She gazed at the calm lake and the acres of open land beyond the water. The peaceful landscape with vibrant green trees and grass instilled a sense of serenity within Gwen, which was exactly what she needed to reflect on her journey before she headed home to the States. The buzz of her phone on t...
James sat next to her at the round table while Mark faced her. Unable to eat any more, she relaxed and clasped her hands in her lap. Mark had fixed a salad to start the meal with then he’d brought them each a juicy steak with potatoes and broccoli on the side. Everything had tasted deliciou...
Gwen sat on a stool at the bar of Phillip’s hotel with a glass of white wine in front of her. The screen of her phone had illuminated when his message arrived. Her spirit had come to life too and she smiled. With her heart beating faster, she took a sip to try to calm her excitement....
Gwenevere said before she kissed her youngest daughter, Kristy, on the cheek. Kristy hugged her. “I’m glad you’re home, Mom.” “Thank you. Call me later sometime.” “I will.” Kristy walked away smiling. Gwen stood in the doorway, dressed in jeans and a T-shirt while she watched her daughter leave. ...
Gwenevere said into her phone. She turned from the brick path and walked onto the narrow concrete bridge. “Amsterdam is a beautiful city. The architecture is amazing.” “Be careful, Mom,” Kristy, her youngest daughter said. “And stay away from the Red Light District. It’s not a safe place.” Gwen s...
Cocktail, prom, and even wedding dresses hung on racks and mannequins. They all varied in length, colour, and style. Many gowns had short tulle skirts, some had long chiffons and others fitted closer to the body. Absently, she lowered her jaw as she scanned the selection surrounding her. With so ...