Weeks had passed since his parents’ wedding anniversary dinner which had turned out much better than he had expected. When he and Tulia showed up, Sandy and her family were already there so he introduced her to them. They were pleased to meet her and his nephew and niece warmed to her too. Then, the… Read More After the Celebration
“So, how is married life?” Janine asked Herrold as they waited in the lobby. They were there for a conference held in one of the meeting rooms of Hôtel Napoléon in Paris. “It’s wonderful,” he replied. “I’ve never been so happy in my life.” “Good. How long have you been married?” “Twenty years. We celebrated… Read More Business, Marriage & Paris
“So, you didn’t stay to see your father?” Martina asked Laird. “No. I couldn’t bear to listen to any more of her bloody drivel.” “It sounds like she’s still in love with you.” “How ironic. Karson wanted her love but I, who never wanted it got it instead.” “Love is a crazy thing. And some… Read More Laird Recounts the Past
Melania lay on her bed. It was Canada Day but she wasn’t in any mood to celebrate. Her Aunt Kira had invited her to spend the day with her and Uncle Joel but she declined. “I’ll spend a quiet day today,” she said. “Are you sure?” Kira asked her. “Joel and I would love to… Read More Not a Total Waste
He was in his bedroom, sitting on the floor like Shiloh, trying to sort things out in his head. Over and over in his mind, he thought of what Jennifer had said to him. There had been two things he had to do–break up with Alanis which he did on Tuesday and find out how… Read More Confession Time
“So, Uncle Marc, how are things with you? Jennifer asked. They were on the terrace of the unit she lived in with her fiancé. “Fine,” he said, leaning against the rail facing her. “How are things with you?” “Well, as I mentioned on the phone, I’m engaged.” She showed him the ring. “Mom’s thrilled, of… Read More Visiting Jennifer
I know a lot of women, even some of my friends still wonder how Artun could be in love with me. I’m not beautiful and I don’t have nice skin. Right now I have little bumps on my face. And I’m not slim like my sister, Thea. I have the apple shaped body which means… Read More Eye of the Beholder
“I was thinking that for Savannah’s birthday, we can have a costume party,” Georgia said to her husband, Theodore. “That’s a great idea, Honey. There’s this place called, Party Fanatics. It provides family-friendly entertainment and event planning services for a variety of events. We can go and check it out tomorrow if you like. They… Read More Savannah’s Birthday
Boris was on his way back to the office from having a business lunch when he bumped into Sandy. “Hello, Boris.” “What are you doing here?” “Now is that any way to greet your big sister?” “Look, I’m on my way back to the office. What do you want?” “I guess I could have called… Read More Boris Bumps into Sandy
“What’s the matter, Eleanor?” “I’m trying to find information on Mind in the Making, you know to find out if it’s an expression or if there’s a definition I could use but all I find it some book with that name. If it weren’t for this book, would there even be such a thing as… Read More Stumped
Notes to Women 