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
Boris was still trying to process the letter he had received from Cate. He hadn’t thought about her for ages because of his relationship with Tulia and then, out of the blue, he received the letter. It was in the letterbox on Friday when he checked before heading up to his flat after coming home… Read More A Letter From Cate
She couldn’t stop crying. The tears just kept falling. Her heart was breaking. How she ached for Marius. She realized now that she had never really loved Titus. She cared deeply for him but she was never in love with him. She never knew what it was like to be truly and completely in love… Read More Reconnecting With Marius
Antonia was sitting by the window in her bedroom, looking out. Weeks had gone by and still no visit from Laird. Why hadn’t he come? Didn’t he want to see her? She refused to believe what their father had told her. Laird didn’t hate her. He couldn’t. No, he simply couldn’t. When they were children… Read More Laird Visits Antonia
“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
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
Thorsten Middleton thankfully let himself through the front door of which was once his family home and after removing his boots, he headed straight to the kitchen where he knew he would find his mother. She was just taking a tray of biscuits from the oven. After setting the tray down on the counter, she… Read More Shepherd’s Pie, Winter Olympics & The Next Door Neighbor
“Antonia, we need to talk,” Mr. Pendlebury’s quiet but urgent voice startled her and she looked at him as he stood there in the doorway. “Yes, Father?” “May I come in?” “Yes, of course. Have a seat.” “No, thanks. I’ll remain standing.” “Did you go out?” “Yes. I went to the cemetery.” “Oh. I haven’t… Read More Mr. Pendlebury Levels With Antonia
He finished paying the bill for the work done on his car and after thanking Adaeze, he left the shop. She was standing outside as if waiting for someone. She looked up and their eyes met. He hesitated and then, he walked up to her. “Hello,” he said. “Hello.” “Are you related to Adaeze?” he… Read More A Fixed Car & a Friendly Chat
Some years ago, I was down in the dumps because I found out that my girlfriend, Rachel was cheating on me. I was hurt and livid. After I tore into her, I left her flat and drove for how long, I don’t remember. I was tempted to go to a bar and get plastered but… Read More A New Lease on Life
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