Two men walk into a room…
About half an hour later, they are already sexually sated and have lighted cigarettes in the dark while lying naked on the rumpled bed.
The first round is over so they choose to chat first before they go through another round.
“So did she recognize you when you drove her home?”
Why aren’t you in class, Hero? Are you okay? Where are you right now?Three questions… At the very least I know that she's really sincerely worried about me. Fine, it may be because I’m still her student after all and the prof always cared about everyone in her classes. But at least she’s still concerned about me and I should be thankful for that.Hero starts typing down his answer and then presses send…
An 82-year-old man in a wheelchair, who looked like he was in his late 60's, was carefully pushed out of the Midnight Resort’s interview room by a tall and muscled young man of 19, who looked like he was 25. As the door closed, the younger male faced his grandfather and spoke in a low grim voice.“She’s lying. I’m sure of it.””Are you absolutely sure, Bien?”
It’s another day and another dollar for Edward Henry Malonzo. He happens to be a very expensive business analyst and his new boss has promised him more than a large salary in exchange for his skills. However, he would choose the bonuses that came with his latest career over the money any day.Hmmm... where is that parking space? Ah, there it is with my name written all over it and near the entrance. Just like I asked them to...He enters the glass double doors of the building. Hardly anyone greets him
“Bien, my boy! Finally, I see you and I am already feeling fully healed!””Dad, Mama thank you for cutting my exile short,” Hero jokes as he hangs his jacket on the classy coat rack near the door.His mother replies a bit tartly, “Well your father insisted that you come over. How can I refuse? Just, please, don’t upset him again.””Belle my love, can’t you see how active I’ve suddenly become when our son arrived? I’m sure I’ll be doing cartwheels by the end of his visit.””Well, I don't think I can stay long enough to upset anyone," the only son replies reassuringly, "I’ve finally found ourselves that Business Analyst and adviser that we’ve long needed for the Midnight Resort. We will be meeting after my visit here."Hero pulls out a white legal envelope from his leather jacket’s pocket and gives it to his parents. His mother takes it from him as if it was a fragile gold artifact and gently opens it. She takes out a multi-paged curriculum vitae and starts scanning the document.It took
The slightly uneasyman has managed to silently enter the bedroom suite of Major Antonio Agpalza and Senora Belle Castaneda-Agpalza without alerting anyone in the mansion. He has also managed to temporarily disable the security cams where he would be working. And considering the amount of work that he needs to do, he really should make sure that no one would be able to record him while in the said area.Good thing th
“Reservation for Bien Agpalza.””Yes, of course, Signor Agpalza. How is Madame Belle?””Quite well, Mariano, thanks for asking. I’ll have my usual wine choice and probably an unlimited sangria for the lady.””Very good, Signor. And will it still be the chorizo and cheese platter to start?”As he converses, the Maître D' leads them to a tree-lined alcove in one of the more private corners of the elegant Spanish-themed restaurant.”Definitely, and add a serving of Gambas Al Ajillo if you don’t mind. Will order as we go along.””My pleasure Signor…. Senora…”As she sits down, Lyra glances at the mini-chandelier hanging from the antique-looking wooden ceiling, at the display of wine glasses at the bar, the jewelry on the very few diners, and the formal suits of the waiters. She felt that she was in a five-star restaurant but the crowd outside the doors still reminded her that they were in a mall. A very posh mall, but still a mall nonetheless. ”I think I’m a bit underdressed for this plac
“I don’t think we can cover everything on your shopping list tonight, Sir…””No matter, we only need the necessities. The condo unit that we will be using as an office is furnished, so as long as we can cook, eat, bathe, work, and sleep comfortably, then we can make do with that."“Alright Sir, then we can definitely finish these purchases before the mall closes.””Not we, though… You will have to do this on your own.””What, where are you going?””Rephrase your question, Lyra. And change your tone.””Oh, I m-mean… Are you leaving now, Sir Bien?””Yes, unfortunately. The irritating contact on the phone a while ago needs to be… dealt with. Bring all your purchases home with you. I’ll send my bodyguard over with the limo so he can bring you home. Just message me when you’re done, so I can send him to pick you up."”Of course, Sir. And I apologize for my rudeness a while ago.””Forgiven. Just don’t make it a habit. And here is your extension credit card. It’s connected to one of my person
“Thanks for bringing these all up to my condo, Nick. I don’t think I can manage all of this by myself."”No problem, Ms. Semana. Besides, it was a pleasure to finally meet you. I mean, I’ve driven you once or twice but this is the first time I actually have seen you face to face.”Lyra juggles some of her shopping bags as she opens her apartment door with her keys. She then pushes the door open. Nick follows her with several boxes that almost cover his whole torso and face.”I understand, Nick. Your limo isn’t exactly a cab, after all.””Hahaha! A cab? Ahahaha! That’s a good one, Professor!””You’re not one of my students, Nick. You can call me Lyra,” said the tired out female who is just so relieved that she had a ride home.”OH NO! I can never do that. I’ve been trained to respect those who are above me. It will always be Ms. Semana or Professor Lyra. That’s it!””That’s really nice of you, Nick, but really, we’re technically both employed by your Boss so I can’t be above you.””Yes,