“So, how are things between you and Curtis?” Marsha asked Jodie. Jodie turned to look at her, a slight smile on her face. “They’re going well,” she replied. “I’m having lunch with him in an hour.” “Good. I’m happy to hear that. I was beginning to think that another year would go by and you… Read More Lunch With Curtis
Laird was on his way to Martina’s place when his father called him. “Hello, Dad.” “Hello, Laird. How are you?” “Other than being busy with work and wedding plans, I’m fine, thanks. How about you?” “I’m doing well, thanks. I’m calling to invite you and your fiancée to have dinner with your sister, Antonia and… Read More Mr. Pendlebury’s Dinner Invitation
“Are you busy?” “No, why?” “Have dinner with me. There’s this great Mediterranean restaurant about half hour from here.” “Stuart, are you sure that’s a good idea?” “Why wouldn’t it be?” “Natalia.” “We broke up.” She gawked at him. “What?” “She dumped me because she was convinced that I was cheating on her. It wasn’t… Read More Back From Hollywood and the Breakup
It was Thursday night. After having something light to eat because he didn’t have much of an appetite because he was so excited to be going out with Karine even though it was just to play ping pong, he showered and changed into a grey shirt and dark blue pants. He put his luggage away.… Read More An Evening Out with Karine
Jennifer and Eric were hanging out together in the park on a Sunday afternoon. They had spent a couple of hours at the library completing assignments. Before heading home, they decided to go for a walk in the park. They talked about school, their friends, families, church and other things as they walked. “Have you… Read More Jennifer and Eric
It was early Monday morning and she was on her way to Reuel’s place. She had a letter to deliver to him and she promised her boss, Mr. Fitzpatrick that she would drop it off before going into the office. Her heartbeat accelerated at the thought of seeing Reuel. It had been ages since they… Read More Her Godfather
Today marks the first anniversary of our son’s death. We lost him last year Fall to Asthma. They are times when I still can’t believe that he is gone–my precious baby. He was thirteen years old. He had his whole life ahead of him or so we thought. I had one crying spell today. I’m… Read More It’s No Contest
“What’s so funny?” he asked. “I was just thinking about a dream I had last night.” “What was it about?” “It was about chivalrous knights in polka dotted tights.” She began to laugh again. He didn’t crack a smile. “What’s so funny about that?” She sobered at once. “Oh, Reyesh, where’s your sense of humor?”… Read More The Wedding Date
I married for love. My husband was the love of my life. The only problem was he loved someone else. When I was in my early twenties, I met two brothers–Jack, an outgoing, lovely man and his brother, Adam, who was very handsome and very charming. Jack fell in love with me but I fell… Read More I Married For Love
“The interview will commence in ten minutes so you need to go over there and fix his lapel.” Rhea was mortified. “I can’t,” she protested. “Don’t be silly,” Angela snapped. “You’re responsible for making sure that the guests look good in front of the camera. Now get over there and fix the lapel or you… Read More The Lapel
Notes to Women 