Melania got off at Rosedale and walked to the building where Tanner lived. She tried not to think about why she was here when she should have been at Scarborough Town Center waiting for the train which would take her to Bloor West Village in less than an hour. Kira and Joel had offered to …
Gina Goes to the Gym
Gina was there at the gym where Tanner usually worked out. She wasn't there to see him because she was interested in him. After her phone call with Natalie two days ago she decided that she would go to the gym on the pretext of seeing if it was a facility she would want to …
Dinner on the Boat
"What's that you're drinking?" "Pickle Juice." "Pickle Juice?" "Yes. Want some?" She made a face. "No, thank you!" "It's good for you, you know. I've been drinking it for years. Athletes drink it." "What's it good for?" "I can give you ten good reasons. It soothes muscle cramps. It helps you stay hydrated. It’s a …
Unexpected News
Photo by Anne Higa As Matt exited the subway, he heard someone calling him. He stopped and turned around. It was Dr. Alvarez’s receptionist, Anna. “Hello, Matt” she said when she reached him. “Hello, Anna.” “Do you usually take the subway?” “No. I had a dental appointment downtown and decided to take the train instead. …
Melania Approaches Matt
Melania went into Home Depot and saw Matt in the section with the lamps. Taking a deep breath, she walked up to him. "Hello, Matt," she said quietly. He turned and his expression became guarded. "Hello, Mel." "What are you doing here?" "Looking for shady lamps." "Oh. Is Gina with you?" "No. The lamps are …
Tulia’s Invitation
"Thanks for lunch, Boris," Tulia said when they were standing outside of the restaurant. Lunch with her had been very pleasant and it had helped him to forget about Cate for a while. "You're welcome," he said quietly. "Am I forgiven?" "Of course." "I returned the engagement ring this morning, you know." "Oh. That must …
Boris On the Rebound
"Boris?" I glanced up and was startled to see my neighbor, Tulia standing there. I hadn't heard her because I was so deep in thought. I was still reeling from the shock of Cate breaking off our engagement. The ring was in my pants pocket. I longed to throw it away but it was expensive. …
Freely Yours
"Go into the bedroom and look on the bed," he told her. "Why?" He smiled. "Go and see for yourself." She left the living-room and went into the bedroom. On the bed lay the most beautiful and expensive looking fur coat she had ever seen. She ran her fingers along it, thinking how thick and …
The Kimono
Since he made the proposition, they had been seeing each other regularly every afternoon, excluding weekends. She would arrive at his suite at five and he would let her in. There were the odd occasions where he would be in the suite, waiting for her in the bedroom when she went to clean it and …
Choosing Love Over Fear
He sat at the piano, running his fingers over the keys. His heart was heavy and his mind muddled. Music was elusive. He couldn't concentrate. All he could think about was her and how much he missed her. What a fool he had been to let her walk out of his life. He had allowed …
Notes to Women 