Stories about North America
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
Melissa Finds Her Soulmate Mel was now able to spend more time at the hospital and having taken more units of study found herself assigned to theatres. Her competence was noted by the surgeons operating there each day and they missed her on her days off and sought her to assist when she was available. Dr. Philip Hansen the orthopaedic surgeon was particularly impressed with … Continue reading Melissa Learns to Trust Again – Chapter 3
A Change of Circumstances A month passed and Mel was now moved to her brother’s business apartment next to his home and happy with the location where she could have less area to maintain along with her job. It was wonderful for this apartment to have three bedrooms previously servicing multiple clients as her mother could occupy a room if she needed to rest while … Continue reading Melissa Learns to Trust Again – Chapter 2
Betrayal of Trust Melissa Williams sat at the kitchen table with bills for payment spread out in front of her and contemplated which of them was the most important to pay first. Telephone was important as that was necessary for business, power and heating came a very close second and that would leave precious little to feed her and her precious daughter Elizabeth Alma. Then … Continue reading Melissa Learns to Trust Again – Chapter 1
Returning to Biawacheeitchish Roots “What’s your husband’s name Bea. I was finishing my economics degree when one Dwaine Johnson finished his studies in a different department. It would be a huge coincidence if he happened to be your husband now. I remember that party all the graduates celebrated together as we had massive headaches afterward.” “Well, it so happens that huge coincidence happens to be … Continue reading Biawacheeitchish – Chapter 5
Negotiating a Cross-Cultural Marriage The Johnsons would have been shocked by White Cloud’s suggestion they begin living together, and she could read in Dwaine’s face the relief of her refusing the offer. She knew that he’d be faithful to her in that he was prepared to wait until everything was done within the bounds of the paleface moral code. Next day with the government certificate … Continue reading Biawacheeitchish – Chapter 4
Testing a New Relationship Dwaine watched her silently with a combination of pride at the fact she’d chosen him despite hardly knowing him. She was amazing and he counted himself lucky to have stopped to rescue that lone hitchhiker on route 90. But his newly discovered feelings of love for this woman a feeling he’d never experienced before were beginning to be tempered by apprehension. … Continue reading Biawacheeitchish – Chapter 3
A Change of Plan Elizabeth studied the new arrival. “You’re most welcome dear I hope you like our ranch. What’s your name?” Dwaine interjected. “Tell her your Crow name, perhaps she’ll understand as she knows some of the language. We’ve had tribals working for the family for generations.” “My name is Biawacheeitchish.” Elizabeth hugged her again. That means Pretty Shield and it’s considered a beautiful … Continue reading Biawacheeitchish – Chapter 2
