His Best Friend’s Woman

At first he thought that his mind was playing tricks but when she turned her head, he realized that it was Sharita. What was she doing there in Seattle? The last time they saw each other it was at Rashad's funeral which was five years ago. He had been struck down in an intersection by …

Daeshim’s and Sade’s Wedding Day

Today's my wedding day. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. My parents aren't coming and I have accepted that. A few of my cousins are coming, though and I'm looking forward to seeing them. I know that I have made the right decision. I'm madly in love with Sade and I want to …

Balinda Questions Jimiyu About Engela

She couldn't let it go. She had to confront him about the blonde he had dinner with. After church, she decided to go and see him. She called him first. "Can I come over now?" "Sure," he said after there was a brief pause. "Are you alone?" "Yes. Why?" "I'm on my way over." She …

Babette’s Double Date

When Babette and Ynez arrived at the restaurant, the men hadn't arrived as yet. While Babette waited at the table, Ynez went to the washroom to check her makeup and hair. Babette was still very annoyed with Ynez for not letting her know that they were having dinner with Yannick and his friend, Alphonse--that this …

New Year’s Day Parade & Nigel’s Proposal

It was a beautiful, sunny day. It felt more like Spring than Winter. Nigel was sitting on the steps waiting for Leeza to meet him. They had agreed to meet here and then head over to the London New Year’s Day Parade where they would be treated to 10,000 performers from across the globe and colorful floats parade …

How Much Longer?

She watched as he got dressed. How much longer was this going to continue? All they did was have sex whenever he came over to her place. She was tired of it. She wanted more than that. She was thirty. Her biological clock was ticking. Most of her friends and relatives were either engaged or married with children. She didn't want to …

Thanksgiving with Jareth

It was Thanksgiving and Davita and Jareth were celebrating it together at his house. "I'm thrilled that you're here," he told her. "Thank you for inviting me for dinner. You have a very beautiful home." "Thank you. Does he know that you're spending Thanksgiving with me?" "I told him that I had other plans for …

An Afternoon at the Beach and A Bit of Advice

It was a gorgeous day to be at the beach. He was glad he let Cate talk him into coming here after they had breakfast together at the hotel. The sun felt great on his face and the sand soft under his feet. He squinted as he gazed at the sea. He walked along the …

Father Kiesler’s Future with Monifa

Father Kiesler was smiling. In a few days, he would be leaving the priesthood and moving to Munich with Monifa where they would get married. She a was 18 now--the earliest legal age for marriage in Germany. They celebrated her birthday on August 20 by spending the weekend in Frankfurt. On Saturday evening after they …

Deandre Takes Kalisa to the Jacksonville Fair

Kalisa was waiting for Deandre outside of the house where she was living. Mr. and Mrs. Mugabo were not at home. They were visiting friends. It was Sunday afternoon and he was taking her to the Jacksonville Fair. He had called during the week and asked her if she would like to go with him …