"I didn't expect to see you at all today," Folami told Laszlo. They were in her flat. He had stopped by before heading over to Catalina's place from where they would drive to Benmarl Winery. "I thought I would stop by and see you before I headed over to Catalina's place." "Catalina? Is she Spanish …
Dinner, the Casino & Flamenco Dancing
"So, did you and Josephine have a good time last night?" "Well, she took me to Columbia, a Spanish restaurant. The food was great. I had the Pollo Manchego and although it wasn't as good as my grandmother's, I thoroughly enjoyed it." "Was that all you enjoyed?" she muttered under her breath. "What was that?" …
Honeymoon in Praiano
They were in beautiful and romantic Praiano. After their wedding which was a small and intimate affair--a church service followed by a sumptuous lunch at their favorite restaurant, they went to his place where they spent the rest of the afternoon until it was time to head up to the airport for their flight to …
Serpents, Accusations & Salvation
They were hanging out in front of the hotel where they were staying after returning from sightseeing and having lunch when Dushan asked her, "Do you have anything against Jews?" Surprised by his question, she replied, "No. Why would I?" "You're a Christian, right?" "Yes." "I've heard of some Christians who have a problem with …
Buenos Aires, Here We Come
"I got a very exciting assignment," Chioma told Dushan. They were at his flat and had just finished having dinner which he had prepared earlier that day. He was an excellent cook. "Oh. What's the assignment?" He looked at her and it occurred to him that she didn't seem excited at all. "I get to …
The Christmas Dinner
It was Christmas day in the late afternoon and she was on her way to her sister, Loraine's home for dinner. There was going to be the five of them. Loraine, her husband, Manolo and his younger brother, Raoul and his girlfriend, Galena. Raoul. Her heart begin to beat faster at the thought of seeing …
Right Under My Nose
I’m sick and tired of remarks like, “Your lips are too big” or “you have fat lips” or “your lips are ugly” or being asked “Did you get your lips injected that’s why they’re so thick?” What’s the use of telling them God made my lips just as He made everything else? Most of them …
Grand-mama’s Warning
"Oh, you're starting to show now," Angie's mother exclaimed in delight. "I can't wait to be a grandmother." "You're already a grandmother," Angie said dryly. "I know but it's my first from you and Paul." "With your looks, the baby will be beautiful if it's a girl and handsome if it's a boy." "I hope …
Lavinia and Franco
Lavinia was standing outside of the office building waiting for the courier. He had an important package for her boss and she wanted it to be given to her directly. It was a mild afternoon. As she waited, Teresa, whom she couldn't stand walked up with her boss, Franco, one of the company's directors in …
Guarded
Marisa was sitting in the armchair in the drawing-room, waiting for Ewan when his older brother, Reed walked in. Immediately, her heart and pulse began to race. He wasn't handsome like Ewan but his virility and sophistication made him more attractive. She remembered Ewan telling her that most of the women he dated ended up …
Notes to Women 