Emmeline Reminisces

Image by Freepik Emmeline sat at the desk in her room. She had just finished writing a letter to Jed. Tomorrow, she would take the carriage into town and mail the letter. She wanted to go out for a change. She was tired on being cooped up in the house. She hoped that life here …

Frederick Hears Tragic News

"You're not going to believe what I've just heard," Louise said to Frederick. "Cousin, you know how much I detest gossip." "This is news, not gossip and it's about the Johnsons." "What about them? What have you heard?" "It's so dreadful, I can scarcely believe it." "What happened?" "Well, it turns out that Mr. Johnson …

Lunch & Surfing with Ridge

When Ridge went home from church that Sunday, lunch was ready and waiting for him. It was Grilled eggplant burgers with spicy sweet potato fries. There was also a tall glass of Strawberry Limeade. Mouth watering simply from the smell and look of the burgers, he hurried to his room and quickly stripped. He could …

Breakfast and Surfing

It was after 8 on Sunday morning when Ridge pulled on his robe and went into the kitchen. Danica was there fixing breakfast. Whatever she was making, it smelled really good. She turned as he walked in and smiled. "Good morning." "Good morning." He went over to the island counter and sat down. "That smells …

Dinner, Denver & Temptation

They had been seeing each other regularly since they went out for drinks. They had spent Christmas and New Year's holidays with each other. Chioma and Dushan were back from Bratislava where they had spent the holidays. On Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, she had spoken to them. She had received two texts from …

First Day at Jacksonville University

It was the first day back to university. He had mixed feelings. While he was excited about the new year and teaching new students, he couldn't stop thinking about Kalisa and missing the times they spent together in Kigali. What was she doing at that moment? Was she already at the school or was she …

Weekend Plans & A Possible Trip

I glanced at my watch. It was near mid-night. Time to leave. I gently extricated myself from Sarika and sat up in the bed. "What's wrong, Trishan?" she asked. "Nothing." The truth was, I wished that I hadn't had sex with her. I should have made up some excuse but it was her birthday and …

Back in Jacksonville

He was back in Jacksonville after spending eight weeks on a teaching mission in Kigali, Rwanda. He was still readjusting to the time difference. Rwanda was six hours ahead. "You still haven't told me about your mission trip to Rwanda. How was it?" "It was very good. I'm happy I decided to do it." "I …

Ruth’s Visitor

Ruth was in the garden having a cup of tea. It was a beautiful day. Summer was drawing to a close and soon the cold weather would be there. She wished the warm weather would last. She dreaded having to put on winter coat, scarf, hat, gloves and boots. She hated the snow when it …

Outdoor Dining & a Trip to Rome

It was a Sunday evening and they were on their way to Dalloway Terrace to have dinner. Dushan was in the living-room waiting for Chioma. She walked into the room and stood there, facing him. "How do I look?" she asked. His eyes traveled slowly over her. "You look amazing in that dress," he said. …