"I would recognize you just about anywhere! I see your dirt face picture with Laura every corner of her house." Tobin sneered.Dustin was angry. He could feel his whole blood boil, but somehow he managed to control his temper."Well, what can I say? I'm honored." Dustin said. He watched Tobin laughed.Tobin glared at Dustin, eyeing him mischievously,"I mean, I see you're all dressed up. Did you borrow this outfit to come look for a job?" "I suddenly don't feel oblige to answer your questions, Tobin." Dustin rolled his eyes.This brought a smirk to Tobin's face. "How rude of you. You'll need my help, and here you are spewing nonsense.""Me? Need your help? And why is that?" "Isn't it obvious? I am Tobin Conrad, CEO of Conrad motors! I am a king."He replied proudly."King? More like a pauper." Dustin found himself muttering out loud."What did you say??" "I said your suit is cheap. Now get out of my sight." Tobin chuckled. "I see you've come to Matyrs. For what? To beg for another
When Dustin and Alara were alone, he went ahead and removed the bug from her. “Do you think they bought it? I mean I tried my possible best with the acting and all.” Alara popped up the question and it made Dustin laughed “Oh you were great. I loved your acting “ he said to her “Honestly, how are we sure we can trust tobin as well? I get it that he has nothing now and he'll do whatever you want him to do. But then, what if Ezra’s men pay him even more? What are we to do then?” she asked.Dustin smacked his lips and paused for a while before finally responding. “Honestly, I don't know too. But with him on our side, we can finally get rid of Ezra. We need someone on the inside.” He paused as he heard a form of movement. Then smiled and said to Alara, “Oh look. He's here.”Alara turned to see tobin walking in. Then she frowned.“Are you here with someone? Listen I dint trust you one bit, alright? But you need to listen to me. If I find out that–”“Alara. Hey, slow down alright? Listen
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
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