Dreams Shattered New Life Begins – Chapter 4

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

Dreams Shattered New Life Begins – Chapter 3

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

Dreams Shattered New Life Begins – Chapter 2

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

Dreams Shattered New Life Begins – Chapter 1

Robert Meets Anita Robert Hill paused to look at his watch as he waited in the hotel reception area. He was to be met by the acting president of the Carmichael Health System who’d been pestering him for the past two weeks to interview for the presidency of the system. Robert had constantly indicated he had no interest in interviewing for any job. He’d operated … Continue reading Dreams Shattered New Life Begins – Chapter 1

Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 5

End of an Era, New Beginning John sat stunned thinking of how his plans could fail and his father had just pronounced no way to return to the fold. “Give me the keys now!” John reached into his pocket and produced the keys to the business and house holding them momentarily while he gave quick thought to what he should do next. Len reached over … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 5

Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 4

Trouble in the Barnard Family Sheila Mason began work for Len Barnard as a housekeeper and there was no hint of any impropriety between them. But over time Barnard grew fond of this woman who pulled out all stops to keep the home clean, cook and care for his children’s needs. Eventually Barnard asked if she felt she needed to return to her family and … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 4

Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 3

Facebook Family Discoveries That evening after they’d returned home Trisha poured out her thanks to Anthony and Marion Sykes for all they’d done not only for her but her birth family as well. It had been a revealing afternoon, and she had a real glow of acceptance having met her brother and heard what had motivated her being separated from her father and brothers. She … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 3

Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 2

Trish Learns About Family. Susan starstruck with this generous good looking young man Marcus Grainger replied without delay. “If you ask my father’s permission, I’ll agree to marry you and am not interested in seeking a rich man but a man who will love me and my children and be loyal to me throughout life. My parents are my role model for a happy married … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 2

Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 1

Trisha said goodbye to her adoptive mother Marion Sykes as she exited their BMW outside the entrance of Hornsby Station. This was Trisha’s morning routine since she commenced work at NSW Council of Social Services Australia, and she knew the train would deliver her to the office to commence her duties on time as the service was punctual except for rare times when there was … Continue reading Mason Family Turmoil to Recovery – Chapter 1

Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 5

A Happy Ending for Emma Rachel stood in shock thinking of the ramifications of what Emma had said about making a police report and informing her husband. This was a serious accusation, and Emma had it all wrong and this could destroy the orchard and put them all out of work if an inaccurate version reached the police. How would her husband react? He’d naturally … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 5