13 stories
Hounslow Heat
Driving instructor Grace teaches confidence on the road. When nervous student Kwame needs extra lessons, she shows him that confidence applies to other areas too.
The Driving Instructor's Detour
Carolyn has taught nervous drivers for twenty years. When a recently widowed man needs to learn at sixty, the lessons take them somewhere neither expected.
The Piano Teacher's Passion
Miss Dorothy has taught piano for forty years. When a retired music producer enrolls for lessons he doesn't need, she discovers harmony isn't just about notes.
دَرْسُ الفِعْلِ المَاضِي | The Lesson of the Past Tense
A wealthy merchant's wife teaches her young tutor the intricacies of the past tense verb conjugations through increasingly intimate demonstrations in classical Arabic.
دَرْسُ الفِعْلِ المُضَارِعِ | The Lesson of the Present Tense
A forbidden encounter between a calligraphy master and his patron's wife unfolds through lessons on present tense verb conjugations in Classical Arabic.
Addington Awakening
Golf pro Adaeze teaches on the Addington course. When hopeless hacker Marcus books lessons to impress clients, she shows him that the best strokes happen off the green.
Beckenham Beauty
Music teacher Efua gives piano lessons from her Beckenham home. When adult learner Marcus struggles with rhythm, she shows him that keeping time requires a very personal touch.
Purley Passion
Personal chef Adaeze cooks for Purley's elite families. When divorcee Marcus hires her to teach him basics, she shows him that the kitchen isn't the only room where heat matters.
The Dance Lesson
His cousin's wedding is next month, and he can't dance. His aunt offers to teach him. What starts with a waltz doesn't end there.
The Quran Teacher
She teaches Quran to the children of Zanzibar's elite. When a grown man comes to her for lessons, she teaches him things not found in any holy book.
The Dance Instructor
Ballroom dance lessons. Two left feet. She teaches him to lead, then to follow.
The Driving Instructor
Parallel parking. Emergency stops. The lessons she teaches aren't in the manual.
The Music Teacher
Piano lessons at fifty-three. She teaches him more than scales.