“Guys, please wait. I will do the transfer now.” Tobin said. He was shocked to see how they all were desperate for him to buy the stupid necklace!The lady tries his card again, “same thing, sir.” Dustin smirked. “Maybe he doesn't have the money to do so, don't you think Alara?”“Yes it's true. No need to hide it anymore, Tobin.” Alara said.His brows squeezed together in anger. Then he turned to see Laura glaring at him. “This must be a mistake, my love. Oh look, a message from my bank!” He lied.“What does it says?” Laura asked him.“Its a message. They're undergoing a system upgrade. I knew it! I'm going to sue this bank, I swear it!” Tobin continued to lie.Dustin just watched and smiled. Later, he said to the lady confidently. “Don't worry, lady. You'll still get your money. I want to buy the necklace.” Deep down, Laura was curious. Her mother sneered and Tony laughed out loud.“You poor thing! Ha!” Exclaimed Tony. Tobin waited too. Could he actually have that much money??Dus
Dustin and Alara walked in looking stunning. When Dustin saw Alara, he nearly dropped his tongue.She wore a knee length red dress that left her fair skin exposed. Her hair was made into an updo style, and little makeup was applied to enhance her look.They walked into the entrance together, taking the crowds attention. “Wow. This is your ex husband, Dustin!” Tony exclaimed. Even Laura was stunned to see Alara looking so pretty, and Dustin so elegant and matured. She was older than Dustin just over a few months, and teased him she was his older sister.Now, Dustin looked so handsome and bold. He had changed!“Who let you guys in, huh!” Tobin rushed to meet them.“Nice to see you too. Congratulations on your wedding.” Dustin said.“Engagement.” Laura corrected. She saw the necklace on Alara neck flashed brilliantly.“You came too. You seem to be all over Dustin lately.” Laura said with detest.“What can I say, I love attractive men.” Alara chuckled.Dustin knew she was just acting, b
“Can you see the headline news?” said someone. She worked at Laura's company.Her friend giggled. “The so called Tobin Conrad has been kicked out of the Matyrs Company!”People began to talk about the news.Laura had to read it over and over again. “Tobin, is this true!? Is it!!” She yelled out to him.Tobin felt like crying but he kept his cool again. Tony was there and his mother too.“That news is fake. It's not true! And even if it is, I– I still have money!” He said.“Huh? You have nothing, Tobin! How can you help me when you couldn't even help yourself! You promised me you would get my proposal to the CEO directly!” She yelled again.“Don't worry, Laura. I will help you. You need to give me a chance baby.” Tobin said pathetically.Next thing he knew, Laura slapped him hard on the face. He was a nobody now so no need to respect him again.“I gave you my body, just for you to disappoint me?? And my family?? Get out Tobin. And you still owe me. Don't forget!” she said and walked aw
Right at that instant, Dustin felt he would collapse. The news said there was no survivor in the plane. It was too devastating for him to watch.Alara called him immediately she saw the news but he would not pick. So she rushed over to his house as fast as she could.He was even too stunned to speak by the time Alara had arrived.“Sir, are you alright? You need to say something.” She said shaking him for any form of emotion. He said nothing and just stared in shock. They went to the scene and the police were already there, finding out their evidence. A tall man walked up to meet them. “Alara, hi.”“Sir, this is Mathew. He will be leading this case. I've asked for full investigation on the cause of the plane crash.” Alara said.“Come. Let's talk somewhere private where there aren't any eyes on us.” Mathew said.They arrived by a beach soon enough, where Mathew had said it was a safe area.“Well? What have you found out!” Dustin asked eagerly.“So far, there are a few speculations I'
“What? Are you insane?” Dustin exclaimed. “Where would you have me find such money? I really think you should leave now, Tom.”Tom only continued to laugh. “Why are you so funny, friend!” He wheezed out.“No, you're the one being funny. Where do you expect me to get that amount of money?” Although Dustin was lying! That amount was just like a cent to him.“Wait friend, are you being serious?” How can you say this right to my face? Look at your office! Look at everywhere! You must be a millionaire!” Tom exclaimed.Dustin gave a loud sigh. “I just started working here weeks ago, you know that. I'll just have my first salary!”“But it will be in millions! And even your sweet ex wife told me you must have been saving money before because she didn't believe you had this much money!” Tom said.This made Dustin frown. “You spoke to Laura? I didn't know you guys were friends.” “Oh we're not really friends…that's not the point!” He quickly hid the fact that he had been blushing secretly. Dust
Everyone turned and saw a well built man with long hair falling loose on his shoulders. He looked at least in his early fifties. The man sighted Ezra and bowed slightly. “Master Ezra, I didn't know you were here.”“Sir, I'm sorry, but this man won't pay up–” Freddy quickly said, not to offend his boss, but Ezra walked past him towards the middle aged man.“Sir, I didn't know he was your guest. I wonder what you see in him.” Ezra said, then next thing Dustin knew, he was smiling.“We were just talking nicely together. No one was fighting at all.” Ezra said.Dustin kept quiet, watching the drama before him. Why was that Ezra guy suddenly acting to be nice?“Oh is that so, master Ezra? Well, I'd like to attend to my guests now.” He said, then frowned at Freddy. “Get back to work now!” “Well I'll leave you two now.” Said Ezra to the middle-aged man. Then he whispered to Dustin who was still seated, enjoying his drink. “Hey you, this isn't over yet. Watch your back!” And with that, he l
Dustin was disgusted by her act. Just when did she break up with her dearest Tobin? Now she was seeing another man again?!“Stalking you? You should stop saying that, Laura.” Dustin frowned at her.“My love, you know this piece of trash?” asked Ezra.Laura didn't want to tell him that she used to he his wife! “What? Oh yes I know him. He used to be my driver and house help one time of his life.” Laura said. Dustin was about to talk when he saw her blink fast, using her eyes to beg him not to say the truth.“Whatever. Let's go, Alara.” Dustin said.“Yes sir.” Replied Alara.“Are you lying to me, love? Where do you know this guy from?” Ezra asked slowly in a creepy scary voice.“I–I don't know him! But I know the lady!” Laura said carefully. “She is Alara, the vice president of Matyrs motors. I needed her help for the growth of my company then, but I met you already.” “Typical Laura,” Dustin muttered. “Always looking for a richer man.”The meeting was held and Ezra would not shut up
Dustin frowned as he looked up to see Ezra. He wanted to get up but the lady pulled him even closer.“Please, don't let go!” She cried out in a choked voice.“He's your brother?” Dustin sighed. “I don't want anything to do with you people.”The lady was about to speak again but suddenly, she vomited blood.“What? No, it must be really high.” Dustin said to himself.In that moment, the sound of the ambulance had arrived. They carried her and quickly took her in.Ezra rushed to meet him. “What are you doing with my sister? Stay the fuck away from her, okay!”“Relax. I wasn't doing anything.” Dustin said.A lady walked towards their midst. She was slender and tall, looking just like that lady who had vomited blood!“Big sis? What are you doing here?” Ezra asked.“Hello. Here's my card. I'll need you again, please. My men here told me how you saved my sister's life.” The lady ignored Ezra and said to Dustin. She handed him a card.“I doubt you'll need me again. You're going to the profess
Dustin tried to calm his wife down. He realized that she had been truly angered by Esther sudden behavior for wanting to create a grand wedding for Tom and not her. It was truly devastating and he couldn't deny that. "Alara?" He called out to her, knocking gently on the door. His voice remained as warm as early spring, as if her heart beat so steadily even though she took a different view from him. She simply said this was her way of doing things. He could see her balk at first, so accustomed he was the to ways of Alara and her fiery temper. He was different, because he absorbed things and then responded more than reacted, dampened situations rather than adding to the flames. And so before he knew it everything was happy again, it was love all around instead of the bickering he was so accustomed to. It was a sense of calm he grew to love.And he would be teaching it to his wife now. "This path of life is challenge enough," he began to say. Dustin remembered a little of what his moth
On this cloudy morning there are growing patches of blue, the sort of hue that is soft and bright at the same time. Though beneath the sheet of cloud is a grey that deepens to steel, the leading edge is a brilliant white, as if it is the pages of a new book ready for any curious eye. So, on this day that could bring rain or sunshine, I'm hoping for both, for the chance of a rainbow and to feel so much more because the day is blessed with clouds.Light grew steadily outside until the curtains glowed just the same as stained glass. Kevin stuck his head behind the fabric to survey what the day might bring. The road was slick with water, though the puddles remained quite still, no hint of rain still falling. Above the clouds were still grey but without the denseness of yesterday, allowing patches of blue to form.In good moods a writer may paint words that are fine wine and soft music; words that contain more healing medicine than all the drugs created by man. They are clear water over ro
Paul set out to visit Dustin that day, and as he arrived their doorstep, he decided to make a phone call to his sister so she wouldn't say he came in unaware. The phone rang a few times and she still hadn't picked up. When he learned to soothe his impatient self, the rewards were significant. His focus improved, and his relationships became more mellow, and everything in his day worked that little bit better. It made all the difference. Over time he saw others learning from him, relaxing, and the vibe of his family took a turn for the better. She still wasn't picking up for whatever reasons. Finally at the last ring, she picked up. "Yes, Paul ? What do you want?" Asked her voice in a quite impatient manner, like she had been in a hurry. "Where are you to be hurrying me like that?" He asked, wondering why his sister was using that manner to refer to him. Then it hit him. She didn't really like him as well as her husband, and he certainly couldn't blame them at all. He probably would
Esther was with her other queens, and they had nearly ended their meeting. She listened carefully to Regina's silly talks about how she was powerful and well respected. She purposely pointed fingers at Esther, stating that she had been less important just because she was going through some rough times. Esther was silent all through the time because she didn't even bother to pay attention to their silly talks. All she could focus her kind was on her family. She realized that her family had been falling apart slowly. He husband had been acting strangely towards her for reasons she couldn't even explain. But then, she hoped it had been for a great cause. She couldn't even put her mind on that for long. Then there was the issue with her daughter and then with her enemies, Fernando and ezra. alara wasn't safe at all. And she felt like a terrible mother for not being able to do anything about that. There was always something to do. She would gain power no matter the cost. What she needed
"Well, we don't have a head queen so technically, I'm speaking on behalf of her." "Well I don't agree. Until we have a head queen, you don't have the right to strip me off my membership." She said, still standing strong on her word. She was terrified on the inside of course! But she would not show her weaknesses. Regina frowned. "Well until then. But for now, being the owner of my house I say this to you. Get out of my house!" She ordered and more laughter grew wild again. Esther couldn't help but feel nothing but shame. But she wouldn't be waking away just like that. She strode over to Regina then stood face to face with her. "You're going to regret this Regina. In fact, all of you will regret this. I will make an attendance of everyone of you in this room. Regina, Dana, camera woman Anna, Rachel, Danielle, in fact all of you. And I remember vividly of the faces in the room here. I know all of you. Mark my words, you will regret this." And with that, she stomped out sitting the do
Alara and her husband had been expecting the peculiar twain, Ezra Alonzo and Trevor, his son in law. Why they had been asking for an audience with Dustin , he didn't know. All he knew was that they were up to no good. Finally, they arrived and he led them to the living room. He had told Alara to remain inside because his instincts had been right. They only wanted to scan around to check everywhere, and most importantly, they wanted to find out what his wife knew. He was almost certain that they would try to find out a little too much and he didn't know how, so for that reason, he had asked that his wife remained inside. "Welcome Mr Ezra Alonzo and Trevor." dustinsaid, and this brought both faces to exchange awkward stares. dustinknew they were probably wondering how he had known their names. He decided to ease the tension a little. "I was told of your names before you arrived." dustinsaid, and he could see the calmness in their eyes as they each have a sigh of relief. Ezra bro
For the first time in weeks, Mindy made her way over to Dustin again, and she couldn't even explain how exactly she was feeling. For one reason, she was angry. Very frustrated that he was still married to his goddamn wife! She loved him and would always do. And yet, not even for once had he reciprocated her feelings. Heaving in a deep sigh, she advanced forward to make a knock on the door. "Don't worry, Mindy. Breath it in," and with that, she made a knock on the door. It hadn't been a loud bang, rather barely more than a slight knock, but almost immediately, the door had flung wide open. "Oh God, you're back..." He was standing before her, staring like he had been day dreaming, probably wondering what the fuck she had been doing at his footstep. "Oh I thought you were someone else," he said so apologetically. That frustrated her even more. He had probably been excited thinking that she was his dear wife! She had better not show her true emotions to avoid failing on the first day o
"This relationship, Dustin, should be a relation-ship, or a kinship - something that makes us family. I want it to be something that unites our friends, our relations, and not become as a boat cast adrift away from those we know and love. What is good builds up goodness, heals and includes others. What is good is a benefit to us and our community, to the world. It is how we let this love for one another spill out, make a light for others to share. So, my love, hoist the sail; we're homeward bound.""Wait you just thought of saying something as compelling as this to me because what?" He said to her, half shocked. She only smiled back, her eyes and dimples crinkling as she did. Alara was very beautiful although she never seemed to listen to him whenever he made mention of it to her. "Thank you a lot for the comforting words. I won't forget. You know," but he stopped then grinned as he thought of what to say and he knew already that she might have not been too impressed. "But then, e
"Sir, I have done as you've asked. What is your plan now?" Mindy asked as she saw Dustin talking to himself. She sat with him. He didn't even do as if someone was there, just minding his own business and calculating now and what he would do to his rival. Sometimes she always wondered what it was that was truly going on in that mind of his, but she knew he was very smart and full of advices and plans. And she was always so glad that she was now on their team.Business had to ask themselves if they were exploiting the population or uplifting them, especially in relation to the young and if not, it failed. For what is psychological maturity other than learning how to make wise choices to protect others? The glorification of greed was as a golden tricycle being pedalled in circles at the end of a cul-de-sac... yet believing itself a fancy car shooting into the far horizon. Greed is always the product of a brain with underdevelopment of its more highly evolved features. But there he was