He was looking out the window when he saw a taxi pull up. The door opened and Chelsey got out. She looked up and saw him. After waving, she turned and closed the door and the taxi drove off. She walked towards the entrance. It had been ages since he last saw her. Although he… Read More Chelsey’s Visit
Months had passed since the horrific ordeal at St. Albertus Magnus and since Father Kiesler had been hospitalized. He was back at the rectory and had returned to his duties. They saw each other on Saturdays when he visited Mrs. Wisenthal and during the week when she was on campus but it wasn’t enough. They… Read More Father Kiesler’s Visit & The Fish Market
He was a happily married man, a devoted husband and a proud father of two very lovely daughters until he met her…She was his Lolita, although she wasn’t a prepubescent girl like the character in the novel. However, he was old enough to be her father. In fact, she was the same age as Meghan,… Read More Lizbeth
She couldn’t stop crying. The tears just kept falling. Her heart was breaking. How she ached for Marius. She realized now that she had never really loved Titus. She cared deeply for him but she was never in love with him. She never knew what it was like to be truly and completely in love… Read More Reconnecting With Marius
Linh still couldn’t believe that Thao wanted a divorce or that he had been cheating on her all this time. Who was the other woman and why wouldn’t he tell her? It couldn’t be someone she knew. She didn’t know anyone there in Seattle. Most of their friends were in Da Nang or Hanoi. Was… Read More Linh Makes a Discovery
“How was your weekend, Professor Moore?” “It was fine. Last night I watched A lexicon of Teenagers on BBC. It explained the confusing slangs they use. How was your weekend?” “I tried to read Lolita but I couldn’t get through it. The words painted a picture of a pervert.” “You mean Humbert Humbert?” “Yes. Imagine… Read More Teen Talk & Humbert Humbert
“Beware! She’s not what she purports to be.” “You said that about Elizabeth.” “And, I was right, wasn’t I?” “Yes, but it doesn’t mean that you’re right about Marjorie.” “She’s wrong for you, James.” “Preposterous! She’s a perfectly amiable girl, the sort of girl most mothers would approve of.” “I’m not most mothers.” “True. You’re… Read More Motherly Advice
Laird was on his way home when he ran into his Aunt Margery. She was so happy to see him that she broke into a big smile and gave him a big hug. “It’s so good to see my favorite nephew,” she exclaimed. He smiled. “It’s good to see you too, Aunt Margery. How are… Read More Laird Learns About Antonia
Tanner was at Yorkdale Shopping Mall when he spotted Melania and Matt together. They had just come down the escalator from the food court. They were talking and laughing. They didn’t see him. He watched them as they stood there. They seem pretty friendly, he thought to himself. Was there something going on between them?… Read More Tanner Bumps into Melania
Antonia was out of the hospital and back at the mansion with Mr. Pendlebury. She seemed to be fine and he was relieved about that but he still feared that she might have a relapse. He still hadn’t told Laird or Martina that Antonia had a mental breakdown and had been admitted to a hospital… Read More Antonia’s Back Home
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