The Melaswen Paradox (Read 327,765 times)

[André DiMera]

Chapter 305

PENTHOUSE GRILLE
Tony, Chad and Nicholas were sitting at a table. It was in a private room at the back of the Penthouse Grille.
TONY: ...which is no surprise, when you think about it. The stock market's been on the rise. Just look at the Dow.
NICHOLAS: But that's just the thing. The Dow Jones Industrial, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have all gone down this week.
TONY: There'll always be slight fluctuations, but on the whole, they're on the rise. Surely you understand the way the stock market works.
NICHOLAS: Of course I do. My father was having me observe the stocks from the time I was in boarding school.
Philip and Victor walked over and took seats at the table.
PHILIP: Evening. Hope we're not late.
TONY: Well, as you're the host of this evening, I very much doubt that it would begin without you.
PHILIP: We're the hosts?
TONY: Well, yes. It was Victor who called me to inform me that this meeting was happening at all.
VICTOR: I did no such thing.
PHILIP: You're the one who called me to tell me about this.
NICHOLAS: You called me, as well.
PHILIP: And you certainly didn't tell me that he'd be here.
Philip gestured to Nicholas.
TONY: I'm sorry to differ with you, but I belive you're both mistaken. I didn't know about this meeting until Victor called me on Wednesday.
VICTOR: Dammit, DiMera, have you gone deaf? As I said, whoever called you, it wasn't me. I've no reason to call either of you.
CHAD: Sounds like someone desperately wanted to get us all together.
NICHOLAS: Well, whoever it is, we've just played right into their hands.
A waitress walked over carrying three drinks on a tray. She set the drinks down before Tony, Chad and Nicholas.
WAITRESS: Good evening. I see two more of your party joined. I'm Nadine, I'll be your server this evening. Can I get you two some drinks while you wait for the other two?
CHAD: Other two?
PHILIP: Bourbon and 7, please.
VICTOR: I'll have a brandy, on the rocks, please.
Nadine nodded and wrote that down.
CHAD: I'm sorry, what other two?
NADINE: Well, the reservation is for seven.
TONY: Who made this reservation?
NADINE: I believe it was made by you, Mr. DiMera. I'll go get those drinks for you.
Nadine walked away.
TONY: I certainly did not make this reservation.
PHILIP: Who did, then?
TONY: Isn't it obvious?
VICTOR: It is to the two of us, DiMera, but that's because we have sense.
NICHOLAS: Look, would you care to explain whatever you two think is so terribly obvious to the rest of us?
TONY: Clearly, this is all a clever set up to get us all in the same room, concocted by-
The door opened. Everyone turned to see André walk in.
ANDRE: Well, look at this. Quite a lovely gathering of people. DiMeras, Kiriakises and Alamains breaking bread together.
Tony stood up.
TONY: André.
ANDRE: No need to get up, Tony. Don't be in such a hurry. The night has only just begun. There's so much more to come.

[heroicmuse]

I KNEW IT. I knew Andre was behind this!

I can't wait to see what happens next. Will there be previews André DiMera?

[mae00]

I had a feeling that Andre was behind all of this. The guys better be careful about consuming any drinks or food at this point. No telling who all Andre has on his payroll. Now would be an opportune time to take them all out.

I'm glad that Carly could compromise with NIcky. And I'm glad that she's not directly treating Vivian as I could see Vivian slinging false accusations as to why she was in the coma so long.

[Kpatch]

Fantastic chapter and dialogue. You captured everyone so perfectly!

Looking forward to what's next and hoping for weekend previews!

[fluffysmom]

I wonder what Andre is planning.

[André DiMera]

Next week...

TONY: André...

A dinner party put together by a madman.
ANDRE: Please, don't get up. There's so much more to come.

But who else did he invite?
ANDRE: I see that not all of our party is here yet.

Plus, Carly meets up with old friends...
KAYLA: Glad to have you on board.

...and looks in on an old foe.
CARLY: So, tell me about Vivian's condition.

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

Ooh this sounds good. I wonder who Andre invited. I'm excited for Carly and Vivian too!

Thanks for the great previews André DiMera.

[fluffysmom]

I'm looking forward to seeing the surprise guest. This dinner party will be very interesting.

Carly's time at the hospital should be interesting.

Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

I love the graphic! Looks like a fun week. Thanks André DiMera.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 306

ALAMAIN MANSION
Trix and Carly were having dinner.
CARLY: How was school?
TRIX: Good. We had a test in trig, but I think I did pretty well.
CARLY: Well, that's good.
TRIX: Can I ask something?
CARLY: Go ahead.
TRIX: Did you and my dad get into a fight or something?
CARLY: Why would you think that?
TRIX: Well, I haven't seen you since I was, like, five. And the last few days, you two have barely said anything to each other.
CARLY: Your father and I have a...complicated relationship.
TRIX: Seems like it. What happened between you guys?
CARLY: We had a disagreement a while ago. We both said and did things that we're not too proud of. But, hopefully, the fact that he called me this time means that we're finally going to be making up.
TRIX: That'd be nice.

PENTHOUSE GRILLE
André looked around the room.
ANDRE: Well, I see that not all of our party is here yet. Such a shame.
VICTOR: And there'll be far less here by the time your remaining guests have arrived.
Victor stood.
ANDRE: Please, don't get up. I'm sure he'll be here in a moment.
The rest of the group stood, as well.
TONY: I'm afraid that you and your guest are rather late to the party. We're finished here.
ANDRE: Oh, I don't think so.
PHILIP: And just why is that?
ANDRE: Well, for one, you forgot about the check.
Nadine, the waitress, came back into the room. She was carrying a tray. She uncovered the tray, revealing a gun, then picked it up.
NADINE: Like the boss said, you're not going anywhere.
NICHOLAS: Do you honestly think that this is threatening to us?
CHAD: We've all been in worse scrapes than this.
ANDRE: Oh, but you will all want to stay. Get ready to meet the guest of honor.
The door opened and Titus walked in.
TITUS: Ah, it's good to see you all again.
PHILIP: Uncle Titus?
TITUS: Yes, boy, I'm back. Did you not think that I'd return to pay you all back for betraying me?
VICTOR: Betraying you? I tried to help you, Titus. I gave you a position at my company. I took care of your son when you couldn't-
TITUS: You allowed my son to be killed.
VICTOR: Had it been within my power to stop Deimos' death, I would have.
ANDRE: Ah, yes. Poor Deimos.
TITUS: Yes. Thank you, Tony, for getting us all together.
TONY: I didn't get us all together.
Titus looked from Tony to André. It was the first time he had seen the two of them together.
TITUS: There are...two of you?
ANDRE: I told you, I have an identical cousin.
Titus turned to Tony.
TITUS: Ah, yes. You must be André.
TONY: I believe you have the wrong information. I am Tony. The man you just referred to as Tony is André. André, doesn't it ever get tiring, taking over my life?
ANDRE: Not when I can have so much fun with it.
Titus did a double take.
TITUS: Wait a moment. You're André?
André smirked.
ANDRE: I was wondering how long it would take you to figure it out.

[heroicmuse]

LOL at Tony's asking Andre whether it's tiring taking over his life.

This was such a great scene. I could just picture it. It will be interesting to see what happens next.

[mae00]

Hahahaha!! I knew Titus didn't have a clue as to who he was talking to. I wonder if it will come out now that Andre is actually the culprit behind Deimos' murder.

[Kpatch]

I don't know why I didn't think about Titus joining them. He was so confused. And look at Nadine being a gangster!

I'm curious about what caused the rift between Nicholas and Carly.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 307

PENTHOUSE GRILLE
ANDRE: I must say, I thought you were the smart one in the family. It seems that I was mistaken.
TITUS: But, I thought you were Tony. That's what you said.
ANDRE: I lied.
André smirked and clapped Titus on the back.
ANDRE: Get used to it. It's something people do regularly. Especially in this town.
NICHOLAS: Look, as thrilling as this conversation is, can we get back to business, please? Why were we all asked here?
Titus straightened his tie.
TITUS: Of course. I...well, I'm not really sure what to say now.
ANDRE: I believe you were telling these five about how each of them betrayed you.
TITUS: Oh, yes. Right.
Titus looked around the room. He stopped when he got to Tony.
TITUS: So, you weren't the one that I had a meeting with?
TONY: I was. You, Chad and I had a meeting, and we told you we weren't interested.
Titus turned to André.
TITUS: And you, under the guise of Tony, told me that you would help me. How did you know about our meeting?
ANDRE: I have my ways.
Titus turned back to Tony and Chad.
TITUS: So, you two refused to help me.
He walked over to Nicholas.
TITUS: And so did you.
Titus walked over to Philip.
TITUS: And you...you were very disrespectful.
PHILIP: I'm sorry, I was disrespectful? You were the one who came barging into my office throwing around demands. And when I didn't bend to your every whim, you threatened me.
Titus rose his hand.
TITUS: You insolent-
VICTOR: Put one hand on him, Titus, and you'll be looking for a new one.
Titus put his hand down and walked over to Victor.
TITUS: And you, Victor. You carry the biggest sin of all. You were entrusted with my son, and you allowed him to be killed.
VICTOR: Your son is a grown man. Whatever he did was on his own. It's not my job to babysit him. He obviously got in over his head, and paid a horrific price for it.
ANDRE (under his breath): He certainly did.
VICTOR: As I've said, Titus, I am sorry for Deimos' death, but you cannot pin it on me. You want to find the person who's to blame? Fine. Start by taking a look at your partner over there.
TITUS: And why would he have anything to do with Deimos' death?
PHILIP: Probably because he's insane. He's killed more people than any of us cares to remember.
CHAD: Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if he was behind Deimos' death.
Titus looked from Chad to Philip to André.
TITUS: No. It can't be.
TONY: Unfortunately, it can, and it likely is.
Titus shook his head.
TITUS: No. No, you're trying to distract me! I see what you're doing! You're trying to confuse me-
VICTOR: Titus, get ahold of yourself.
Titus pulled out a gun from his coat pocket.
TITUS: One of you here is guilty. It must be one of you, I'm sure of it. But which one? I'm going to count to ten, and if the culprit does not step forward, I will decide who I think it is. Ten. Nine. Eight...
NICHOLAS (whispering): He's not serious, is he?
TONY (whispering): I believe he is.
TITUS: Seven. Six. Five. Four Three. Two...
Titus looked at each of them, then aimed his gun.
TITUS: One!
The gun went off.

[heroicmuse]

Titus, shooting random people will not help anything. Try listening. Everyone told you what happened.

I loved Victor standing up for Philip.

This was such a great, tense scene. Wonder who, if anybody, got shot.

Great chapter André DiMera.