AIDEN My mom, either oblivious to my frozen smile or didn't care, stepped aside for Sharon to take the hug that was meant for her With a grin, she wrapped her arms around me. “Gosh! I have missed you so much," she groaned out as she pressed her face in my chest. “Hmm," I hummed as she unwrapped h
During this time too, I decided to return to town. Sharon had protested and even pleaded for me to stay since she could not leave the business but I couldn't. I needed the space and time to really think. But no matter how much time I used to get ready or whatever decision I came to, the marriage w
ANASTASIAI scanned the memo on my computer screen, the words "Corporate Retreat" and "Team-Building" jumping out at me. The office buzzed with excitement, the rest of my colleagues chatting animatedly about the upcoming getaway."Can you believe it? A whole week in Hawaii!" A blonde haired woman ex
I opened up to her. "It's just...my friends have been super helpful recently, especially Clara. But currently, she's out of state, and I know Dennis has been helping out a lot too, but I don't want to keep asking favors of him. It feels like I'm constantly indebted to others. So...it's just hard to
ANASTASIAI sat beside Amie's hospital bed, watching as her pencil moved deftly across the sketchbook. Her brows furrowed in concentration and her eyes shined with creativity."I'm guessing that is us?" I pointed to her drawing of two caricature bearing semblance to both of us, minus the feet all po
I wrapped my arms tightly around her body as I , add a conspiratorial whisper of my own. "I will. These nurses have no idea how I plan to whisk you away."Her laughter filled my ears once more and she pulled back with a wink. Then I pressed one last kiss on her crown as if to seal the deal. "Go on a
CLARA Flashing a smile at the old lady who smiled at me as our eyes met, I dug into my purse to fish my ringing phone while simultaneously making my way out of the airport.My face lit up at the caller's ID.“Hey, bestie," I chirped as I pressed the phone to my ear."Hey,” Ana's voice came from the
I laughed at the sound of her hearty laughter again. “Well, my hands are right here so I didn't forget them."“Thank Goodness."“But to be honest, I wouldn't know if I forgot anything until I unpack."“Oh God," I rubbed my forehead. “I just hope you don't get stranded. Where are you guys now?”She