"Come on man, come with me. I can't go to the aquarium on my own. Are you not tired of staying at home huh? Marcel desperately pleaded.
" If you can't go your on your own, then don't go. It's not necessary. And you know I hate crowded places. So why will I go with you.
" that's why its the aquarium, it's never crowded. Marcel counters.
And besides I have not yet figured out what kind of theme I want to portray with my designs for the global project.
" I mean the theme of the Magazine they want to launch is Fierce and powerful Men. But the problem is I don't know what kind of perspective I should look at or follow to come up with the design that fits Fierce and Powerful. Do you understand what I'm saying?
"No, no I don't understand sh*t. I'm talking about aquarium here and you are talking about work. Today is one of those days I don't have to think about anything regarding work, I can just relax and chill.
" Then just go to sleep. Sleeping is the best way to relax. Why do you have to go anywhere. Damon still wasn't bulging.
" okay, think about it like this. You need an inspiration to make your designs right? Why not come with me to the aquarium, and maybe going out a little you'll find something inspirational on the way. I mean you never know where these inspirations come from.
"But I know where they don't come from. And I don't think the aquarium will be in any way useful for me.
" that's it. Come out with me right now or I'm calling your parents. Marcel threatened
"You wouldn't dare.
" you just watch me. I didn't want to use this card, but you leave me no choice. I'll call aunt Joan and uncle Brad right now. And you know what will happen if I do.? I'll tell them that you've been locking yourself up for days, and that you haven't eaten anything, and that you even almost committed suicide.
"Have you lost your damn mind., I've never attempted suicide before. Damon roared.
" Well who do you think they will believe you or me. You know your mom always trusts me. And If I tell them all these things, she'll grab the next plane ticket and you'll see her at your doorstep in the next twelve hours. So what's it gonna be bro. Should I call or you'll go with me??
"if you think this was going to work on me, then you must be really mad. You're just bluffing. Damon says, turning his attention back to his scribbling.
" Okay, you watch me. Marcel said and brought out his phone., Damon pretends to not be looking, but he was watching him with the corners of his eyes. Marcel dialed the number and...
" Hey honey. How are you doing?? You remembered your old aunt today... Marcel puts it on speaker so Damon heard his mother's voice loud and clear.
" Aunt you know I can never forget you, I just get really busy.
"too busy for your aunt I see. No problem at all. So how are you?
" I'm fine aunty. And I hope you're doing okay too.
"Well I get to have my husband all to my self, so I'm doing pretty fine. How about your dad and cousin?
" Dad is doing okay. We work in the same company but I rarely see him. And Damon, he's actually the reason I called you. I have something to tell you aunt. Damon now realized that his crazy cousin was serious with his words.
" What, what's wrong with Damon? Is he sick? Is he having a hard time because of his phobia? Tell me what is it. Damon could clearly hear his mother panicking from the other side of the phone. The tension in him was now rising.
" the thing is, well Damon has...
" MOM., I'M FINE... Damon yelled pouncing on Marcel and now dragging the phone with him.
"Mom., I'm fine. I just wanted to remind you that my birthday is coming up and I hope you don't forget to send me a present. He says as he successfully collects the phone from Marcel.
" And here I thought it was something serious. Of course I remember my son's birthday. How can I forget?
" okay. Since you remember, bye for now. I'll call you back later.
"You've really gone crazy man. He bellows at Marcel as soon as he hangs up.
" Now you know. So are you going to go with me or not. You can hold onto that phone I have another one inside. And I'll call your mom and tell her that...
"Fine I'll go _ I'll go. Damon accepts. Marcel jumps up and down like a child who received his Christmas presents earlier than expected.
" you see, it was not that hard to say yes?
*****
"You're sure you don't want me to come pick you up? Ivan asked Isla over the phone.
" Don't worry, I'll just meet you there. And if you're thinking I'm probably going to bail on you, then you really don't need to worry. I made this deal and I'll keep to my word. Vanessa assured the man as she put some finishing touches to her dress and makeup.
"okay, I guess I'll see you in an hour. Bye.
" Yeah bye. She hangs up and walks out of her room.
Jerry who had been standing outside her door, ears dropping on the whole conversation could hear everything clearly even Ivan's voice because Isla had put the phone on speaker so she could be doing other things as she talked to him. And hearing him talk, Jerry could not help but think whoever the guy was, he had a really nice voice.
He quickly bolts away from the door as Isla opens it.
"Is this what you're wearing?
" what, what's wrong with it? Isla asked confused. She was wearing a simple long sleeve top that wasn't even too fitted, a pair of blue jeans and her brown boots. Her dressing was this simple, and yet Jerry clearly had something against it.
" you call this a cloth, are you going on a date, or on a mission to seduce him. Look at the way your boobs are shooting out of the blouse, and the Jean is just way to fitted, aren't you even scared that they might just rip as you move??
" What's wrong with this blouse, it's not even open anywhere, so how are my boobs shooting out. And this jeans is of perfect quality. There's no way it's ripping apart. Look I really don't have time to argue with you. If I stay here any longer, then I'll be late. She picks up her bag and walks out leaving him there pouting.
"I can't just let her go. What if she starts falling for this dimwit, what will happen to us?? He couldn't even picture a life without her. He didn't even want to imagine it.
He runs outside, and when he sees she's entered a taxi, he flags down the next one.
"Follow that other taxi"