I feel a little depressed until I hear him in the dressing room. It’s embarrassing how relieved I am when I see him standing there almost fully dressed, putting on his cufflinks. I lean on the doorframe, watching him as he concentrates on fastening the links. “Good morning.” I say softly, my hear...
She is smiling, and her dark blonde hair is ruffled. She looks happy. I would do anything to get to know her, to see that smile and hear her laugh, but I can’t. She’s dead. She died giving birth to me. The door opens, and Aunt Josephine walks in. I don’t have a lock, and she never knocks. It’s he...
I feel as if I’m drowning in the invitation in Sophie’s eyes. God I want her, I want her so badly I‘ve lost the ability to think clearly. I tear my gaze away from her face and start the car. Driving as fast as I can, I clear the distance to her apartment in almost no time. I go over to her side t...