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
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
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
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
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
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
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
