The Artist finds her Prince

Chapter 6

While they were driving through a small town, close to being in California and one step to closer to Rachel's parents, Rachel spotted a carnival nearby. She squealed which caused Carter to look at her with surprise.

"Why did you just squeal and scare the crap out of me?"

"Look ahead there's a carnival.'

"Yeah...so?"

"Sooo we have to go and have some fun."

Carter shrugged and drove into the carnival's parking lot. After listening to Rachel about the truth of her parents, he wanted to do anything to make her happy. He got out of the car once it was parked and walked beside Rachel to the entrance. He put his arm around Rachel's shoulder. Rachel looked up at him with a smile. He smiled back at her.

Once they got to the entrance, Carter asked for two tickets. As Rachel was about to pay, Carter pushed her hand away and paid for both of their tickets.

"You know I could've paid for my ticket."

"Well I didn't want you to. What kind of guy would I be if I let a woman pay?"

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After riding a few rides, Carter decided it was time for some food.

"What would you like to Blondie?"

"How about a corn dog and cotton candy?"

Rachel paid for her food which Carter protested saying he should've paid. She didn't want Carter to pay for everything. They sat down at a bench and ate in silence.

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Carter threw away their trash and pulled Rachel towards the water gun stand. There were two other people there but he was determined that he would beat them. Just as the buzzer went off, he aimed the gun and did not move. Soon, he heard a bell go off. The person in charge of the stand came up to him.

"Congratulations you won. What prize would like?"

Carter looked at Rachel. "What prize do you want?"

"Oh um..." Rachel looked at the prizes and zeroed in on a stuffed chameleon. She points at it. "That one."

Carter told the guy and he went to take it down. Carter gave the chameleon to Rachel. "Here you go for you Blondie." Rachel hugs the stuffed chameleon tightly to her chest. "Thank you. I'm gonna name him Pascal." She went on her tip toes and gave a kiss on Carter's cheek. Carter froze in shock. He rubbed the back of his neck. "Uh your welcome. Why the name Pascal?"

"I'm named it Pascal because it's the name of the chameleon in my favorite Disney movie Tangled."

"Oh that's nice." He put his arm around her shoulders again and lead her to the Ferris Wheel.

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Once they were seated, they were lifted to the top. The whole time they were going up, Rachel was watching the scenery with awe. When Rachel wasn't paying attention, Carter was staring at her. He didn't notice till now how beautiful Rachel was. He couldn't help but to have a crush on her. Every moment he had spent with her, he couldn't help but feel that he enjoys her presence. They got off the Ferris Wheel and Rachel froze in her spot.

Carter furrowed his brows and looked at with concern.

"Whats wrong Rachel?"

"I think I see Elizabeth here" she whispered.

"Is that the woman who kidnapped you?"

"Yeah that would be her."

Carter cursed under his breath. He grabbed her arm. "We have to leave as quickly as we can back to the car without being noticed if that's her."

Rachel didn't say anything, nodded, clutching the chameleon and ran with Carter leading her back to the car.