Dustin sat down and maintained his posture through out the next five minutes in silence. He knew that everyone were staring at him but he said nothing.Ella was already checking him out. “Well he looks handsome though, but is he really rich? Well we're about to find out.” She thought to herself. Then decided to speak, but Paul was the first to speak.“So, where did you get this suit you're putting on?” He asked. Dustin blinked. Why would he be asking that kind of question, but he shrugged it off and replied. “Royal home,”Paul did not hear him well. Royal home? It was one of the most expensive boutiques in the world! And he would be able to afford a suit there?? Impossible!He laughed out instead and was surprised to see that Ella was laughing too. “You? Royal home!?” He was wheezing now. Same with Ella.“Did my cousin tell you to say this! Ha!” Ella snorted.Alara and her mother were not laughing. But even Esther was chuckling now. She quickly straightened up her posture and cleared
With the connections Dustin have earned, he quickly got to work. He didn't want to have to involve Alara so he decided not to. Besides, she was enjoying her one leave break.Dustin couldn't deny it but he missed not having her around sometime. He called Bobby and Vincent and they were already at the office.His secretary called, “hello sir, your guests have arrived. Should I send them in now?” she asked.Dustin nodded, forgetting for an instant that the secretary couldn't see him. He cleared his throat and said instead, “Yes. Send them in.” Soon, Vincent and Bobby were in his office.“I see you acknowledge our presences around you now and have stopped seeing us a weirdos.” Vincent said.“Oh please, don't get your hopes all high. I still see you guys as weirdos. Aren't you?” Dustin said and they all laughed.Finally, he went straight to business. “The blue team project, what do you know about it?”“It's hosted by Mr. Tomar, an Indian billionaire. He wants just one person on his list,
“Just as I have said, to prove you guys wrong, Alora will receive a call soon about the blue teal project.” Dustin started.They said nothing but he could see the disbelief in their eyes.“So, that's why I called Alara I wanted to come over. Also, I would like to have dinner here as well.” He said.Ella broke the silence. “What did you just say? How are we supposed to believe what you're saying now? You don't know what yours saying.” She said and Paul instantly backed her up.“Blue teal project is very reserved. There's no way someone like you could have access to earning the contract!” He said.“How exactly are you going to win it? Although nothing will change even if you don't win and all.” Esther said, ignoring her sister's warning look.“You'll see soon. Meanwhile, let's talk about something else. Paul, what are you working on at the moment? In the business lane.” Dustin asked.“Why is that any of your concern?” Paul snapped back.Alara stepped in. “He works for a rich man, he's a
Esther was so excited that she could take her sister's car for a ride. Even though Tania was always so stubborn, she still loved her baby sis. “Wow thank you so much, Tania.” She said, excitedly. “You are the best!”“Stop getting all excited, Esther. I'm only doing this because I need you to realize that no matter what, you are part of this family too.” Tania said.Ella was angry. “I can't believe that you get to enjoy a sweet ride alone, mom and not me.” she said pouting.“Oh don't be too angry. Maybe tomorrow it can be your turn.” Esther said, she ignored the side glance that her sister turned to her.“Just listen, I need you to be very careful with this car, okay? And don't fucking call me that something is up. I probably won't even pick up your call.” Tania said.“I am not a baby, Tania. Come on, stop embarrassing me.” Esther said.“I'm serious. Alora is busy and Paul is back with Mark. Maybe you can call your daughter though. She might come to your rescue.” Tania said.“There is
“Dustin! Wait up. Oh what am I doing? Can he even help me.” Esther thought to herself but she chased after him at last.Dustin was a bit startled to see she was the one calling him. He frowned but decided to be a bit formal. “Hello ma'am, how can I help you? It's quite surprising to see you here.”Esther began to say, not knowing what exactly to tell him or how to tell him. Lastly, she was able to give a fake narration of how things had happened. “Well, you see, your girlfriend’s mother was able to help me out today to make my day a lot more fun. So she helped me by giving me her car to go for a ride today, only with the condition that nothing must wrong.”Dustin rolled his eyes but not visible enough for her to see. He realized that now, something must have gone wrong, despite the innocent woman's warning. “But as you must have been guessing right now, something went wrong. I ran into some sons of a bitch and was even trying to help them settle their fight, but guess what? They tra
“What are you saying? That bastard man named Dustin? Oh you don't worry, I'm going to deal with him by myself. Who the hell does he think he is?” Mark yelled out angrily.“Mark I don't understand what is happening but I'm sorry. And I know we can settle our differences but I love this man and I'm not getting married to you.” Alara said.“Huh? What nonsense is this?” after everything that I've done for you? And you and your family still treat me like this?” Mark yelled out.“Treat you like what? We didn't do anything wrong, Mark. And as for my son, I have no idea he had wronged you. Or even my foolish sister, I didn't know she had wronged you and your men. And like Alara said, we can apologize and make up for that. But not by marriage.” Tania said.Mark roared out in laughter. “And I will deal with this man, don't worry too much about it. All I want you to know is that I will make you mine, and very soon, Alara. Because you should know that I can't
Dustin was already expecting mark. He walked in, not hiding the anger that resided in his eyes. “Let's get this over with, shall we!” He roared out as he picked a seat and sat on it. Dustin was wondering why a strange man like mark would hate him, but he remembered what his uncle used to tell him. “Jealousy is often an expression of insecurity and thus its fixing requires internal reflection and addressing matters of self esteem.” He smiled as he spoke out. This only made mark to frown very hard. “What the hell are you talking about now?” he rolled his eyes. Dustin knew exactly what he was talking about. “Is this really because Alara and I are dating?” he spilled out and nearly bursted out in laughter when he saw Mark face turn red. “See I guess that's why.”Mark laughed out loud. “You really are a prick, aren't you? A fool even, thinking that you're so important and even someone as rich and influential as myself to fear and worship you, cowering under your feet?” he shot an arch
Even after Alara tried to hide the worry in her eyes, she knew her mother could tell she was worried about something. Her mom could see her emotional current like it was lightning. She often guessed that was how she was always the eye of her storms, a little clarity and perspective could always do that.“Mom, stop staring like that. I really am okay.” She said to her mother.“Well I can tell okay, no matter how you try to hide it, I can always tell, ever since you were little. And you were so bad at hiding your emotions.” her mother said to her and Alara found out that she was laughing now.“Even Dustin makes that joke every once in a while too mom.” Alara said, grinning foolishly now.“When my Dad skipped out of our lives you became our mom. Not because you haven't always been our mom even when dad was around, but because you spent every waking hour earning enough money to pay the mortgage and buy groceries. Sometimes I think back to how I used to whine for the cool stuff other kids