Coreopsis 16 b

   Juliah ran over to the band conductor.     “I know what that is about.” Sarah sighed. “We really aren’t in the clothing to do this.”    Juliah returned smiling.     “Come.” Orion offered. They followed him out of the room. “We have five minutes before they change the song. According to Sarah, we areContinue reading “Coreopsis 16 b”

Coreopsis 16 a

That night Juliah and Michael only danced one dance together. During which she asked, “What brought on that little spark?”    “I was going to ask for your permission but it didn’t seem appropriate. I knew if you objected to my touch you would have told, shown me.”    “I enjoyed it. I thought youContinue reading “Coreopsis 16 a”

Coreopsis 15 b

   Juliah walked into her chamber. The door was closed behind her. Michael was standing at the foot of the bed, with only the G-string on. The bed was a giant four poster bed with a matching comforter and canopy. They were white silk and adorned with ruffles. The big French doors had matching curtains.Continue reading “Coreopsis 15 b”

Coreopsis 15 a

     Juliah  paced for three hours in her chamber before Carter returned with Michael.    “Milady,” Anna voiced, “you will wear out the carpet. Why are you so nervous?”    Anna was dressed in a cotton ankle length dress with spaghetti straps. A pair of Ballerina Slippers surrounded her tiny feet. They were theContinue reading “Coreopsis 15 a”

Coreopsis 14 b

As Juliah and her companion walked up the street, his eyes never left the ground. She broke the silence, “the salesman neglected to tell me your name.”    “Michael,” he answered softly but quickly.    “You’re the quiet type; that is an added feature that I shall enjoy.”    “Thank you,” came a meek reply.Continue reading “Coreopsis 14 b”

Coreopsis 14 a

Today was a special day for Juliah. She skipped down the white paved streets of Shyreka, smiling widely at the people she met. ‘Her subjects’, she giggled to herself.     She would never have to be bothered with the burden of ruling. She gladly let Orion shoulder that responsibility.    Today was all about her.Continue reading “Coreopsis 14 a”

Coreopsis 13 d

After they had finished eating, Vaulto offered to clean up.  At least let me help.” Sarah offered.  “You guest.” He shoed her away from the dirty dishes.  Orion rubbed the top of Paul’s head. “It’s time for you to learn something?” “Yes sir,” he ran away.  Sarah cut through the silence Paul left in hisContinue reading “Coreopsis 13 d”

Coreopsis 13 c

  “Interesting.” Orion commented, “great flavor.” After completely chew the bite of burger.     “So,” Paul asked, “what do you want?”    She didn’t look at him. “You are going to think it’s silly.”    “Try me.” He was quick to respond.    She sighed.     “Drop the question Paul.” Orion encouraged.    “No, that’sContinue reading “Coreopsis 13 c”