t756.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-35-no-more-goodbyes-t755.htm LADY CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE The doctor came down to the Kitchen where ‘Cena had been giving Urs first aid to the many scrapes and cuts on his body: back, legs, arms, hands, face. “Senora Azucena, this will be a long night I fear. Could you make some coffee when you have done with the Senor? I would like to stay with the nurse and our Elena for a few hours.” He looked at the concern on their faces and smiling, spoke in comfort to Urs. “It is merely precaution. I have ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:38:00 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-35-no-more-goodbyes-t755.htm#803 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-35-no-more-goodbyes-t755.htm http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-34-no-more-goodbyes-t754.htm LADY CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR He talked to her all the way to the Casa, ordering her to keep breathing, begging her not to die, pleading with her to speak to him but he heard nothing from the back seat except a coughing sound once and retching as she threw up some of the river she had swallowed. At least he knew she was still alive. They reached the gates and he dragged himself out of the car to ring the buzzer at the gate, long noisy sounds that he was sure would get the attention of Neto. ... "No More Goodbyes" By Lothiriel72 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:36:18 GMT http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-34-no-more-goodbyes-t754.htm#802 http://eternitamultimedia.forumotion.com/no-more-goodbyes-by-lothiriel72-f45/chapter-34-no-more-goodbyes-t754.htm