Stories about North America
The Disappearance. “I’m interested in your background Rosa. Obviously, you must have had a fun experience growing up and so did I.” “I was born in this city but obviously my family back in history were of Spanish origin and located in California before it became a part of the USA. My parents were marvellous to me and my siblings as we grew up, but … Continue reading Rosa Rodrigues and the Football Hero. Chapter 2
Chance Encounter Dan Turner paused in the aisle of the department store staring as the object of his peripheral attention lingered to examine something in the kitchenware section. In his imagination he compared the image etched into his mind from long ago when he was just beginning his climb up the corporate world. She’d put on a couple of dress sizes since that time since … Continue reading Rosa Rodrigues and the Football Hero. Chapter 1
The Lost Is Found There was a long silence and his mother spoke. “We will talk when you come home this evening. The Lopez women are here and the police.” She disconnected the phone. Gilma rushed home and phoned Brazil where her family were prominent in politics and business. While their interests were strictly legal, they had contacts that owed them favors and soon a … Continue reading Family in Transition – Chapter 4
The Pressure Continues Francisco sat stunned. “My grandchild was killed in that accident too?” He shook his head sadly. “My grandchildren need a Latino mother to nurture them through the loss of their mother so please consider Camila’s offer. She is prepared to be that mother even though you don’t love her. You will come to love her in time, that is our way. Only … Continue reading Family in Transition – Chapter 3
Francisco’s Intervention Stanley rushed to the hospital after making several phone calls hopefully to see everything went well with the inspection. Tears flowed down his face at the thought of his beautiful wife in emergency care. He reached the hospital and cruised the parking lots looking for an opening and cursed as he had to do several circuits before finding a vacated spot. He sped … Continue reading Family in Transition – Chapter 2
Tragedy Strikes Stanley Gifford stood outside the front entrance of the new factory. It was a project they’d been working on for the past ten years as a family and the genius behind the project was his father Claude who’d over his lifetime weaned the company away from the much smaller operation his grandfather had operated under the title Gifford Engineering. Giant companies had become … Continue reading Family in Transition – Chapter 1
The Big Decision Herbert Forman sat on the terrace of his apartment looking out over the skyline of New York. He had some decisions to make which were troubling his mind and spending time on the terrace helped him relax as he watched the winking lights blazing their glory from many skyscrapers in his line of view. During the day he could look out over … Continue reading Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 1
Hopes Fulfilled After the meal the three women bustled around the kitchen and Carmen investigated all the cupboards and drawers there. If she was to stay for a while, then she needed to be familiar with where everything was situated in the home as she wanted to play her part rather than sit back and be waited on. Gina watched this with interest and turned … Continue reading Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 4
Beginning Family Integration Scott looked at his watch as he headed for his consulting room. He was pleased with the meeting and after sitting down facing the computer he spied a fat package on his table so turned to check which patient results this may be. Usually, required test results came to his computer these days. Glancing at the senders address he smiled. The sender … Continue reading Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 3
Looking For a Balanced Life Trevor spoke. “Daniela please continue to play that was beautiful.” She stood looking at her mother for a minute then handed it to Trevor and fled to her mother sobbing. Memories of her family gatherings were too painful for her to continue. Carmen kissed her daughter repeatedly to calm her then whispered in her ear. Carmen then departed as suddenly … Continue reading Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 2
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