New Year’s Eve with Ruth

Nigel watched Ruth as she mingled and laughed with the other guests. She looked amazing. She had called him that morning to ask him if he wanted to go with her to a New Year's Eve bash one of her colleagues was throwing. "What about Uncle Gideon and Chelsey?" he had asked. "I thought the …

The Morning After & St. Stephen’s Day

When Genet woke up the next morning, the day after Christmas Day, she was alone in the bed. It was quiet. Most likely Roberto had already left. She sat up for a few minutes. Sun streamed through the windows. She climbed out of the bed, pulled on a dressing-gown and left the bedroom. She was …

Father Morelli’s Guilt & Decision

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Father Morelli was in the sanctuary, earnestly praying and beseeching God to forgive him. "In Your Word, it says that no temptation has overtaken a person that is not common to everyone. You are faithful, and You will not let anyone be tempted beyond his or her strength, but with …

Carina Gives Darain the Scoop on Sarika

"Thanks for meeting me," Darain said to Carina. "I'm sorry I couldn't meet you on Friday as we had arranged but something came up at the office that I had to take care of." "No worries. It wasn't a wasted trip on Friday. I got to meet your brother. He's one gorgeous and sexy guy. …

Trishan Proposes to Rehema

"Any regrets?" I asked Rehema. We had just finished making love for the first time. It was more mind blowing and explosive than I could ever have imagined. All the love and desire for her which I had bottled up inside poured out like a raging flood. And now that it was over, I wanted …

Still Reeling

Kalisa still couldn't believe it. She didn't want to believe it. Deandre had a girlfriend. She should have known that a handsome man like him wouldn't be single but she had hoped...What good had that hope done her? She had come to Jacksonville because of him. She had enrolled at the university where he taught …

Jordyn Confronts Conrad

Jordyn debated whether or not to go and see Conrad. She hadn't seen him in weeks and she wanted to know why. Was it because of Trey? Did he still have a hang up about seeing his nephew's ex-girlfriend? How long was he going to felt guilty about it? Trey and she had broken up …

Date Updates

"So, how was your date with Eric?" "It wasn't a date." "What would you call it then?" "Two people going to a show together." "Hmm" "What about you little wine tasting adventure? Did you and your girlfriend have fun?" "She isn't my girlfriend." "What would you call her then?" "Someone I've been out with twice." …

Wine Tasting, Dinner & Hamilton

"I didn't expect to see you at all today," Folami told Laszlo. They were in her flat. He had stopped by before heading over to Catalina's place from where they would drive to Benmarl Winery. "I thought I would stop by and see you before I headed over to Catalina's place." "Catalina? Is she Spanish …

Laszlo’s First Date and the Dance Festival

"So, how was your date last night?" Folami asked Laszlo. "What's with you?" "Nothing. I just asked you a question." "It's the way you asked it." "Never mind the way I asked the question, just answer it." "With your attitude, I have a good mind not to answer your question." "What's wrong with my attitude?" …