He was getting ready to take a shower when there was a knock on the bedroom door. Since he was still wearing his trousers, he said, "Come in?" The door opened, and Giorgos stuck his head in. "Sir, Ms. Sambu is here." He glanced at his watch in slight irritation. "She's twenty minutes early. Hmm. …
Apartment Hunting
Although it was Saturday, they agreed to meet in the alley behind his office building. This time Olivia was waiting for him. He smiled as he approached her. They were going to see the few flats from the first listing. He was anxious to see them and hoped that he would find something as soon …
Tanner and Melania Have Lunch
Tanner was waiting downstairs in the lobby for her. Melania smiled when she saw him and they hugged. "Hello," she said when they drew apart. He looked and smelled good. "No jacket?" "It's in the car." His gaze traveled over her. "Aren't you cold with your legs bare like that?" he asked. His eyes darkened …
Emma Congratulates Laird
"I guess you've heard the news," Laird said to Emma who just stood there, beaming at him. He had just come home after running some errands. Emma was at his and Martina's flat. The two women had gone shopping and to the spa afterwards. They had lunch when they came back, spent a couple of …
Old Neighbors
It was a Sunday and Livia was in the shopping mall, sitting on one of the benches, watching the shoppers when she spotted Darren. They were old neighbors. They went to the same schools and university. She had always had feelings for him but she remembered how a mutual friend once told her, "Forget about …
Abiyomi Meets Marcus
I'm trying really hard to concentrate on my job but it's tough. I couldn't stop thinking about Marcus Kincaid, my friend, Bobby's very handsome and charming uncle. He was at the family's barbecue. I was thrilled to see him. From the moment we met which was about a year ago, I was smitten with him. …
The Sunshine Comes
Do not lose hope, please believe that there are thousands of beautiful things waiting for you. Sunshine comes to all who feel rain. -R.M. Drake After staring at her painted toenails, she finally raised her head to look up at him. They were standing by the lake on a cloudy Sunday afternoon. They had just …
Room Mates
Rohan lay in bed, wide awake. He couldn't sleep. He glanced at the clock on the bedside table. It was fifteen minutes past midnight. Latisha still hadn't come home. She was out on a date with some guy she met through a co-worker. She had been gone since seven. Was she having a good time? …
Notes to Women 