PAULO

BRIA

I looked around the place which was too tranquil that only blowing wind was rebelling against it. The door of the small house opened and a bearded man with a ponytail stepped out.

He was a skinny guy in his late forties with a dragon tattoo on his right arm. He had piercings in his ears as well as on the left brow. As he neared us I could see the dark pink patches covering his body at places. A strong smell of tobacco hit my nostrils making me cough.

"King." He bowed in respect with glistened eyes as if he was meeting Leonardo DiCaprio.

"Paulo" Came the devil's curt reply as he put his hands in his pant pockets, ignoring Paulo's stretched hand for a handshake.

Some things never change!

Paulo's eyes darted towards me like he just realised my existence.

Though I was not getting very good vibes from this man, I felt a need to introduce myself as there was no one to do that for me. "um.. hi. My name is Bria... Bria Maxwell" I waved awkwardly not knowing what to do.