James Jin Ae felt sorry she’d been so angry on the way there and looked at Cho in embarrassment. “I was only doing what I was trained to do and do not deserve this.” Cho smiled. “Obviously, my country is very appreciative of what you’ve done so please don’t embarrass us by refusing their offer.” Jin Ae found an appropriate flight and arrangements were made … Continue reading Family Roots – Chapter 6
VIP Treatment “You did us proud Jin Ae. I don’t know how we can all thank you for what you did yesterday and last night.” Her brother reached over and kissed her, and she sat up and hugged him back.” “You can thank me by marrying Cho Tim, she is like a sister to me now.” “I’m working on it, Sis!” Jin Ae ate what … Continue reading Family Roots – Chapter 5
Intelligence Assignment Eventually the debate came to an end and the one who chaired the meeting indicated Cho should translate. Jin Ae glanced at her brother who smiled reassuringly but said nothing. The translated message was clear. North Korea had somehow penetrated their surveillance system and army IT had noted the penetration but had not been able to find the source or assess what damage … Continue reading Family Roots – Chapter 4
The Proposal “Major Mason has asked me to see if you’d be willing to accept his proposal to marry your daughter Wonsa.” This was totally unexpected and Wonsa Kim stared at his friend in surprise. “He is American, how can I give my daughter to an American? She is Korean and she belongs here with us in Korea.” Chun-Dung paused and reached for a drink. … Continue reading Family Roots – Chapter 3
Reunion The rest of breakfast was conducted in silence then Jin Ae dashed to her room to freshen up for the day and rushed back down to join her brother who was still looking irritated.” “Sorry Tim, maybe I was out of line. I hope this Major advancement is not going to make you more serious because I’d miss our fun relationship. Say you forgive … Continue reading Family Roots – Chapter 2
Kim Cho Jin Ae Mason finished signing in at the desk of Mammoth Hotel Seoul and was handed the activating key to get into her assigned room. One of the greeting attendants meeting people at the door had seized her luggage when the taxi came to a halt in front of the massive building and walking at a crouch had shepherded her inside to the … Continue reading Family Roots – Chapter 1
Dr Thomas Abraham sat in his office staring at his hands. He’d managed to keep his fears concealed for a while now. He’d been a surgeon and one of the best. The list of his diplomas and citations surrounded him on the walls of the office and he looked around the wall remembering each event over his long career earning him these certificates of recognition. … Continue reading The Self Diagnosis
Isaac Harris sat at his computer trying to outmanoeuvre the opponents hooked up playing their game on the internet. He found these games sharpened his mind during the day, but it was well beyond day now. In fact, it was 1am. He had earphones so his Mom wouldn’t know he was up this late as the game gave a blast every time he scored. She’d … Continue reading Bonding in Grief
Maroochy Adams sat in the shade of towering eucalypt trees covered with hanging vines reaching toward her from tallest branches of the trees. There was a profusion of ferns and tall grasses scattered beneath the trees and to her left a slowly moving red bellied black snake headed for the lake to search for frogs hidden among reeds covering the small bay. Maroochy cared little … Continue reading Maroochy
Ruth Shepherd looked at the baby in her arms and compared it to her own body. The baby was fair skinned like its father Brian, but it seemed quite content to be enclosed in her brown arms and attach to her greedily at feeding time. She marvelled at the miracle of birth that had produced her daughter from the union of two greatly different heritages … Continue reading Roopa
