The Cousins: Go to Africa

By Amethyst E. Manual

In this comical tale of 'The Cousins' the Thompson brothers decide to take 'The Cousins' to Africa to perform a Charity concert for the Catholic Church for the poor and needy Africans. The Cousins are quite amazed at the accommodations they receive while in Africa. First expecting to have to stay in grass huts and go potty in the woods with naked African children covered in flies surrounding them. They had no idea how beautiful Africa was and how modern. The brothers also treat 'The Cousins' to a Safari, where the Angels bring out all the beautiful, and somewhat wild animals to give 'The Cousins' a more enjoyable Safari. However, one of the Lions decides to be naughty and the Thompson's and 'The Cousins' and their bodyguards find themselves running for their lives. They are saved by the help of Cousin Eve and her angels and go on to perform a magnificent concert for the Catholic Church. This tale also brings about the blessings of motherhood to the young guards wives and how the Thompson's demand the young guards take fathering classes at the Mansion to prepare them for fatherhood. You will find those fathering classes quite hilarious.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: May 29, 2015
• ISBN: 9781503571884

Amethyst E. Manual

Amethyst E. Manual FOR THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS, AMETHYST E. MANUAL, WRITER, AND CELEBRATED ARTIST AND LITHOGRAPHER, WAS HARD AT WORK WRITING A DELIGHTFUL STORY CALLED 'THE COUSINS'. MOTIVATED BY HER DEVOUT FAITH AND GIFT OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE, AMETHYST NOW TAKES US ON A MYSTICAL JOURNEY IN HER BOOKS CALLED 'THE COUSINS'. THROUGH THESE WRITINGS AMETHYST CHALLENGES US TO RECONSIDER OUR OWN SPIRITUALITY AND DEVELOPED A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR OWN GUARDIAN ANGELS, AS SHE HAS GROWN TO DO SINCE AGE 6 WHEN SHE FIRST HAD CONTACT WITH HER OWN GUARDIAN ANGEL AFTER GETTING LOST AS A CHILD., APPEARING TO HER MANY TIMES THROUGHOUT HER LIFE AND SPEAKING TO HER WHENEVER SHE WAS IN GRAVE DANGER OF LOSING HER LIFE. THEY BECAME THE BEST OF FRIENDS. HE'S HER TEACHER, HER SPIRITUAL ADVISOR, HER BROTHER, HER WARRIOR FROM HEAVEN, HER DEFENDER AND PROTECTOR, BUT MOST ESPECIALLY, HER BEST FRIEND. IT'S BECAUSE OF HER RELATIONSHIP WITH HER GUARDIAN ANGEL THAT SHE DECIDED TO WRITE THESE NOVELS. HER HOPES, THOSE WHO READ THESE STORIES WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR OWN GUARDIAN ANGEL. ALTHOUGH 'THE COUSINS; IS A WORK OF FICTION, AMETHYST KNOWS FIRST HAND THAT GUARDIAN ANGELS ARE REAL. THEY DO EXIST IN OUR LIVES. THEY WANT VERY MUCH TO BE YOUR BEST FRIEND TOO. SO MANY ARE EXPERIENCING GREAT DESPAIR, LONELINESS, LIVING IN FEAR, FEELING UNLOVED, LIVING WITHOUT A PURPOSE IN LIFE. YOU HAVE A FRIEND BESIDE YOU 24/7. TURN TO HIM FOR HELP DURING THESE TIMES OF WEAKNESS AND TRIAL. GOD GAVE THEM TO US FOR A REASON, TO HELP US. AND THEY WILL.. THE ANGELS ARE PERFECT HEAVENLY BEINGS, AND WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR AS YOU WILL LEARN WHEN YOU READ 'THE COUSINS'. THESE STORIES WILL WARN YOUR HEART AND TICKLE YOUR FUNNY BONE AND AFTERWARDS YOU AND YOUR ANGELS WILL BECOME BEST FRIENDS FOREVER.

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The COUSINS

GO TO AFRICA

Amethyst E. Manual

Copyright © 2015 by Amethyst E. Manual.

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CONTENTS

The Cousins Go On A Safari

The Cousins In Alaska

June 12, 2001. 3:27 am. The Thompson’s and their guards were on their way to Cape Town, Africa. It was going to be a long flight. Everyone had a hearty meal and were now asleep in the new Jet with the bed seats. The Thompson brothers were in their suites aboard the plane sleeping quite soundly. The bed seats were exceptionally comfortable and everyone was sound asleep except for the pilots and stewardesses who checked the passengers regularly to make sure everyone was sleeping comfortably.

How they doing back there? Jim Walker the pilot asked his wife Lesley who was the Thompson stewardess.

They’re out cold, sleeping like babies. Hopefully they stay asleep another 7 hours.

Can’t believe this plane, they must have spent 600 million on this thing. I’ve never seen a plane like this. I could use one of those bedseats myself. Jim said with a chuckle.

Well, Jeff and Vince are up sleeping in the upper deck, those couches up there are just as conmfortable as those bed seats. Lesley said.

When do they begin their shift? Jim asked his co-pilot Cole Welport In about two hours. Cole answered.

Did you see the suites? Are they gorgeous? Lesley said as she sipped some coffee.

"They’re also mini hospital rooms incase someone get’s ill. I mean they thought of everything.

I like the sound proof bathrooms. Cole said with a laugh.

Yeah right! Jim said shaking his head.

The kids were so funny when I served dinner. Michael wanted to know if it was African food, lion chops with mashed monkey brains. Kids a riot, and so beautiful, what a face on that boy.

They’re all beautiful looking kids. Cole said.

Those young guards are gorgeous, especially Trent, guy’s such a doll. Lesley said kissing her husband. Don’t get jealous, you’re a doll also.

Can’t wait to see this concert they’re giving in the Agfa Amphitheatre. Think the angels will show up like they did in Washington? Start playing the instruments. Lesley said with a laugh.

I wish I would have had a camera on Bill Flints face. Jim said with a laugh.

10:00 am. The Thompson’s, their guards and their families with the teens friends and their families were up having breakfast. Ike was on his lap top looking up the information on the Waterfront Villages. I wonder if we get our own apartment? Ike asked Sandra.

How many apartments are there?

80, he booked the whole place.

Why not just ask big Daddy.

Vic, am I getting an apartment by myself?

No, we’re in with you guys. You have a two bedroom. Luke answered. Ike looked at his father and smiled nervously then looked at Sandra.

We’re in with my parents. Ike said with a nervous smile. Sandra gave him a raised eye brow.

I take it you’re in with us? Trent asked his father. Jim Lockman gave his son a wide grin and nodded yes. Behave Dad. Trent said comically. Julia Lockman gave her son Trent a stern look.

Dana looked at Trevor, Trevor looked at his parents. You guys in with us?

Yes sweetheart, isn’t that nice? Jeanne said sweetly.

Yeah, it’ll be great. Trevor lied. Dana mouth to him ‘no sex for seven days’. Trevors eyes widen.

You’re in with us his Dad? Sal asked.

You betcha, think I’m sending my baby into Africa alone? Anthony said seriously. Sal rolled his eyes.

You’re in with us huh? Chet asked his father. James nodded yes. They’re in with us honey, how nice. Chet said to Mary Ann with a sigh.

My parents didn’t come. Pete said with a wide smile.

No but your twin did, you two are in together. Vic replied.

Do they have three bedroom suites I hope? Michael asked comically.

Yes, Grandma and Grandpa are in with us, isn’t that nice? Dotty said sweetly.

Yeah, that’s cool, wait, what about Cousin Eve.

I have my own apartment. Eve answered sweetly.

What about us? I’m not sleeping in with him. Julia said comically.

We have a three bedroom suite. Jake answered.

What about Grandma and Grandpa? Julia asked looking at her grandparents.

They wanted peace and quite, so they’re getting their own apartment. Jake answered looking at his in-laws.

You guys in with me? Let me guess, Yes! Peter said to his parents.

Yes babe, not a word! Peter’s father Howard, an ex CIA operative said raising one eye brow.

My parents didn’t come, did we get our own apartment? Allen asked.

No, you’re in with me kid. Randall, Allen’s older brother said. Don’t worry kid, I’m packing, I’ll protect you from the lions, tigers and bears. Randall teased. Allen rolled his eyes.

Ike began figuring out what the hotel would cost Vic for the 7 day stay for the 80 apartments. You ready for this, it’s costing him $3,987,616 dollars for the seven days. Ike said looking at Sandra with a rather comically facial expression.

To them it’s like three dollars Ike, shut up, want big Daddy to hear you.

Wonder how much the Safari is costing them. Ike asked looking over at Vic.

Depends on who gets eaten and maulled. Sandra teased.

Dad, are our girlfriends coming on the Safari? David asked hoping his Dad would say no.

No, sorry honey, you girls are going on a shopping spree. Jack said with a cheerful countenance. Ike rolled his eyes.

That’s another three million. Ike teased as he looked at Sandra who was giving him a crocodile smile.

Eve’s not going with us? Michael asked nervously.

Yes, Eve is coming with us, relax. Vic said with a wink.

Thank You GOD!!! Trent yelled out. Everyone laughed.

Our parents aren’t going are they, Dad, don’t go, you have a weak heart. Ike said.

I’m not going, we’re going on a shopping spree with Dotty and the wives. Luke said with a wide grin.

Another three million. Ike said as he turned around in his seat. They should be broke by the time we leave Africa.

12:00 pm Houston time, 7:00 pm Cape Town time. The Thompson’s, after already having 9 hours sleep were arriving at the Cape Town International Airport.

1:00 pm Houston time. 8:00 pm Cape Town time. The Thompson’s and their guards and families arrived at the Waterfront Villages. Everyone was handed their apartment keys.

This is Africa? Michael said as he walked into his suite. They must have taken us to the wrong place? Vic and Dotty and her parents had a good laugh. Bobby was stunned also as he looked at the rooms. I thought we were here to have a concert for the poor? These people live like us! Look at this place.

Michael, we’re doing a concert for the poor African’s, not the tourists! This is a tourist hotel. Think if they had to stay in a grass hut that they would come? Dotty said as she walked into her bedroom. Oh my goodness, honey will you look at this.

Ma, grandma and grandpa are here, so like take turns sleeping. Michael said comically. Vic and Dotty laughed as they looked out their window.

This clock is broke. Bobby said as he went to change the time.

Don’t! That’s the time here, notice it’s getting dark, we’re in Africa remember? So what do we do now, we just slept 9 hours? Michael asked with his arms crossed over his chest.

We have dinner reservations. Dotty said joyfully.

Dinner! That’s it? No amusement parks? Michael asked comically.

Is he the cutest thing. Sabo said with a chuckle.

He’s right though, what do they do? There’s a lot of people with them, and they’ll all going to want to do something.

"We’re going on a boat ride. I made reservations for six Yachts. We have them until 1:00 am. So let’s get to the restaursant, we booked the The Hilderbrand on Pier Head for 9:00. The Yacht club is near that restaurant. Dotty said as she went to change for dinner.

Honey we’re going yachting? Do the brothers and wives know or did you just decide this on your own? Vic asked as he followed his wife into their bedroom. Michael and Bobby followed them.

Honey, the wives and I made all the reservations a month ago when you decided to come here. We rented the yachts, made reservations at local restuarants because we need the entire restaurant for all of us. I also have tickets for some of the local attractions. Dotty said cheerfully.

I thought we were going on a Safari? Michael asked with a confused facial expression.

You are, on Thursday, tomorrow you’re going to the Two Oceans Aguarium., it’s only half a mile from here. On Wednesday, We’re going to be staying in Port Elizabeth at the Blue Water Beachfront Guest House. It’s a private beach. So the only people on the beach will be us. That night you fly to Swaziland. I booked all those who are going on the Safari at the Ezulwini Sun Hotel. Your Safari tour guides and hunters will meet you there. Friday morning you guys return back to Cape Town to practice for your concert which will be on Saturday. Saturday morning we’re going to the Archdiocese to meet with ArchBishop Lawrence Patrick Henry, at the Our Lady of the Flight into Eqypt, also known as St. Mary’s, it’s the Cathedral which isn’t to far from here. After meeting with him we’re going to Lansdowne to meet with the Priests there at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. We’re having private Masses here at the Hotel during our Stay. The Bishop has already approved to have some of the local Priests come give us Mass on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Monday before we leave. Dotty said with a cheerful countenance. Did you call Bill and Gary, they wanted to know when we arrived?"

Yes I did, so you wait until now to tell me all this? Vic asked annoyed.

I wanted to tell you but you said I don’t care where we stay or go, you wives figure it out, so we did! Not a word Vic."

Why do we have to go to a private beach? We’re ten minutes from the beach here? Michael asked. Dotty gave him a stern look. Oh, forgot, reprobates are everywhere! Michael said as he looked at Bobby.

How did you rent a beach? Did you rent a whole beach? Bobby asked.

By renting the whole hotel! Dotty said seriously. Like I did here, now you can go by the water infront of this place, but not to any public beach." Dotty warned.

What if our girlfriends want to go there? Bobby asked.

They go without you kids. Dotty said sternly. Port Elizabeth is gorgeous, we’ll have the whole beach to ourselves.

Is it because of Cousin Eve? Bobby asked.

Yes! She has to stay with you kids, think I’m bringing that woman and those angels to a public beach? Dotty said sternly. Michael and Bobby looked at each other, picturing the hot babes in thong bikini’s infront of Eve’s angels.

What can they do, they’re already in Africa? Bobby asked seriously. Vic and Dotty had to laugh.

They’ll end up in Alaska with the polar bears in a thong bikini, that’s what? Michael said as he went to his room to call Maria. I hope Gary feeds Paco and BooBoo.

11:00 pm Cape Town time. The Thompson’s had a delicious dinner at the Hilderbrand Restaurant. They were now on their rented Yachts out on the Pacifric Ocean riding along the shoreline of Cape Town. Cape Town looks more beautiful at night then in the day, wow! It’s like the New York Sky line." Ike said as he sat with his arm around his wife.

It’s beautiful honey, here I thought we were going to see hungry natives half naked, with their breasts down to their knees, in grass huts with flies all over their naked kids, and we see this place. Sandra and his mother Sherry were trying hard not to laugh outloud. Trevor and Trent over heard him and were hysterical so were their wives.. Michael and Marie, along with Bobby and Janet were crying they were laughing so hard.

What’s so funny? Vic asked as he and Dotty walked to the back of the boat. Michael screamed out in hysterics which only made everyone else laugh even harder.

My son the comedian made a comment on how beautiful the shoreline looks. Luke said.

That’s funny? Vic asked. Michael was now running to the bathroom to pee.

He didn’t think we would see all this, beautiful beaches and cities, I’m in shock Vic. I can’t believe this is Africa. I can’t believe my apartment is in Africa. I too think of Africa and see poor people starving, with flies all over them, that’s what Ike said, but I expected the same thing. We were coming here so the kids could do a concert for the poor, I thought we were going into those villages to hand out bowls of rice with flies in them. Luke said seriously. Everyone went hysterical again. Now Vic and Dotty were laughing What was I suppose to think? Luke defended comically.

Dad, I can’t believe how beautiful Cape Town is, even in the dark. Chris said.

Yes, it’s a beautiful town. Al said as he hugged Chris and Pam.

Alexander said there is are a lot of devout Catholic people here.

Really? Al asked as he looked back at Rose. Hear that? I hope they come to the concert.

I thought the place was sold out? Chris asked.

Is it? Al asked Rose.

Yes dear, it was sold out two hours after the tickets went on sale.

Wow, they even know who we are here? No one recognized us at the restuarant.

"Because your Aunt rented the whole place Chris, we were the only ones there and the guards and their families.

Oh, that’s right. Chris said as he looked over at the shoreline.

Pete, think we could get some time away to go on a sailboat, I mean just us! At sunset?

Maybe when we get back from our Safari, hopefully I get back with both my legs and arms. Pete said comically. Claudia laughed and hugged her husband. I can’t believe the apartment we have, it’s so civilized! I pictured Africa so different. I packed a bug net and everything.

You’re so cute! Claudia said as she kissed her husband.

I’ll talk to Sean later. I already know what he’s going to say, ‘If I let you go, Vic will have to let everyone who wants to go go.

You’re the day shift, you get off at 6:00 pm, why do you have to even tell him?

Because we’re on duty 24-7 Claudia, there are really bad people in Africa, they obviously know we’re here and that the Cousins are doing a concert. Think they wouldn’t attempt to kidnap one of the kids and hold them for two billion in ransom.

Forget the sail boat ride, what if they do try to kidnap one of them? What if it’s Antonio? Where he is?! Claudia asked panicked.

I’m here Claudia, relax! Antonio said with a little wave.

Thank You Jesus!! Claudia said as she made the sign of the cross.

What? Who told you there were a hundred and thirty five million Catholics in Africa? Sal asked Ronnie.

I found it on line. Ronnie answered.

That’s a lot of Catholics, why isn’t the church helping them, everytime you turn on the TV you see these starving Africans with kids with extended bellies and flies crawling all over them like they were walking corpses, and now you tell me they’re all Catholic hungry kids? Sal asked stunned.

Not all of Africa is Catholic Sal, in South Africa there are 380 Catholic Diocese, 16 Cardinals, 474 African Bishops, and 142 other Bishops, 27,988 Priests! Ronnie replied.

I can’t believe this? Did you tell your Father? Sal asked comically. What are all the Catholics coming here? They’ll be none left in the United States?"

Sal calm down! Jessica said rolling her eyes.

Honey, why are all the Catholics coming here? Maybe this is the end or something? Maybe Africa is the only place that’ll be left. Vic should buy property here too. Sal said seriously. Maybe he could buy the place we’re staying in, what a beautiful place, I was in shock when I walked in. The bedroom was so beautiful, the bathroom was nicer. I was afraid I’d be going behind a bush and staying in a grass hut, having African natives, topless with their breast down to the floor serving me drinks. Ronnie and Betty went hysterical, so did Jessica. "I did, that’s all you see when you see those commercials about Africa, then I come here and this looks like Paradise. Apartments are spotless. Not one bug! Ike should be thrilled. I was afraid he’d end up in a psycho ward after staying here.

I told him to bring a case of Deet Bug spray, I wonder if he did?"

You’re too funny Sal. Ronnie said as he wiped a tear from his eye. You better keep that bra on for life, they start hitting the floor I have them removed. I’m rich, I can do it. Ronnie said to Betty rather seriously. Now Sal and Jessica were hysterical.

2:00 am, Cape Town time. The Thompson’s were now back at the apartments at the Waterfront Villages. The young guards who had their parents with them were rather nervous about being intimiate with their wives as they laid in bed. I’m not tired baby.

Dana said as she crawled onto her husband.

Forget it, my parents are across the living room, want me to become psychologically disturbed? Would you be all hot and bothered if your parents were next door?

Honeeeee, I can’t help it, I need you baby doll. Dana said as she kissed Trevor passionately.

Get the computer, I’ll rent a room somewhere for the night. Trevor said seriously.

What? What if they think I’m a prostitute? Dana said annoyed as she threw her pillow at Trevor. Forget it! You’re not bringing me to some flea infested, prostitute hotel room to have sex. This is stupid! Why did Vic put our parents in with all of us?

I’ll talk to Vic tomorrow, can you hold out one night? Take a cold shower or something, you’re like an animal Dana.

Remember, not a sound Sandra, I mean it. Here’s a clean sock, put it in your mouth.

Ike said serously. Sandra gave him a dead stare. What? It’s a brand new sock!

Want me to suffocate and die stupid? Forget it, we wait until we get back to Houston.

Sandra said as she turned over and turned off the light. Ike got upset, he had needs and wanted to be intimate, he cuddled his wife. No! Matter of fact, sleep on the floor.

What?! What am I a dog? What nerve! Ike said comically.

Get off the bed and go sleep on the couch if you’re so hot and bothered, why did Vic do this to us? Doesn’t he realize you’re a nut! Sandra said annoyed.

Who’s a nut?!

You are! You can’t wait 7 days, then your nuts!

I waited 30 days! I prayed, fasted, for 30 days! Ike defended.

All right you’re not a nut, I forgot you did that for Trent, that was wonderful Ike.

Can we have sex? Ike asked with a smile.

No, I just said what you did for him was wonderful, now you can handle 7 days if you were able to handled 30. Go sleep on the couch if you can’t!

No way! What if my parents wake up for a glass of water and see me on the couch, they’ll know we had a fight because they’re here, want them feeling bad? My Dad getting all stressed out and having a stroke?

All right, get in bed but behave yourself and you come near me with that sock and so help me you’ll get kicked out of the country not just the bed. Sandra said comically. Ike laughed and got into bed.

You’re so cute when you’re mad. Ike said as he kissed Sandra. Can we cuddle at least?

Just cuddle! Sandra said as she hugged Ike.

You smell good? Ike said as he kissed his wife passionately.

Trent, what are you doing on the floor? Laura asked as she got up off the bed.

I’ll sleep on the floor, I can’t do anything Laura with my parents within hearing range, it’s a sin! Ask Eve. Trent said as he rolled onto his side and tucked his arm under his pillow.

Will you stop being stupid! It’s a king size bed, you stay over here I’ll stay over there and never the twain shall meet.

Never?!! Trent said as he looked startled at Laura. Laura laughed and pulled Trent up from the floor. All right, go over there, way over there! Trent said as he got into bed.

Go shower. Trent said as he laid down.

What? Why?

Because you have that scented body lotion that drives me insane, I can’t sleep with you smelling like raspberries, I’m starving. so go bathe in clorox, that’ll turn me off. Trent said comically as he turned over onto his side. Laura laughed and went to shower.

Sal, you coming out? Jessica said from outside the bathroom door.

I’m soaking in a cool bath babe, get that salty air off of me, you go to bed, I’ll be in later.

Honey the tub is big, let me in, we can bath together, c’mon. Jessica said with a sexy voice. Sal’s eyes widen.

Jess, my parents are twelve feet away; will you please go to bed and control your voice. Sal said comically.

Party pooper! Jessica said as she went to bed.

Party pooper, tell that to Vic not me! I can’t believe he did this to us, this is like inhumane treatment. What if I really needed some tonight?

Like I do right now! Jessica said.

Will you shut up please!!! Sal said threw grit teeth. He got out of the tub and wrapped a towel around his waist and walked into the bedroom. My parents can hear us! No talking allowed in this apartment, especailly at night! Want my Mom beating us with her rosary beads? She’s probably praying one right now, and all you can think about is your needs. I have needs too, see me whining?

No I see you taking a bath. Jessica said with her eye brow raised.

I was hot and salty. Sal said as he blushed.

That’s a sin Sal. You have a wife.

I was bathing!!! Shut up and keep your voice down! Sal said as he got into his pajama’s.

Would have been more fun if I bathed you. Jessica said.

That’s it, get out of the bed and go sleep on the couch, you’re to horny to sleep in the same room with me with my parents in the same apartment! Would you be like this if your parents were 12 feet away?

Yes! Jessica said straight faced. I’m married, I can have sex with my husband.

Not with my parents right there! What’ya trying to kill them? They’re old Jess.

All right go to sleep, we wait seven days, no wait, I’ll have my friend when I go back so we’re have to wait 14 days. Sal suddenly remembered going without for 30 days. He closed the light and crawl over to his wife.

You better be quiet, no breathing! Sal said as he kissed his wife passionately.

Chet and MaryAnn was in bed cuddling as they both stared at the ceiling. ‘The creama Di Aragosta was awesome. How’s my Italian?"

With a Texas accent. MaryAnn said seriously Lobster bisque was unbelievable, we should have asked for the recipe for Wanda.

Why I can’t make it? MaryAnn asked as she sat up.

Be serious okay, you make excellent Lipton soup honey, I have to say, it’s superb!

Stop! MaryAnn said as she laid back down.

How was your Tagliarini Vongole? Chet said with a chuckle.

What did you take a menu and memorize the names?

Yes, I asked for a sourvenier menu to bring back to Houston.

It was the best spaghetti and clam sauce I ever had. MaryAnn said as he kissed Chet on the neck.

Forget IT!!, my parents are 12 feet away.

They’re probably having sex too, c’mon, this is beatiful bedroom, with a beautiful balcony view.

The spy satellites are looking in at us right now, want to end up on some CIA’s computor screen? Chet said seriously. MaryAnn got up and closed the blinds and then closed the very heavy drapes then got back into bed. Chet was laughing. "You’re a riot MaryAnn you really are.

A riot with needs, that salty air made me hungry.

Want me to order room service? Chet asked comically.

Not that kind of hungry Chet. MaryAnn said as he began kissing her husband.

We need duck tape, we tape our mouths shut, think I can get some from room service, ooowww! cut it out! Chet said comically as MaryAnn slapped Chet’s bare chest. What were you a wrestler in your last life? Chet said covering his chest.

Duck tape? Want me to go tell Vic right now you’re telling me I have to wear duck tape to make love? I’m married. you’re parents are married and are probably enjoying their beautiful bedroom, hopefully the CIA doesn’t have them on their computer scream. Chet’s eyes widen with horror as he shot up out of bed and put on his pajama top and went to talk to his Dad. He knocked on his Dad’s door.

Bad timing Chet. Chet’s Dad answered. Chet gasped in shock and covered his ears and ran back to his bedroom. MaryAnn saw him with his hands over his ears with a panicked look on his face.

They’re doing it, get dressed, we’ll go for a walk. Chet said as he quickly got into jeans and a tee shirt. Mary Ann got dressed, trying hard not to laugh at Chet’s facial expression. They left the suit and went for a walk.

Can’t believe these people. That restaurant was expensive Garrison, did you see the menu prices? I heard a lot of people ordering rock lobster, including you? Meeka, Garrison’s wife said.

Honey, they’re billionaires, trust me, they can afford it. And that Bistecca Di Manzo wasn’t cheap either. Garrison said as he got into bed. Hey, I fit!

You’re sitting up, try laying down. Meeka said comically, Garrison was big guy standing six foot eight in stocking feet, weighing three hundred pounds. It was a steak Garrison, everything was expensive, what difference did it make.

Then why you upset because I ordered the lobster?

It’s just not polite to order lobster.

But it’s polite to order steak? Next time I’ll order steak, lobster was good but not filling, I’m starving, wanna order room service?

I’m full, I had the steak remember.

Sylvia, you took a menu? What if Vic finds out? Chase said as he saw the Hilderbrand menu on their dresser.

Chet got one! Sylvia said as she went to take a shower.

Did you see Chris’s face when his father ordered the snails. Chase laughed. Kids so cute.

Did you see Ike’s face when your father ordered it. He was real cute.

He was a brat! Telling my Dad not to eat that infront of his wife, I almost smacked him. My Dad loves snails, why should he be denied something he likes because Ike doesn’t eat the thing, I’m glad Al scolded Chris for his annoyed face and comments.

"Honey, I have to be honest okay, seeing someone eat snails is disgusting! I’m sorry it is.

They should have snail tables, everyone who wants to eat snails please sit here, or better yet a snail room." Sylvia said comically as she closed the bathroom door. Chase laughed.

Harris, you need exlax? Harris’s wife Toni asked from outside the bathroom door.

I’m fine honey, I’m doing just fine, next time I order the salad.

"Yeah, I should have order that Antipasta salad Lauren ordered. That was something.

It had all the expensive Italian coldcuts, cheeses, olives, with that fresh bakes Italain bread sticks, I never saw one with lettuce and tomato and red onions on it also. I’m ordering that too, unless we’re going somewhere else next time."

Knowing the Thompson’s, we’ll be going somewhere else, and it may not be an Italian place.

Are you going on the Safari?

No, I’m going to the Mall with you guys, so don’t get ideas about spending your allowance all in one store, I hope the Mall prices are not as expensive as the restaurants. Harris said as he came out of the bathroom. Want to sit out on the balcony, it’s a beautiful night. Can’t believe this is Africa. It’s beautiful!

Cape Town is beautiful, what about the rest of Africa? Toni said with a raised eye brow.

Ever see tobacco road in the United States? All countries including ours has bad areas.

Yeah well, we don’t have any head hunters in our country. I hope the kids will be safe out on that Safari.

Trust me, they’ll be safe! They have the angels with them remember? Harris said with a raised eye brow.

Okay sit down, we have to talk. Paul Jones said to his wife Jane.

Paul I’m sorry okay, it just disgusted me. Jane said thinking Paul wanted to talk to her about her facial expressions when her father in law was eating the snails.

What? What are you talking about? Paul asked stunned.

Your father and the snails, pulling them out with little fort, eating the whole thing, head and all, did you see your brother Ike, the kid almost threw up on the table.

Ike better shut up! My dad loves snails, so does my mother, and she did not order them because she didn’t want to upset everyone, which is wrong! She should be allowed to order what she wants without having to listen to Ike make unnecessary comments about his parents eating bugs. Snails are a delicacy in some countries. They serve ostrich here too, he going to say something stupid if I order an ostrich burger?

You do you better eat it all, you’re not paying for these meals, make sure what ever you order you EAT!! Jane said sternly.

What if I don’t like it? Paul asked straight faced.

Then don’t order it!

How am I going to know I don’t like it if I don’t taste it?

That’s your problem, you eat what ever you order.

Okay, I won’t order it, now sit down, we have to talk. Paul said as he pulled his wife down on the the bed.

What happen? Jane asked seriously.

We’re here for 7 days, Vic is giving us all a thousand dollar spending allowance for each day we’re here.

What? For me too? Jane asked stunned.

"Yes, all of us are getting it, even our parents.

Plus he’s paying you a salary?

"Yes, will you hear me out please. I want to buy a new car. I’m being paid $7,000 for the week. Plus another $7,000 spending allowance, you get $7,000. That’s 21 thousand Jane. I can trade in my corvette and get another five grand. That’s $26,000. We have 10,000 in savings. That’s $36,000. We can buy an SUV cash! No more car payments.

Our Home is paid off, your car is paid off, Mandy’s college is paid in full."

Who drives the SUV?

Jane, you have a brand new Lincoln, why do you want to drive an SUV?

Why do I get the feeling my spending allowance is going to be for your SUV and hunting trips with your brothers and friends.

Only once a year in November. Honey I always go hunting with the guys in November.

And you use someone elses SUV. Think Im giving up a spending spree so you can have a new car for you and your friends?

Not the whole thing, I need three thousand. I’m saving all of mine!

Okay, but the SUV is used once for hunting, the other guys can use their cars for future trips! I’m not going to have a brand new car smelling like dead deers.

So I can have the three grand?

No, you’re going to give me your fourteen grand, I’ll hold the money, make sure you don’t spend any of it, then when we get back to Houston you can have it.

Fine, no problem. Paul said kissing his wife. Wanna fool around?

Vin, how was your soup? Mitzi, Vincent’s wife asked as she turned down the bed.

It was delicious, Sal kept scrapping the dish like a kid in a orphange. Mom has to teach him manners. Vincent said as he closed the blinds and curtains.

He said it was really good, you didn’t, I thought maybe it wasn’t.

I was afraid to say it was good, he would have licked the bowl like a dog. He does and I smack him all over Africa, embarrassing us like that.

He won’t do that. C’mon to bed. Mitzi said with a chuckle.

How was your soup? Vincent asked his wife.

"Oh my goodness, the best Creama Di Aragosta, love the name they gave it,