17 Results with character "Eric Kabuto"
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Beyond the Frame Chapter 11
Working with Ronald turned into a trial. Victoria carried a box full of lanyard nametags into her office. She had spent two hours arguing with Ronald. She carried one thousand pieces in the box for a conference event the next morning. Ronald wanted them replaced because he did not want the guests wearing the tags around their necks. He wanted the nametags clipped. Why it mattered, she had no idea. The business conference organizers did not have a preference, so Ronald was just being a…- 38.8 K • Ongoing
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Beyond the Frame Chapter 1
Dinner for one, again. Victoria Waina stared at the clean plate across from her. This was not the first time her boyfriend had canceled. She chewed the piece of spicy chicken she had spent hours marinating, swallowing it along with the lump in her throat. She had made dinner, thinking Ronald, her boyfriend of two years, would show up, but he had called to cancel, claiming overtime. Victoria set her fork on her plate and reached for her large glass of red wine. Taking a healthy gulp, she pushed away the…- 38.8 K • Ongoing
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Beyond the Frame Chapter 12
“She’s very special,” Eric said to the older woman. “Victoria, this is my aunt Rose. Auntie, this is Victoria. I’m trying to impress her. Please tell me you have a table.” Victoria was surprised, but she managed to hide it, or she hoped she did. Clutching Eric’s hand since he would not let go, she met Aunt Rose’s curious gaze. The older woman studied her with critical appraisal. Victoria tried not to feel like a specimen under a microscope. When Aunt Rose simply smiled and nodded,…- 38.8 K • Ongoing
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Beyond the Frame Chapter 2
Eric Kabuto was at a disadvantage. He usually avoided sobbing women unless they were his mother or one of his four sisters. Experience had taught him that a woman’s tears were a powerful weapon, one he had no idea how to defend against. Now there was a woman at his feet, face buried in her hands, letting out a sob so raw it tugged at a part of him he hadn’t known existed. He fought the urge to kneel and gather her into his arms. She had run into him at full speed and fallen before he could catch…- 38.8 K • Ongoing
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Beyond the Frame Chapter 13
“I heard about the kiss,” Grace said later that evening. They were at Victoria’s apartment, and Grace was helping her make dinner.Victoria watched Grace stir-fry a mix of vegetables with olive oil and black pepper. “He kisses and runs off,” Victoria said, checking the time on her microwave. It was almost eight o’clock. “He said he would call, but it has been hours.” “Things must be going well if you’re waiting for his calls.” Grace winked at her. “You know those first days…- 38.8 K • Ongoing
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Beyond the Frame Chapter 3
Victoria sat in the waiting room of her doctor’s office. It was Thursday afternoon, and she fought a rising wave of anxiety while she waited for her appointment. She had called her doctor the same day she discovered the truth about Ronald. Olive had insisted she come in that evening after work for a checkup, and the nurse had drawn three vials of blood. Victoria’s dread had spiked from that moment on. Each time she thought about the test results, fear squeezed her lungs. She had barely gotten any…- 38.8 K • Ongoing
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Beyond the Frame Chapter 14
Eric wanted Victoria in his life. She was fun, her sense of humor fresh and surprising. She had quirky habits that left him laughing to himself when he was alone, like singing aloud to her favorite song when it came on. The song was not the problem. He could take a little Justin Bieber... the off-key, full-volume voice was the problem. Victoria truly believed she was the next Beyoncé, except no one ever told her she was not. God help him if he said anything critical. Victoria hid a temper. He…- 38.8 K • Ongoing
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Beyond the Frame Chapter 4
Eric focused his lens on Beth as she prepared for her wedding. He locked away his emotions, snapping pictures as the makeup artist ran a soft brush over Beth’s brown skin. He shifted angles and concentrated on capturing Beth on the most important day of her life. Her dress was stunning. Her dress, a white confection of silk and organza, hugged her chest and waist tightly, then floated to the floor in wide skirts. When she sat down, it looked like a sea of white. Her hair was brushed into a tight…- 38.8 K • Ongoing
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Beyond the Frame Chapter 15
“You work at the Savon!” Christine said, her excitement tangible, as she studied Victoria with wide eyes. “Wow, can I visit you during lunch? You can treat me.” “Christine,” Waceke said, her tone chastising, her expression enough to let Victoria know that she was embarrassed with Christine’s blatant request. “I don’t mind,” Victoria said honestly. “Call me the day before you visit, though. In case I’m out and about, it happens sometimes.” “How long have you worked…- 38.8 K • Ongoing
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Beyond the Frame Chapter 5
An hour later, leaning on a tree in the gorgeous garden belonging to Taylor’s aunt, Victoria watched Eric focus his lens on a laughing Beth. They were standing by a bush of pink roses, Beth holding one up to her nose. Her wedding dress was gorgeous in the afternoon sun. Victoria wondered what Eric was thinking as he took photographs of a woman he wished had been his. She watched him smile at Beth and frowned when a tinge of jealousy stirred inside her. Turning away from them, she pushed off the tree…- 38.8 K • Ongoing
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