The Woman Who Walked In Sunshine Novels & Stories

The woman who saved me, the woman who satisfied a hunger I hadn't known I possessed. A slow, triumphant smile spread across my face, revealing a flash of white teeth. No more endless searching, no more fruitless leads. She was here. Sofia Chris. The pious, good girl who had a hidden fire beneath her demure exterior. The woman who had given herself to me with a desperate abandon that still made my blood hum. "My Sofia, my sunshine,” I whispered. "You don't have to search anymore, do you, my little lamb? Because I have found you. And I'm going to do anything to make you mine."

I rub her shoulder as I walk around her heading to the stairs. “Go do something fun, Miss Marie,” I repeat while she’s still in shock, standing in the same spot.

Just as in cue the song's high notes hit, " I knew you were trouble when you walked in, shame on me now - ow." Our eyes met and for a second I felt the world stop. She seemed surprised when I stood stunned to my core looking at her walking into my head. It felt like destiny was giving me hints. She was not only trouble but she put me to shame because she broke our eye contact minutes ago while I was unable to tear away my gaze from her. I smirked when I saw her complaining to Anna. Of course she would have cursed about me looking at her like a caveman. Because I saw Anna esping me through Ria's shoulder.

It wasn't a lively birthday, but I tried to make it pleasant. On the way home, I was stopped by a strange woman in front of our apartment building. She looked me up and down and suddenly let out a laugh. "You do resemble me a bit. No wonder Declan married you. Though, you're the low-budget version, always the backup. It's normal for him to abandon you." Even though she didn't introduce herself, I knew exactly who she was by the venomous words coming out of her mouth. I shot her the same look from head to toe, holding my nose as I stepped back.

As I stood in the garden, enjoying the warm sun on my skin, I noticed a woman dressed in a brown gown walking towards me. She carried a black bag slung over her shoulder and had a confident stride that commanded attention. I couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity as she approached. "Hi pretty lady," she said, smiling at me. Her eyes crinkled at the corners, and her voice was warm and friendly. I returned her smile, feeling a sense of ease. "Hello, please, how may I help you, ma'am?" I asked, wondering who she was and what brought her to the mansion.

The woman walked with her chin up and her back straight in her six-inch heels. She looked like a model walking down a catwalk, rather than in the hustle and bustle of an airport. She made the busy airport lobby on weekends a catwalk for every confident step she took. The sunglasses perched atop her nose kept people from catching the twinkle of happiness in her eyes. She couldn't wait to meet the man. It would be their first meeting after a long year of waiting.

The exact same one I’d stormed out of weeks ago like a certified lunatic. And I had just walked back in. Why didn’t I recognize it from the street? “Problem?” Xves asked quietly, stepping closer. I shook my head too fast, forcing a smile that felt like chewing glass. “Nope. No problem. Just… coffee.” But my eyes betrayed me. They were glued to her... Miss Sunshine herself, who was now wiping down a table, her smile dimmed but still lingering, like she carried light in her pockets. Did she recognize me? God, she had to. Who forgets the unhinged girl who screamed about daycare cafés and stormed out like she was auditioning for Real Housewives of Hell?

Days blurred into weeks, two weeks vanishing in the blink of an eye. I was rinsing plates for the third time, determined to achieve a level of cleanliness that bordered on perfection, when I heard footsteps. Turning, I was surprised to see a young woman, much like myself. She was likely close to my age, perhaps a little older. "You're going to get numb hands if you don't stop rinsing them so many times," she said, her voice laced with genuine concern. I hadn't expected this. In the two weeks I'd been here, I hadn't had the chance to meet anyone my own age. "My name is Sunshine," I offered, and she smiled.

The Past and The Future April 14, 2009 Jasper The few people left in the club were either enjoying a nice conversation at their tables or were sitting alone by the bar, drinks in their hands and faces in a frown. I sat in the farthest stool in the corner minding my brandy, when a good looking woman sat one stool away from me. She smiled at me as the bartender left to make her apple martini and I raised my glass at her. Music filled the room when the band came back from their break and the singer, a young man in his twenties, started singing Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers.The woman snorted. "Excuse me." she said, raising her glass at me.

she said while smiling sarcastically, " oh you would have loved to do that huh " i snarled out, i could tell by the way she could barely speak that we were both dehydrated. "Lets just keep heading this way , we have to concentrate i feel like any moment now I'm going to burn up from the inside out " i said tearing grabbing at my face and neck. " this way " she waved , pushing the leaves and trees out of way. The more we walked I realized we had entered almost a tunnel like nature area,