RETRO: ONE YEAR OLD

It was her own fault, she had let it happen. It was Bibi’s birthday party, and the secret that Eliza learned was that that young it was really just an adult party. She and Rafecatered the entire thing, and there was flowing liquor which made everyone happier. She was starting to work from home, so […]

Love in Autumn

Jeanne walked home with Terrence. It was the first time they had been together since they had taken care of Bibi. They took care of Bibi a lot for Eliza, and she loved it because she was her aunt. Jeanne could be with her–and return her. But it meant that there was time that she […]

Home Cooking

Jeanne walked into Eliza’s apartment with Bibi and Terrence. Terrence squeezed her hand as they did. Eliza donned a fancy apron edged in ruffles, and Rafe and Oscar were both in the kitchen as if they were sous chefs to her in aprons as well.  Her sister scooped up her daughter, who wrapped her arms […]

Dark Street

After they left the gallery, Eliza walked with Oscar and Rafe. It had been interesting to be with them for the entire night, and she loved it. Rafe was very generous in letting Oscar be around a lot. There was so much history between the three of them, but at this point they eased into […]

Mirror

“I think Alessandra is your spirit animal,” Rafe said as he poured vermouth into their mason jars, and Eliza stared at him agape. “What are you even saying?” she said, taking a sip of the vermouth and taking in its herbaceousness.  Her husband looked at her, taking off his apron. “I mean, I think she […]

Retro: Lust or Love

Alessandra started blowing kisses at everyone as she left the party venue, her hand still firmly in Eliza’s. Her driver pulled up, and the two of them got in the car. The car did not move, which made Eliza a little uneasy, she looked out of the window and Alessandra kissed her neck. It felt […]

RETRO: PRETTY IN PINK

PRETTY IN PINK Everything was Tiffany blue and baby pink in the house—the decorations, the cakes, the cookies. Everything blue and pink. Alessandra had decided to throw a party for Bibi who loved that color combination. Eliza dressed her daughter in a Tiffany blue dress, adorned with pink accessories. The colors and the outfit made […]

RETRO: IN THE DARKNESS

Eliza watched Bibi play with a gorgeous pendant that was a family heirloom to Alessandra. Alessandra had taken it off of her neck when her daughter pointed to it, and handed it to the little girl. The night before when they had been driven to Alessandra’s house, Eliza had not expected the house to be […]

RETRO: FRAMED Eliza looked at the picture in the frame. She had been so surprised when she got the print from Alessandra Wagnall, because she had followed her career for a long time and the print was one that she had admired. Oscar got it for her as a gift right after her miscarriage, and […]

Lust or Love

Alessandra started blowing kisses at everyone as she left the party venue, her hand still firmly in Eliza’s. Her driver pulled up, and the two of them got in the car.  The car did not move, which made Eliza a little uneasy, she looked out of the window and Alessandra kissed her neck. It felt […]