“What’s the matter, Dear?” Nigel Wharton asked his wife, Sable. “You’ve been very quiet all day. Is something on your mind.” “Layne isn’t going to be joining us again for dinner tonight. This is the third time this week.” “Oh, is that all?” Mr. Wharton was relieved. “Well, we can expect that to happen more… Read More Sable Learns of Layne’s Plans
Dushan was sitting at his desk when he got a call from a number he didn’t recognize. He decided to let it go to his voice mail. He heard the beep and stiffened when he heard Ruth’s voice. “Dushan, it’s Ruth. I’m calling from the boardroom. That’s why you don’t recognize the number. The reason… Read More Dushan Learns of Chioma’s Visit to Ruth
Boris was still trying to process the letter he had received from Cate. He hadn’t thought about her for ages because of his relationship with Tulia and then, out of the blue, he received the letter. It was in the letterbox on Friday when he checked before heading up to his flat after coming home… Read More A Letter From Cate
Melania and Tanner were engaged. Matt felt as if someone had punched him in the stomach although he had expected it to happen sooner or later. Joel had called him that morning to tell him. “I’m so sorry, Bro,” he had said. “I’m happy for Mel,” he said. “She’s going to marry the man she… Read More Matt Bumps into Anna…Again
“I feel so badly for Matt,” Kira said. “Me too,” Joel said. “He’s pretty cut up about Mel.” “I feel guilty for encouraging her to fight for Tanner.” “You shouldn’t feel guilty about that, Honey. You want Mel to be happy.” “I’m convinced that if she and Matt had stayed together, neither of them would… Read More Joel and Kira Discuss Family & Soccer
Melania was lying in bed, thinking about the hurt expression on Tanner’s face when she told him that they couldn’t see each other any more and poor Matt who was devastated when she told him that she was still in love with Tanner. What a total mess her life had become. She had said goodbye… Read More Kira Visits Melania
“It was such a treat seeing Jürgen, especially since we haven’t seen him since last year April when he visited us for Easter.” Mrs. Kiesler said to her husband as they relaxed in the living-room after dinner. “Yes, it was.” “He looked thin, though,” she remarked. “I wonder if he’s working too hard.” “I thought… Read More Father Kiesler’s Family
He was in the kitchen when his cell rang. It was Lizbeth. “Hello, Beth.” “What time are you coming over?” “I thought I told you on Thursday that I can’t come over this Saturday. Alice and I are expecting our daughters Ann and Meghan for dinner. It’s Ann’s birthday.” “Yes, you did mention to me… Read More Orson Steps Out
“So, is it really over between Bryce and you?” Terah asked Mariah. “It’s been over a long time ago. He was a player. We’ve been together for three years and all that time he was cheating on me. I finally decided that I’d had enough and dump his hide.” “I’m glad you ended your relationship… Read More Out With the Old & In With the New
The test had come back negative. She wasn’t pregnant. She had hoped she was because of her late period and the metallic taste in mouth which turned out to as a result of the over-the-counter multi-vitamins she was taking. Bitter disappointment had filled her when she saw the one horizontal line on the display of… Read More Making Decisions & Future Plans
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