He had fallen in love with Shiloh. The realization hit him like a ton of bricks. From the very beginning, he was aware that he was developing feelings for her but they deepened as they began to spend more and more time together and here he was now. He leaned against the wooden structure and… Read More In Love With Shiloh
The next morning (Tuesday) he met Michelle. When he saw her his mind immediately went to Betsy Ming, the Cranberry shag carpet and glinting gizmos. She was a girl from school who had invited him over to her parents’ house when no one was at home to show him her father’s fancy gadgets but they… Read More Meeting Michelle
It was his first day for work. He was sitting in the lounge. The company car had picked him outside of his apartment building at seven sharp and brought him over to the company which was about a forty-five minute drive. He was told to wait in the lobby and that someone would be down… Read More First Day at Work
When Shiloh showed up, Mr. Gladstone was out on the porch. After they exchanged greetings, he said, “I’m sorry but there has been a change of plans.” “What happened?” she asked after he motioned to her to sit down. “I had to take Emily home. She wasn’t feeling well.” “Oh, no. I hope she’s going… Read More A Change of Plans
“What do Lost loves and unlickable lollipops have in common?” Abi asked Mats. “I have no idea.” “They’re both unpleasant.” “Oh. Have you ever lost a love?” She shook her head. “No. Have you?” “No.” “I read that lost love can even happen in the relationship.” “That would be very unpleasant for the two people involved.”… Read More Love and Lollipops
It was his first night in Nairobi. He had arrived in the morning. It was the fastest flight from Hong Kong and it took 14 hours. As soon as he got to the fully furnished apartment which was enormous and immaculate, he stripped and took a shower. Feeling refreshed, he wandered from room to room,… Read More In Nairobi
“I wish I could stay for a while,” Rachel said to her brother. They were outside on his porch. It was Saturday and she had brought her daughter, Emily to spend the day with him. “Why can’t you?” he asked. She sighed. “I have to go grocery shopping, to the cleaners and then, I’m going… Read More Out With Shiloh and Emily
As he sat there, waiting to board his flight to Nairobi, Kenya, he could still hear his mother demanding for the umpteenth time, “Why do you have to go there?” “My company is sending me there, Ma.” “Why Africa? Why not America or Canada or England?” “They need me in Nairobi. Besides, I’ve always wanted… Read More Off to Nairobi
“I’ve always wanted to come to China for their frog pudding and dilapidated doorways.” “You mean frog legs and antique Chinese doors.” “Frog legs?” she looked at him in alarm. “Yes. Frog legs are usually stir fried and mixed with light spices, stewed, fried, or made into congee. It’s a popular dish in Cantonese cuisine.” “Are… Read More It’s A Bit Froggy
It was Monday afternoon and he had gotten home by four. He showered and changed. Then, went into the kitchen to microwave some leftovers. He sat down at the table and waited until he heard the beep. He took up his plate and set it down on the counter. He shared out the piping hot… Read More Shiloh Stops By
Notes to Women 