Paul walked out of Perry’s Emporium where he had just bought a Sylvie semi-mount engagement ring for Nita. He paused outside to look at it again. The salesperson had assured him, “I’m sure that your lady love will extremely delighted to receive such an exquisite ring. All the rings in the Sylvie Collection were designed… Read More Paul Runs Into Amy
“What are you doing here, Gina?” Matt asked her. “Cam’s with my parents today.” “I know. I came to see you.” “Come in.” She went inside. He preceded her to the living-room. While he remained standing, she sat on the divan. “Did you hear about Tanner and Melania?” “Yes, I heard that they’re engaged but… Read More Gina Visits Matt Again
Melania was lying in bed, thinking about the hurt expression on Tanner’s face when she told him that they couldn’t see each other any more and poor Matt who was devastated when she told him that she was still in love with Tanner. What a total mess her life had become. She had said goodbye… Read More Kira Visits Melania
“Mama, will you stop worrying?” Angie muttered in exasperation. “It worries me that you always seem to be alone. Paul should be there taking care of you, especially in your condition.” “Mama, I’m pregnant, not an invalid.” “I know but you still have to be careful.” “I’ll be careful, Mama. Got to go. Paul just… Read More The Million Dollar Question
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it – 1 Corinthians 10:13, NKJV Temptation is something we all face. Even Jesus… Read More Facing Temptation
Linh made her way in the garden to where Thao was waiting for her. When he came home for work earlier that evening, he asked her to meet him in the garden after dinner. When she saw the expression on his face, she knew that it wasn’t for a romantic rendezvous or anything of the… Read More Thao Asks Linh for a Divorce
The test had come back negative. She wasn’t pregnant. She had hoped she was because of her late period and the metallic taste in mouth which turned out to as a result of the over-the-counter multi-vitamins she was taking. Bitter disappointment had filled her when she saw the one horizontal line on the display of… Read More Making Decisions & Future Plans
Tanner was at Yorkdale Shopping Mall when he spotted Melania and Matt together. They had just come down the escalator from the food court. They were talking and laughing. They didn’t see him. He watched them as they stood there. They seem pretty friendly, he thought to himself. Was there something going on between them?… Read More Tanner Bumps into Melania
Marguerite was outside. She couldn’t stand to be in the house with Thao’s wife any more. The woman was driving her crazy, treating her like she was a servant at her beck and call. She was insufferable and bossy. That morning, she had walked into the living-room while Marguerite was dusting the furniture and said… Read More Marguerite’s Decision
Edward still couldn’t believe that Cate was living in convent and in the process of becoming a nun. And he was still reeling from the news that she couldn’t have children. How awful for her. No wonder she flipped when she found out that Derrick’s wife was pregnant. It brought home the horrible fact that… Read More Cate, Children & Marriage Proposals
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