CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO – GOING DOWN Dominic and Norman exchanged dark glances. Some customers, around them, began to stare. “You are making my customers uncomfortable so kindly leave.” Norman repeated, taking a step back. “Oh, so now ‘kindly’ leave? And you are the one making your customers uncomfortable because I’ve been here a while with no problems.” Dominic replied. Lucas tried pulling his uncle away. There was no need to engage with the attention-seeking man as it’d just fuel his thrill. They were done eating so could as well leave. “Don’t let me call the security on you. Do you crave humiliation that much? Aren’t you already humiliated with your life?” the corners of Norman’s lips curved. Oh, so he was finally going down that path? Dominic looked down. The fact he was alive was enough so he can’t keep himself in the past anymore. He raised his head, startling Norman. “This your stupid restaurant with it’s bad meals will go down before your eyes.” he snapped his fingers
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE – HIS PRIDE “You said what!” Dominic went back so the wave of her anger wouldn’t burn him alive. “I said to Norman Santiago that his….” “I heard you the first time!” Selene shouted again before falling on a chair in front of him, groaning. Dominic frowned, wondering why she asked him again if she heard him clearly the first time. He cleared his throat but stayed quiet. Threatening to send Norman’s new restaurant to failure was a threat done on reflex and with anger but he’d very much like it to happen. “It can work though.” Selene sighed. “You said they have horrible food so if we make popular food critics get there, they may lose customers greatly.” Though it won’t be enough for the restaurant to go down. Santiago Company was a big enterprise and well known for their snacks, desserts and beverages all over Southern and Northern America. Their restaurant would be expected to have some issue since the company’s niche was snacks and desserts, no
Chapter Thirty-Four – Suspicious Dominic hesitated before replying. “I know nothing. Tell me.” As far as he knew, Casimir and Jean Jones had only helped him. Buying many shares, the most threatening thing they could have done, wasn’t even if their list till he told them. “Have you met their mother, Katarina Jones?” Bethany asked again. The questions, with no answers and just building suspicion, was tiring Dominic out. “No, if you are going to say something then do so.” “I’m just watching out for you because of our deal. I’d never care about the friends you make but Casimir and Jean Jones are suspicious fellows.” Bethany remarked.“In what way? How do you know?” he better start giving specifics or Dominic was ready to throw him out. Bethany adjusted himself on his seat. “See, if someone in the mafia tells you someone is dangerous, you better take it with more than a grain of salt.” Taking it with a grain of salt would first start when the information was backed up with
Chapter Thirty-Five – Be proud Sunlight rays pierced through Dominic’s eyes making him wake up. He had forgotten to close the window last night. He’d been so exhausted after the whole day’s event that he didn’t even take a bath or change out of his clothes. With great strength, he struggled out of his bed but fell to the ground. Why did he feel so down and so weak? His stomach grumbled and he held unto it. Did he eat something bad. “Norman’s restaurant!” he gasped and rushed into the bathroom to relive himself. That restaurant was surely going down. Was today starting with a bad streak again? After taking a bath and having the meal he ordered, Dominic went over to Lucas’ room to serve him his breakfast. The room door was half open. He peeked inside. “It’s very unlike him to wake up early and not come to see me.” He frowned slightly. The boy was holding unto a picture of their grandmother and grandfather with himself during his graduation into grade school when he was
Chapter Thirty-Six – Little nephew “Augustus Arthur Duncan.” Dominic muttered. “What do they want from me now after all those years?” The number called again and Dominic exhaled before answering, he kept it on loud speaker so he could keep the phone away from him. “Hello, who’s this?” “Good afternoon, sir. I’m Merida. Am I unto Dominic Thales?” a young lady answered. It made Dominic calmer and he replied, “Why yes.” There was no response then a deep voice spoke. “Dominic Thales, hmm. How have you been doing?” Dominic nearly kicked the phone despite the phone being far away from him. He gathered his composure quickly. “Oh, I’m doing well. Who are you now?” Why did the lady with the calm voice give the phone to a man? Was she the bait? What kind of prank was that?! “I don’t expect you to have this number but surely your mother had my other line?” the man asked. “You must be an acquaintance of my mother. I’m sorry but I barely knew anyone she knew. Speak to me like we’r
Chapter Thirty-Seven – Man in green Lucas sluggishly followed his uncle back to the car. “I didn’t know we’d be leaving as soon as we came.” His uncle rubbed his back. He would never have known that Casimir would be ready that soon but it was all good. At least, he’d be back to the office and be working when his uncle would drop by. “Don’t sweat it. Let’s go.” They jumped into the car and started the trip to Riverlane street. It was popular place for gamblers so Dominic had been a bit confused when Casimir asked to meet there. Still, he took the chance. They arrived after forty five minutes and Lucas jumped out of the car breathing heavily. “I thought we’d never get there. Why did they pick such a far location?” It was a good question. Dominic locked his car and held his nephew by hand. “At this rate, we've to finish up early with them and rush back. I’m having another guest soon.” The casino that Casimir had told him to get into was lively and looked like a bar. Domi
Chapter Thirty-Eight – Visit to Company The ride back home was quiet, and Lucas couldn’t place why. They had only met someone who was trying to murder their supposed aunt. But that wasn’t their problem yet so it shouldn’t make his uncle quiet. It was certain that that they’d not be having any desserts on the way. “Uncle Domi, I forgot to tell yesterday, but Jake called our houseline asking for a ‘play date’. It’s childish but I told him I’d talk to you about it.” Lucas broke the ice. Dominic looked away from the road. “Play date?” “Yeah, I think I’d just convince Suzy to play with them because I’m too old for that. But, you have to agree first and I don’t know if Miss Brielle knows of it.” Lucas replied. The corner of Dominic’s lips curved. “Oh well, do you think I’d rejected a play date offer with my boys? You should join too, Lucas. You might find it fun.” “I doubt.” Lucas frowned slightly. Dominic, immediately, called the Allen house line. Having the houseline for
Chapter Thirty-Nine – The Talk The voice sent chills down Dominic’s spine and he knew, immediately, who it was. He turned to see a middle aged six-feet muscular man. “Ah, isn’t that my little nephew?” the man chuckled. Little nephew? A vein popped up in Dominic’s forehead. Lucas, who was leaving to rest, turned back. “Good afternoon, sir.” Augustus Arthur Duncan smiled, bouncing in to the building, with a young girl holding his hand. “Hmm, good afternoon. With that face, I’d guess you’re Dominic’s son?” “Um… I’m Lucas Thales.” He hid behind his uncle. Who was that scary muscular and tall man walking in with a child? Someone Jake invited for the playdate? Dominic walked towards the man with outstretched hand. “You came. Nice to meet you, sir.” He sounded friendly. Augustus Arthur Duncan took his hand and they shook, but before Dominic knew it, he was pulled into a hug. “Come here, big boy. You’ve grown a lot. Look at you!” There was an aftermath vibration that ran