Chapter 11. Homecoming When Barbara’s two weeks with the Bitch had expired Ludlow drove down to London to pick her up. They kissed inside the car; just a brief meeting of lips, the slightest flick of tongues together, tip to tip. Not much was said during the drive back up to University, they just quietly held hands as Ludlow drove the powerful Jag. It was a...
Vera, Malena, and Liz were former co-workers at the city's most prestigious Art Museum. Back in the day, they formed an infamous cohort of troublemakers at work; known for their dirty sense of humor, long lunches, and early escapes to happy hour. It was only when each of them had moved on to new careers that they realized how much fun they used to have tog...
Mid-June 2001 Counselor: I'm not saying you shouldn't be happy. I'm saying that even a happy lie is still a lie. Patient: Which is basically the same as saying I shouldn't be happy. Counselor: No. What I want you to understand is that you've only reached a temporary solution. Patient: And I should be bracing for it all to come crashing down? Counse...
Spots of dappled sunlight streamed through the trees and danced and twirled on the pavement as I waited for her outside the building. She was always late, frantically trying to keep up with her life. Not that I would ever want her life, I snorted to myself. Immediately regretting the thought, I focussed on the distant rush of traffic echoing softly through w...
***As with all of my stories, this contains a large degree of truth. I'll let the reader decide how much is true. When necessary, I have changed the names and some details to protect the anonymity of those involved. This story contains infidelity. If that's not your thing, you might want to stop reading right now. *** * Shortly after college, I moved into...
"Thanks for coming along for this party as my date, seriously. You're a lifesaver," I told Emily, as I was torn over being my ex-girlfriend Anastassia's guest at the place that she shared with her new boyfriend Tony. "Hey, it was nothing! I like you. I know that you don't go on dates, so this is very flattering for you to invite me to come along for whateve...
** Prelude ** Mrs. Rush reviewed the TWR Final Request Voucher. It looked to be in order: the Pledge Contributor's Requested Scenario, TWA Security's Clearances for Scenario Participants, Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization and the Confirmed Venue Schedule. All Total Woman Academy Pledge Contributors (PC's) had discretionary use of the Total Woman Aca...
Note: Slow. The wheels on Jillian's suitcase rumbled along the wood of the jetty with periodic thuds, one each time they passed over the tiny little gaps between each plank. A man at the end of the jetty greeted her with a smile, and an outstretched palm, reaching slightly across her path and down towards her luggage. His skin was lightly tanned from the su...
A woman in a kimono with a painted white face stepped out of Zerzinski's place just as I arrived. She smiled briefly in greeting, and opened a parasol above her head, before descending the stairs. Zerzinski seemed happy. I don't know why that even seemed notable, but he smiled without any provocation as I entered the house. Soon enough we were sitting ac...
The House of Al Saud has ruled the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Heartland of the Islamic world, for over a century. Their excesses are well-known, especially the younger Princes and Princesses who are more likely to eschew tradition than their predecessors. Caught between the modern world and the most conservative nation on earth, they're forever straddling...