“Do you like what you see boys?” I asked huskily. They nodded eagerly. I glanced at our surroundings to make sure we were safe. It was perfect. We were at the edge of the park, the main pathway and seating area about fifteen yards in front of me, hidden by the thick shrubbery. To the left, houses formed the border of the park and to the right, flashes of color were visible as strollers walked past, oblivious to our intent...

I’d seen the two young lads strolling around the shopping center earlier today but paid no particular attention to them. Up until now, they were just part of the scenery. There were so many young people hanging around the precinct, their presence wasn’t that noticeable. However, my curiosity was aroused after finally realizing (we women have an uncanny instinct about these things) that they were actually following me. Mom...

“Shit!” That was too damned close. Fear of crashing and dying instantly flashed through my brain seconds before the car finally halted. A lamppost illuminating the car park, was just inches from the front bumper, leaving me marveling at my luck.From the telephone lying in my lap, I could hear my mother shouting, “Andrea? Andrea? what’s happening? Are you still there?”I breathed a huge sigh of relief and tried calming down...

The automatic doors of head office opened and a blast furnace heat encompassed me, taking my breath away. England was experiencing the strangest summer in years. We either had monsoon like rainfall for a couple of days or such tropical temperatures which no one in their right mind could stay outside, which lasted two or three weeks at a time. Everyone hated the rain more than sunshine but when you have to go to work in 30...