The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,250 times)

[heroicmuse]

I KNEW IT! I knew there was going to be a war! I can't wait for this!

I am also really excited to see Ciara explore her feelings for Trix and I'd also like to know where Thomas took EJ.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[fluffysmom]

I'm looking forward to Titus hopefully coming to Salem. Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 281

SALEM HIGH
Claire and Ciara were walking through the hallway.
CLAIRE: So, you said you wanted to talk. What's up?
CIARA: I've been doing a lot of thinking lately, about everything that happened during the Australia trip. And, you know, we've been hanging out with Trix a lot.
CLAIRE: Okay. What have you been thinking?
CIARA: I'm not entirely sure, but I think I may have feelings for her. Only her. I don't know what it is. I mean, I've always been attracted to guys, but with her, it feels different than it has before.
CLAIRE: Ciara, that's great!
CIARA: I guess.
CLAIRE: Have you told her how you feel yet?
CIARA: No. That's the problem, I don't really know how I feel! I mean, how do I know that this isn't just me being really excited about everything that's been going on and transferring that excitement on her? But, if that's not the case, and I really do have those feelings for her, hen what do I do? I'm just really confused!
Claire took Ciara's hands in hers.
CLAIRE: Okay, I know this is hard. Just take a second. Take a deep breath.
Ciara took a deep breath and let it out a moment later.
CLAIRE: There we go. Now, tell me, how do you feel when you're around Trix?
CIARA: I guess you could call it happy. Really happy. It's like, when she's around, and we're talking, I feel so great. Like everything is awesome. But, there's also this feeling like there's butterflies in my stomach. It's not bad, it's just, it's kinda like I'm nervous.
CLAIRE: That's how I feel every time I'm around Chase.
CIARA: For real?
CLAIRE: Yeah. Does it feel good?
Ciara nodded.
CIARA: Yeah, it does. But, I'm still not sure what I should do about it.
CLAIRE: Talk to Trix. Tell her how you feel. Tell her what you just told me.
CIARA: Okay. Yeah, I totally should. But, what if she rejects me? I mean, it's been a good two months since the kiss.
CLAIRE: Well, I don't think that you'll have to worry about that. But, hey, even if she doesn't have those feelings anymore, you've still got all of your friends for support. We're with you in this, Ciara.
Ciara and Claire hugged.
CIARA: Thanks, Claire. You're the best.
CLAIRE: No problem.

KIRIAKIS MANSION
VICTOR: I'm sorry, my hearing must be going, you got a package containing his what?!

TITAN – GREECE
TITUS: You heard right, Victor. His head. This will not going unpunished, believe me. You will rue the day that you broke your promise to me, Victor.

KIRIAKIS MANSION
VICTOR: Don't even try to threaten me, Titus. I know how you operate. You aren't capable of getting revenge on me. Hello?
Victor hung up.
PHILIP: That went well.
VICTOR: I believe your definition of “well” needs to be updated.
PHILIP: So, what now?
VICTOR: Now we prepare. Though I loathe the thought of it, I have a feeling we're going to have company.

[heroicmuse]

And so the war between Victor and Titus begins. This should be interesting!

I think Ciara needs to think about what she wants to do. Trix will be excited and may want to jump into a relationship and Ciara may not want that.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[fluffysmom]

I'm sure Victor is right that Titus will be showing up in Salem soon.

Ciara should take things slowly.

[mae00]

Well a war is imminent. Will it be between the Kiriakis brothers, or will some info be revealed that will point suspicions to Andre? And are we for certain this wasn't a doppleganger? It could be an interesting twist to see Victor use one of the Dimera's favorite tactics against them.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 282

SALEM HIGH
The next day, Ciara was sitting in study hall. As it was only a few days into the school year, she didn't have much to work on, so she spent her time drawing and writing. One of the other people in the same study hall was Trix, who was looking at her schedule. She put her schedule down and out of the corner of her eye saw a folded up piece of paper being put on her desk. She unfolded it. It read: “Meet me outside the cafeteria after school? - Ci”. Trix looked behind her. Ciara nodded towards the paper. Trix took out a piece of paper, wrote on it, folded it up, and put it on Ciara's desk. Ciara unfolded the paper. It read: “See you then. ”.

SALEM INN
There was a knock on the door of Thomas' room. Thomas opened it.
THOMAS: Susan. I'm glad you were able to come so quickly.
SUSAN: Well, you said that you had news about my little Elvis, so I had to come as quickly as I could.
THOMAS: You didn't bring Moira, did you?
SUSAN: No. I tried to, but she's still at the convent saying her morning prayers, and I didn't want to interrupt. Anyway, what kind of news do you have about little Elvis?
THOMAS: Come in.
Susan walked in and saw E.J. lying on one of the beds.
SUSAN: You found him! Oh, Thomas, thank you so much!
THOMAS: Not a problem, sister. I had to get him away from the DiMeras for you.
SUSAN: I am so glad that you did! We don't need him mixed up with that evil, evil, evil family any more than he already has been.
THOMAS: Indeed. You and he should go now, though. Before the DiMeras figure out that he's gone.
SUSAN: What do you mean? Don't they know that Elvis is gone? Thomas, what did you do?

TITAN
The door opened and Titus walked in, flanked by his assistant, Hondros. The office of the CEO of Titan Industries looked similar to his own back home in Greece, but this office was much lighter. The CEO's chair had its back turned to the door. Titus cleared his throat.
TITUS: Is this how you welcome me to America, brother? Can you not even face me?
The chair swung around and Philip looked up.
PHILIP: Well, one of my brothers is dead, the other is already in Salem, so welcoming them to America won't take much effort.
Titus frowned. Philip took note of the similarities and differences between Titus and Victor. For one, though he was only ten years Victor's junior, Titus looked much younger. His hair was noticeably grey, but still had specks of black among it. He had the same sharp look in his eyes that Victor had whenever he was angry.
TITUS: Hm. It's you.
PHILIP: Yes, it's me. Hello, Uncle Titus. Haven't seen you since boarding school.
TITUS: I'm not here to make small talk, boy. Where is your father?
PHILIP: Not here.
TITUS: Do not test me, boy.
PHILIP: First of all, I haven't been a boy since Iraq. Secondly, news must travel a lot more slowly in Greece than it does in Salem.
Hondros cracked his knuckles. Titus put up a hand.
TITUS: Hondros.
Hondros put his hands back at his side.
TITUS: You must learn respect, boy. But, don't worry, now that I'm here, you'll learn very quickly.

[heroicmuse]

I think Titus needs to learn some respect mroe than Philip does. It'll be interesting to see where this conversation goes.

I wonder what Thomas is really up to.

Looking forward to seeing Ciara and Trix's meeting.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

Titus sure is full of himself. Does he think he's going to "teach" Philip like Victor said he was going to teach Deimos? I think Titus may be underestimating Philip.

Hmmm. Thomas is up to something. I don't for one minute believe that getting Elvis away from Andre is all that he set out to do.

I really hope that Ciara tells Trix everything and they don't get interrupted. I don't want to see this drag out any longer than it has to.

[fluffysmom]

Titus needs to learn some manners and respect.

Thomas better watch out for Andre.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 283

SALEM HIGH
Ciara stood against one of the walls outside of the cafeteria. She looked at her phone, but put it back in her pocket when she saw Trix walking over.
TRIX: Hey.
CIARA: Hey.
TRIX: So, what's going on?
CIARA: Can we talk some place a little more private, maybe?
TRIX: Sure.
Ciara led Trix to one of the study hall rooms.
CIARA: So, I've been thinking a lot lately, about things. Such as the kiss.
TRIX: Ah. I see. So, what have you been thinking about the kiss?
CIARA: Well...I'm sorry, this is kind of difficult for me. I'm trying to think of the right way to say this. So, I guess I'll just say it. I liked it.

SALEM INN
THOMAS: Susan, you know my line of work.
SUSAN: I know that mentioning your name in certain parts of the world is enough to make people give you almost anything.
THOMAS: Exactly. When you agreed to get me out of prison, you also agreed to let me return Elvis to you my way. No questions asked. You have Elvis back. My debt has been paid.
SUSAN: It has. But, as your sister, I am concerned about you. Thomas, I know you have power, but you've never dealt with the DiMeras. Not like I have.
THOMAS: Your concern is appreciated, but unnecessary, my dear sister. Now, I shall help you take Elvis to the car, and then I must be going. My flight leaves tonight.
SUSAN: Your flight? You mean, you're leaving already?
THOMAS: Yes. I have business to attend to elsewhere, as well as a lot of catching up to do.
Thomas hugged Susan and kissed her on the forehead.
THOMAS: I'll be in touch soon, I promise. Now, come. Let's get your boy home with you.

TITAN
Philip laughed.
TITUS: Is something funny?
PHILIP: I'm sorry. I need to learn respect? You storm in here with your lackey, start issuing demands, followed by threats, and you continuously disrespect me, and I'm the one who needs to learn respect? That's a good one!
TITUS: I see you've inherited your father's bizarre sense of humor.
The door opened and Victor walked in.
VICTOR: That's not all he's inherited.
Titus turned to look at Victor.
TITUS: Victor. Good, now I can finally speak to an adult. I must say, it was a shock to find a child in the seat of the CEO.
VICTOR: You will find that Philip is far from a child. And he is CEO of Titan, so you will show him the respect due his position.
TITUS: You mean you gave up your position as head of Titan?
VICTOR: I have given up nothing. I am still in control. Nothing happens here without my knowledge first. I'm merely taking a backseat to let the future generation take over. And it's a good thing I have, as well.
TITUS: If you know everything that goes on here, then tell me, how did I come to receive my son's head in the mail?
VICTOR: That I cannot answer. I knew nothing about it until you informed me of it.
TITUS: I'm sure.
VICTOR: Believe what you will, but it's the truth.
TITUS: You wouldn't know the truth if it bit you. You say you're in control, then prove it.
VICTOR: Do not test me, little brother. I can bring you down as quickly as I gave you your position as head of Titan's Greek office.
TITUS: You wouldn't dare.
VICTOR: Do you really want to find out?
TITUS: Victor, I'm warning you. I'm warning you now. If you do this, it will mean war.

[heroicmuse]

Titus doesn't know Victor nearly as well as he thinks. He's already started a war by issuing threats and then trying to intimidate Philip.

I'm suspicious of Thomas and I hope Susan is too.

I hope Trix doesn't jump ahead too fast and lets Ciara finish what she wants to say.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[mae00]

Oh I'm so glad that Victor stood up for Philip (although he didn't really need it....it was nice to see And I'm extremely glad that neither one of them backed down to Titus. Titus should know better than to rattle Victor's cage. The end result will NOT be pretty.

So Thomas is now jet-setting to attend to matters. Is he trying to undermine everyone on his own?

Well, Ciara's admission is a good start. I just hope they get to finish the conversation without interruption or jumping to conclusions.

[Kpatch]

It will take me a bit to catch up. This is about Monday's chapter. I don't know why TItus is so angry with Victor. Victor didn't kill Deimos and I can't imagine Titus would hold Victor responsible just because Victor brought Deimos to the states. Hoping he's not thinking of offing Victor's son in retaliation.

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad Victor showed up. I don't think Titus is going to listen to either of them.

I don't think Thomas is going to make it out of town as easily as he thinks.