The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,142 times)

[heroicmuse]

I'm glad that Ciara and Hope had this talk and Hope was so accepting.

I'm also glad Claire has a permanent job! I hope she will also get to spend more time with thebaby. Max and Chelsea will need a break at some point.

I wonder what Titus is up to! Can't wait t see what it is.

Great chapter André DiMera! Will there be previews?

[fluffysmom]

I didn't realize I was a week behind in reading. I'm glad Chelsea and Isaac are both healthy.

I was surprised to see Titus meeting Nicholas. I liked Nicholas getting the upper hand.

Will there be previews André DiMera?

[Kpatch]

Sounds like Titus has a Plan B.

Can we get weekend previews?

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week...

Jade confronts Jan one last time.
JADE: How did my father die?
JAN: You wanna know the truth?

Plus, David has finally found his own place to live.
DAVID: Here we are!
SCOTTY: Nice, Dad!
JULIE: Are you serious?

And Titus makes a new plan.
TITUS: We have an enemy in common.
TONY: I don't think so.

But is he getting more than he bargained for?
TITUS: What do you mean?

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

Ooh this all sounds great. I am especially excited to see David because its been a while. Also can't wait to see Titus attempt to enlist Tony and how Jan deals with Jade.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Seems like Titus should just give up and go home, but I still feel bad for him losing his son and the way he found out. He needs to find out who killed Deimos and go after them instead of these random vendettas.

I love the graphic of David's apartment. Nice job!

[fluffysmom]

I wonder if Jan will tell Jade the truth about Paul.

Titus may regret going to Andre.

The scenes at David's apartment will be interesting.

Thanks André DiMera.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 291

SALEM HIGH
A few days later, Ciara, Claire, Chase and Trix were walking down the halls.
CIARA: I told my mom over the weekend.
TRIX: How'd that go?
CIARA: Really good. My mom's pretty cool, and she was really supportive. So was Aiden.
CHASE: Of course he was. Did you think it would be any different?
CIARA: No, but it's kind of a big thing to get used to. For me, at least.
TRIX: Well, I'm glad to hear that it went well.
CLAIRE: So am I.
Ciara took Trix's hand, but then took it back.
CIARA: Sorry. Too early?
TRIX: No, not at all. Not if it's not too early for you.
Ciara put her hand back in Trix's.

BRADY PUB
Doug and Julie had met David and Scotty at the Pub for brunch.
DOUG: Well, it'll be nice to see this place you've got, David.
DAVID: Yeah, now that I've finally got it fixed up.
JULIE: Fixed up? David Banning, do you mean to tell me that you purchased a house that wasn't finished yet? Or at the very least not liveable?
DAVID: It's an apartment, mother, not a house. And no, that's not what I meant. What I meant was, I finally got my stuff moved out of Scott's and into the apartment.
SCOTTY: You know, I would have helped you move, dad.
DAVID: I know, bud. But, I got Steve and Roman to help. You know, after getting over the initial awkwardness of meeting my former lover's husband, turns out Steve's an all right guy. I mean, it's not like we're gonna be best buds or anything, but he's not as bad as I first thought.
DOUG: Well, I'm glad to hear that you're making friends.

DIMERA ENTERPRISES
Tony and Chad were at their desks.
CHAD: That 10:30 appointment should be here any moment.
TONY: Yes.
Tony looked up from his papers.
TONY: Yes, it'll be quite interesting to see how this goes.
There was a knock at the door.
TONY: Enter.
The door opened and Titus walked in. Tony and Chad stood.
TONY: You must be Titus Kiriakis. I'm Antony DiMera, this is my brother, Chad.
Titus shook hands with Chad and Tony.
TITUS: Pleasure.
The three sat down.
CHAD: Can we have Marie get you anything? Tea? Coffee?
TITUS: I'm fine, thank you. I'd rather get straight to business.
TONY: Indeed. I must say, Mr. Kiriakis, I am rather curious about why you wanted to meet.
TITUS: I believe that I can be of some help to you. We have an enemy in common. Victor Kiriakis, and by extension, Titan Industries.
CHAD: Victor's your, what, brother?
TITUS: That is correct.
TONY: And yet you're trying to team up with one of his biggest competitors. Why?
TITUS: He is responsible for my son's death. Victor hired my boy to work at Titan, and he ended up being killed. He has to answer for it. Now, I know that DiMera Enterprises and Titan have long been at odds. And let's not forget about the ongoing DiMera-Kiriakis feud. I could help you bring Victor down.
CHAD: How?

[heroicmuse]

Somehow I don't think Chad and Tony will be buying what Titus is selling.

I see tension is already starting between Julie and David. LOL

I'm glad Hope and Aiden were accepting. I hope Ciara doesn't move too fast and that she grows to be comfortable with herself.

Great chapter André DiMera!

[mae00]

Titus is getting in over his head....much like his son did. Somehow I have a feeling that Titus has not done his research and knows nothing about Andre.

[Kpatch]

Did Marie leave Titan? It saddens me that Titus holds Victor responsible for Deimos's death when he was actually killed by a Dimera.

[André DiMera]

I thought there was also a Marie at DiMera Enterprises. Perhaps it was a Mary. I honestly don't recall. Thanks for pointing that out, Kpatch.

[Kpatch]

That's funny André DiMera. I thought maybe she was double dipping and working for both companies, perhaps as an industrial spy! Or maybe she got tired of sitting at the office when she was the only one who comes to work. LOL. All the Kiriakises seem to work from home or wherever their phone is.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 292

APARTMENT HALLWAY
Julie, Doug, Scotty and David were walking down a hallway. David was still using a cane, but was walking much better than he had a few months ago.
JULIE: Darling, this is just a suggestion, but don't you think you could have gotten one a little closer? Just so that you wouldn't have to go so far on your bad leg.
DAVID: My leg will be fine, mother. Besides, Dr. Horton said I need to get used to walking on it more.
Julie rolled her eyes.
DAVID: I do appreciate the concern, though.
Scotty patted David on the back.
SCOTTY (whispering): Nice save, Dad.
David stopped in front of a door marked 132A.
DAVID: Well, this is it.
He put his key in the lock and opened the door.
DAVID: Come on in.

DIMERA ENTERPRISES
TITUS: Simple. I am Victor's brother. I know him better than almost anyone. I know his weaknesses, and I am perfectly happy to help exploit them.
TONY: It is my understanding, Mr. Kiriakis, that you are ten years younger than Victor. By the time that you were born, he had already been sent to boarding school. You two have had very little to do with each other.
TITUS: But, I'm still his brother. I still know-
TONY: It seems to me that you know much less than you claim. Shortly after Victor finished boarding school, he moved to America to start up what is now Titan Industries. You had almost nothing to do with each other, unless you count the one summer he spent at home before leaving Greece behind to make his millions in America. Whereas you stayed behind in Greece, worked your way through jobs as an assistent, until Victor offered you a position at Titan's Greek office. The position of CEO of the Greek office, if I'm correct.
TITUS: How did you know?
TONY: I'm a businessman, Mr. Kiriakis. I look into things, look into people. I'm hardly going to make a deal with somebody if I know nothing about them, now, would I?
TITUS: So, we are making a deal, then?
TONY: I'm sorry, but no, I don't think so.
TITUS: Why not?
TONY: Because I don't trust you. And I cannot work with somebody I don't trust. Am I supposed to take you at your word that you want to get Victor and Philip out of the way?
Titus turned to Chad.
TITUS: You there, boy, surely you-
TONY: Forgive my interruption, but Chad is my co-CEO. You will address him by his proper title, please.
TITUS: You can convince your brother, surely. I know you can.
CHAD: Actually, I agree with my brother. I'm afraid the answer is no.
Titus stood up.
TITUS: You will regret this! Both of you! And so will that Alamain boy!
Tony and Chad stood up.
TONY: I will not have you threaten myself or my brother in our own office. I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
Titus turned and stormed out of the office.
TITUS (thinking): I'm going to get them. All of them. I'll show them!
As he walked out of the building, Titus' cell phone rang. He picked it up.
TITUS: Yes? Whos is this? Really? Are you sure? Yes, of course, I...Okay. Tonight, yes. That will be fine. Right. I'll see you then.
Titus hung up the phone.
TITUS (thinking): How very odd.
He looked at the building, then shook his head and walked away.

[heroicmuse]

Titus really is getting nowhere. He should have known he couldn't just waltz into his enemies' lives and expect them to work with him. I wonder who called him. A trap appears to have been set.

Julie can't seem to stop giving advice that David doesn't want. She's only going to alienate him.

Great chapter André DiMera.