No Half Measures (part 99) – See all parts 1 year ago - 1,000 words - Jools and Jon called by just before lunch and I was so grateful to see them. Not only because the company of close friends was a comfort, but because Jools came with several bags from different high street stores. She really did think of everything. "I knew you would be a bit stuck for clothes. When I got up this morning, I realised I had nothing else to wear so I got something for me and several outfits for you.
No Half Measures (part 174) – See all parts 1 year ago - 1,000 words - The next day I received a surprising phone call. "Hello?" "Hi Cara? Guess who this is?" I had no idea. "Err;its an American voice, but beyond that, I havent the faintest idea." I heard a chuckle. "Youve forgotten me already? Its Aaron." "Aaron? Aaron Kramer?" "The one and only." "What are you phoning me for?" Another chuckle. "Thats the usual response I get when I phone nice girls." I laughed.
Unexpected Changes For The Better (part 1) – See all parts 11 months ago - 1,100 words - Had to get out of bed very early, in a hurry, to use the john again. Food wasnt staying in me long due to the changes in my diet that Miss Morgan was imposing on me. I didnt mind the food. The variety was enjoyable and the food tasted much better than the prepared canned food I was used to eating. My antsy stomach didnt agree with my taste buds. It was rejecting the changed diet.
Behind The Garden Shed 11 months ago - 1,100 words - I had been standing behind the garden shed for nearly an hour now, peering around the corner towards the big patio doors of the house, and so far had not seen a thing. All the lights were on downstairs but no sign of a living soul up to now. I questioned exactly what I was doing here, it was only pervy old men in dirty raincoats that did this sort of thing. I hopped up and down in my high heeled ankle boots to rejuvenate the circulation to my feet, they were beginning to ache a bit
Standing Up To Life (part 6) – See all parts 11 months ago - 1,200 words - I woke up to mom standing in the doorway. She could clearly tell that I had been crying again. I was sure that she had also heard about earlier and as she saw me stir she came over toe my bed and gave me a hug. "Sweety, what happened?" Part of me hated it when she called me that, but part of me liked it for some reason. I related to her all of the bullying crap that had happened to me that day. When I told her about what happened with Matt after school.
If Only He Had Known... 1 year ago - 1,100 words - Justine had just finished cleaning the bathroom and since Miss. Gennie was not yet home, decided she could risk a short break. She carefully smoothed her short satin skirt and crossed her long, smooth, silk encased legs as she sat. She marveled at how automatic these simple feminine gestures had become. Only a short year ago had you even suggested to justine that she would be sitting in a womans bathroom, dressed not in jeans and a t
The Toilet Seat 1 year ago - 1,000 words - Shirley sat down on toilet in dark bathroom, bites her lip to keep from screaming as her hot tush meets cold marble. At the University the next morning Shirley meets friend Veronica at local Coffee shop. Veronica sees Shirleys split lip. Shirley starts with explanation, David......... Interrupted by passing fire truck. Both girls realize they are going to be late for class, kiss and go seperate ways.
No Half Measures (part 114) – See all parts 1 year ago - 1,000 words - I did not expect that we would be required for a Top of the Pops performance that week and I was right. Nonetheless, the publicity bandwagon rolled on and Simon was ever keen that we strike while the iron was hot. So the week followed the pattern of the one before with interview slots and signing sessions. We were invited to perform Not Dancing, but Flying on one of the late evening chat shows. Although it was broadcast on a Friday evening, it was not live and was
Beth And John (part 1) – See all parts 1 year ago - 1,200 words - My friend Heddy had been having problems with the last two sales ladies she had hired for her small ladies wear shop. Neither of them seemed to really care about the job, and frequently failed to show up, so when Heddy called on Saturday morning and asked if I could help her reorganize her store, I was not surprised. I always told her that whenever she needed help at the store, she simply had to call, which she had done a number of times.
The Boy Bride Two - Courted (part 3) – See all parts 1 year ago - 1,000 words - The next couple of months were hectic, but wonderful. Mom was all "Type A" about getting the wedding details right, including a special effort to include the groom on some of the minor details. The fact that a U.S. Senator was taking a boy wife would have been big news and may have been viewed critically at one time, but what it mostly stirred up was envy and curiosity about me. Especially about my beauty. I had all the magazines and news shows calling for interviews and the paparazzi were so insistent. It was wonderful being an international celebrity. Not that I didnt deserve it.
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