“Ms. Liang? I’m Connie Wang.” A slim, but shapely Taiwanese woman holds out her hand as she approaches the table I’m seated at. She’s looks to be about my age, although I know she’s a good ten years older. Her determinedly black hair is carefully crimped and swept in a knot at the back of… Continue Reading
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Parental Deception; chapter fourteen, part two
“Hi, Megan. How’re you doing today?” Donny asks, smiling at me as I enter the studio. He has his sword in his hand, and he’s lightly sweating. “I’m OK!” I say brightly, smiling back at him. I can see a sparkle in his eye that suggests he wouldn’t be averse to practicing together, and I… Continue Reading
Parental Deception; chapter three, part one
“We’re going to Ginger’s!” I say to Onyx and Jet, keeping my voice cheery. They eye me in suspicion as I produce the carrier. Of course, they flee at the sight of it, so I have to do the song and dance of placing treats in it and then pretending not to pay attention. Jet… Continue Reading
Marital Duplicity; chapter nine, part two
I’m feeling out of sorts as I download the information from the flash drive onto my computer. I need to return the flash drive before Reverend Yang knows it’s missing. I call him before I can think about it, and he’s still at the office. I pause. Does he ever go home? He tells me… Continue Reading
Marital Duplicity; chapter nine, part one
“Megan, I’d love to meet you for a cup of coffee after work. Seward Cafe at six?” It’s an email from Lee Bradley, and it’s the first thing I read when I get up. I dash off a quick yes, and I’m pleased to have made progress. I get through work with minimal mistakes before… Continue Reading
Dogged Ma; chapter fourteen, part two
Chapter Fourteen; Part Two I handed Ted a cup of coffee before taking one myself. I sat across from him in a chair as I was in a strange mood. Skittish, I’d say. Not because we’d had sex already, but because my body was changing. I knew it wouldn’t be long before I had to… Continue Reading
Dogged Ma; chapter twelve, part two
Chapter Twelve; Part Two “Margaret, I’m glad you found my place all right.” Ted’s voice trailed off as he opened the door to his Kenwood home. His eyes widened when he caught sight of what I was wearing. “Are you going to invite me in?” I asked demurely, slipping my wrap off my shoulders and… Continue Reading