I was a teenager gazing at a row of Father’s Day cards. It was one of the rare times my dad was home. He left when I was five and occasionally resurfaced over the years. I reached for a card, read it, and placed it back in the holder. Once, twice, three times, and again and again. There weren’t cards for girls like me to give their fathers. “You’re the best dad in the world. You’re a super-dad. World’s best dad. Thank you for always being there for me. Thank you for everything you do for me. Thanks for the…
Author: town gist
Wife Goes from Her Husband to His Twin Brother Because He Is More Handsome, But Later Regret- Story of the Day When Marie fell in love with George, she knew that their relationship would flourish. She was in the hands of a goal-oriented, kind-hearted, and loving family man, whom she wanted to marry right away. It only took ten months of courtship before George proposed to Marie with an heirloom engagement ring, which she gladly accepted. George was from a wealthy family and paid for their extravagant wedding with over 300 guests. After their honeymoon cruise around Europe, the newlyweds…
Everyone knew Jo Anne as the popular girl in high school. She excelled in her academics, had multiple circles of friends, and was also active in organizations and other volunteer work.She was quite the inspirational and attractive girl that attracted many suitors who wanted to pursue her. However, Jo Anne never kept a long-lasting relationship because of her family’s outlook on life.Jo Anne’s parents were heavy conservatives, which meant that she was never allowed to express herself through activities, make-up, or clothing. Everything had to be approved by her parents, and if they believed that it wasn’t lady-like, Jo Anne…
I Pretended to Be Disabled to Get with a Girl, But Ended Getting The Unexpected– Story of the Day Susan Avery was on her way to work one Monday morning when she noticed a young man in a wheelchair struggling to get onto the subway platform. Even though she was late, she stopped to lend a helping hand. The young man smiled at her and thanked her. Then he asked Susan if he could show his appreciation by taking her out to dinner. Susan looked into his beautiful brown eyes and couldn’t say no — and that was how she…
He was living in his parents’ house when we met. I didn’t have an issue with that because love is still love no matter where the man lives. When I had to visit him in his house for the first time the question I asked was, “Won’t your parents do anything to me?” He answered, “Do I look like a small boy whose parents can manipulate his life? At worse, they will ask you questions. If you’re not comfortable with those questions, then we can sneak in. They won’t know you’re there.” So the first day, I sneaked into his…
Kate Ferris married Gary Ullman straight out of high school. She had been in love with him for as long as she could remember and had been astounded when he’d noticed her.From then on life was a dream for Kate. Gary was sweet and adoring, and so handsome. So when Gary proposed on Prom night Kate had said yes, and happily married him on graduation day. Kate had been offered a scholarship at the local university, but Gary had enrolled in pre-med at the University of Colorado, so of course, she gave it up, and moved with him to Aurora.…
Claudia’s husband, David, was an attractive and fit young man with a history of being a playboy. However, he vowed to change when he met Claudia and showed his fidelity during their five-year courtship. After getting married, the couple moved into a small but cozy Manhattan apartment. Although Claudia loved and trusted her husband, her friends did not. They never spoke ill of David to Claudia but instead told her not to turn a blind eye. Since Claudia’s work involved a lot of traveling, her friend Misha would tease, “when the cat’s away, the mouse will play.” During their second…
Celine wasn’t your average school girl; she was a straight-A student with a stellar extracurricular activity background. It was always her dream to work at a top technological firm.Through the years, she managed to enter several internships, which brought her a great network of connections. As she graduated college, she managed to land an executive secretary role at one of California’s major technology companies Beyond her bright mind and all-around skillset, Celine was beautiful. Many of the men around her are quickly captivated and mesmerized by her. It was not until her days at the California company that she experienced…
Kyle West was homeless and desperate, but despite it all, he clung stubbornly to his principles. He wouldn’t beg, so he found himself a bucket, scrounged up a few dollars for a sponge and detergent, and cleaned cars in the hope of reward.It hadn’t always been like this. Once Kyle had been a prosperous man, a loan assessment officer in a major bank, with huge responsibilities and a salary to match, but one day it had all come crashing down. Now Kyle slept where he could, and washed cars for the loose change in the pockets of people he had…
Perennial flood which occurred in Oko-Oba, Agege, Lagos State, has reportedly swept a Lexus Jeep with four occupants on board.The incident occurred at Oyatoki axis about 20 minutes ago. Another jeep with three occupants on board was said to be trapped in the flood but they were able to escape from the jeep.However, the wave of the flood has prevented them from being rescued to a safer place.“The car is trapped at a spot and its three occupants have managed to escape from the car but are still trapped in the flood due to the current of the flood.”At press…