“Does your mother know that you have a tattoo?” Gideon asked Chelsey. “No. She’ll probably flip out if she does. You’re not going to tell her, are you?” “No. That’s for you to do.” “I suppose I will have to tell her sometime.” “Is that the only one?” “Yes.” “Good.” “I guess you don’t approve… Read More Chelsey’s Birthday Celebration
“What’s the matter, Dear?” Nigel Wharton asked his wife, Sable. “You’ve been very quiet all day. Is something on your mind.” “Layne isn’t going to be joining us again for dinner tonight. This is the third time this week.” “Oh, is that all?” Mr. Wharton was relieved. “Well, we can expect that to happen more… Read More Sable Learns of Layne’s Plans
“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
Chioma decided to stop by Ruth’s office before heading to hers. After getting out of taxi, she stood on the sidewalk for a moment, looking up at the building. Then, she walked through the revolving doors and went up to the reception desk. The man glanced up at her. “May I help you?” “Yes, I’d… Read More Chioma Confronts Ruth
“I feel so badly for Matt,” Kira said. “Me too,” Joel said. “He’s pretty cut up about Mel.” “I feel guilty for encouraging her to fight for Tanner.” “You shouldn’t feel guilty about that, Honey. You want Mel to be happy.” “I’m convinced that if she and Matt had stayed together, neither of them would… Read More Joel and Kira Discuss Family & Soccer
“What’s the matter, Honey?” Dushan asked Chioma. “Remember how I told you that I really wanted that assignment on the latest Taliban restrictions on Afghan women?” “Yes.” “Well, Lydia decided to send Josh, one of our male reporters instead.” “Did she tell you why she decided to send him instead of you?” “She said that… Read More Taliban Restrictions & Assignments
He was out walking on the moors. Yesterday, he had left soon after returning to the mansion from church. He had changed and was on his way out when he ran into Sable. After their little exchange, he walked out of the door and didn’t return until well after two in the morning. He stripped… Read More Escape to the Moors
Father Kiesler was in the office reading a copy of The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI). His mother gave it to him when he visited her on Mother’s Day. He was greeted enthusiastically first by his younger sister, Katja and then, his mother who was beside herself with delight.… Read More Father Kiesler’s Visitor
“It was such a treat seeing Jürgen, especially since we haven’t seen him since last year April when he visited us for Easter.” Mrs. Kiesler said to her husband as they relaxed in the living-room after dinner. “Yes, it was.” “He looked thin, though,” she remarked. “I wonder if he’s working too hard.” “I thought… Read More Father Kiesler’s Family
“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles, that a man has his father’s wife. But you are arrogant. Instead you should have mourned, so that he who has done this deed might be removed from among you.” The words of the… Read More His Conviction
Notes to Women 