Finally, they had settled everything and it was indeed working. “Sir, you have a call. Indeed it's from Mr. Whales.” Alara said with a smile on her face.Dustin, being proud of himself, took the call from her and said, “Mr. Whales. You've been far from me lately. Is anything wrong?”There was a rasp voice at the other end but Mr. Whales said at last. “Release him, and we'll talk. Okay?” Dustin laughed softly. “I would have loved for that to happen, but I really need to see you. And I also need to know why you're hiding from me.” He said.“Alright then, since you're so very stubborn. Let us meet tonight at my bar.” Mr. Whales said. “Or would that be a problem?” he asked when everywhere was getting all quiet. “Of course not. We'll see at midnight then.” Dustin said at last, then hung the call up.Alara breathed in an air of relief. “Well I'd like to think that it worked well. So we'll send in our best protection with you tonight, sir. If anything goes haywire, I'll order for some bac
Soon before he knew it, if was evening already. Time to get ready for the meeting. He had changed into something a little lighter, a loose shirt and dark pants. He walked in and gave signals to his friends waiting outside that be was almost in. Some of them like Vincent and Bobby and already followed him from behind, ready to enter. “Hey, you can't be here. Go back.” said a man tall and hefty. Dustin wondered who he was and how he had been so fast to stop him.“Hey fat man, I have an invitation to he here. Get out of the way before you get hurt by your boss.” He said a calm as he could. But the man wouldn't bulge.Another voice was heard and a man stepped forward. He had a wicked grin tugging at his lips.“Ezra.” Dustin scowled. “What the hell? I have the right to be here.”“Yea whatever. Deal with him, boys. And tell Mr. Whales he couldn't make it.” He said to the supposed me who were already outside now.They all looked so strong and mean, but Dustin was still so relaxed. He had d
That morning after the whole scenery with Mr. Whales at the bar the other night, Dustin was waiting at the park for Alara. It was a beautiful day so far and nothing was supposed to ruin it. Ever since what happened between them few weeks ago, he wished Alara would stop growing distant from him. And he hoped to always show her he chose her over Laura any single day.“Hello sir.” A slender lady with big friendly eyes said to him. “Good morning. It's a wonderful day isn't it?” she asked, and he smiled.“It quite is.” He was wondering where he had met her before but he was now certain they hadn't met at all before.She seemed to have read through his doubts and confusion when she said, “Oh no I am so sorry to disturb sir. But you see, you made a reservation for this whole area.” she pointed over to a reserved area where he had indeed made a special reservation so he would chat quietly with Alara and no one would disturb.“Oh yes yes I did. But the lady I'm waiting for hasn't arrived yet.
Dustin beat those men with such skills that the boy could only watch and state in awe. Be didn't understand how but Dustin turned out to be better than the rest of his men all together!Finally after the fight dance, Dustin walked over to meet the young boy. “Well, you owe me an apology now, don't you think so?” even the tone he used was such a friendly one. “I am so sorry. Sorry for the whole …well I don't even know what to say!” the boy screeched with excitement. “Hey. I'm Conor and um, I am really…I do intend to repay you for helping me! What do you want?” Conor asked with wide open eyes.Dustin only smiled. “Well look at that now. It's almost time for my meeting. I have like a date, or not fancy enough to be called a date anyway.” He said, hiding his burning face from the boy.“Okay okay. I'll let you be then.” Conor said. “But first, what is your name? Where are you from? And how did you learn how to fight like that! Do you think you can teach me some of this bad boy skills?” H
Seeing that Conor had left, it was left with Alara and Dustin. Although tobin had called that he was already around.“I'll go ahead and bring him here.” Alara said to Dustin, then went on to find tobin.Dustin was alone and as if Alara did indeed knew he wanted to remain alone! How was it that Mr. Whales, whom he trusted the most, was actually lying to him. How can he make Ezra work for him, and then lie to him like that! It wasn't fair!He heard muffled voices and when he raised his head up, he saw Alara and tobin lost in an argument. When they saw the worrisome expression on his face, they kept quiet and took their seats.“Okay this place has been reserved. Also, I've secured the whole environment so whatever we say can't be heard outside.” Dustin said as soon as they took their seats.“I filled him in already, on our present situation. It's quite sad actually.” Alara said.Dustin frowned. “Why is that?” he asked Alara.“Because Ezra already gave us a few tips. Or rather, news.” tob
“So you met my son and became friends? Conor isn't always that friendly to everyone.” Mr. Whales said as soon as they began to eat.“Oh but that's where you're wrong. Conor was very nice to me even at first sight.” Dustin replied.“Conor was nice to you? Ha. Guess you're right and I don't know my own boy anymore.” the older man said.Conor looked down on his plate. He couldn't take it any longer. “He's right dad. You don't know your own son. But then,” he turned to meet Dustin's face, “my dad is also right.”“What do you mean?” Alara asked, taking another bite from her chicken.“I mean, I was rude to him. Very rude actually. And it was because he had a kind heart and he saved me from Ezra’s men that I became nice and sweet to him. Which in my defense, is wrong.” He said.“That's not important right now. What is, is that you were able to bring me to your dad. You see, we have been really trying to connect with him, to meet with him for a long time now.” Dustin said, still sending side
For two days straight, Dustin was not his normal self. How could he be, after what had happened with the only man he could have ever trusted? Conor tried reaching him but he was too afraid to even pick his call. Even he blocked out Alara from his life. He just needed to be alone.“Sir, you need to let us in.” Alara had said to him the day before.“I know what I need to do, Alara. But I just can't. I need to be alone.” He said back. He was right. No matter how good he tried to pretend he was alright, he wasn't. He just wasn't.“I understand that sir. But Conor sees you like his big brother now. And you are family, aren't you? You need to let him realize that his dad is bad. And you're the good guy.” Alara said softly, trying to convince him. “His dad would have came up with all sorts of lies, or he just wouldn't say anything at all, which can be equally worst. I just need you to be strong sir. For us, the people who still care about you.” she said at last.Dustin remembered every last
“Hello sir, we're ready to leave.” Said Alara from outside. Dustin felt bad she would have to see Laura inside.He felt bad about how awful things have been because of him with Alara. All because of his reckless sad sad feelings for his ex wife who treated him bad.He took one last look at Laura and then back to the door and finally opened up.Alara walked in as well as Bobby and Vincent, not even noticing Laura. “Hello sir, Vincent and Bobby here, happy to help…” then that was when she saw her.Laura had even made her presence noticed before Alara could notice her by humming a song.She looked at him with her brows arched up high as if to ask him: “Sir? What the hell is this woman doing here??” He felt like got the question straight and direct and took her outside. “I know this sounds and looks bad, but she just appeared out of no where! I promise you–”“No it's your personal business sir. I don't have to pry in it. I understand.” Alara said and it made him raise a brow and squint h