Joe went to his computer and turned it on. He scanned the travel websites he and Suzan had looked at for their honeymoon. He found the phone number on the screen of his computer...

Charlene knew about Suzan’s issues with Joe. Joe had told her about Suzan’s disappointments often over their time spent working together or during a quick lunch. Joe had told Charlene about that latest shot...

“What’s up Karen, I’m right in the middle of something.” “Your daughters on line one sir.” “Thanks, I’ll talk with her.” Karen pushed the button on the phone to connect them and went back...

Betty knew the reason for the call from Charlene. They were most often for some kind of financial assistance from Charlene’s father. Betty felt bad for her boss but kept quiet. This was his...

Chapter Six Charline called her father and waited to be connected. Her call went to his secretary first. He was a very busy man working in a large law office. His law office. She...

Chapter Five As Joe came into the office, Charlene saw him coming down the hall. He was tall enough, about five foot eleven. He had rather wide shoulders and an athletic body. She had...

Chapter Four “I need to get out of town now that this engagement is over. I need something to keep me occupied besides work. I think I’ll go to Africa, anyway. I’ve already paid...

Chapter Three Suzan liked her neat apartment with some style while Joe, was Joe. She had grown up in a nice part of town in a house with a yard of some size and...