"So, are you nervous?" Melania asked Tanner. They were at his place. She was lying on the rug with her head propped up by her hand. In the background soft music played. It was Friday evening. She was spending the weekend with him. "Nervous about what?" "The wedding. It's two weeks away." "No, I'm not …
Dushan Shows Chioma His Tattoo
"What's wrong, Dushan?" Chioma asked. She could tell right away that something was on his mind. He seemed distracted. Was he still upset that she had to cancel their plans for last night? She had been bitterly disappointed that she couldn't see him but she had a last minute assignment--the Women's International Forum. She had …
A Painful Reminder
She stared at the mannequin. It reminded her of the woman she’d seen him with. A year after their breakup and shortly after her high-school graduation, she went to see him to tell him that she had made a terrible mistake breaking up with him and that she wanted him back. Then, she saw him …
Derrick’s Past & Amelie’s Pregnancy
"I told Gladys that you're pregnant," Derrick told Amelie. They had been so thrilled when they found out in early October that Amelie was expecting their first child. "I bet she was very pleased." "Yes, she was. She's excited about being an aunt." "I wonder if she's going to tell Edward." "It's possible that she …
The Ex
"I've been away on business before and you've never acted like this. What's so different about this time?" "I'm acting like this because you're going to Detroit." "That's where the convention is taking place." "How convenient!" "What do you mean by that?" "Detroit is where your ex-wife is." "Yes, so?" "Are you going to see …
A Dreaded Meeting
"You know what I'm going to miss when we leave Johannesburg?" Avianna asked Max one afternoon when they were relaxing in the living-room. He had gone home for lunch and had a few hours to kill before heading back to the hospital. "What's that?" "Knitting neighbors and nagging noises." "I'm not sure I understand what …
Shiloh Stops By
It was Monday afternoon and he had gotten home by four. He showered and changed. Then, went into the kitchen to microwave some leftovers. He sat down at the table and waited until he heard the beep. He took up his plate and set it down on the counter. He shared out the piping hot …
Meeting Marius
"This is so nice and relaxing," Elspeth murmured as she dragged her foot in the cool water. Titus and she were at the marina on a beautiful Sunday morning. After having breakfast, they came here to spend a few hours. She loved the way the sun glimmered on the water and the sounds of the …
Missing Her
A week has passed since Janelle left. It has been torture for me. I think about her every minute. I miss her like crazy. We have spoken on the phone and communicated through the Messages APP and Skype but it isn't enough. I want to see and touch her. My life feels so empty without …
The Storms
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble – Psalm 46:1 Some trials are like thunderstorms—ephemeral—they come suddenly and then are gone within a short time. Other trials linger until we wonder if we will ever come out of them. During those times, what do we do? Do we let ourselves …
Notes to Women 