Secrets and Lies the Complete Trilogy by Joanne Clancy

Author:Joanne Clancy
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, Suspense, Fiction
ISBN: 9781481165679
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2012-12-04T05:00:00+00:00

Eventually, she drifted off into a fitful slumber, dreaming of her husband as she so often did lately. She dreamt of when he'd taken her for a ride on his motorbike. She'd wrapped her legs closely around his and pressed her body against him. They'd taken off at top speed. There was an exhilarating feeling of energy, excitement and closeness tingling through her entire body. The wind was in her face and she was leaning into him; like they were one being. It was an amazing, incredible day, as if a new life was opening for both of them and they could both feel it.

He'd taken her to his favourite pub for lunch and they'd ordered fish and chips with two huge glasses of refreshing orange juice. She couldn't eat much, just a few chips, because of the butterflies of excitement in her stomach. She couldn't stop gazing at him, staring into his eyes, getting lost in his deep baby blues. He didn't eat much either; he must have been nervous too.

Eventually, they left their meal and wandered outside for a walk. The sun was shining and the flowers and grass smelled so fresh. They walked and talked. She loved talking to him. He was the best listener and made her laugh all the time. They lay on the grass, under the warm sun. He leaned close to her and she welcomed his embrace with open arms. They were lost in each other's arms for almost an hour. It was gentle, passionate and beautiful, the longest kiss she'd ever known. They'd opened and closed their eyes but they'd never left the sanctuary of each other's arms and that kiss. Hope never could describe the ecstasy of that moment. Lying there in the grass with the sun coming through the branches of the trees; dappling their cheeks with warmth, hearing the sound of the wind rustling the leaves, listening to the distant voices of children playing, it was perfect. She felt such a sense of peace and happiness.

She woke up smiling and for the briefest of moments believed that she was lying in the grass with her beloved once again, but then the harshness of her reality came flooding back and she remembered. He was gone, maybe gone forever.

Chantale burst into her daughter's bedroom, making Hope almost jump out of her skin.

“I think you need to see this, darling.” Her face was ashen and she was visibly shaking. Hope had never seen her mother in such a state.

A terrible shiver of dread ran through her. “Mama, please tell me,” she said, struggling out of bed.

“I can't, you have to see for yourself.” Her mother reached out her hand to her daughter and helped her to the living room.

The laptop was positioned on the kitchen counter where it had been for the past few months. It stayed on day and night as Hope and Chantale constantly searched for any news on Niall and information on the tsunami. Even now, there were reports of survivors being found all these months later.

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