"Okay...fine...come with us. Ryan this is Mike Luna.""Hi...I'm Ryan Mallari...Mike." He extended his arm to Mike."Okay, guys let's go!" I said. "Ryan you're the driver, we're going to Jumeirah Beach House."It was around eight in the evening when I checked the time on my wristwatch. The evening air kept my mind absorbing things easily. It soothed my face and the whole of my body. It gave freshness on the outside, but deep in my heart, it's burning profusely.I entered the house, open the lights, and checked the house silently. I went to Danielle's room but she was not there. I checked thoroughly every angle of the room and I noticed a pocket-sized picture of Roger Ferrer at the base of the bed's leg. I kept it in my wallet and went outside."Okay, Ryan...Mike.... let's proceed to Le Rendezvous Disco."It was almost ten in the evening when we arrived at the disco where we were seated in the upper portion of the place with a video recorder in my hand. It's almost full of people, mostl
"Because you don't respect me...you gave your love to that crazy alien...for only three months....now you're asking me why?""I can't believe you can do it in front of him!""And why not....you are mine alone Danielle...if you don't want my love for you....then it's better that way...Roger will remember always. Oh...by the way, that Roger cannot love you anymore...you know why his body is for rent to any woman.....Talk to me in a civil way and I'll give you an appointment...."Silence at the other end of the line, "You want to talk to me...come to my flat tomorrow at 9 in the morning...I'm waiting for you." I closed my mobile phone and returned to the table."How are you doing people?""We're enjoying Marco" Mike answered."Mike I want to talk to you..." I said.I instructed Mike to purchase a video recorder and tape recorder to be positioned in the furniture, paintings, and indoor plants for my actual meeting with Danielle. I assigned Mike to assist me in positioning Danielle when sh
"Thank you Edward I'll open it later. How are you doing here my friend?""Fine, learning the trade here in Dubai environment and bonding with my son Ronnie. Did Mike tell you about our selected managers?""Yes and I'm planning to retain Mike. ...Edward kindly contact Bryan or Ayah Isabel for the documents of the applicants to be processed here. By the way, Ayah Isabel now is the new President of my organization in the Philippines together with Bryan.""Marco, Mike I'm going ahead, I have to check up all the stores today...bye!""Okay, Edward bye!"Marco, we're going somewhere?" Mike asked."Yes....want to meet Danielle....let's go, Mike!"After lunch, Mike and I roamed around Dubai observing other food businesses that were being constructed inside the new Shopping Mall. Some new businesses build their wares for the new ways of selling in the vicinity of the mall. New trends which captured the buying public to purchase in air-conditioned shops housed in one roof.Around six in the even
I went to the entrance even though I was in the entourage of the ceremony, where he instantly left to go to his car. I was still following him, got into my car, and followed him through Garhood Road to the vacant space near the road. He halted at a far distance that I stopped and was ever ready for his action. I observed the surroundings and viewed him go outside his car and face me. I went outside of my car too, stood erect wearing my sunglasses, and wait for him. He walked towards me."Marco this is between the two of us.""I know and what do you want?""Don't ever follow Danielle anymore.""Danielle's mine and we have two children.""I know that from her.""Where are my children?""I'm not in a position to tell you that...""Then who do you think?""Danielle, we're getting married this coming week.""And why are you telling me this? That I'll stop getting my children...no Roger you're such a fool! Tell her to give my children back and I'll stop bothering her!""I'll do that Marco..
"Good morning Pareng Marco," Mike said."Where are they...Where's Ayah?""Don't worry she's with Edward and Vivian...and Lina too. They left together last night.""Why she's not telling me?""You drink too much, that's why my friend. They will go shopping today.""She's okay or still angry with me?""I don't know but she smiled when he saw you sleeping like a log.""I see...okay...get dressed, we will take rounds with the fast-food stores today.""Okay, Sir!""And why you're calling me Sir today?""Because... I played basketball yesterday night.""You...cannot live without that basketball?""Marco...you like to eat breakfast?""No just strong coffee.""Okay sir, your shower is ready."I smiled and entered the bathroom with a feeling that Ayah will reconcile with me. We went first to the Al Riqqa branch; checked the store interior, staff, stock items, equipment, and the logbook. Mike and I continued our work to all stores' businesses that need uplifting of its operations."Mike let's g
We ate together and the children enjoyed the food while Ayah was not in the mood to talk to me. I talked to my children as usual, as their father and I observed them one by one. The time I spent with them was not totally in full force while I was staying in Dubai. I thought that this was the time to tell them about their education and to open up their concerns in front of Ayah Isabel."Guys, I decided to send you all to universities, so that all of you can interact with your friends while growing up. But be aware of the danger that comes with this new development. To all of you, do you have any concerns that I want to know about?""Daddy, as for me I'm with you with that decision and will take in charge of my brothers and sister. Count on me, Daddy." Anne said."Very good Anne, I can count on you with this one...get in touch with your Uncle Eduardo for your needs, okay?"The children approved my decision and they're glad for the outcome. Ayah's only listening to us while sipping her c
"Welcome my lady Danielle and Mr. Ferrer...Welcome!" Danielle Gustilo and Roger Ferrer sat in their respective places saying nothing about my greeting. The waiter approached us to take our orders. I sensed their aloofness to me that I changed my strategy, for them to catch my bait. I kept my silence looking at them squarely. They noticed the situation that Roger started to talk about. "Marco Fernando, we're glad to see you again." "Me too, but it seems that your wife's...," my words trailing deep inside my throat. "Forgive her Marco, she's happy too...but...," Roger stops and looks at his wife. "I hated you so much Marco....that I want this meeting very badly," Danielle Gustilo said suddenly. "Ohhh I see....then it's the best time to talk to you, Danielle. Can I ask you why you hated me so much?" "You knew it, bastard!" "Me a bastard? It's you my Lady Danielle...looks at you now? It's the year of the Billionaire now...and you......a poor-struggling lady of the beautiful city o
They applauded as a sign of thanking me. Media people at the front started to ask me. "Sir Marco, I'm from FNN International; my question is....Why you decided this dangerous game that could result to your death? Thank you." "I liked excitement....and I have all the material things that I ever wanted in my life. So, this excitement doubled when I knew that my ex-lover will do it." "Sir Marco Fernando, do you still love your ex-lover Danielle?" "Actually, I have two children from her which she kept away from me....I missed them....She's married now to Roger Ferrer, also, the accomplice for this Game FX." "And why you selected them to do this job, Sir?" "As I said, it excites me...it gives total satisfaction...by the way I have to go...thank you." I hurriedly left the stage, walked briskly towards the sanctuary room, open the locked door, and undressed naked. I hastily put on the camouflage, get dressed, and carried my backpack. I opened the secret passage where the vehicle was p