It was Chelsey’s 19th birthday and she was meeting her mother for lunch. It was a nice little family restaurant which she used to go with her father. The last time she was there was a couple of years ago with a few friends. It hadn’t changed much. Last night her mother had made the… Read More Chelsey’s Birthday Lunch
“So, you’ve decided then that you’re going to move out at the end of summer?” Gideon asked Chelsey. It was a Saturday afternoon and they were in the conservatory. She had just told him that instead of commuting every week to Oxford, she would just live on the campus. She didn’t mention that she had… Read More University, Summer Job & Birthday Plans
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
Before leaving for a press conference, he met his secretary, Shondra in the garden. “Thanks for the tulips,” she said. “You’re welcome. They’re from Hannah and me.” “Please thank her for me.” “I will. Any plans for tonight?” “No. It’s going to be a quiet birthday.” “Maybe we could celebrate it together.” “We can’t. You’re… Read More The Politician’s No-Brainer
Tanner was waiting downstairs in the lobby for her. Melania smiled when she saw him and they hugged. “Hello,” she said when they drew apart. He looked and smelled good. “No jacket?” “It’s in the car.” His gaze traveled over her. “Aren’t you cold with your legs bare like that?” he asked. His eyes darkened… Read More Tanner and Melania Have Lunch
It was Shandra’s twenty-fifth birthday and as Stuart promised, it was going to be a night on the town. When she opened the door, he stood there staring her. She laughed when she saw the expression on his face. “You have no idea how funny you look at this moment.” “Wow,” was all he could… Read More A Night on the Town
It was Saturday and they were having lunch at Ede’s grandmother’s house. Ede could tell that something was troubling Pastor Hank. He wasn’t his usual jovial self. He was pleasant when interacting with her grandmother but a few times, she caught him watching her with an guarded expression on his face. She couldn’t wait to… Read More Hank Questions Ede
“Did you have a good birthday yesterday, Ede?” Ede was at the cosmetic shop where her friend worked. It was Isoka’s lunch break and they were sitting outside in the shade. They had just finished having something to eat. “Yes, I did, Isoka.” The highlight was when Pastor Hank called her in the morning to… Read More Ede’s Rival
Ede was looking out the window when she saw Hank drive up. Immediately her heart began to beat faster. “Pastor Hank is here,” she told her grandmother. “Good. I’m looking forward to meeting him.” Ede went to answer the door. Hank’s face broke into big smile when he saw her. “Good morning, Pastor Hank.” “Good… Read More A Day in Ouidah
It was finally here–the big day and he was both nervous and excited. As he sat there in the living room of his flat, he thought about his life before he met Martina. How could he have existed for so long without her? She was the most beautiful and exciting woman he had ever met… Read More Laird’s and Martina’s Big Day
Notes to Women 