After the Ballet

After the ballet, Patrizio took Camilla home. As they stood in the foyer facing each other, she looked at him. She could tell that something was troubling him. She had sensed it all evening. "What's the matter, Darling?" she asked him now. "Nothing," he said. "I'm just a bit tired. Today was a very busy …

Brody Goes to Natalia

"What's the matter, Brody?" She could tell that he was upset about something. "I went to see Professor Warren yesterday." "Professor Warren? Why did you go to see him?" "I had to confront him." "Confront him about what?" "About Kalisha." Natalia stiffened when she heard his ex-girlfriend's name. "What does this have to do with …

Lunch For Two

Photo by Dale Rogerson As he waited for his orders of veggie Hot Dogs, he thought how smart he had been to come before noon to avoid the crowd.  The parking lot was virtually empty.  Grabbing the bags, he turned to leave and spotted Aimee heading towards him.  Drat.  Of all the people… “Hello, Siran.” …

Match-making Mother

"Clive, Dear, I have some wonderful news for you." "What news, Mother?" "Charlotte Ramsey and her parents are having dinner with us this evening." Charlotte Ramsey was a girl he knew since childhood. He remembered how his mother was always trying to make a match between them. She hadn't approved of Samantha, his ex-girlfriend from …

Love and Forgiveness

She sat there at the bottom of the steps leading up to the flat she shared with her older sister, her arms wrapped tightly about her as the tears ran down her face. He was engaged! Why didn't he tell her last night when they were together? "What's the matter?"  Caspian asked Denny, his younger …