“So, you’ve decided then that you’re going to move out at the end of summer?” Gideon asked Chelsey. It was a Saturday afternoon and they were in the conservatory. She had just told him that instead of commuting every week to Oxford, she would just live on the campus. She didn’t mention that she had… Read More University, Summer Job & Birthday Plans
He was looking out the window when he saw a taxi pull up. The door opened and Chelsey got out. She looked up and saw him. After waving, she turned and closed the door and the taxi drove off. She walked towards the entrance. It had been ages since he last saw her. Although he… Read More Chelsey’s Visit
Safina was in London. She had been there for six years. Before that she had been in Cape Town, staying with a relative. She went there after being fired from her job with the Setons, a wealthy English couple living in Lagos. They fired her when they discovered that she had been having a relationship… Read More Ten Years Later…
“Hello, Ruth? It’s Mrs. Horton.” “Hello, Mrs. Horton. How are you?” Ruth really wasn’t in the mood to talk to anyone but she didn’t want to be rude. “I’m fine, Dear. Fine. Just got back from visiting my sister, Ann in Glasgow. We haven’t seen each other in a while so it was a nice… Read More Ruth Learns About Dushan’s Wedding
It was just after 12:30pm on Saturday. The weather was not unpleasantly cold. He didn’t need to wear a scarf which he didn’t like wearing. His gloves were in the pockets of his jacket in case he needed them. The snow had which had fallen a few days ago had long since melted. After being… Read More Dushan Bumps into Evelyn
It was New Year’s Eve and Dushan and Chioma were at his friend’s party. It was after ten and the party was in full swing. His friend, Jeffrey and his long time girlfriend, Lynn lived in an industrial style loft three bedroom apartment in Camden. It was modern and beautifully decorated for the holidays. A… Read More Ringing in the New Year
Ruth was waiting in the restaurant for Mrs. Horton. It was New Year’s Eve day and they were meeting there for lunch. When Mrs. Horton invited her, Ruth was tempted to decline because she was in no mood for socializing but Mrs. Horton was so persuasive and not wanting to offend her, she reluctantly accepted.… Read More A New Year Without Dushan
“Hello, Gideon.” “Hello, Pete. How are Fiona and the kids?” “They’re doing well, thanks. How is Ruth?” “She’s fine, thanks.” “And how are things between you and Chelsey?” Chelsey was George’s step-daughter. “They’re much better.” “Good. I’m happy to hear that. Here to buy more shirts?” “Yes. This the only place in the world where… Read More New Shirts & the Step-daughter
“Aren’t you going to get ready?” Mr. Pendlebury asked Antonia. “Laird and his fiancée will be here soon.” She was tempted to say that she didn’t want to get ready because she didn’t want to have dinner with them. However, she couldn’t deny that she was curious to meet this woman who had stolen Laird’s… Read More Dinner with Laird and Martina
Laird was on his way to Martina’s place when his father called him. “Hello, Dad.” “Hello, Laird. How are you?” “Other than being busy with work and wedding plans, I’m fine, thanks. How about you?” “I’m doing well, thanks. I’m calling to invite you and your fiancée to have dinner with your sister, Antonia and… Read More Mr. Pendlebury’s Dinner Invitation
Notes to Women 