The Martinez Marriage Revenge
'Can we have another turn? Please.'
The noise and colour of the carnival was all around them. Loud music, laughter, childish shrieks in wonderment of the merry-go-round, the Ferris wheel…so many sideshows to capture the attention of a young child.
There were striped tents providing exciting adventure for children, booths selling candyfloss, hot dogs, and stands offering a variety of stuffed toys as prizes for knock-em-down revolving ducks.
Beauty in miniature, Nicki's smile was to die for, her sunny nature a blessing, and Shannay caught her young daughter close in a loving, laughing hug.
Small arms wound round her neck. 'We're having fun, aren't we?'
Shannay felt the familiar pull on her heartstrings for the gift of an unconditional trusting love of a child, in all its innocence.
'One more time,' she agreed, and paid for another ride. 'Then we really need to leave.'
'I know,'Nicki capitulated sunnily. 'You have to go to work.'
'And you need a good night's sleep so you can be bright-eyed at kindergarten tomorrow.'
'So I can grow up and be clever like you.'
The music grew loud, the merry-go-round began to move, and Nicki clutched the ... read full excerpt from: The Martinez Marriage Revenge ebook
