“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
Mark noticed that his phone had been ringing for a while now. He didn't want to pick it up but finally had no choice but to do so as people were beginning to stare at him and wondering why he was ignoring his calls.He did not mean for anyone to tag him as a weirdo. He frowned and picked up the call.“Why the hell have you been ignoring my calls! Huh, mark? What the hell is your problem? Or do you want to say that you don't have my money with you?” The person said angrily to mark.Mark rolled his eyes. “Of course I should have known that the only reason you would call me was only because of money. Well don't you worry yourself. I will take care of this, even before you will realize it. I told you that I have a deal to win, and once I do that, you will have your money already available for you! Now don't try to get me angry, Mr. Smith. I'm hanging up now.” He said and was about to hang up when he heard the man's screaming.“Hey, if you hang up and don't pay my money, I swear it that yo
If I am a house, it is built of love, and the floor is my faith in who I am. Your cynicism ate away at the walls and hit the floor until one day it cracked. The perfect house everyone knew and loved fell completely. Recovery was the biggest challenge I have ever achieved, and only possible because I love my family, community and nature. I rebuilt my house, a brick at a time; I put in new floors and polished them to a homely brown. There are times I still find that there is a brick missing here and there, or perhaps the floor needs bringing back to a shine, but I made it.Nothing is ever free, is it, my love? Everything you ever give me is a debt, "remember who gave that to you, remember I did that for you." Every conversation is a subtle competition you are never prepared to loose, for even the smallest of infractions can bring on your anger. You take all the love I give you like it is your right to have it, and in return show only the most superficial of understanding. You dominate m
“Well, I don't trust this person. We should get rid of him anyway!” Dustin was saying angrily to Alara. “Every emotion is okay, helpful in the right situation. The dark emotions are like salt, just a pinch adds flavour, yet too much ruins the entire dish. Envy can be motivation to better the self, when combined with being a good sport and wanting what is best for others, it can bring positive results.” Alara began to say in proverbs and it hurt Dustin's ears so much. He didn't want to head that at all.“Well as much as I would love to agree with you, I know that you are right, Dustin, but Tim and I go a long way. I think I know why he is like this.” Alara said now and was surprised that Dustin had been listening. She went on, “have I told you why the two of us go a long way?” She asked and waited for him to talk. For a moment, she could have sworn she had imagined him shaking his head in denial, and she almost smiled at that thought.Dustin frowned but he knew he wanted to hear Alara