Layne was about to get undressed to take a shower after his ride across the moors when the door opened and Sable went in. “I was just about to take a shower,” he informed her. “When were you going to tell me, Layne?” she demanded. “Tell you what?” “That you’re planning to move out and… Read More Sable Confronts Layne
It was Chelsey’s 19th birthday and she was meeting her mother for lunch. It was a nice little family restaurant which she used to go with her father. The last time she was there was a couple of years ago with a few friends. It hadn’t changed much. Last night her mother had made the… Read More Chelsey’s Birthday Lunch
I was sitting in my room thinking how lucky I was to be here in London. It seemed like just the other day when my world had turned upside down. I left my home in Kenya when a woman whom I thought was my friend told me about a job at Pathfinder International, a non-profit… Read More Rehema’s Story
“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
Dushan was sitting at his desk when he got a call from a number he didn’t recognize. He decided to let it go to his voice mail. He heard the beep and stiffened when he heard Ruth’s voice. “Dushan, it’s Ruth. I’m calling from the boardroom. That’s why you don’t recognize the number. The reason… Read More Dushan Learns of Chioma’s Visit to Ruth
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
“What do you want, Gina?” “You don’t look happy to see me.” “Should I be?” “What’s the matter, Tanner?” “I think you know.” “I had to tell Matt about you and her.” “Why?” “He deserved to know the truth.” “Since when do you care about the truth, Gina?” “What do you mean?” “You kept the… Read More Gina Goes to Tanner
Melania stood there in her room, still reeling from her run in with Gina yesterday. She had come very, very close to punching her in the face. Marry Tanner? She must be out of her mind. Why on earth would Tanner marry her? The idea seemed so ridiculous and yet, it nagged at her. After… Read More Melania Goes to Tanner
“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
Notes to Women 