The next day, Alara couldn't take the scene that had happened with her and Dustin off her mind. She was still thinking about their kiss when Paula walked up to her. They were in the hall downstairs.“Hi, I was going to meet the receptionist but then I saw you.” Paula said in her tiny babyish voice. “Good morning to you too. How may I help you?” Alara asked. “I want to see Dustin actually. I've been meaning to see him since, you know? To thank him!” she said excitedly.For some reason, Alara couldn't help but feel jealous. Paula was the perfect kind of girl for someone like Dustin to fall for. She was working under him and there was no way a relationship could be born!“Alright, I'll lead you to him. That's if he's less busy actually.” Alara said to her and she smiled.“Hey, do you know if Dustin is seeing anyone at the moment?” she asked Alara.Alara shook her head. “None that I know of.” she responded.“Thank God! I was almost worried!” Said Paula. Being led to his office, Alara c
“With all due respect ma'am, you're nuts. I can't reveal my identity! Not now, not after the mysterious death of my dad!” Dustin said.Alara held him gently, “we'll talk about this some other time. We don't want to draw any attention on our selves.” she said quietly to him.“I still don't understand why you're here now. And don't ever bring this up again. I won't be a puppet to your show. And I won't hire you. I already have a personal assistant.” Dustin said firmly.“This young lady? Maybe she's smart. But can she take care of you, protect you? No..I don't think so. But with my connections, I can sure be of help to your little team. Think twice about this, young master.” the lady said.“And don't worry about people trying to kill you or anything. With my protection, you'll be safe. Besides, many than you can possibly imagine, already know of your secret identity, so why continue to hide?” Lorena said.Technically, she wasn't wrong.“But these people, they still won't make any sudden
The next day, Dustin was on his way home. Surprisingly, someone was at home waiting for him. He had received a call from one of the security at his home.“Hello sir, I am sorry to call you at this hour, but there's a woman here who won't leave no matter what we tell her!” the guard said.“That's absurd. Chase her away.” Dustin said. “I'm not expecting any woman.” He was especially surprised because Alara wasn't a stranger to his home.And he wasn't seeing any woman at the moment, and even Paula and her sister were famous people who would instantly get recognized.But the guard said again, “sir. She claimed to be your ex wife. But we find it hard to believe,” “And what is her name?” Dustin had to ask.“She says Laura. And she's still waiting sir. Should we send her away already?” asked the guard.Dustin frowned. “No. Let her stay. I'm almost home already.” He replied.On getting home, he met her waiting just outside where the guard must have placed her.“Dustin. So it is really your h
When it was morning and Laura had long left his side, Dustin decided to call the old man Thiago.“Hello sir, I have changed my mind.” He told the man. “I will try everything possible to treat your dear wife.” He said to the man.“Thank you so much then. I will send my men to come pick you up where ever you may be.” Thiago said, excitedly. After a while, Dustin met with some men who were on uniforms. They didn't look wicked like Ezra’s men. In fact, they caused no problem at all. “We're here to escort you to lord Thiago house.” One of them in front said. Dustin nodded and followed them as they led him to a car parked outside.Soon enough, they arrived at a mansion. It was very big and pretty too.He was being led inside to the room where Thiago wife was kept.But in the living room, Thiago was already waiting.“You may go boys.” He said to the men who had brought Dustin in. They gave a bow, then all turned and walked out.“What are we doing here? I had thought we would be inside of h
Ezra was at home when he heard the news. He couldn't believe it as it all sounded so surprising to him. How can Thiago chase him out like that! So easily!“Hi,” Laura said to him as she walked in. Ezra frowned at her. “Well what are you doing here?” he asked, his brows all furrowed from the news he had heard.Laura tried to be as polite as she could. “You asked me to come here. That's why I've come. You know, to spend the night with you and all.” Laura said in a convincing tone.Truth was that she was only around because she wanted to get a footage of Ezra hitting her. As sad and embarrassing as it can be, she was prepared to do whatever it takes to get Ezra out of her life!She set her phone in the living room somewhere, hoping that he wouldn't notice. “Is everything alright?” she sat next to Ezra waiting to hear what he would say.“I don't remember asking you to come here. But since you are here now, don't annoy me okay? Just remain silent like nothing has happened.” He said calml
Thiago had made the call that day, and Ezra said he was on his way.Arriving at Thiago house, he walked over to the living room and took his seat.“Mr. Thiago. It's been a couple of days now and you're not saying anything still. I wonder what that Dustin is saying to you right now.” He said Thiago joined him and sat down. “Well, you're here now. That has to count for something.” He said to him.“See this,” Ezra said, then brought out some pills. “Every time I give them to your wife, she's always better, isn't it?” Ezra asked.“Well you seem to have connections with some really good doctors then, don't you.” Thiago said. “Too bad that Dustin was not even powerful enough to solve your wife's problem. Or was he successful?” Ezra said.“Apparently, he wasn't. He only did that day. The next day, my wife was already sick again. Dustin said something every funny however. But I wouldn't like to dwell on that.” Thiago said.“And what is that?” asked Ezra.“This pill you bring every week, how
Laura's mother came around and saw that Lorena was angry. Dustin walked out and they were talking together in an argument.She couldn't hear what they were saying but she heard a bit from it. And it was enough for her to hurry up and dial her daughter's number.“Hey! You won't believe it.” She began, “I heard something very surprising about Dustin and I just knew it. I knew something was up!” She said.Laura who was already on her way, rolled her eyes at her mother's story. “Mom, what is it now?” she frowned.“Wait, are you on your way somewhere?” She asked “Of course. I just got down from the cab. I'm on my way in.” Laura said.“Wait outside. I'm on my way to meet you!” She said, and with that, ran out like crazy. “Mom, what is it? Wait, what are you even doing here?” Laura frowned at her mother.“Honestly I come here often now. Dustin has really changed! And then, I met my old friend Lorena, who is by the way, hiding something very important.” explained her mother.“Wait, why are
Dustin shook his head in denial. “Laura, how far will you go with this lie? How can you even proudly say this?”“Because it's not a lie! I was hoping that I wouldn't have to say it to you. I thought that maybe I would have been better financially, but I guess I was wrong!” Laura said.Alara was watching through the drama. When she couldn't take it any more, she excused herself and shut the door gently behind. Deep down, although it wasn't in her position to speak at all, she knew that Laura was lying! Only looking for a means to trap Dustin.“We did sleep together at some point, and–”She was saying, but bit her lips almost immediately.Through out their marriage, the only time they'd shared passionate nights together was during their honeymoon phase! And that was early around two-four weeks after their wedding. After that time, Laura just seemed disappointed in him and never slept on his bed again!So how could she be pregnant for him! Dustin revealed a soft contending smile. She was
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