They were hardwood–only the best for my millionaire stepfather–and resounded with a hollow thump each time one of my ratty Converse sneakers made contact with another step. By the time I reached the hallway upstairs, however, they barely took notice, chattering amongst themselves between little c...
Marti loved having Nick all to herself for a moment, and his mamá, well, she was beautiful and warm and Marti was falling for her. Mamá Lupita was a wise, wonderful mother-in-law and Marti could tell Nick had the utmost respect for her. Then it dawned on her that she forgot to tell Nick that Elli...