Where Happiness Is Born
Where Happiness Begins Mum, look what Ive done! I tried so hard, and my teacher said he was really impressed!
Matchmaking by Appointment
Matchmaking by the Clock Emily sat at her desk, lost in the usual rhythm of her work. In front of her
The Pact of Love
A Contract for Love Sophie sat at an oversize kitchen table absolutely covered in wedding magazines.
White Tablecloth, Grey Life
White tablecloth, grey life The beef stew was good. Helen knew this for certain because shed tasted it
I’ll Never Forget the Dinner When My Mother-in-law Decided to Humiliate Me in Front of Everyone
Ill never forget the evening when my mother-in-law decided to humiliate me in front of everyone.
The Wall in Her Favour
A Wall in Her Favour Claire, why are you getting involved in this conversation? Victor doesnt even glance at me.
The Girl Upstairs
The Upstairs Neighbour “Jane, where did you put my stockpot? The large one I use for stew?”
Husband for the Weekend
The Husband on the Weekend The pork chop sat dead centre on the plate, as if it had nailed the landing.
Buckwheat Instead of Truffles
Buckwheat Instead of Truffles I stood by the hob, staring at the saucepan where my efforts of the past
“‘There’s No Room for You Here,’ My Mother-in-Law Declared When I Arrived with My Children for Christmas at My Own Home”
Friday, 1st January I stood on the threshold of my own house, two bags in hand, the chill biting through my coat.