• Chapter 3-An Unexpected Proposal

    In case you missed Chapter 1, Click Here Chapter 3 Chelsea took the glass from the customer at Sammi’s table. “I’ll get that right out to you.” She tried to laugh off Hyrum’s proposal like he’d just laid the biggest joke of the century on her. But the look in his eye said he was dead serious. But why her? All Chelsea did was wait on him, well and flirt a little. If he’d let any of the other servers take care of him, would he have left as big of tips? Probably because he seemed like that kind of guy. Why had he singled her out? She shoved Hyrum’s…

  • An Unexpected Proposal-Chapter 2

    2 Hyrum’s heart raced so fast around his chest, he thought for sure it would beat right out through his ribs. He’d done nothing but think about Chelsea for the last two years. Before leaving his job as campus security, he’d read an article about her in the college newspaper. She was in the top ten percent of her class. They had so much in common, but he’d been too afraid to approach her after the assault. She’d run away so fast after the incident, that he never got a chance to ask her if she wanted to press charges.  Afterward, she shied away from everyone, especially men. He’d been…

  • Wink and Serena in NPK Part 6

    I thought this was going to be the last segment. Just one more (I think)… I guess I’m having too much fun with these characters! In case you missed part 5, click HERE PART 6 Was it just three days ago that Mrs. Claus had tucked Wink’s miracle pin into the collar of Serena’s blouse? She owed this woman such a debt of gratitude for sending Wink to her. Had Mrs. Claus known all along that Serena would end up with him?  Wink took Serena’s hand. “I only have a couple of places left to show her, and then we’ll be on our say.”  Mrs. Claus’ unmistakable grin spread across…

  • Wink and Serena in NPK-Part 4

    Hopefully only 2 more parts to go Part 4  Wink held her hand and together they walked down the cobblestone streets. First the toy village and the factories lined along one side and the lighting and decorations on the other. Each a delight, each thrilled Serena’s senses. The aromas of cinnamon and ginger mingled with the tinkling of the bells over the doorways sang of Christmas. Even though each of the buildings were void of elves and activities, Serena imagined their tools humming against a background of festive music.   Serena’s eyes danced around the colorfully lit and decorated rooms. “When will the elves get back to work?”  Wink kept her…