La vida

The Other Daughter Irina’s father was fifteen years older than her mother. He dressed formally, even

Everything Happens Florence woke up a few minutes before her alarm clock would have chimed.

Elizabeth woke a few minutes before her alarm. She lay still, bracing for another day—same as yesterday

“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