Flames Of Devotion [ON HOLD]

Business Rivalry, Part 2.

SAN DIEGO, CA.

ALEX: So, what happened? Why'd you have to meet me here?

DESIREE: Remember that business offer you had given me? I'd like to take you up on that.

ALEX: Okay, but why the change of heart?

DESIREE: Don't fu*king question me, am I in, or not?

ALEX: Well, just give me a chance to speak with my boss first.. I'll call you with details.

DESIREE: Don't let me down, Alex. • She grabs her purse placing it onto her shoulder, walking away •

• Desiree drives a long distance, soon reaching her mothers house, she knocks at the door •

CELESTE: Dessy, Honey! I've missed you!

DESIREE: • she begins reaching in for a hug • I missed you too, mama!

• Desiree walks in, & Celeste shuts the door behind her •

CELESTE: So honey, how's the business going?

DESIREE: Well mama, that's what i wanted to talk to you about.

CELESTE: What's up hun? • she sets down a class of wine •

DESIREE: There's a lot going on at the moment, and i'm considering taking Alex up his offer.

CELESTE: Refresh my memory, what did he offer you again?

DESIREE: Collaborating with his boss, Lorenzo Taspíero..

CELESTE: I don't think i heard you correctly honey, did you just say Lorenzo Taspíero?

DESIREE: Yes mama, i know how it sounds but-

CELESTE: Honey you can't possibly be thinking of doing something this stupid. That man is ruthless, i won't allow it!

DESIREE: It isn't your choice mama, this is my business and i'm doing what's best for it.

CELESTE: Oh yeah? When your business goes downhill because of that man, I don't want to hear it!

DESIREE: Seriously mama? • she gets up • I didn't come here to be criticized, so i'm gonna go. Thanks for your "support".

CELESTE: • she gets up • Honey, I don't mean to sound bitter, I just don't want my ti bebe getting hurt.

DESIREE: Whatever Ma, i'll see you later. • Opens the door, leaving the house and shutting the door behind herself •

As Desiree is sitting in her car, she receives a phone call.

DESIREE: Hello?

ALEX: Hello, Miss Sanchèz, i've spoke with my boss and he is willing to collaborate, there will be a meeting held here at Dominion Enterprises tomorrow, at noon. will you be able to make it?

DESIREE: I'll be there. Thank you, Alex. • she hangs up •

• Desiree receives a text message from Angelina •

ANGELINA: Hey bestie! Wanna hit up this party with me tonight?

DESIREE: Will there be liquor?

ANGELINA: Duh! Who do you think i am?!

DESIREE: I'll be there.

• Almost two hours later , Desiree is home getting ready for the party , she soon leaves to meet Angelina there •

ANGELINA : Damn Des! You look hot!

DESIREE: Thank you, boo! So do you. Now let's go get drunk.

• Angelina & Desiree are partying for about 30min, they are indeed drunk... Desiree has a strange man approach her •

RANDOM GUY: Hey there, sugar.

DESIREE: Would you back the f*ck up off me?

RANDOM GUY: Oh, she's feisty isn't she?

DESIREE: Another word from you, and you'll receive a bullet in your throat.

RANDOM GUY • begins to caress her body •

• Desiree quickly gets her knife out, deeply slicing arm •

RANDOM GUY: What the fuck?!

DESIREE: Do you have any idea who the f*ck i am?

• Angelina quickly grabs Dessire , running to the exit •

ANGELINA: What the f*ck was that Des?!

DESIREE: Oh nothing, just teaching that as*hole a lesson.

ANGELINA • laughs • Let's get the f*ck out of here!

And with that, the night quickly came to an end.
THE NEXT DAY, AT NOON.

• Desiree is getting ready for her business meeting at Dominion Enterprises, she soon arrives & heads into the building •

SECRETARY: Hi! Welcome to Dominion Enterprises, How can I help you today?

ANGELINA: I'm here for a meeting, with Mr. Taspíero.

SECRETARY: Oh! Just on time! Go ahead and head into the second door down the hall!

• Angelina walks down the hall, reaching the second door & entering the meeting room. •

ALEX: Welcome, Miss Sanchèz, My boss should be here shortly.

• Angelina sits down at the table , making herself comfortable •

  THATS THE END OF CHAPTER 3.

* This was a crazy episode, right?! Is Collaborating with Lorenzo the best thing for Desiree? Is her mother right?
* Desiree and Lorenzo are finally going to meet for the first time!!
* And who the F*ck was that random guy? Will he seek revenge?

  FIND OUT IN THE NEXT EPISODE OF FLAMES OF DEVOTION.

TO BE CONTINUED.