“Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” –Maya Angelou
Dushan was waiting in a café for Chioma so that they could go to Archbasilica of Saint John in Laterano and also to see the famous Scala Sancta, known as the Holy Stairs believed to be part of Pontius Pilate's palace in Jerusalem and are the same ones Jesus climbed before being tried by the …
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It was their first evening in Rome. They arrived that morning at 10:30am. They took a 27 minute taxi ride from Fiumicino Airport to Lifestyle Suites Rome. They checked into their Salotto 93 Suite with its French balcony, king size bed and view of Piazza Navona. "What a lovely suite," Chioma remarked. "It's elegant, luxurious …
Michelle waited for Baasil. They had been seeing each other since January. She smiled as she remembered the first time they met. It was at the museum. She was reading while waiting for her friend, Alison. Glancing up, she saw him standing in front of a painting. Suddenly, he turned and faced her. He approached …
Michelle was reading a very interesting but strange book. The room suddenly tilted to one side and the people poured out was the first line which had grabbed her attention and made her want to read it. She was there at the museum reading it while waiting for her friend, Alison who promised that she …
Photo by Lisa Fox I wasn’t interested in Harley-Davidson or in any of their bikes but still, I was there at the museum with Roger who was mooning over them. He was as enamored with them as I was with him. His eyes lit up as he looked at each display. He knew everything there …
Marius was at the museum with Ritta. She had persuaded him to go with her although he would have preferred to stay at home, in his room. He couldn't stop thinking about Elspeth and pining for her. Several weeks had passed since he told her that he couldn't see her any more. Walking away from …
It was Thursday night. After having something light to eat because he didn't have much of an appetite because he was so excited to be going out with Karine even though it was just to play ping pong, he showered and changed into a grey shirt and dark blue pants. He put his luggage away. …
He had fallen in love with Shiloh. The realization hit him like a ton of bricks. From the very beginning, he was aware that he was developing feelings for her but they deepened as they began to spend more and more time together and here he was now. He leaned against the wooden structure and …
"Happy?" Werner asked. Suzette beamed up at him. She looked radiant. "Incredibly." "Me too. We have so much to be thankful for and to celebrate." "Yes, our wedding which is amazing and our bundle of joy." "I'm going to be a Daddy." "Yes, you are. I know that you will be a terrific Dad." "I …
"Who's that elegant and handsome man? And is he married?" "That's Prince Raman, the grandson of King Gaurav. And no, he isn't married--yet." That's him! I stared at the picture in shock. That's Mani. We met one evening at Merit Casino Royale. I didn't go there to gamble but I figured that since I was …
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