Today in your life…
For those who read my fic "Tomorrow in your life", this minific is based on that story… Enjoy!
Chapter 1
"Mood Swings"
Life was good, life was beautiful. Candice Grandchester was taking care of her children. There was Serena who was 8, Anthony who was 6 and little Melissa was 4. They lived in a big house with a big garden and a pool. Candy would work only part time at her medical cabinet. The children had a nanny, but Candy liked to take care of them herself. She was sleeping on her big king bed when her daughter arrived.
- Mommy, mommy! Said Serena who had long brown hair
- Hi baby! Said Candy smiling
- Are you taking us to school? Since daddy is not here?
Candy looked at the empty place beside her. Terry was away again. She missed him so much…
- Of course I'm going to take you! Said Candy hugging her, are you guys ready?
- Yes… good morning mommy, said Anthony coming in he had his mommy's blond hair and his father's blue eyes….
- Good morning baby. What about Melissa? Said Candy
- I'm here mommy, said the little one with light brown hair
She was tiny and she ran to her mother.
- Hi mommy! She said hugging her
- Hi baby, she said hugging her back, you guys go have breakfast and I'm going to take a quick shower, and I'll be right down
- See you later mommy they all said
The children went downstairs. Candy went to the bathroom to brush her teeth, took a shower. She got dressed quickly and she took the children to school when they finished their breakfast. She drove them.
- When is daddy coming back? Asked Serena
- Soon, said Candy
"Soon" that's what you say when you don't really know the answer to a question.
- When is "soon"? Asked Anthony
- Soon is "soon" Anthony, said Candy
- Mommy, said Melissa, why don't you ask him when you talk to him on the phone?
"The next time"… When will that be?
- I will angel, she said, have a nice day
The girls kissed their mommy but Anthony didn't. Candy understood he didn't want to look weak in front of his friends.
- Bye Anthony, she said smiling
- Bye mom!
Candy went back home. She went to her room and check her emails on her computer. There were no messages from Terry. Why wasn't he checking in? How long does it take him to write an email? What about a phone call?
Candy's mother called her. They were in Tokyo, at the British Embassy there.
- Mom, said Candy
- Baby, are your ok?
- Not really
- What's wrong?
- Terry…
- He's away again?
- Yes…he left a week ago, but it seems like forever
- But weren't you used to that when he was making movies?
- When he was doing a movie, there was a deadline and I was prepared to the idea of seeing him after a specific time and I would go sometimes to be with him during week ends…this is not the same thing…
- Candy, it's only temporary… he's going to be back when everything is settle with him and his projects.
- I know… I don't know why I'm being so emotional…I'm supposed to be used to this… me alone with the kids…
- How are my grandchildren?
- They're fine…they miss their daddy too…
- Candy, hang in there. Tell him how you feel …
- I don't want him to be forced to stay with me. I want him to realise his dream
- Then support him…
- I don't know why it's so hard this time around. Ok mom, I'll talk to you later
- Bye baby
- Say hi to every body…
Candy hung up the phone. She called Terry's cell phone.
- Hello? Said a voice
It was a woman's voice. Candy's heart jumped in her chest.
- Hello, is this Terry's cell phone? She said
- Yes, said the voice, who is this?
- I'm his wife…
- Oh… right. He's in the shower, said the woman
- Can you tell him to call me? Said Candy annoyed
Living a message for her husband to another woman on her hubby's cell phone was so humiliating… She had tears in her eyes.
- All right, I will…
Candy hung up the phone. She was crying. What was going on? Why did she feel so bad? She sat by the phone waiting for her husband's call and the call didn't come. She was depressed, she needed her Terry…
Terry finally called her at lunch time.
- Juliet?
- Romeo! Finally!
- What's going on?
- I called you this morning and I got a woman
- A woman?
- She said you were in the shower …
- Oh…I'm sorry baby…
- Who was that?
- Just one of the women I'm working with to talk to potential investors…
- Why was she in your room?
- She came to get me because there was a change in our schedule and we had to catch this …
- I understand…, interrupted Candy
- I wanted to call you, but I didn't get the chance…how are the children?
- They miss you. They're asking me when you're coming back…
- I miss them so much, I miss you too honey. I'll be there as soon as I can…
- That's not an answer…
- Candy, please…
- Terry, I miss you. I need you, we need you…
- Freckles, what's going on? I thought you were used to my trips…
- So you take me for granted? That's it? She said with a louder voice
- Candy…
- Good bye Romeo, I don't want to keep you from your lunch appointment!
She hung up the phone angry and she burst into tears.
Terry was looking at his cell phone. He missed his family, but what he was doing, was to secure their future… He had a lunch appointment indeed, but he suddenly didn't feel like going, he felt like taking the plane and go back home to see his wife and kids…
Candy stopped crying and thought about what she just did. Terry was going to be worried. She loved him and she knew he won't be in the mood if they had argued before one of his meetings, where he's supposed to be concentrated on explaining his business plan, not think about her and her childish behaviour… She picked up the phone and called her husband. He immediately picked up.
- Romeo? She said, I'm sorry I hung up on you… I don't know what came over me… I love you. Please forgive me
- It's ok baby… Freckles, I love you. If you need me to come back I will…
- No, I'm fine…don't worry about us…do what you have to do
- I'm going to call the kids tonight after their dinner…
- We'll be expecting it. Go to your meeting Romeo… I love you
- I love you Juliet, and I miss you
- I miss you too. Good luck with your meeting.
Candy hung up the phone and she felt better. Talking to her Romeo was the best medicine she needed.
They had been living well for years. One day, Terry came to see her after a movie. He had been quite unhappy with the movie he was doing and the producer wouldn't even listen to him. They were in bed together, he was holding her in his arms…
- Honey, he said, I think I want to make my own production company…
- Your own production company? Said Candy surprised
- Yes, I want to be independent, I want to have a say in what I do…
- You're father can invest…
- I know… but that's too easy for me… remember when I went to Hollywood?
- Yes, you lived in poverty for a while until you got your big break…
- We're not going to live in poverty. I can take care of us even if don't work for the rest of my life…but for the movies, I want to look for investors who have no relation to me…
- All right…
- Are you ok with that? I will have to travel a lot… more than when I was doing one movie a year to have more time with you…
- It's going to be hard to be separated from you…
- The children are in school, otherwise you would've come with me on my trips like before
- Yes… but you know the kids need stability, they need to interact with other students…you have to follow your dream Terry… I will be here for the children until you make it, then you'll stay with them…
- You got yourself a deal Juliet! You'll have to be patient. This world is ruthless… The Marlowe's are going to try to make things harder for me because of what happened with Susanna and Serena
- She doesn't even come to see Serena anymore…
- You're her mother, Candy, forget about Susanna… from the second you saw Serena, you showed her more love than Susanna ever had the whole time we lived together…and you didn't even know she was my daughter…Serena thinks of you as her mother, she forgot about Susanna…
- Maybe we should tell her…
- We'll tell her when she's older… I don't want her to feel like an outsider…
- She's not…she's my daughter…
- I wanted to make that official…I wanted you to adopt her officially
- Thank you, but that would imply contacting Susanna… I not really in the mood to see her…
- I'll do it… if it's ok with you?
- Of course baby, I trust you….
- So you're ok with me pursuing my new dream? If you're not, tell me…
- Terry, I can't stop you from pursuing your dream, our dream… because you and I are one…It's going to be hard to be separated sometimes, but I know you'll always come back to us…
- I will never leave you and the kids Candy…
Candy turned around and they kissed passionately. Ever since the first time they kissed, Candy was always thrown into a million sensations by Terry's kisses…
That's how Terry was now looking for investors for his production company, all over America. It was not an easy task; he got some propositions from rich women willing to give him anything in exchange for his charms, which he politely declined, he got proposition from business with less than honest business, or people wanted to launder their money…
Candy came back to reality and she called her friends they would always do a conference call; Annie, Patty and Tanisha.
- Hey guys! Said Candy
- Hey! They all say
- How are you? Asked Candy
- Fine, said Annie, what about you?
- I'm bored, I miss my husband in the house, I miss him at the table, I miss in the bathroom and especially in my bed…
They all burst out laughing. They all had children so they talked about what their children did lately.
- We should all get together on the week end, said Candy
- Since you suggested it, said Tanisha, we're going to come to your house this week end…
Candy was lonely and her friend understood she missed her husband…
- That's great! Said Candy, I can't wait to see you all!
- We'll be there Candy, said Patty
- Thank you all for doing this…, said Candy
- You're very welcome, said Annie
That's how Candy spent her time. Taking care of the children and doing some housework…and missing her husband. Terry would call every night, and he would talk to her and the children.
Candy was still feeling depressed and she would cry without any reason feeling blue… She would try not to show it in front of the kids.
Terry finally came home after a few weeks. He had to see his wife and kids he missed them too much… He wanted to surprise them so he arrived home unexpectedly. The kids had finished their homework, they were about to have dinner…
- I wish daddy was here, said Melissa at the table
- Your wish is granted, said Terry's voice coming in…
- DADDY!!!!!!!! Yelled the children at the same time.
They all ran to hug him. He kissed all 3 of them and carried the little one in his arms. Candy was so happy to see her husband. Terry put the little one down and took Candy in his arms and kissed her for a long time.
- Oh Freckles… I miss you so much…, he said
- I missed you too…
- You guys talk everyday! Said Serena
- That doesn't mean we can't miss each other, said Terry, I talk to you everyday, but I still miss you the same…
- Me too, said Serena smiling, it's really weird…
- That's because we all love each other…, said Candy
- Daddy, said Serena I'm in the school play…we're doing the little red riding hood…
- They chose you because you're Terrence Grandchester's daughter, said Anthony
- No, they chose me because I was the best! Said Serena
- Anthony, stop teasing your sister, you know she's the best actress in her class…, said Candy
- Thank mom, said Serena smiling
- I'm so proud of you, said Terry smiling
- Well with a grandmother and a father, both Academy Award Winners… I could only make it, said Serena
- Don't let it got to your head, said Terry
- Yeah, it's big enough already, said Anthony
- Would you leave me alone? Said Serena to Anthony, you're just jealous!
- Enough you two, said Candy, daddy just came back from his trip, would you please try to behave?
- It's so good to be home said Terry smiling… I'll go freshen up and I come back so we can eat together, you think you can wait a few minutes?
- Yes, daddy! Said Melissa, hurry, I'm hungry
- I will Angel, said Terry smiling
He left with Candy; they were holding hands. They walked together to the big staircase to their bedroom. They started kissing again…it was intense…
- The kids are going to die of hunger, said Candy kissing his lips
- And we wouldn't want to be accused of starving our kids because we were making love…
- No kidding! Said Candy laughing, go wash your hands and come down to dinner…
- Yes, mummy said Terry smiling
She burst out laughing. She was feeling so much better. She went downstairs.
- Where's daddy, mommy? Asked Melissa, I'm starving!
- He'll be here in a second, angel; you think you can wait a little more for daddy?
- Yes, I can wait for daddy, I miss him! Said Melissa
Terry arrived changed and freshened up…
- I'm sorry I kept you waiting… Are you ok angel; you didn't die of hunger, waiting for me? Said Terry
- No daddy… but let's pray and eat please…
- You are so polite little angel, said Terry smiling at her. Would you say grace…?
- Yes, said Melissa
The little girl closed her eyes with everybody and said:
- For what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly thankful. Amen.
- Amen, said everybody
They had dinner, they talked, they laughed. It was a Friday night, the children were up late. Candy and Terry went to tuck each and every one of them. They read a story to Melissa together. Serena and Anthony came to Melissa's bedroom to hear the story. The story was "The little tailor". Terry was reading and making voices with Candy. The kids were giggling. They all fell asleep. Terry took Serena back to her room and Candy took Anthony back to his room.
They went to their bedroom to catch up… They made love and Candy was feeling exceptionally excited that night. She was unstoppable… Terry didn't mind…
- Honey, I know I miss you but…, said Terry
- What? Would you want me to just turn around and sleep? Said Candy
- I didn't say that… You've been…
- I've been what…?
- Well I don't know how to tell you this… but I think you're pregnant…
- What? Why would you think something like that? Because I'm more willing than usual? Shouldn't I be?
- I'm not complaining honey…I love it!
- You still thank I'm preggers?
- Yes…
- Why? Aside from my wild mood…
- "Mood" there you go! You've been having some mood swings lately…
Candy thought about it for a second, her feeling blue, crying…
- Yes… I guess I have…, she answered
- And you're warmer than usual…
- Warmer? Warmer how?
- Like when you're pregnant…
- There's a difference? You never told me that…
- I know… you're pregnant…
- But we were so careful…
- You do know that the best contraception is abstinence?
- Yes, but… it worked for 4 years…I have been moody, and my period… Oh my God! I'm late! You're right honey, I'm pregnant!
- For a doctor it took you long enough to make a diagnostic on yourself!
- "Doctor heal thyself"…
- And I'm only an actor…
- Stop teasing me! She said hitting him softly and laughing…
Terry laughed, smiled and hugged her.
- I'm so happy!!! He said
- Another baby…
- Are you ok with this?
- Of course honey…
- But I'm going to be away a lot…
- You have to take care of your business …
- I want to be with you…
- You'll be here when you come home…
- I don't like this, Juliet…
- It's okay…just be here for the birth…
- I wouldn't miss it for the world. You and the children come before anything… don't be afraid to call me if something happens to one of you…
- Honey, unless it's life threatening, I'm not going to bother you…
- Freckles…
- If I need you, I'll call you…I promise you…Romeo
- I hate having to leave you, especially in your condition…
- The doctor hasn't confirmed it yet, she said smiling
- The doctor doesn't know your body like me…
- I'll say! You even notice the change of temperature in my…
- You still can't say it…it's va…
- Terry! I'm a doctor, I know the word!
- Then say it…
- No… it's embarrassing…, she said blushing
- You're blushing, you are so cute Juliet…you don't have to be embarrassed with me, I'm your other half…come on…
- All right, you want to hear me say it? Vagina! She yelled
- There… was that so hard?
- Yes, it was actually… I am so embarrassed, she said blushing some more
- You're a doctor!
- There's a reason I'm not a gynaecologist or urologist…
- Urologist… that a doctor for…
- Don't make me said the word!
- All right, that will be for next time…
- Romeo!
Terry burst out laughing and hugged her.
- So little Terry notice a change in little Candy…you never cease to amaze me…I love you Romeo!
- That's a cute way to put it! He said smiling, I love you Juliet…
- Now can you please stop talking and make up for lost time?
- No problem…
They kissed again and they made love all night long. They finally fell in love and asleep at dawn in each other's arms, exhausted, but very happy.