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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
Maya looked down from the top deck of the MS Diversion.
Below her stood Pino, garbed in a tuxedo and leaning against the ship’s rail, cooly puffing on a cigarette.
Between them stood a steep side ladder with narrow, grated stairs [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
“You ate the moo shu? I thought your stomach was upset.” Jenny finishes folding a paper football and flicks it across Maya’s desk. Score!
“I was feeling better. Seriously, that’s all you can say after I tell you Rick [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
“So the lumberjack says, ‘Sahara forest? You mean Sahara desert?’ The little old man just shrugs. ‘Yeah, now.”
Maya laughs so hard, wine comes through her nose. Rick doubles over, cracking up at the sight of her. She reaches for [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
“Are you sure you’re not up for tonight?”
Maya’s eyes pop open to the snap of Jenny’s gum.
“Sorry, Jen, I’m just not feeling well. You and Jimmy go without me.”
“Too bad. We coulda done ‘Walk Like an Egyptian’ together.” Jenny [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
Maya opened the door to find Pino holding a silver platter covered in decadent treats.
“You ordered dessert?”
“Well, hel–“ She stopped as Stephano peeked around Pino’s head.
“Ciao.”
“Eh, ciao.” Seeing other guests coming down the hallway, Maya hurried the two men [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
The knock comes louder this time.
“Room service.”
Maya squinches her eyes tightly.
“Hello? Maya?”
There’s a pounding on her temple.
“Anyone in there?”
Maya opens her eyes to find Jenny’s knuckles rapping on her head. A deli bag drops in front of her.
“Turkey and [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
Dessert and coffee now finished, the dinner mates said their adieus or made plans to meet in the lounge for aperitifs. Eventually, only Spencer and Maya were left at the table.
“Let’s go,” she said.
“You’ve got to be kidding! You’ve [...]
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The continuing tale of a woman who escapes her nowhere life by traveling the world of imagination.
“May I say you look lovely this evening, Mrs. Maya?” exclaimed Pino, leaning in far too closely as he placed a dinner roll on her plate.
Pino was the headwaiter at Maya’s table aboard the luxury cruise ship, MS Diversion. [...]
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