"That was Mother," Edward said after he hung up the phone. "What's the matter?" "She's concerned about Cate." "Why?" "Cate is dating again." "Isn't that a good thing?" "Mother doesn't think so." "What exactly is she worried about?" "She's worried that Cate might get hurt if things get serious between her and this man. What …
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Back to the Past
It was ten years ago and for the first time since they met, Dena was in Anatole's apartment in Harare. She had taken the bus. As far as her mother was concerned, she had gone to the Joina City shopping mall. Mrs. didn't mind as long as Dena was home by 11pm even though it …
Ruth Has Dinner with Anatole
Ruth was standing outside of Anatole's mansion. He had invited her there for a gourmet dinner which he himself had prepared. "It's the least I can do to make up for canceling our dinner date," he told her after the cooking class was finished and the rest of the students had left. "You really don't …
The First Time They Met
When Anatole got home, he called Ruth and canceled their dinner date, telling her that something had come up and asked if he could take a raincheck. She said yes and after talking for a while longer, he ended the call. He knew that he had cancelled their date because of Dena. He wouldn't be …
A Wedding Gown for Gina’s Second Wedding
"So, do you think it's okay for me to wear white?" Gina asked Kira. "You mean because this is your second wedding?" "My second wedding to the same man." "You're not the only woman who has remarried her husband. I know a couple of women who have and they're very happy. They realized that they …
A Wedding and a Dinner Invitation
"Do you have a girlfriend, Jimi?" Engela asked him. She had called him into her office after she finished a conference call. Surprised that his boss would ask him such a pointed and personal question, Jimi replied, "No, I don't." He wondered what she would say if she knew that he kept a couple of …
Balinda Reminisces
Balinda couldn't stop thinking about the last time she saw Jimiyu. Over and over she played their conversation and then the kiss in her mind. It was no use denying it--she still loved him. She would never stop loving him. She had tried in vain to get over him but, it was no use. For …
Frederick Comes Clean With Daphne
Deposit Photos "My father received a letter from yours saying that our family can forget about me being the future Mistress of Cherryville. And that our courtship was over." "I'm sorry, Daphne." "I expect it because your father was very upset about the Nancy situation. He blames my parents for my uncle running off with Nancy. I blame …
Off to Gatwick Airport
It was Friday evening and Sage was on his way to pick Aishwarya up to go to Gatwick airport to take their flight to Ibiza. The arrangement was that he would take the tube to her place and then from there, they would take a taxi to the airport. It was a beautiful evening. The …
Frederick Shows up at the Caldwells
Richard Jenkins Image Mr. Livingston was just leaving the Caldwell house, when he saw another carriage arrive and Frederick step out. Grimacing, he went to meet him. "What are you doing here?" "Mother begged me to come over here." "I might have known that she would send you. Well, I'm finished with my business here and am on …
Notes to Women 