Guilt Free

"Come here," he said. Quickly, she put down her book and approached him. He was settled comfortably in his chair, a plush leather recliner. He was not reclining. She hesitated just inside the room, thinking he might need her to bring him something. "Yes, Sir?" "No, come here," he said, gesturing to the kneeling bench … Continue reading Guilt Free

Prelude Part 5

Amelia felt overwhelmed. Too many people, too much going on. She had begun to feel safe with Josh, but all these people stopping to talk to him, and the undercurrents of conversation that she didn't understand, it all made her anxious. She was trying to smile but her lips felt cold and stiff. If only Sara had been here, … Continue reading Prelude Part 5

Rushing Through

"Hey, whoa, hang on..." "Oh! I'm sorry, Sir - I didn't see you there - I'm just.." "I know you didn't see me! You almost ran right into me. Where are you going in such a big hurry?" "Just getting more coffee. I wanted to get some more work done before you got up. So I was rushing." She felt herself … Continue reading Rushing Through