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Little Swallow Surprise 17
Hans Winkler
I am Hans Winkler a conservationist working on a nature reserve in the Magaliesberg mountains. I love outdoor life and being out in nature. I grew up on a farm in Rustenberg and was brought up by my aunt. I am well-tanned because of all the time I spend in the sun. my long hair now gives me a playful look and the beard creates an element of intrigue. My aunt always said I was brimming with intelligence, curiosity, and zest for life. Adam said I possessed a sharp and quick-witted mind and provoked challenging discussions.
I fooled around with my cousins growing up. Adam was a willing partner and allowed me to try different things. I gave him his first blowjob which he still talks about today. I loved having anal sex with him and I think he grew to like it. His sister was a little circumspect and didn't mind oral sex and me sucking her breasts, but that's about as far as she would go.
I got married young and had a disastrous relationship. The first year was fine, but things slowly fell apart. I don't think she knew I was gay. We did have a lot of sex, but in the end, we stopped communicating and we were both unhappy.
I like to be in control of relationships. Adam says that I'm not intimate and that I care very little for the feelings of the person I am with. His partner Tom says the same thing. Incidentally, I think they make a great couple, and I envy their relationship. But there is something about my makeup that makes commitment hard.
The central characters in the story are Tom Hart and Adam Stein, who met at school and live together in Johannesburg. Adam spends some time on a farm in Rustenburg. Klaus Hofmann has shared an apartment with them over the past year. Tom is a final-year medical student and Adam lectures in life sciences.
Klaus is doing a doctorate in rock art studies. Klaus Hofmann grew up in Germany and met up with the group through Rafa in Barcelona. Anna Stein is Adam's sister and is a psychiatrist working in Rustenburg.
Rafael Garcia (Rafa) volunteered in Johannesburg for a year, before completing his engineering studies in Barcelona. He teaches in a private school in Boston and lives with Alex Kroon. Rafa met Alex Kroon in Barcelona and is in a relationship with him.
Ishaan Naidoo is doing a doctorate in rock art in Johannesburg and was introduced to the group by Klaus. Benjamin Wagner is a closeted gay Lutheran priest in Rustenburg who has taken a keen interest in Ishaan.
I hand over to Harry to tell the story...
The early years
Tom and Klaus had got an early spot at the Sagrada Familia. They had a good guidebook and were exploring the interior spaces. The morning light illuminated the stained-glass windows, and the space felt very sacred. The pillars keeping up the roof mimicked a forest, and the organic forms were uniquely Gaudi. Klaus took many photographs and Tom also got a few photos for his art project. After spending about an hour in the basilica Tom's phone rang. It was Adam calling and he answered quickly. Adam told him that his sister had called to tell him that his grandmother was gravely ill and asked him to return home immediately. He said he would try to find some tickets and make the arrangements to return.
Tom and Klaus finished what they were doing and returned to the apartment. Adam had found business class tickets that would get them home via Paris. Klaus and Rafa were devastated to be saying goodbye to their friends so abruptly but understood the circumstances. They comforted Adam and said that they were sorry to hear the news. Adam invited Rafa and Klaus to continue staying at the apartment since he had already paid. He also gave them all the vouchers and tickets he had purchased for the trip. Adam promised that he would arrange tickets for them to visit them in South Africa soon.
Rafa and Klaus accompanied them to the airport. They embraced and shared deep kisses. They had become close in a short space. Tom treasured the memory of Klaus' embrace. His tall bony body against his, his tender fingers stretched across his back. There was so much he wished he had said to him, and so much more he still wanted to say.
An hour later they were on their way to Paris, and they landed in Johannesburg early in the morning. Adam called his sister who told him that his grandmother had died a few hours ago, and that she was at her side at the time. She asked him to come as soon as he could. He hired a car, and they made their way back to Rustenburg. His grandmother's body had already been taken to the mortuary, and his sister and cousin had gone up the valley to his dad's spot. Tom and Adam hiked up the valley and found Anna and Hans sitting at a rock pool. Anna cried when she saw Adam and held him for a while. Hans shook Tom's hand and pulled him in for a hug. Hans hugged Adam too and gave him a deep kiss.
"I'm sorry Adam. Your grandmother was an incredible woman and a mother to us all. I can't imagine a world without her. I will miss her straight talk and authentic care."
Hans was the cousin who had given him his sex education, and it was at these very rock pools that he gave Adam his first blowjob, while Anna watched. They certainly had some stories to tell.
They huddled together in a group and hugged. They sat in silence for a while and listened to the running water. Anna told Adam that his grandmother had pneumonia and wasn't responding to any treatment. She had asked Anna not to take her to the hospital and to give her something for the pain. Anna sobbed as she spoke.
Anna and Adam had to meet the family lawyer at two. She was coming to read the will. They hiked down the valley and prepared to meet Hannah, an elderly woman. She shared her condolences and got straight to business. The farm had been left to Anna and Adam. She had left Hans, her favourite nephew a million rand. The staff who worked on the farm got five million rand between them. She also left two million rands to a local hospice serving people dying of HIV. Hannah then looked at Tom and read in her German accent:
"Thomas Hart, I have only known you for a short time. I like you; you have a kind soul and will be a wonderful physician. Please accept six hundred thousand rands to pay for your medical school studies. Continue to love my children as much as they love you. `Ich liebe dich auch'. Hilda."
Tom was in tears. This was the last thing he expected. He had no idea she was so wealthy; nor did he ever expect to share in her wealth.
"Your grandmother has left the rest of her money to you Anna and Adam on condition, that you continue to care for your mother," Hannah said.
They thanked Hannah for coming, as she put her leather briefcase on the backseat of her vintage Mercedes. She drove off churning up dust. That evening Adam and Hans made a fire and prepared a barbeque for the staff, and Anna and Tom made some salads and baked some potatoes. Hans and Adam drove over to the neighbour's farm to get some tarts she had baked. They also picked up a couple of cases of beer.
Adam was very glad to see Hans again, he was working as a nature conservationist at a local reserve. Hans had married young and had a volatile relationship, and the marriage fell apart after five years. Adam always wondered why he had married Rebecca as it was so obvious to him that Hans was gay. Hans was wearing tight-fitting khaki shorts which showed off his stuff, and his khaki shirt seemed tailored to draw attention to his muscular tanned arms. Granny Hilda always called him a "classic cock teaser". Adam gripped his thigh, leaned over, and gave him a wet kiss, almost causing him to veer off the road. Even though Hans portrayed himself as macho, both Anna and Adam knew that wasn't true. Adam laughed as he squeezed his dick which was now rock-hard.
The dinner was a great success. Anna, Adam Tom, and Hans had far too much to drink. Hans threw more wood onto the fire and the flames leapt into the air. Tom didn't know what to make of Hans. He saw how he connected with the Stein siblings, but he kept him at arm's length. He was an attractive man, and Tom certainly noticed his bulge as he sat near the fire. Later, Tom walked up to the farmhouse to make some coffee and stood quite close to him in the kitchen. He squeezed one of Tom's arse cheeks and said that he would like to get to know him better. Tom didn't know what to make of this.
They decided to sleep next to the fire that night and Adam and Hans fetched the mattresses and sleeping bags. They found good spots and levelled their matrasses. Adam and Tom zipped their bags together, and Hans would sleep with Anna. They took their clothes off and the firelight danced across their naked bodies. Tom noticed how naked Hans seemed to parade his rock-hard dick. Anna laughed and called Adam to give his cousin a blowjob to tame his dick. But Adam was already snuggling with Tom and told him to make another plan. Anna walked over to them, naked, knelt, and gave them each a kiss. Hans followed her and knelt and kissed each of them. Adam and Tom were exhausted and were asleep in no time.
Tom was up early the next morning and met naked Hans in the kitchen preparing the coffee. Tom felt a little self-conscious of his own dick when he saw Hans' huge dick. Hans kissed him and apologised for being such a big dick yesterday.
"Excuse the pun," he joked.
Adam was a little startled when Hans pulled him in from behind and threw his arms around him. His flaccid dick pressed against his arse, as he kissed the back of his neck and his beard tickled.
"Tom, Adam is lucky to have you. He does love you a lot and so does Anna. You have brought something special into our family."
Tom appreciated the conversation and knew that he would get along with Hans. He knew that this would be important for Adam.
They got dressed before the staff arrived and drove into town to make the funeral arrangements. Hilda wanted a simple service and wanted to be cremated. She had stopped going to Church years ago, and Anna wondered how they would shape the service. Adam knew an openly gay minister in the town and asked him to conduct the service. They set the time and chose some readings and two hymns that Hilda liked. The funeral took place on the farm.
After the funeral, they spoke about what would happen next. Tom was about to write his final exams and Adam wanted to remain in Johannesburg to be there for him. They planned to visit the farm on weekends. Anna wanted to take a year's leave of absence from the psychiatric hospital and move to the farm. Hans, who lived on a nearby game reserve agreed to check in regularly on Anna. Anna suggested that he visit when Adam was around so that he could sort out his raging boner.
Adam and Tom felt even closer after this visit to the farm. The Barcelona experience had been wonderful, and they spoke about their Klaus. Tom lay his head against Adam as he wound his way on the dirt road. At that moment they decided to WhatsApp call Klaus and Rafa to hear their voices.
Tom had his nose in the books for the next two months. He studied hard and tackled his exams with confidence. Adam worked furiously to complete his thesis and was well on track. He hoped to submit it the following year. They kept their regular rhythm going during this time and every evening after dinner they took a shower together - they kissed, wanked each other off, embraced, and kissed. Now and again one of them would lean against the shower wall while the other fucked him.
Every second weekend they made their way to Rustenburg to see Anna and to enjoy time in nature. They always hiked up the valley to the pools and during these warmer months, they enjoyed skinny-dipping together. On occasion, Hans would join them at the rock pools and Adam would have no other choice but to sort out his erection. Tom was lucky enough now and again to suck Hans' huge dick. Tom was happy that he could, occasionally , go down on Anna and please her. Anna often wondered what Sigmund Freud would make of all of them.
Adam invited Rafa and Adam to visit over Christmas. Rafa was already committed to family and said he wouldn't come. Klaus was thrilled and really appreciated the invite as he had never travelled outside of Europe before. Adam had decided to spoil him and bought him a business-class ticket
Adam and Tom were at the airport to welcome Klaus. He was excited to see them, and they hugged for a while. He turned to Tom and gave him a longer kiss. It was the day before Christmas and they departed for the farm. Anna was waiting for them and hugged them on the veranda. She loved Klaus' boyish looks and held his hand as she showed him his room. Adam and Tom moved their stuff into Adam's childhood room. They enjoyed freshly baked biscuits and lemonade on the veranda. Adam wanted to take Klaus up to his dad's place, and later the four of them hiked up to the rock pools.
They were delighted to meet Hans lying naked sunbathing next to the rock pool. Klaus and Hans hugged him. Soon they were all naked, and Tom was happy to apply sunscreen over Klaus's fair skin. He boned up quickly and felt a bit embarrassed. Hans broke the tension by jumping in and making a huge splash. The others followed and fooled around in the rock pool. These moments took Anna back to her childhood and made her nostalgic. They were children again.
Klaus got out first and dried himself. He put his shirt on and did not button it, he slipped his undies on and watched the others playing in the water. He thought about Tom and how mature he was for his age. He loved the spark in his eye and his unkempt hair. He enjoyed his sense of humour and his boyish laughter. He felt so lucky to be here with Adam and Tom and to continue the conversations that started in Barcelona.
They all joined in to help prepare the Christmas Eve dinner. Adam prepared the roast, Anna did the vegetables and Adam and Klaus made some salads and the dessert. Hans went to buy some beer and more wine. Klaus had brought prosecco from Barcelona.
They celebrated around the outside table on the veranda and enjoyed Klaus' prosecco. They wished each other and exchanged gifts. Tom found some old Beatles vinyl records in the lounge and played "Hey Jude" on the old stereo system. They moved inside and danced in the lounge. Adam had his arms over Tom's shoulders and slow danced, they dragged Klaus off the couch and got him to join them. Anna and Hans also danced. Hans had brought along a couple of joints which they shared. Tom avoided the joints and grabbed another beer.
Later Anna and Adam moved the mattresses to make a communal sleeping area for the night. The alcohol hit Klaus and he was very relaxed. He felt very amorous and was all over Tom and Adam, and Tom thought this was very cute. Adam was at the one end of the bed next to Klaus, and Tom was next to Hans. Anna was at the other end. Once the lights went out Klaus moved closer to Adam and snuggled behind him. Tom moved in and snuggled with Hans who had shaven his beard off that evening and looked so much more attractive. Tom kissed the back of his neck and stretched his hand across to grab hold of his huge dick. The marijuana had put Anna to sleep. Hans turned to Tom and kissed him while he slowly wanked him, his dick was pressing against Tom's. After a few minutes, he asked Tom to fuck him. Tom was relieved that Hans didn't ask to fuck him! Adam's dick went in easily and Hans squirmed as Tom hit his sensitive spot. He moved his hips and was amazed at how Hans worked his arse. In no time Tom shot his load. Hans had not come yet and Tom slipped down to massage Hans' dick in his mouth. Hans grunted as he came, and he held Tom's head over his dick.
At the same time, Klaus was penetrating Adam and pulling him closer towards him. He moved in and out quickly and couldn't get enough of him. He kissed his neck, his back, and anything else he could. Adam sounded satisfied and fired off even before Klaus came. He clenched his arse muscles and Klaus unloaded. Klaus pulled Adam even closer, his body trembling. Klaus' head was spinning as he said:
"What a night! Thank you, Adam. Thank you. I didn't know sex could be so fulfilling. If there is a heaven, then this it is".
He turned over and spooned Tom, and Adam turned and moved closer to him. Klaus did not regret giving up his faith for this. Adam and Tom were so open and genuine and accepted him so easily. In this space of safety, he wished that the moment would never end. Adam was up early and woke Tom to join him for a shower. He wanted to connect with him on his own. They touched each other and slowly wanked. Tom pushed Adam against the shower wall and entered him. Holding his hips, he thrust in and out. Soon both were splattering cum across the shower floor walls. They kissed passionately confirming their commitment to each other.
Later that morning Tom packed two backpacks to take Klaus on an overnight hike along the mountain. Adam showed him a good route and pointed out where Hans' cottage was if they needed anything. The hike was superb, Tom could think of nothing better than being so close to Klaus. He had a perfect view of his long, beautiful legs and his cute little arse. They stopped for lunch after a few kilometres and admired the views. Tall cumulonimbus clouds were beginning to form that afternoon and Tom suggested they keep walking briskly. Tom was leading now, and Klaus was having similar thoughts about his well-defined calf muscles and tight arse.
They were on the nature reserve path when the storm started to break, and Tom quickly put up the tent for them to shelter in. The strong winds ripped the old flysheet off and sent it down the hill. The rain poured through the tent material, and they put their rain jackets on. The temperatures plummeted and they held each other close to keep warm. The storm stopped after about 30 minutes, but they could not find the flysheet. He looked at the map and tried to search for Hans' cottage. They called Hans and he gave them directions, it was already getting dark when they reached the cottage. Hans had prepared pasta for them and had a couple of beers ready. He told them to get out of their wet clothes and shoes. He also poured them a couple of Jägermeister's to warm them up. He gave them towels, and they ate dinner in front of the fire their undies. It was a cozy atmosphere, and they enjoyed getting to know Hans better.
Hans had a degree in ecology and ended up in conservation. Had a good collection of the rocks of the region and quite a lot of bird nests and other artifacts around the cottage. He was curious to find out more about Klaus' coming out experience and how he left the Jehovah's Witnesses. Tom had heard the story before but never tired of hearing Klaus' voice. Hans told them that he was glad that he was coming to grips with his own sexuality and how grateful he was to them. Klaus moved closer and kissed him. Both Klaus' and Toms' dicks were sticking out of their undies. Tom moved to a chair behind Klaus and began massaging his shoulders.
"Let me take off my shirt to make it easier for you."
Hans removed his shorts, he was commando, and his dick was straight up. Tom rubbed hard as massaged away the tension. Klaus was drawn to Hans' erect dick like a magnet and got on his knees and began sucking him off. The atmosphere in the room was charged. Klaus got up and lowered himself onto Hans' dick and began moving up and down. Hans held his waist and steadied him. Tom was no longer massaging but kissing Hans. Tom then moved next to Hans and took his throbbing dick into his mouth. Klaus began spurting spunk as he rode Hans, and Tom filled Hans' mouth with his boy juice at that very moment. Hans groaned as he came in Klaus' arse.
They were spent and got into Hans' bed for the night. Tom lay with his arm around Klaus and played his nipples. Tom was hard and his dick nestled peacefully his Klaus' crack. He thought about Klaus and how similar their stories were, and his mind drifted to his parents, and he wondered how they were. At that moment a haiku came to mind:
"In spring's tender grasp,
Young hearts bloom, entwined in love,
Whispers of manhood."
Klaus rolled him over and moved so that his chest was against Tom's back. Tom could now feel his erection pressing against his arse. Klaus gripped him tightly and nibbled his ears. Tom squirmed a little but loved the closeness. The next morning Hans made them a full breakfast and saw them off as they hiked back to the farm. Tom couldn't wait to share the previous night's story with the Stein siblings.
When they got to the farmhouse, they found Adam sitting on the veranda working on his dissertation. Anna was at the hospital seeing a young teen who tried to take her own life. Klaus, who felt at home in the Stein house, went to the kitchen to collect some beers. Tom handed Adam note with a poem written for him:
"In a world that whispers secrets untold,
My heart beats for you, a love so bold.
With every glance, my spirit takes flight,
Such beauty in your eyes, like stars in the night.
Your touch, like silk, ignites a fire within,
A love so pure, it knows no sin.
Hand in hand, we walk this path together,
Through stormy weather, and sunny weather.
In your arms, I find solace and peace,
A love that's boundless, it will never cease.
From dusk till dawn, our souls intertwine,
Forever, my love, you'll forever be mine."
Klaus came out find Adam kissing Tom. They laughed together, and Adam showed Klaus the poem. It brought a tear to his eye, he knew that they would soon leave and go back to Johannesburg. Klaus was due to make a presentation in Barcelona, but he had done little preparation and was getting anxious.
Anna returned with bags of groceries and was very down. She told them about the young women she had seen in the morning. Her parents had thrown her out after finding out that she was having a lesbian affair with her teacher. She was so ashamed and slit her wrists. She had lost a lot of blood and had very little will to live. Anna tried to talk to her but hadn't made much progress. She sedated her and would see her the next day. Anna called the girl's parents to tell them how their daughter was doing, but they saidthat they weren't interested.
Klaus shared how close he had come to committing suicide, and that it was only through the support of his school counsellor that he was able to cope. They spoke about how grateful they were to have each other and how supportive they were. Anna then said:
"Tom, I need a Catholic to help prepare the Last Supper, we've got to create a real going away feast. Especially dedicated to our dear Klaus."
Anna took his hand, pulled him up, gave him a deep kiss, and took him to the kitchen. He hugged her in the kitchen and returned the kiss. He told her how much he would miss Klaus and hoped that they would connect soon. He asked Anna to tell him more about Hans. Hans had been an only child and had spent a lot of time with her grandmother. He was a lively boy, who was always full of questions. His parents didn't care too much about him and were evangelical missionaries often away on "mission". They were moved from one African country to the next and Hilda thought it was better for him to stay with her. She would say:
"Can you imagine what Hans would have been like if he had stayed with his parents? His inquisitiveness and his gayness would have probably been beaten out of him."
Hilda herself had been a medical doctor and the wife of a Lutheran missionary. Soon after arriving in South Africa, she turned her back on both the Church and her abusive husband, and never regretted it. Tom now understood where Anna and Adam had got their free-spirited nature from. He also got a better insight into the loneliness of Hans' personality.
That night they feasted and enjoyed good South African wine. They told stories till late and Adam, Tom and Klaus shared a bed one last time on the farm.
The next day they showed Klaus the small apartment where they lived in Johannesburg and helped him check in online. The apartment space was a little tight for three grown men, but they were only there for a short while. They squeezed into the shower and freshened up (and did other things), before taking Klaus to the airport.
Some years later
Adam called Tom and invited him to the farm in Rustenburg on the weekend. Hans was having problems, and he thought he could use the support. Tom arranged for time off on Friday and drove through. He arrived at lunchtime to be welcomed by Anna and Adam, and they ate lunch on the veranda. Tom was pleased to see Adam and he briefly told him how Klaus was doing. Anna then told them about Hans and that he was very depressed and finding it hard to cope.
She had invited Hans to have supper with them that night, so Adam and Tom drove off to the local brewery to buy some beers and get meat for the barbeque. Adam and Tom had some time to catch up. Adam shared the news that his abstract had been accepted for a conference in Amsterdam. He wanted Tom to go with him, because he knew how much Tom wanted to visit this city. They spoke about Klaus and how much he was enjoying living in South Africa, they agreed that he was part of their relationship and would like the current arrangement to continue. Adam then suggested that they invite Klaus to join them in Amsterdam. If Tom was honest then he would have told Adam how much he was missing Klaus already.
Hans was already on the farm when they got back. They hugged him and he kissed Tom. Tom hadn't seen Hans for a while, he had lost some weight, and his beard was unkempt. They lit the fire and shared some beers. Anna shared some of the challenges she was having at work. She had been seeing a child who had threatened to commit suicide three times. She wanted him admitted for treatment, but the parents didn't want to, and she was afraid that he would take his life. Tom said Klaus was away for a few days on a field trip in the Free State. They were photographing rock art at a newly discovered site. Hans spoke about the problem of poaching in the reserve he was working in and how difficult it was to find the poachers. Adam shared the news of his paper being accepted for a conference in Amsterdam.
There was a chill in the air, and they sat close to the fire, while Tom saw to the meat on the barbeque. The atmosphere wasn't as carefree as before and anyone could see that something wasn't right. Anna spoke to Hans about his situation and agreed that he should leave his job. She suggested that he come back to the farm and work there. Adam suggested that he do something completely different and that he do his Masters full-time. He reminded him that funding would not be a problem, and Tom thought that was a good idea.
They decided to go inside to eat. The meat was delicious and the salads that were prepared earlier were great. After the meal, Anna served some homemade ice cream. Tom spoke about the pressure they had in the hospital he was working in, he was doing a gynaecology block, and was delivering quite a lot of babies. He was glad to be there but questioned whether he had made the right career choice.
That night Hans joined Adam and Tom in bed. He needed to be held and to be comforted. They held him and gently massaged his body. Hans took turns in kissing them and his huge dick pressed against them when he turned to each of them. Tom took hold of Han's dick and wanked him while Adam's body pressed against him from behind. Adam's dick pressed against Hans' arse and Tom kissed Hans deeply. Hans shot all over Tom and was very emotional. Adam moved around to be with Tom where they sucked each other off. They were up early the next morning and joined Hans in the shower. There they soaped him up and Tom gave him a blowjob. Adam watched while he wanked.
At breakfast, Hans announced that he had decided. He would move back to the farm and apply to do a Masters degree the next year. Adam was pleased but wasn't keen to share the house with Hans. He thought about moving back to Joburg to be with Tom and Klaus. They could get a bigger apartment, and he could work at the university. Tom and Adam walked up the alley and discussed the situation. Tom agreed that Adam should move back to Joburg and was excited to spend more time with him again. Adam told Tom that he would return to Joburg with him to find a new apartment.
They were at the rock pools, had stripped down, and swam. They enjoyed being together and being in this wonderful setting. They lay on the rocks drying, and the sun warmed them up. They were so content together and there was peace over them. Adam put his arm over Tom's back.
"Tom I'm, so glad you came into my life. I enjoy being together."
Meanwhile, across the county in the Free State, Klaus and five other researchers were enjoying the hospitality on a guest farm. They spent the day mapping the site of the newly found rock art and had taken several photographs. The paintings were unique, and the professor was very pleased with the outcome.
They had to share rooms and Klaus was paired up with Ishaan an attractive Asian student. Ishaan had beautiful dimples and jet-black hair. His body was muscular and slightly hairy. After a convivial dinner and a few glasses of red wine, everyone went to their own rooms. Klaus used the shower first and came out wearing a towel. Ishaan took a shower after him. Klaus was in bed when Ishaan came out wearing his towel. Klaus watched him slip on his sleep shorts and felt his dick getting hard.
Ishaan switched off the lights and they lay talking in the dark. This situation reminded Klaus of his Witness camps. Ishaan spoke about his childhood and growing up In Joburg. He told him about his family and his relationships. Klaus would never have thought that Ishaan was gay, as he lay in his bed slowly stroking his dick. Then, quite unexpectedly, Ishaan asked Klaus if he could climb into bed with him.
"Please do" Klaus replied.
The next thing Ishaan was in bed with Klaus, and they cuddled together. Ishaan was trembling slightly with anticipation. Klaus kissed Ishaan and their bodies warmed each other up. Ishaan's dick pressed against Klaus', and they soon removed the barrier of their sleep shorts. Klaus felt a little guilty thinking about Tom and Adam, but the excitement overshadowed those thoughts. Ishaan told Klaus that he had a crush on him since they first met in the doctoral programme, Klaus said that he guessed. They both grabbed each other's dicks. Ishaan's dick felt good, he was hard and leaking precum. Klaus suggested that they 69 and they had each other's dicks in their mouths. They were both ecstatic and enjoying the moment. Next thing Klaus shot his load and Ishaan swallowed it all, moments later Ishaan came. They then lay together spooning. Klaus enjoyed this intimacy, which he seldom experienced as a child.
The next morning, they were up early and took a shower together. Klaus enjoyed seeing Ishaan's beautiful firm body in the daylight and both were hard in the shower. Similarly, Ishaan enjoyed seeing this lanky tall German body at close range. They wanked each other off and had to hurry to make breakfast.
That morning, they walked towards the rock art site as the golden rays of the morning sun gently illuminated the land, the rocks were coming alive with hues of red and orange, and would reveal the intricate rock art that tell stories of ancient civilizations and their deep connection to the land. They knew that this art, created by the San people thousands of years ago, was a testament to their spiritual beliefs and communion with nature.
Walking through this historical canvas, they felt a sense of a profound connection to the ancient souls who once inhabited this place. A gentle breeze rustled through the tall grasses surrounding the rocks, carrying the scent of wildflowers, and adding to the serene ambiance.
Klaus reflected on the previous night as he walked. He couldn't believe that he had gone that far and how much fun he had. He felt some guilt but told himself that he would tell Tom as soon as he got back. He was walking behind Ishaan now and was taken by his beautiful calf muscles. He did feel a little awkward being with him after what had happened the night before, but Ishaan's easy-going nature and sense of humour helped him to get over those feelings. Later that day Klaus told Ishaan about Tom and Adam and how they had met. Ishaan said that he would love to meet them both, and Klaus said he would gladly invite him over.
After a long day in the bush, they made their way back to the guest house where they enjoyed fresh lemonade on the veranda. There was a lot of discussion on the art they had identified, and the professor was already talking about an article that they could write. That evening they drove to a pub in a nearby town where they had dinner. There was a karaoke set, and after a few beers, they joined the locals in singing. They didn't leave too late as places closed early in these rural places. Klaus and Ishaan were sitting next to each other in the vehicle, their legs touching, and their bodies close. Both had erections which they were hiding, and neither of them could wait to get to their room.
Once they closed their bedroom door. The larger Klaus, towering over Ishaan, wrapped his arms tightly around him and started kissing. They stripped off each other shirts and made their way to Klaus's bed where they continued their passionate lovemaking. They lost all their clothes, except for their socks, and began sucking each other. Klaus fingered Ishaan's hole at the same time. They came quickly and then had a shower before returning to their beds. It wasn't long before Klaus moved across the room to snuggle with Ishaan.
Things were not going well in Rustenburg. Hans failed to return to the reserve and wasn't answering his phone. It was unlike Hans as he was very punctual and organised. Tom and Adam retraced the route he would have taken but found nothing. His cottage was locked, and it didn't appear as if he had returned. They decided to head down to the local police station to find out if there were any reports of an accident. Nothing. They provided the police with Han's photo and the vehicle registration and hoped for the best. They called his ex-wife, who hadn't heard from him, and they also called a couple of his friends.
Adam and Tom could not return to Joburg yet. They didn't want to leave Anna alone to deal with things. Later that afternoon they got a call from the police; who had found Han's abandoned pickup near the Botswana border. There was no sign of Hans. Adam felt guilty that he wasn't that keen to have Hans live on the farm. But now things had changed. Anna tried to piece together why Hans may have left, but she couldn't. Especially, because Hans was so pleased with his decision to return to the farm.
The next day Tom returned to Joburg, as he couldn't take more time off work. Adam remained on the farm with Anna, waiting for news about Hans. Tom briefly saw Klaus, who wanted to talk, but he couldn't, because he was already late for a ward round.
Tom had a horrid day at work, the ward was full and there were other doctors off sick. He got home at about 8 in the evening to find a wonderful dinner waiting for him. Klaus had made schnitzels and mashed potatoes – comfort food. He hadn't eaten all day. Klaus immediately told him about the field trip and Ishaan and Tom listened while he enjoyed the meal.
"Klaus don't feel guilty. We have had an open relationship. Adam and I enjoy being with you, but you have always been free to explore. I am so glad that you and Ishaan connected, and I am sure Adam would like to meet him too."
Klaus felt a sense of relief, he loved Tom and Adam and wouldn't want to harm their relationship. Tom was a little surprised that this had happened considering how shy Klaus was, but this showed that Klaus was gaining confidence. They were both tired that night and after washing each other in the shower they went to bed early.
The next morning, they were woken by a phone call. It was Adam who told them that the police suspected that Hans was hijacked, but there was no sign of a struggle or blood in the pickup. The police were also investigating whether the incident may be connected to a poaching syndicate.
A shocking end
It had been three days, and the police had not found Hans. Adam and Anna were on the veranda and noticed vultures circling in the sky near Hans' reserve. Anna had a feeling and asked Adam to drive her to the area. It wasn't far from the main road where they drove off the road into the bush where the birds were gathering. They found Hans' body. Anna switched into her emergency room persona and took charge. They chased the vultures and covered the body with a blanket. She called the police and told them they had found Hans' body and asked them to send detectives to the scene.
Adam and Anna waited an hour sitting in the car talking about their time with Hans growing up. It was a sad day for them. They couldn't believe that something like this could happen in their neighbourhood.
"It's a funny thing that in the end, it was Han's beloved vultures that found him!" Anna commented.
The detectives took photos and measured the distance from the main road. They confirmed what Anna had already seen, a bullet hole through his chest. They couldn't move the body yet and waited for a forensics team to come from town. Anna and Adam waited. One detective came to take their statements and wanted to know how they knew where the body was. Anna explained that the vultures gave them a clue where to look. Once Hans' body had been loaded into the mortuary van, they drove back home. Adam called Tom and told him what had happened, and Anna called a couple of friends in town to share the tragic news. She also called Hans' ex-wife and told her the news who would let some of his school friends know. Later that afternoon a journalist called and wanted further information and Adam told her what he knew.
The mood on the farm was sombre when the workers were told about Hans. He got on particularly well with the staff as he was fluent in Setswana and had mastered the idiom over time. Some women had known him since he was a boy and were in tears.
Hans was the most German out of all of them. He had been married in the Lutheran Church near the school and Anna thought it would be best if they had the funeral there. She called the young Lutheran minister, a man who was at school with her, and asked him if he would bury Hans. He immediately agreed and asked if he could come see Anna and Adam. Not wanting to be rude Anna agreed and arranged a time. Anna knew that most of the staff on the farm would attend the funeral and she arranged with someone in town to bring a minibus to transport people up on the day.
Tom and Klaus wanted to come through immediately, but Adam advised them to wait and rather come the day before the funeral, he was very aware of the work pressure Tom was under. Anna and Adam had to go into town and arrange the cremation. They chose a pine coffin, and would have chosen something even more environmentally friendly if there were a choice.
There was a delay in releasing the body and the funeral could only be held a week later. The small church was packed, and everyone squeezed in. The organ played quietly in the background when people came in. There were people from all walks of life. Adam, Anna, Tom, and Klaus sat together in the front row. It was hard to hold back the tears. After the sermon, Anna got up with Adam and gave the eulogy. She didn't falter, even though Adam stood next to her sobbing at times. The farm staff broke into Setswana hymns as the coffin was carried to the hearse.
Adam had arranged for a local caterer to provide eats and drinks after the service in the Church Hall, and they saw so many people from when they were young. Anna comforted Hans' ex-wife who was very emotional.
They were the last to leave, they thanked the minister and after helping tidy up they took a slow ride home. Klaus had been hit emotionally by all of this, hearing the church language and the hymns took him back to his youth. He thought about his Jehovah's Witness family back home and realised how much he missed them and was determined to call them that evening to make contact again.
Anna pulled out a bottle of Hans' favourite whiskey and poured a drop into each person's glass. They drank to Hans and knew that the valley would never be the same without him. They thought of their grandmother, the matriarch, and how much she loved Hans, Anna and Adam. They couldn't imagine a gathering without him.
Adam, Tom and Klaus agreed to go and pack up his things at the cottage the next day and bring it back to the farm.
Two of the farm workers joined them with a large trailer to help pack up. There were a lot of natural history books, a bare minimum of clothes, and a sparse selection of furniture. He had few personal items, and whatever he had they packed in boxes. There was a small box in one of the cupboards containing letters. Adam found a letter he had written in beautiful script to his cousin when he was still young:
"Lieber Hans, ich liebe dich, Liebe von Adam."
Adam remembered writing the letter to Hans but never thought he kept it. It brought tears to his eyes, and it took him back to his youth. There were also letters from his Gran and Anna. They packed all his belongings onto the trailer, locked up the cottage, and went back to the farm. This seemed so final, and Adam sobbed, as Tom tried to comfort him. He realised that he would never see Hans again. He gave the box containing letters to Anna who was waiting on the veranda. They packed all the stuff in the barn and agreed that Anna would distribute things among them. Adam took a jacket to remember him. They hugged Anna and Adam in the barn as they cried together.
That night Klaus made a lovely vegetable pasta. They sat around the dining room table talking about Hans at school, he was a live wire, and the teachers found him difficult to manage. Klaus slipped out and called his mother in Germany. She answered and he told her where he was and that he loved her. She spoke in whispers and told him never to call again. He was in tears when Tom found him and hugged him. These had been emotional days.
Tom and Klaus would leave the following day and wanted to spend the night with Adam. They said goodnight to Anna, and all took a shower together washing each other under the powerful stream of water. They were all hard when they dried each other. They formed a daisy chain on the bed and sucked each other off. They then snuggled and fell asleep together. Klaus was glad to be with people who cared for him.
The next morning Adam was in the kitchen early making coffee for everyone. Tom joined him and helped carry cups. Tom took Anna her coffee. She was in bed naked, she sat up to take her coffee and he kissed her and told her he loved her.
"We all love you, Tom. Remember, Gran also loved you."
After breakfast, they hiked up the valley to Dad's spot to tell him what was happening. When they got to the rock pools they stripped, and all stripped and swam together.
"This river will keep us together," Anna said.
Tom and Klaus left before lunch. It wasn't easy leaving the others behind, but they had to go. Adam and Anna still had to get hold of the family lawyer to deal with Hans' estate.
Klaus didn't get a chance to tell Adam about Ishaan; but he and Tom spoke about him in the car. They were keen to have him over for dinner one night. He was vegetarian and Klaus thought he could make his vegetable pasta. Tom suggested that they choose a night when he could get off work early. They spoke about Adam and Anna and wondered how they would cope without Hans, Tom felt that Anna had bottled her emotions, and that the loss would still hit her. They planned to visit the farm in a few weeks.
Ishaan arrived with a bottle of wine, he was neatly dressed, and his hair was combed to the side. Klaus gave him a warm welcome hug and a kiss. Tom hugged him and welcomed him. He was a few inches shorter than Tom and was slightly dwarfed by the string-bean German. Tom immediately saw what Klaus saw in him – he was warm and engaging and easy to talk to. Tom found out that Ishaan's cousins were at school with him, and he liked them. Tom laughed to himself thinking of this former Jehovah's Witness hooking up with a Hindu. A wonderful world he thought.
Tom told Ishaan about his conservative Catholic parents and how they had thrown him out when they found out he was gay. Ishaan hadn't come out yet but believed his parents would be more accepting.
Tom told Ishaan about the tragedy in Rustenburg, and that he would like to take him to the farm one day. It was a bit awkward for Klaus, he didn't know how to make a move with Tom around. Klaus sat next to Ishaan and held his hand at times. Tom was saved by the phone. The consultant called from the hospital and asked if he could come in to help because the wards were very full, Tom agreed and left after hugging Ishaan and Klaus and telling them to have fun.
Klaus made a move and began to kiss Ishaan. They ended up lying on the couch feeling each other. Klaus pulled him up and took him to the bed where they stripped naked. They felt each other and Ishaan commented on the size of Klaus' dick. Klaus asked Ishaan to fuck him as he took out the lube. Ishaan said he'd love to try; he had seen scenes like that on some temples in India when he visited India as a child. Ishaan was a natural. He carefully positioned himself and lubed dick and pushed in. Klaus grimaced a little but had learned how to relax. Ishaan began thrusting in and out and came within minutes squeaking in delight. He then moved on to Klaus and sucked him off. They lay on the bed together catching their breath. Klaus needed to take a shower, and they took a shower together. Klaus asked Ishaan to stay the night, but he couldn't as his parents were expecting him home. They kissed and agreed to see each other at university on Monday.
Tom only got back home the next day at 10, and he was exhausted. Klaus kissed him and put him to bed. He left quietly and went to the bookshop at the mall, while there, he called Adam and asked him if there were any developments with Hans' investigation.
"Nothing as yet" Adam replied.
He also wanted to know how Anna was doing. Adam said she was having a hard time and missed Hans a lot. She had always looked out for him, and she missed playing that role. Klaus enjoyed being on his own, he thought that the one-roomed apartment was just too small for the three of them and that he had better think of making a move. His scholarship funds would cover the rental of a small apartment.
As he stepped out of the mall two Jehovah's Witnesses approached him with a cryptic question. He spoke German and pretended not to understand English. At that point, he realised that his family might be doing the same thing on the streets of Hamburg.
Later that afternoon he discussed the possibility of moving out with Tom. Tom was in tears when he heard the idea and begged him not to. He told Klaus that they could get a three-bedroomed apartment with more space and that he shouldn't move out yet. Tom was more deeply connected to Klaus than he would care to admit.
Note
In Chinese culture, the swallow holds a special place and is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. They are known for their beautiful song and their ability to build intricate nests.
The swallow is also seen as a symbol of freedom and independence. Its ability to soar through the skies with ease and grace represents the desire for liberation and the pursuit of personal freedom. Swallows are migratory birds that travel thousands of kilometres each year, and return to their nesting sites in China during the spring season. Just as the swallow is not bound by the constraints of the ground, individuals who resonate with this symbolism break free from societal expectations, and live life on their terms.