Work has been soo much better since last Friday, let me tell you. I work as a display artist for a major department store (you’ve surely heard of it). Anyway what I do is create all the in-store displays, decorations, themes, department design etc. I have a boss and 1 co-worker, the boss has a office upstairs and my co-worker and I have a studio attached to the main warehouse. On Friday I’m the first to get to work and my co-worker arrives shortly after. She greets me with “What’s up pumpkin boy…wanna coffee” (“pumpkin boy” cause it’s close to Halloween and we’re doing the usual, you know). She says…

The sleeper train from Penzance isn’t built like regular trains. The first four carriages are not to be boarded externally, incase sleepy passengers are wakened by rowdy locals. The remaining are carriages are more spacious than usual, being only three seats across as opposed to four. The seats are broader and deeper, but there’s no money so all the stuffing has been knocked out of them and it’s probably going to be the least comfortable sleep of your life. Wide windows which would otherwise show picture postcard scenery are black and shiny like obsidian, racing through the dark countryside. Thin curtains can be pulled on tracks to keep the night…

“Ellen. Wait.” I jumped up and ran to her office next to mine. “I can’t believe what I just saw, Edward. And you of all people.” “Let me explain, Ellen. I think I can anyway….I’m not too sure….” My voice trailed off as I really considered how I would explain what just happened and even if I could. “Ok, it’s getting late. I’m leaving now. Stop by the house on your way home and we’ll talk then and see if we can make some sense out of this.” She said. I returned to my office and straightened up my desk, picking up papers and books that had been knocked to…

Chapter 23 — Working Late It had been 3 weeks since my car shopping escapade with Vivian. I was getting through the days, wondering when Emma would deliver me my next assignment. I was also progressing through the slow wheels of her plan to handle my divorce. Between work and explaining to my family what went wrong, I almost did not notice the weeks rushing by. Actually, I was exhausted, so any time I could steal for myself to relax, I was taking. But as with anything, when you are not expecting it, that is when something changes. I was sitting at home on a Wednesday, watching a ballgame and…

Friday Night I was in the mood for steak and shrimp. None of my friends were handy so I decided to head over to the local Ponderosa by myself. It was the dinner hour and the place was packed. I saw the line-up was long and winding. I almost decided to head for a fast burger instead. But then I noticed there were two definite hotties standing at the end of the line. I decided I could wait in line if there was free eye candy. Once I got closer, both women started looking better and better. There was no sign of any men catching up to meet them either,…

Chapter 58 A few days later I went to the general store to restock my pantry and ran into Janice. We spent a few minutes in polite conversation and she said she would see me in the near future. I smiled knowingly and told her she was welcome and if she called first I would plan a dinner for us. She agreed and told me she would bring the wine if I let her know what dinner would be. I left and was about to turn in my driveway and noticed a bra hanging from the post that held a gate at one time. I thought it was strange but…

As her eyes opened, Jessica looked up at the familiarity of her bedroom. Slowly she moved her hand over her tender breasts bringing back the memories of last night. Turning her head she watched her husband through the faint light of the dawn as he slept. She smiled as she recalled how her husband joined in the domination of her with Jack. It was a side of her she had never seen and she liked it. Turning towards him she tucked herself in close with her head on his pillow, “I love you.” Her voice whispered in his ear causing him to stir. Jessica slipped her hand over Josh’s chest…

I didn’t think you were going to ask me to stay. When you asked me you knew I wouldn’t say no. Couldn’t say no. Have I ever said no to you? I called my parents and told them some white lie, just like you knew I would. I turned the lights off and lit three candles, the light moving across the ceiling, across the bed, and across you. You put on music, smiling because you know how loud I am, and your parents were down the hall. Home for the weekend, home together in that town I’d tried so hard to leave. The music was something hot and slow –…

I looked up and he was standing there, staring at me. I didn’t even hear him come in as I was leisurely enjoying my Saturday morning coffee after breakfast. I was sitting at the dining room table just off the kitchen reading the morning paper and my cat was in the chair next to me. I still had on my sleeping clothes – a loose-fitting, scoop-neck top and my over-sized flannel shorts sans panties. He had on his typical getup – a plaid, flannel shirt tucked into a pair of tight, button-fly jeans and medium weight work boots. His baseball cap had the logo of some football team. “What are…

Leo envelops me in a big bear hug. I try not to let on how terrified I am. He rubs my back affectionately. “Take care of yourself, Lyla.” I let go of him and wipe my eye. “I’ll try. Thank you, for everything. I owe you.” “No offense, but I hope I never see you again.” “None taken.” Leo turns to Omari. “You ready?” “Is this really necessary?” “Yeah, it’s fucking necessary. I’m not dying for y’all. Don’t be a pussy. Just do it.” Omari sighs wearily and decks Leo. He spits out a mouthful of blood and wipes his face. “Nice hit, new guy! Shame you’re leaving. Okay, get…