I figured I might as well ask my dad what had happened that night. I wanted to know. I wanted to understand. I wanted to somehow reach the parts of me that had been locked off my whole life. I didn't like being the cold, uncaring guy. I wasn't that guy. I had so many feelings inside, but I didn't...
Raymond.”“Ms.” I smiled at the front desk clerk. “It’s Ms.”“Sorry, Ms. Raymond. Would you be preferring two full size beds or one king?”“King, please.” I handed her my credit card for incidentals and waited for my room key.“Is there anything else we can help you with today?”“No, that’s all, thank...
I tried to stretch, but my arms hit a solid wall. I opened my eyes slowly and yawned widely as I was still feeling tired. “Oh,” I exclaimed, as I awoke to Zane’s gaze. He was staring directly into my eyes and he had a bemused expression on his face. “What are you doing here?” “I think your first ...
I wanted to hear his voice. I wanted to say, “Hi, Dad.” I’d lived my whole life never fully understanding my place in the world. The life I’d lived hadn’t been a bad one, per se. It had just been one filled with grief and sorrow. And now I knew why. Ever since, Patsy had t...
I was so caught up in thinking about my conversation with Nancy that I almost missed Elizabeth whispering in the corner of the hallway with Frank. I slowed my pace and cocked my ears up, hoping to hear what they were talking so fervently about. "I don't know if I can do th...
Love. Lies. Secrets. Money. That’s my world now. That’s the world I’ve found myself in. I feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland, spinning around and discombobulated. Up is down and down is up. Nothing makes sense and yet it all makes absolute sense. I never would have believed that I, Lola Franklin...
It felt like I had walked into a brick wall, and I reached out and grabbed his arms to steady myself. “Sorry,” I muttered and looked up as I apologized. My legs froze and my stomach did flip-flops as I stared at him. With his dark black hair, sparkling emerald-green eyes, and tall, mu...
I wasn’t sure how I felt about the possibility that I may be pregnant. I was a fool for getting myself into a situation like this. After everything I had planned for my future, the fact that I had unprotected sex with Zane without even a thought of using protection made me cringe with embarrassme...
I mean, there are accidental touches and then there are accidental touches. A quick knee grab is not an accidental touch by any stretch of the imagination. A knee graze, maybe, but a knee squeeze, no way. Especially not one that lasts for over five seconds. Five seconds doesn’t sound like a lot o...
I was scared inside, and I knew my jealousy had allowed me to cross a line I shouldn’t have.“How dare you!” She yanked her hand away from me. “Why did you do this?”“I wanted to show the bartender that he could never have you.” The words sounded weak coming from my mouth. I knew that I sounded lik...
Brandon’s voice was passionate as he talked about his plans for the company. “That means we’re all going to have a lot of late nights.” He looked around the room, and his eyes fell on me for a brief second before moving on. “Does anyone have any questions?”“Will we be getting raises anytime soon?...
by David Berkeley- The Fire in My Head “I’ll miss you guys.” Tomas gave me a quick hug before turning to Rhett. “Y’all have to come back home soon.”“Yeah, we’re going to come for Thanksgiving and Christmas.” Rhett spoke up and I could feel my stomach churning. What was he talking about? I hadn’t ...
It had been a couple of days since I had seen Riley and she hadn’t come back, but I wasn’t hopeful that I could avoid her forever. Not now that she was writing an article about the championships. I knew that I was probably going to see her again, but I didn’t want to. Well, that was a lie. I did ...
My sister Liv giggled as she hit her husband in the arm. “You’re disgusting.” “I’m not disgusting. I’m Mr. Miracle Tongue.” He teased her and we all groaned. “Xander, please.” I spoke up and grinned at my brother-in-law, who was also Henry’s brother...
Anna laughed as she told me stories about her pets and I smiled back at her eager look. It was refreshing to be with someone who had no agenda and was open and honest. “Bongo sounds like a handful.” I cleared my throat and coughed after I spoke. “I’...
I squealed into the phone, unable to contain my excitement. “Luke proposed?” “What?” I paused and then laughed. “Good one, but I’m being serious.” “So was I,” she mumbled and I hesitated. “Are you okay...