Nang’s Hasty Decision Nang Shan Johnson glanced at her watch and decided to put her book back in her hand carry luggage. She then looked at the screen at the top of the departure gate in Bangkok and noted the flight was still on time so she needed to be ready to head for the gate for boarding where some were already gathered waiting impatiently … Continue reading Nang Finds Happiness – Chapter 1
A Happy Ending Richie arrived home in the evening with good news of his own. He reported he’d found time to consult with the opposition lawyer firm in town, and they were eager to take on the case when the Goldberg case eventually arrived as threatened. Joseph Goldberg had been busy too assembling his case materials unaware of the fact Richie was now married, and … Continue reading From Grief to Happiness – Chapter 4
Richie Discovers a Savior Memories of Aly’s abusive army husband when he was on leave with them contrasted with this man’s concern for his daughter’s welfare and his obvious commitment to those he loved. It would be nice to have a man like that to share her lonely load, and she wondered if he was lonely too or too absorbed in his work like her … Continue reading From Grief to Happiness – Chapter 3
Alyson Miles Aly Miles shouted to get everyone’s attention. “Time for class. You have one hour so no more talk unless I ask you questions and we’ll demonstrate more of the arts of painting and water-colouring. I expect you’ve bought your homework with you which I’ll grade with comments this evening after class. Naomi, would you like to join us. These are paid for classes, … Continue reading From Grief to Happiness – Chapter 2
Naomi Finds a Friend Naomi Fisher sat on a rise near the road looking at the falls giving the village its name her school bag by her side. This was her favourite diversion after school and the drop off point for the bus in this rural community called Silver Cascade. She’d been dropped off by the school bus along with other students bussed those fifteen … Continue reading From Grief to Happiness – Chapter 1
From Heartbreaks to Happiness The more Gita thought about Anita’s request to marry Robert the more enthusiastic she became and was anxious to see a union with this man arranged. Robert had been most hospitable to her parents which they appreciated though to them he was still the foreigner who’d stolen their daughter and she’d died as a result. When Robert said nothing further about … Continue reading Dreams Shattered New Life Begins – Chapter 6
Anita’s Dying Wish Gita smiled winningly and Robert instantly liked this woman, but he noted in his peripheral vision Shakuntala seemed uncomfortable with this kind of informality. He ushered Gita into the kitchen and showed her where everything was kept asking if she’d like help bringing everything out. She shook her head and spoke. “Thank you for accepting us and we will be cooperative with … Continue reading Dreams Shattered New Life Begins – Chapter 5
The Attempted Kidnapping Meanwhile Anita was orienting to the different culture of Singapore. The one in charge was a Singaporean national named Jun Long which Anita in researching the name noted referred to rulership and the Chinese national symbol of the dragon. In his higher education at Oxford and Harvard he’d achieved the highest distinctions and been approached by several multinationals based in England and … Continue reading Dreams Shattered New Life Begins – Chapter 4
An International Merger But when they arrived in Rotorua all pretence was put aside once they’d confirmed there was no one there who they had to work with when they returned to Auckland. They were like Siamese twins for the long weekend and sad when they had to make the three hours trip back to Auckland and pretend they were not a committed couple. Robert … Continue reading Dreams Shattered New Life Begins – Chapter 3
The Romantic New Zealand Assignment Robert was amazed when the waiter returned his card with a receipt that popped his eyes out. He turned to Anita showing her the bill thinking they had undercharged him by mistake, but she urged him it was time to go saying she needed to get home and the waiter and in charge ushered them respectfully to the door. Anita … Continue reading Dreams Shattered New Life Begins – Chapter 2
