“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
The umbrella snapped closed, releasing a gravity defying plume of small droplets. Dustin pulled down his hood and shook his hair to gain some life back into his flattened locks.Alara hugged him as he came back. “Wow, you need to get yourself all dried up!” She exclaimed upon seeing him. They went up to her room together and got him changed. She had to get one of Paul's clothes so Dustin could get changed into it. Meanwhile, Mark had just come in. He was soaking wet but he just took off his coat and sat down. His mouth salivated as he saw the delicious looking meal that was presented before him.“Wow, all this for me? I must say that you are now very smart, miss Smith.” He said to Tania. “Just seat down already. This dinner is not for just you. We have a very important guest in our midst too.” She said, not looking nice and reserved at all. “The way you talk sometimes, it's scary. You know that, right? So tell me, why have you been waiting for me since then.” He asked her.“We were
Dustin walked in, and was already expecting the face that was there with him. “Hey what are you doing here now?” Dustin frowned at the face that was in front of him. Mark was looking so proud of himself now. “Have you not learnt your lesson yet? You mentioned and even confidently that you could get me out of here, so why are you here now? Have you suddenly changed your mind?” He frowned at mark, trying to understand the expression in his eyes.“I came here to remind you who the real boss is.” Mark said at last after studying him for a while. “Let me tell you something that you don't seem to know.” He said to Dustin and was glad that he listened. “You don't seem to know this, but I did a little research on you, and I have found out that you worn here. But I don't know exactly what you do here though, I don't need to know.” He said confidently and Dustin nearly shook his head for him.His lack of inquiry was what would be his doom. If only he had been very smart enough to study the his