One More Try

CHAPTER 2 - AS MUCH AS YOU LEAD (PART 1)

Hi guys,

I'm really sorry for taking so long to be back. Each day that goes by makes me feel more respect for all the writers that I've been reading here over the years. Damn it's soooo hard to keep up with the rhythm and to find the inspiration to write. I got stalled for too long, so I decided to split this one up in two parts so you wouldn't hate my guts.

I really hope you enjoy this chapter and the story I'm trying to tell you.

Thank you all very much for your support. I'm eagerly waiting to read your comments about this one.

Lots of love,

StardustBR

PS: This chapter has some violence and adult content.

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"Well I always get my hopes up a palms length too high
With every step I get closer I'm still stuck one step behind
But we're just too good at never getting our timing right
So for right now I'll have to keep putting my loving on standby

'Cause as much as you lead you know that I'll follow
If today you come running
I know that tomorrow you could walk away from me in a second flat
But if I ever left you I'd always come back
'Cause I'm that kind of woman and you're that kind of man"

As much you lead – Lex Land

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"Now go ahead Serkan. Climb the stairs, choose a door and tell me: What are you seeing inside of it?"

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Kenya-Tanzania Border – 1966

Serkan was carrying his bags and waiting in line to speak to the officer at the border post. He had a British Passport and some documents that identified him as a National Geographic Magazine employee on his hands. He could see the majestic Kilimanjaro Mountain at the horizon.

"How long are you planning to stay in Tanzania, Mr. Bolat?"

"I plan on staying for a month, but that depends on how helpful the African Bush Elephants are with me and the piece I'll be writing about them."

"And where are you staying?"

"I'll be staying at the Serengeti National Park for the period while I'm taking pictures and collecting information and then I'm travelling to Dar Es Salaam to tend some business before travelling back to London."

"All right. Welcome to Tanzania, Mr. Bolat. I hope you enjoy our Country."

"Thank you officer."

After crossing the border, Serkan saw a man holding a sign with his name on it.

"Welcome to Tanzania Mr. Bolat. We're very happy to have you here. I'm Ibada Salumu and I'll be your driver and guide while you're staying with us."

"Nice to meet you Ibada. Please, call me Serkan."

Once inside the car, the two men kept chatting about Serkan's visit and his work at the magazine.

"How long have you been working at the National Park, Ibada?"

"For at least 10 years Mr. Bolat... sorry Serkan. I've lived there all my life, because my parents worked there ever since I was a child." Ibada smiled.