Post by lucymalta on Oct 27, 2008 1:57:39 GMT -10
So.... How does Dino feel after Ortega's help?
Enjoy
Lucy
Chapter 19
The following day, the group of men split up and went their separate ways. Mike and Simone had appeared at breakfast with the team’s personal gear and within the hour Alberto and his men had gone. The six of them heading for home, they all needed a break.
Dino remained behind a little longer, spending a little time with Emilio Ortega who was leaving for home that afternoon. “Thank you for your help Mr Ortega, I appreciate what you have done for me. Can you tell me though, the last image… Why did you go there?”
Ortega chuckled, “The image takes us down to our most basic instincts – passion, lust, love… Those that came before bring in friendship, compassion… They build and consolidate your feelings for both women – the last helps you to separate them – if that is possible.”
Dino looked directly at Ortega, “I think I understand…”
Emilio smiled, “I am glad I could help… Tell me, after my little story… Did you see a face? Did it answer your question?”
Dino sighed and nodded slightly, “I did… Now I have to go and deal with the consequences…”
&&&
Terry was stunned at the news he received on his e-mail that morning. Dino, the team and Ortega had turned up in Tblisi completely out of the blue after a trek across the mountains that had taken them the best part of a week.
He called Jackie, not surprised when she began crying with relief to hear that Dino and the team were ok. After a few moments her tears eased and she began to chuckle, “We’d better get ready, he’s going to be starving when he comes home after a week with barely any food… Marcello better be warned.”
Terry was about to answer when Sally contacted him on the intercom… “You have an overseas call Mr Thorne… Someone asking if you still have the candles burning…”
Terry chuckled at the confusion in the secretary’s voice and cut the line to Jackie, promising to call her back later…
“Dino… So your Irish luck held out after all… You gave us quite a scare…”
Dino chuckled, “Nothing to do with luck… We had some help from upstairs… Did you know that Ortega used to be a priest?”
Terry was surprised by the information and said so. “So how are you…? You sound ok…”
Dino was quiet for a few minutes, making Terry a little worried, “I’m… good… d**n it… I’m sorry Ter… Being out here has made me realize that I’ve been a real ass over the last few months… I screwed up… It won’t happen again…”
Terry smiled, “That’s ok mate… We can sort things out when you get back. When does your flight get in to New York, I’ll pick you up myself…”
“I’m not coming back Terry… Not yet anyway… I have a few things to sort out first…” Dino’s voice went quiet, “I have to work out a few things on my own… I need a couple of days to sort myself out…”
Terry sighed, “Take as long as you like Dino… Just let me know where you’re going… and keep in touch…”
Dino acknowledged Terry’s request and softly cut the line. Thinking to himself for a few moments, he called Mike and asked him to arrange a flight to the UK, where he could spend some time alone. After that he would have to choose… Home to New York… or Argentina… Whatever he chose to do, he had to talk to Gaby…
Enjoy
Lucy
Chapter 19
The following day, the group of men split up and went their separate ways. Mike and Simone had appeared at breakfast with the team’s personal gear and within the hour Alberto and his men had gone. The six of them heading for home, they all needed a break.
Dino remained behind a little longer, spending a little time with Emilio Ortega who was leaving for home that afternoon. “Thank you for your help Mr Ortega, I appreciate what you have done for me. Can you tell me though, the last image… Why did you go there?”
Ortega chuckled, “The image takes us down to our most basic instincts – passion, lust, love… Those that came before bring in friendship, compassion… They build and consolidate your feelings for both women – the last helps you to separate them – if that is possible.”
Dino looked directly at Ortega, “I think I understand…”
Emilio smiled, “I am glad I could help… Tell me, after my little story… Did you see a face? Did it answer your question?”
Dino sighed and nodded slightly, “I did… Now I have to go and deal with the consequences…”
&&&
Terry was stunned at the news he received on his e-mail that morning. Dino, the team and Ortega had turned up in Tblisi completely out of the blue after a trek across the mountains that had taken them the best part of a week.
He called Jackie, not surprised when she began crying with relief to hear that Dino and the team were ok. After a few moments her tears eased and she began to chuckle, “We’d better get ready, he’s going to be starving when he comes home after a week with barely any food… Marcello better be warned.”
Terry was about to answer when Sally contacted him on the intercom… “You have an overseas call Mr Thorne… Someone asking if you still have the candles burning…”
Terry chuckled at the confusion in the secretary’s voice and cut the line to Jackie, promising to call her back later…
“Dino… So your Irish luck held out after all… You gave us quite a scare…”
Dino chuckled, “Nothing to do with luck… We had some help from upstairs… Did you know that Ortega used to be a priest?”
Terry was surprised by the information and said so. “So how are you…? You sound ok…”
Dino was quiet for a few minutes, making Terry a little worried, “I’m… good… d**n it… I’m sorry Ter… Being out here has made me realize that I’ve been a real ass over the last few months… I screwed up… It won’t happen again…”
Terry smiled, “That’s ok mate… We can sort things out when you get back. When does your flight get in to New York, I’ll pick you up myself…”
“I’m not coming back Terry… Not yet anyway… I have a few things to sort out first…” Dino’s voice went quiet, “I have to work out a few things on my own… I need a couple of days to sort myself out…”
Terry sighed, “Take as long as you like Dino… Just let me know where you’re going… and keep in touch…”
Dino acknowledged Terry’s request and softly cut the line. Thinking to himself for a few moments, he called Mike and asked him to arrange a flight to the UK, where he could spend some time alone. After that he would have to choose… Home to New York… or Argentina… Whatever he chose to do, he had to talk to Gaby…
And I love the special one, original and hot… And now I’m really curious about what is Dino going to tell Gaby. 
