Once upon a time not so long ago, two strangers met online.
A date soon followed.
As if to bless the occasion the night skies rained down streams of fireworks in celebration of Mardi Gras.
Moira sizzled. Wavy hair the color of New Orleans sunsets framed her porcelain perfect face, while cat-like eyes the color of emeralds bore holes through an onlooker’s soul.
Hovering protectively nearby, a hand cupping her elbow was Jeff, looking every inch Superman’s alter-ego, Clark Kent.
Fairy tales do happen “when you wish upon a star.”
It did for this lady-of-the-night and her financier, knight-in-shining-armor.
Ooh-la-la. 
hugmamma's MIND, BODY and SOUL 
Your descriptions are awesome! I like that the story begins with the online meeting. Good job! And set in New Orleans. Great.
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I’ve only been to New Orleans once on business, long ago. I’d love to return with my husband. After almost 44 years of marriage…we could use more ooh, la, la. 🙂
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Ah,a hot romantic piece,loved that ooh la la ;-)I also loved the descriptions ,specially,”Moira sizzled. Wavy hair the color of New Orleans sunsets framed her porcelain perfect face, while cat-like eyes the color of emeralds bore holes through an onlooker’s soul.” 🙂
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I don’t think Danielle Steele or any other author of that genre need worry about my usurping their territory. I’ve no material from which to draw…except my imagination. These days it’s so cluttered, it’d take me months to peel away the layers of stuff I’d like to author. I’m a “jack-of-all-trades…type.” Aaahhh me…
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Ha!ha!You are too funny-you have your own inimitable style-so you don’t need to usurp anything from anyone”:-)Btw,once upon a time I was a big fan of DS and used to weep buckets over her tales,lol!
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Long ago my husband met her husband at some business soiree in San Fransisco. Who knew Madame Steele had just one man in her bed? Or does she? Will we ever know… 🙂 Do we care???
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Lol,true that 😉
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Do you still enjoy that genre…or favor some other now?
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No,not anymore-it was about 20 or more years back-I hardly read much now-reading stories from the contests I participate in ,now takes away most of my time 😛 I do still love horror-Stephen King and Koontz still top the list.What about you?
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I’m a huge biography fan. Mostly famous people. Currently reading a thick one on Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor. Before that…a thick biography on actress Barbara Stanwyck. Yesterday I read an autobiography of a black ballerina with American Ballet Theatre in NYC. My daughter, also a dancer, had met Misty Copeland last summer. It’s a true Cinderella story…from near homeless to fame…in a predominantly white art form. Finished the book in one day. Great read.
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Wow!That’s heavy stuff-I don’t have the capacity to stomach that:-)Glad you enjoy reading so much-i miss those days when I used to read 2/3 novels at a stretch-sigh!
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I’m flattered that you think I read “heavy stuff.” Let’s just say I learn about history as a backdrop to someone’s life. More interesting to me that way. Definitely am learning about the mindset of Edward VIII and his passion for Mrs. Simpson. She probably represented his Oedipus longing for Queen Mary, his mother. Perhaps he wouldn’t have been as enthralled with Mrs. S if his mum had been able to show him more physical affection. Unfortunately, not something royals were allowed to do pre-Diana.
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I have zero knowledge about these characters 😦 Fascinating to observe the way you are able to relate-are you by chance a psychology major? 🙂
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You make me smile. No grin. ha, ha. I should have majored in psych. I’m always analyzing. Even over-analyzing, according to my daughter. I’ve gotten better as I’ve gotten older. Too much analyzing is debilitating. Better to just live…and let live. I’m still trying…
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You have a great mind that’s for sure:-)3 more stories to read before I call it a night for today-already after 2a.m here and tomorrow is our community’s new year 😀 So GN from me and see you on the grid later this week,tc((hugs)) 🙂
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Sweet dreams…and hugs for the compliments. You’ve made my week…
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:-)Thank you ,tc,love
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Ooh la la. Fun little story.
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Felt lighthearted and romantic in a slightly naughty way…
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Dear Millie,
They sound too perfect to be true. Let’s see them fifteen years from now after kids. 😉 Cute story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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To my way of thinking, Moira retains her “ooh-la-la” well into her golden years with the help of hormone replacement therapy…a la Suzanne Somers. Sixty-five this year, I’m trying to tap into Ms. Somers fountain of youth myself. Stay tuned… 🙂
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😉 Works for me.
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ha, ha…are we wicked…or what…
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Ooh, la, la indeed, Hope. Sounds like a fairy tale ending.
janet
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As long as there’s hope…there’s always ooh, la, la. 🙂
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Oh — miracles do happen.. Love a happy ending.
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I’m living proof. Sixty five this August, I’ve still got some ooh, la, la left…according to my hubby. ha, ha. 🙂
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Interestng clip. Start of ap fiction career?
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I’m still tackling non-fiction. Fiction might have to wait for my next reincarnation… 🙂
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Ooh-la-la is right! What a happy ending for a lady-of-the-night! Good for her! Sweet dreams New Orleans. Love it! Nan 🙂
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My way of saluting the likes of Marilyn Monroe…a very misunderstood, sexy lady with a big heart in my opinion.
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Oh wow! I love this kind of love-stories. And yes, I believe in the belief- Wish & dreams come true!
Stay blessed 🙂
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I feel blest. Thanks! I’m a sucker for love stories…especially when the underdog wins BIG! 🙂
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Ooh la la, indeed! Excellent imagery!
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I have a vivid imagination…especially in matters of the heart! hugs…
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Pretty woman goes online. Will the knight-in-shining-armor’s bank balance remain intact? Loved the description of Moira’s beauty.
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Moira’s knight runs with the likes of Warren Buffet, but he’s more in keeping with some gorgeous Silicon Valley hunk. Hence, her ravishing radiance…captured his heart, soul, body…and pocketbook.
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Lovely romantic story. This is the stuff of dreams. Great happy ending. Actually my daughter found her present boyfriend online and then discovered he lived nearby. Well written. 🙂
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What a sweet story. My daughter tried match.com for a few weeks. Unfortunately, no happy ending here. She met a couple of guys. Both nice, but not her type as it turned out.
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Your daughter is both pretty and talented. She’ll find the right person some day. She’s right in waiting.
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From the bottom of my mom’s heart…thank you…and hugs…
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I liked the ooh-la-la at the end – made me smile 🙂
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So did I…ha, ha.
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And they will live happily ever after -as long as it doesn’t involve losing her favourite shoe for real at midnight 🙂
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Moira is no ash-laden dummy. She keeps her stilettos on…and wits about her…at all times. It’s the men who grovel…long after her pumpkin has vanished from sight. 🙂
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