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“Christine, listen to me, you heard what he said, and he has a trail to catch. That means they are travelling on the outskirts of New York. Please contact Blake Bach and ask if his men can rescue Julian, from what I know of Mr. Bach he is a man of great resources.” “You

are right, I should have thought about that sooner. I will call Blake now. I hope to God, that Blake’s men will find and rescue Julian in time.” Becky, sighed heavily and sank into Christine’s love chair. “I guess, you will have to find your way back to Uber---” “Yes, Mrs. Bach, this is Christine Livingston, I need to speak with Blake immediately. It’s an emergency!” “My child, calm down, Blake is resting, I will get him.” “Yes, Christine, my wife told me about your call.” “Blake, Julian has been captured, Paul McClelland’s men

kidnapped him earlier today. I am so lost, they will kill him. Blake you have to help me, I can’t lose Julian. Please.” “Oh, my God, I will kill that idiot McClelland myself, how dare he.” Christine, started to wail, and the telephone fell from her hands. Becky took the telephone and spoke with Blake. “Mr. Bach, I am Becky McGuire, and this is all my fault, I took Paul here thinking he wanted to marry me----” “You silly woman! don’t you know that Paul hates Julian and only wishes to kill him. Look no time to chastise you. Please tell Christine, that I will round up some men to search for Julian. Please put Chris on the telephone.” Christine, trembled with fear as she took the telephone from Becky. “Blake, please find my darling husband, please I’ll die without him.” Blake, reassured her that he, has several posses and they will search, every exit out of town, they will search high and low for Jules.

Chapter 20

The Trail

After Paul left, Jimmie and the others, rode of our town, with Julian seated on a horse in between Jimmie, and another lad. Jimmie, rode closest to Julian, with a small pistol at his

side, to ensure Julian would not scream for help or try to escape. All the while, Julian was

praying for help, praying that Christine, his boys and his father will have strength and courage during the dark days to come. He wondered why after ten years that Paul McClelland and Jim O’Connor wanted him dead. Also wondered why, Paul was being cruel by forcing Christine and his children to witness his murder. All of a sudden the memories of his first kiss with Christine, came flooding back. He also reminisced on the first time they made love, Christine was so daring back then, still is. The first time, they danced together, in public was at the Grand Louver in New York two years ago. He remembered their bodies melting into one during their seductive waltz. God he, hoped and prayed that by some miracle he will be reunited with Christine and his sons again. He wanted to make more beautiful memories with her, he remains in awe of their unique union. A love which was initiated by her love for him, ten years ago. His thoughts were jolted, by the insipid Jimmie. He rode up beside Julian and spoke, his voice was gravely, heavy Texas accent. “Boy, you have some nerve, getting educated, running away from your master and marrying a white woman. I wish we could hang your dumb ass now.” Julian, pretended not to hear Jimmie’s vicious remarks and continued riding. Jimmie, held on to Julian’s horse in an effort to stop him. “Boy, did you not hear me talking to you? Are you deaf or just plain old rude?” Julian, replied through gritted teeth. “First my name is Julian Livingston, not boy and secondly what I do in my personal life is none of your business.” Jimmie, was angry and turned boiling red. “Why I oughta shoot you dead right now!” He withdrew his pistol and pointed it at Julian, who flinched slightly out of fear. “Jimmie, do you want Paul McClelland to shoot you dead? Put the gun down now!” The person, who spoke was Ralph, a youth around nineteen, but acted and sounded more mature for his age. Jimmie, surly said, “Shut up boy, I can just tell McClelland that the boy killed himself, what is the big deal? He just another nigger.” “You, leave him alone, he is a decent Negro, more educated and decent that you and me together. McClelland said don’t hurt and that’s what we plan to do, y’ hear me?” “All, right, but if he gets rude with me, ain’t no ‘counting on what Ima gonna do to him. Alls I know is, he will git what he deserves soon.” With that he rode away, from Julian, but still had a vicious look in his eyes. “Ralph, thank you for saving my life. You look like a decent fellow, why are you in this?” Ralph, thought for a moment, scratched, his beard, snorted and then looked Julian, dead in the eyes and said. “My momma, was a drunken whore, never had enough to give me and my sisters. Seven of us she had, this job is paying a lot of dough, I can at least afford, to live decent now, than I did back then. See?” Julian, replied and he was close to tears, as he hated to beg anyone for anything, but pride aside he decided to beg for help. “If its money, you want, just set me free and my wife and I will give you whatever money, you need. Please I need to get back to them, to at least say good bye. Can you help me?”

Ralph, furrowed his brows and looked as if he was struggling to make a decision. “None, can do mister. I will be the laughing stock of my kind, plus I will be killed for freeing you.

Tell you what you are an educated Negro, why don’t you write, your wife a letter and I will deliver it for you. I am always writing stuff, I got some paper and a pen back there.” “I cannot, understand, why you are refusing to help me. What will a letter do? I just cannot understand.” “I may not be educated and shit, but I know, that if she gets your letter, at least she will know, you loved her to the end. Think bout it and let me know. I am gonna rest now.” A few hours, later, it was dusk, Julian was awoken by someone kicking him. “What the hell. Who is kicking me?” “Nigger, what are you thinking? Thinking about your white wife. Cannot understand, New Yawk laws, in Texas you wouldn’t be allowed near her, even though you is a half breed boy.” Julian, sighed out his frustration, he felt like strangling the idiot standing before him, instead he said, “What do you want? Is it time to start moving again?” “No, it’s night time now boy, we don’t travel by night.” Julian, did not reply, but sat up and waited for Jimmie to drag him up. They tied Julian’s feet and hands, so it was impossible for him to stand on his own. Instead of pulling Julian to his feet, Jimmie, just stood there with a disgusting, smarmy look on his face. “I lookin at you, wondering what possessed that gal, Christine O’Connor to ruin her

reputation for you.” “I don’t think you would understand the love we have for each other.

So I won’t try and explain anything to you.” “Oh, I won’t know by just hearing it from you. I will find out some other way.” “What do you mean, some other way?” Jimmie came closer to Julian and started massaging his penis to a full erection. Julian, somehow, may be out of fright stood up immediately and gasped in sheer horror. “What in God’s name are you doing, please take your filthy and disgusting self away from me!” “I wanted to fuck you, since the first time I seen you nigger. Don’t look so shocked boy, there are lots of homosexual boys like me out there. Ain’t never heard of us boy?” “I know what homosexuality is. I can assure you that I am heterosexual, as God intended. I love women, especially my wife. I don’t believe in or support un-natural sex acts.” “Don’t much care for what you believe in boy. The others are asleep, let me take off your clothes. I wanna feel myself in your beautiful black ass, I wanna taste you too. I need to release myself.” Julian, started to yell at the top of his voice, causing the other men to

awake. Jimmie, hastily moved from Julian, sat and place a blanket on his lap to hide his erection. “Don’t worry boys, he seen a snake and screamed, I scared it away, just go rest up for another hour, then we will start moving again.” Ralph noticed that Julian, kept looking at Jimmie in disgust and decided to hang around a bit longer. “You didn’t see a snake did you? What did that homo try to do to you?” “It’s nothing, I am alright now. I feel so embarrassed screaming like a woman. I am fine now. It’s nothing compared to the fact that I will never get to be in my wife’s arms again. I love her so much.” Ralph was uncomfortable and said, quickly, “Hopefully she will come to Uber and see you at your trial. Who knows, they may set you free, it’s been so long. Anyway am gonna turn in for a few shut eyes. I will keep an eye on our boy Jimmie.”

Meanwhile, Blake managed to round up some of the best search and rescue men. The best in the business. Some of these men were former sheriffs, bounty hunters and others

who have dedicated their lives in the freeing of slaves. They numbered eight in total. They came upon the last campsite that Julian and the men were, they were disappointed

that they missed them. They were also happy, because based on the signs McClelland’s men were not far away. Rescuing Julian, will be only a few hours from now. Blake, instructed them, that there should be no blood shed, they should try and take out the watchmen before closing in on Julian and the rest. Night fell and they noticed a fire glowing nearby. The men were certain that they found Julian. They crept up a bit closer and noticed that there were only five men, and Julian. He was seated with his hands tied behind his back. They decided to wait until McClelland’s men fell asleep before closing in. Around two hours later at around 11 pm, they all fell asleep including Julian. The man they left as a look out was a skinny lad about nineteen or twenty. One of Blake’s men, crept up to the campsite and went close enough to knock Ralph out cold. No one stirred. The remaining men then encircled the rest of Paul’s posse. On the attempt to awaken Julian, he stirred and then awoke with a yelp. This caused Jimmie and the others to awake to guns pointing at them. Jimmie attempted to reach for his gun, but his efforts were foiled by a swift hard kick to his groin. He yelled out in pain and Julian smiled in satisfaction. One of Blake’s men spoke, “Julian, I am Curtis Baxter, tonight is your lucky

night. We are Blake Bach’s men, we were sent to search for and rescue you.” Julian, was

beside himself with happiness. He would see Christine and his boys again. He kept thanking God and his rescuers over and over again. As he was being placed on the horse, he spoke to Jimmie, told him not to worry, he would find sexy men where he was going. Everyone looked perplexed by his statement except Jimmie who hung his head in shame and did not utter a word.

Chapter 21

Julian arrived in New York by train, two days after his rescue and was greeted at the station by Christine and Blake. He took in his surroundings and smiled in appreciation, there was an old white couple strolling by hand in hand. Noticed a few beggars and sellers, looked up and saw that the sky was blue with only a few clouds in sight. It felt so

right to be back in lovely New York. Christine saw him first and ran into his arms, he lifted her as she rained kisses on his face through her tears. “Oh my darling, it’s so good to get you home. I feared that I would never see you again.” “I thought so too, thoughts of our love and life together gave me hope, between my prayers. It was hell but I had faith.” Christine, kissed him passionately, not caring that they were in public. Sweetheart, how did they treat you? Why do you have healed bruises at the side of your lips?” Julian, hugged Christine, felt his insides warming and felt at peace. He was so in love with Christine that he felt weak at the knees just being in her presence. He tightly, held on to her and kissed her as if he never kissed her before. In between his kisses, she dreamily said. “My love, I am going to get you home, make you a bath, light candles, bathe you and make wonderful sweet love to you. She kissed him again. They were jolted back by Blake’s voice. “Julian, how are you? We have got to get you home and arrange tight security for you, Christine and your children. As I doubt McClelland and O’Connor will let this matter drop.” Julian, pulled away from Christine and went to Blake and hugged him in gratitude. “Blake, what can I say, thank you for rescuing me again. I owe you a debt of gratitude. How can I ever repay you?” “Just remain alive and take care of Christine and your children that’s all I ask.” “Blake the same goes for me, thank you so much for rescuing Julian. I don’t know if I could remain sane, had they succeeded in killing Jules.” “Christine, there is a still a chance they may try again to hurt both you and Julian. I will have the same men that rescued Julian stand guard at your home. I will also assign body guards to you, Julian and the children.” Christine sighed and shook her head, “I don’t think I can live under so much watchful eyes. I still want the security, but the only way to stop this madness is to confront poppa. Jules, I will be going to Uber in the next two weeks.” “Christine, my child it will be too dangerous for you to go to Uber, let me take care of this for you both.” Julian, saw that Christine, was getting a little upset, he knew her only too well, to know that she will go to Uber with or without his or Blake’s blessing. “Blake, please send a few guards with Chris to Uber. Chris I will not object if you feel this strongly to go back, but I won’t allow you to without any protection.” She was about to object, but saw the worried look in Julian’s eyes. She did not want anyone

hovering over her, but if it make Jules comfortable. I will go to Uber with those damn guards. “Oh alright, I will only have two men with me. No more ok.” “That’s a good

girl, just let me know when you are ready and I will have two of my best accompany you to Uber.” Julian said, “Now that all of that is settled, Chris please take me home. I am looking forward to making love with you.” “Julian, the men will follow you both home now. I will bring the children as soon as you are ready.” Julian and Christine, could hardly keep their hands off each other as soon as they arrived home. She did as promised, she laid a trail of rose petals from the bath room to the bedroom, and there were candles everywhere. The bath was made of jasmine and Ambrosia love oil. They bathe together and then made passionate love to each other. Julian savoured every minute of being with her, making love to her renewed his spirit, it was like he was reborn. There was so much fire and passion, it reminded him of the first time they made love. They fell asleep. Julian, woke a few hours later and looked over at his wife. He cried because of the thought that he was almost taken from Christine and his sons permanently. He was thankful that O’Connor’s and McClelland’s plan did not succeed. The love he felt for Christine seemed to increase with each passing moment. He has never felt so much love as he did now. He wished he could lay beside her forever. He shuddered as to what may have happened if he weren’t rescued. Christine, stirred slightly and opened her eyes and squinted up at him. “Julian, how long have you been awake?” “Oh, just for a few minutes. I was just laying here thinking about us and how much I love you and the boys and how lucky were are to know Blake.” Christine, kissed his face and noticed he was crying, “You have been crying my darling, I am so sorry that you went through that horrible ordeal. That is why I must put a stop to this nonsense. You almost died because of poppa’s hate.” Christine, snuggled next to him and ran her leg against his hip. “I almost lost you, God I almost lost the love of my life! It’s just scandalous and I must end this before one of us gets killed.” “Please be careful, Christine, don’t dismiss the guards, please keep them close to you, please.” She whispered “Don’t worry. I love you and my children too much to risk my life.” As soon, as they were settling to sleep the telephone rang, Christine answered. “Its Blake, he will bring the boys over shortly. I am gonna cook a wonderful dinner, sort of thanksgiving that our family is back as one again.” Julian, smiled and looked Christine in the eyes. “Christine, that last time I checked, you did not cook. Ha! you mean you will tell Bessie what you’d like prepared.” “Oh be quiet, at least I have flair and whatever she cooks, always taste delicious doesn’t it?” “Ooooh sweetie nothing tastes as delicious as you, you know that. Come back to bed I want to be with you a few more minutes.” Christine, spoke in a seductive voice, together with a seductive look, “You know if I get back in that bed, our boys will find us in a very naughty, naughty position. We wouldn’t want that would we?” Julian, grabbed at her and she ran to the door. “You greedy, greedy boy, I will be downstairs for half an hour or more. You can cope without me, can’t you?” Julian, sighed and playfully threw a pillow at her as she went through the door. After vowing that she would make him pay, she ran down the stairs. Minutes later, Joshua and Julian Jr. came bounding through the door. They hopped up on the bed, hugged and kissed their father. They were so happy to see their him that they played until they both fell asleep, leaving Julian exhausted. For the next two weeks, their lives were euphoric. Christine, took time off from the office and designed in their parlour, they made love daily, took in plays, walked in the parks and spent time just savouring each other.