I was the ugly, fat girl and he was the hot guy at school. Who would have thought that we’d end up going to the prom together? High-school was a nightmare for me. I was constantly bullied by the girls. One day we were rehearsing for a school play and I was in my costume …
A Dreaded Meeting
"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 …
The Costume Party
She was sitting on the sofa when her mother led him into the living-room. He couldn't stop staring at her. She looked exquisite. "Hello, Jabulani," he greeted her quietly. "Hello, Doctor," she replied. "Do you like my costume?" "Yes, I do." "I'm dressed as a swan." "Yes, a very beautiful swan." "And you're dressed as …
Trespassing
He sat at the back of the car, gazing out of the window, his mind miles away, when he spotted her walking through the fields. What on earth was she doing there? He tapped on the glass partition. “Please pull over, Rodney.” The car slowed and then pulled over to the side of the road. …
Maureen O’ Hara
Every star has that certain something that stands out and compels us to notice them. -As for me I have always believed my most compelling quality to be my inner strength, something I am easily able to share with an audience. I'm very comfortable in my own skin. I never thought my looks would have …
Notes to Women 