It was getting cold. Soon, there would be snow. Christmas was just around the corner. It would be the first Christmas she would be celebrating with Rehoboam since he had moved to London and the first one she wouldn't be spending with her parents. Ever since Rehoboam and she told the family about their relationship …
Elena and Mr. Saxby
"He's old enough to be your father," Mrs. Moore told her niece. "His age matters naught to me, Aunt Heloise," Elena replied. "His daughters will have none of it. They will think that your affections rest upon his fortune rather than upon him." Elena closed her book and rose to her feet. "Upon my honor, …
Dalil Helps
Dalil had just finished making dinner plans with Nasira when his secretary, Lesedi walked into his office. “I have a big favor to ask you,” she said. “What is it?” he asked, frowning. “My niece is out of a job and a place to live. She called me this morning and I told her that …
A Misunderstanding
“Is your uncle at home?” Ashley asked casually as they walked the grounds on a beautiful, sunny spring afternoon. She was wearing a denim jacket because it was still a bit cool. They were at Eastwell Manor where Bradley was staying with his uncle until he found his own flat. It was a magnificent place …
The Engagement Party
It was her friend Zoe’s engagement party and it was being held at Lord’s The Home of Cricket. It was a beautiful venue. Dinner was to be held in the elegantly furnished and intimate Writing Room. On the walls hung paintings of cricketing scenes such as an imaginary game between England and Australia watched by …
Notes to Women 