La vida

“You Owe Me, Mum” Valerie met her future husband on the street. She had overslept and missed her exam.

The dew still clung to the grass, the mist slowly retreated toward the far bank of the river, and the

**Diary Entry – Waiting for Him…** The dew still clung to the grass, the mist lazily retreated toward

Natalie woke a few minutes before the alarm clock rang. She lay still, steeling herself for the new day

The dew still clung to the grass, and the mist slowly retreated across the river as the sun rose above

**The Phone Call** Mira had finished lunch, washed the dishes, and settled down for a nap. Her husband

The Call Miriam had finished her lunch, washed the dishes, and settled down for a nap. Her husband, Peter

**Just Friends** The phone call interrupted Sophie’s quiet evening. She rarely cooked for herself—mornings

**Ill-Timed Love** Mum was asleep when Emily peeked into her room, so she gently closed the door. “

The Call Mira finished her lunch, washed the dishes, and lay down for a nap. Her husband, Paul, had gone