He was on his way to meet Chioma for dinner and was really looking forward to it. They were having it at Portland, a casual fine dining restaurant. He had been there last year with a group of friends and had enjoyed the private dining experience. It felt nice going openly to restaurants instead of having… Read More Dinner & Plans for Christmas
“Are you still upset from your run in with Brody?” Joe asked Kalisha. “No, I’m not upset anymore. I just wish he and other people would mind their own business and leave us alone.” “I guess they just can’t accept our relationship.” “Because of our age difference?” “Yes.” “Why can’t they just accept that we… Read More Christmas & Wedding Plans
“How many more photo shoots do I have to do?” Shaelyn asked Gilles when they were finished. “Don’t you like doing them?” “I don’t because I’m not a model and I feel so self-conscious.” “Have you told Ryker this?” “Yes, several times but you know Ryker. Once he has made up his mind…” “Yes. And… Read More With A Little Help…
It was Monday morning and Joe was on his way to the university. Last night he had slept like a baby. He smiled as he remembered dancing at the nightclub. He still couldn’t believe that he had let Kalisha to talk him into going but then, again she could talk him into anything. After they… Read More Joe Levels with Marianna
It was the end of the first day of another year of university. It was great to be back. Professor Joe Warren was always happy to be back at Stanford, walking down the corridors and into classrooms, seeing old and new students. He had been at this university for twenty years and he planned to… Read More Another Year of University
I was determined to have a great time today at Coney Island and not think about tomorrow when Maxime was leaving or the days after he was gone. I didn’t sleep that well last night and had to force myself to have breakfast this morning. I arrived at his hotel and waited outside for him.… Read More Our Day at Coney Island
Laird was leaving the coffee shop when he spotted Emma, his colleague Bradley’s wife. Tucking the newspaper under the arm carrying the coffee, he used his free hand to open the door. She was just passing by when he called out to her. She turned and her face broke into a big smile. “Hello, Laird.”… Read More Laird Lunches With Emma
“You know what I’m going to miss when we leave Johannesburg?” Avianna asked Max one afternoon when they were relaxing in the living-room. He had gone home for lunch and had a few hours to kill before heading back to the hospital. “What’s that?” “Knitting neighbors and nagging noises.” “I’m not sure I understand what… Read More A Dreaded Meeting
Jason glanced at his watch. In a few minutes, he, Michelle and a few other colleagues would be heading out of the office to have dinner at Hong Kong Kitchen. He pulled on his jacket and then went over to his desk to power off his computer before locking his drawers. Michelle stood at the… Read More Dinner with the Group
She stood there, thinking about the last time Deverell and she saw each other. He was in a foul mood and she couldn’t understand why. Was it because she had shown up to charitable gala with his younger brother, Parker? Why should that bother Deverell? After all, he was there with the stunning French actress,… Read More The Gent and the Boor
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