Today in your life
Chapter 10
"I'll be there…"
Candy's outburst was all over the net, all over the entertainment news and their phone was always ringing. For once, the focus was on his wife and not on Terry. Mrs. Wentworth was on television getting her 15 minutes of fame and said that it was a private conversation and the person who put it on the net, had no rights to do so. Candy had absolutely no comments. She was defending her daughter, that's all. No need to make a big fuss about it. Children wished they had a mother like Candy to talk to their teacher like that. Some parents got the courage to talk their children teachers, after that…
- Juliet, you stole my spotlight for a while
- I really didn't mean to…, she said
- I'm not complaining. I'm glad you get to share some of my spotlight.
- I still can't believe you were able to quote me verbatim!
- Remembering things is my job, Freckles…
- I can see why you love it so much!
- Imagine my head when Eileen told me to take a look at "Youtube", you were the star on this reality video… I couldn't believe my eyes! You asked for one afternoon off and you go and make a spectacle of yourself! I was half surprised…. Never a dull moment with you!
- In this house! She said smiling
- You were defending our daughter, now the whole world saw you and the whole world is proud of you…
- I only need you to be proud of me, Romeo…
Terry hugged her and kissed her. He was not going to force her to make a statement. The reporters are going to get tired of asking eventually.
Serena was very proud of her mommy, all the kids envied her now; she had a great actor as a father and an awesome woman as a mother.
Terry and Tammy were working fine together. Candy never had trouble reaching him, even in a middle of a meeting. He would excuse himself and talked to his wife. She would try not to call during his meetings but she never knew when she would need to speak to him. Sometimes it was for simple things and he would listen to her and be sweet on the phone. The associates would see his sweet side and his family man side which would make them more eager to do business with a nice family man. So his angel Candy was helping him with her phone calls, without even realising it.
Candy missed Terry during the day and his little trips. They weren't that long but she was getting tired of it. Her mood swings, made her irritated a lot. When that happened, she would just lock herself in her room and avoid the children, so she wouldn't yell at them for any apparent reason. She felt better when her sister would come over the week end.
- How are you coping big sister?
- Carissa, I'm having these mood swings…I miss Terry.
- But he's not travelling that much, is he?
- I know I sound selfish…
- No you're not; you need your husband…
- Why do I feel like a little girl who wants a toy she can't have?
- Come on Candy don't be so hard on yourself.
- Thanks for being here. I feel so needy lately, so whiny…
- It's your hormones…
- I know that! I'm a doctor! This pregnancy is so different from the others…
- You're having twins honey, it's normal that it's different. Now relax…
Candy relaxed and her sister stayed with her. Carissa told her about her dinner with Michael.
Michael had to come to pick her up at the dorm. He was very elegant and Carissa's dorm friends were teasing her.
- Wow, the doc is gorgeous! Said one
- Are you going to sleep with him? Asked another
- I don't do that, said Carissa
- Right, you're still a virgin! My God, Carissa get up to speed…!
- I'm fine, said Carissa
- You're Terrence's Grandchester's sister in law, you might meet some hot actors…
- I like Michael, said Carissa smiling
- Some people have all the luck and they don't care!
- Bye girls, said Carissa leaving.
Michael had a nice Nissan Altima, it was black. He opened the door for her.
- Good evening Carissa, said Michael with a nice voice
- Good evening Michael, she said with a smile
They went to Tanisha's.
- I love this restaurant, he said
- Me too, Tanisha is a great cook
- How is Candy
- She's fine, Terry is been there for her a lot lately
- That's good
Carissa still felt a little hostility.
- You still don't like him, said Carissa sadly
- No, it's not that… it's just that, he was with Susanna Marlowe, had a kid and dumped her…
- You don't know the whole story… Candy and Terry were together since school, Susanna drugged him to get pregnant, so Candy let Terry go to be with Susanna and the baby… Terry was never in love with Susanna…
- Oh…
- It was Candy all along…since they first met on the plane taking them to England…he went to Hollywood, made it without his famous mother and then he went to look for Candy… he's a decent guy. He loves Candy with all his heart…
- Sorry I changed the conversation… but thank you for telling me their story…Terry is a decent guy, he came back to her and she was waiting… now let's talk about you, how many languages do you speak?
Carissa smiled and she started telling him what language she spoke and which one she like the most…They had a good dinner and Michael took her back to the dorm.
- That was a nice evening, he said
- Yes it was
- I'd like to do it again
- Are you sure? I … don't want to be my sister's clone…
- You look like your sister, you could pass off as twins, but I'm talking about you, spending time with you only, not your sister who's married, with children and completely unavailable. I'm not going to lie to you, I had a crush on her… but now I'm more interested in you, Carissa… I want to get to know you better and spend time with you. You're not my rebound girl since there was no relationship with Candy, just an infatuation she did nothing to encourage. So Carissa, would you give me a chance, give us a chance? I know I'm older than you…
- Actually I love them older, more mature, than the guys my age, she said smiling
Michael smiled.
- Maybe I'm just a girl dreaming of living her romance novel fairy tale, but yes, Michael let's try this…
- I'm glad you agree… you're very mature for your age…you know that?
- Yes, I do, that's why I can't stand boys my age…
Michael smiled looking at her and feeling proud.
- A nice evening usually ends with a goodnight kiss
- What on earth are you waiting for? She said smiling
Michael leaned and kissed her on the lips. Carissa felt like the whole world was spinning around her, she forgot where she was and she could think about was kissing Michael and enjoying every single stroke of his tongue on hers. An eternity passed before they stopped breathless.
- Good night Carissa, sweet dreams
- Good night Doc, thanks for the dinner
- Here's my cell phone, he said letting go of her and writing down his number for her
- Thank you, I'll give you mine when I call you
- All right…, he said
They kissed again and then Carissa left. She was walking on clouds and she had the sweetest dream. She woke up and called Michael who was an early bird and they talked…
Candy was happy for her sister, when she finished narrating her story.
- Michael is a good man Carissa
- And a doctor! I…
- You're in love with him…
- Since we went for your ultrasound… it bothered me that he was so protective of you and he was resenting Terry
- He told you it's all in the past, he finally realised I would never be available for him…
- Are you sure you don't feel anything for him?
- And certain. You can take that to the bank!
- Thanks Candy…
She hugged her sister. And they continued talking. Candy would have her mind occupied when her sister was there. Carissa went back to the dorm to study for a test.
Terry came back to announce her he had to go on a business trip after his late dinner the next day.
- Again? She said
- It's almost over, baby, I promise you…, said Terry
Candy didn't want to sound like a whinny wife. She pretended she was fine. She smiled.
- Of course Terry, she said
Terry looked at her. When she didn't use his pet name "Romeo" it meant she was not very happy… But he didn't want to ruin her mood.
The next morning, he kissed her and he felt her distant.
- Bye Juliet
- Bye Terry, she said
He left for work. Candy was sad and she also cursed herself for not being honest with him. They had promised each other to always tell the truth even if it hurts… But she wanted him to finish his deal faster so he could be with her more. If she starts playing the needy wife the deals might be delayed and take longer to be complete.
Candy had an awful day sulking in her bedroom. The lawyers called her during the evening to tell her he need a signature on one of the papers for Serena's final adoption papers.
- Oh, but Terry is not in…
- We need his signature on those papers…do you have them there? Because the copy he sent me were missing a signature…
- Oh… I'm going to look in his study and try to get a hold of him, he's has a plane to catch in a little while…
- I'm sorry to bother you, Mrs. Grandchester, especially in your condition
- It's ok, I don't want anything to go wrong with Serena's adoption, I have a bad feeling…I'll call you when I come back
- I can go to him if you want…
- It's going to take you longer … I'm closer. I'll catch him before he gets on the plane…
Terry was at the Chicago apartment. Candy tried to call him, but she got his voicemail. She wasn't thinking and she took the van by herself instead of calling the driver. She drove as fast as she could, maybe too fast… She got pulled over by the police for speeding.
- You were speeding, said the officer
- I'm so sorry officer, she said, I just need to get to my husband very fast…
- Are you in labour?
- Why would I be driving if I were in labour? No I'm not in labour if I were I would've have my driver driving or I would've called an ambulance.
The officer looked at her. She seemed nervous.
- Are you sure you're ok? I can call someone to drive you
- No! I'm fine, I just need to get to my husband before he gets on a plane, I need him to sign some papers, very important paper that need to be file tomorrow or it's going to be too late! Please officer I promise I won't speed anymore, just give me the ticket and I'll be on my way…
She gave him her license and registration.
- All right, he said writing her a ticket, no more speeding.
- Thank you officer, she said trying to smile
- Goodbye, Mrs. Grandchester… you're Terrence Grandchester's wife?
- Yes…
- I'm very pleased to meet you! I'm a fan of your husband's. Drive safely please. I don't want to be the officer who let you go to have an accident. Think about your baby…
- Babies, said Candy smiling, I'm having twins…
- Cool… congratulations
- Thank you, and don't worry officer Andrew…oh…that's my maiden name…
- Yes, you're William Andrew's adoptive daughter and Senator Grant's granddaughter… Melissa Crane's daughter…
- Isn't great to be a celebrity said Candy, everybody knows your name…
- Goodnight Mrs. Grandchester…
- Good night officer Andrew
Candy was not speeding anymore. She didn't want to put her children in danger. It started to rain hard so she had to slow down some more. What on earth was she thinking driving so fast? She arrived at the building, she found a parking spot. She got out of the car and she was immediately soaked. She entered the building and the doorman asked her what she wanted and who she was. She was wet and looked like a beggar.
- I'm Mrs. Grandchester; I'm going to my apartment…
- We don't know you, said the doorman
- And I don't know you, so we're even! Said Candy upset
- I'm sorry but…
- I've got the keys to the apartment, are you going to take me up or would I have to do it on my own…?
- Wait, I have to call up…
- You do that, said Candy frustrated
She walked to the elevator and closed the door . She heard the doorman and the bellboy yelling. She arrived at the apartment and she opened the door…
Terry had just finished his meeting over dinner and it was a successful one. They were all happy and they all hugged each other. The others went to the airport to catch his plane. Terry was dragging his feet and Eileen saw that.
- Terry what's going on?
- I don't feel like going
- Why?
- Because I felt a weird vibe from Candy…
- A weird vibe… did she say anything?
- No, but I could feel it and the way she called me "Terry" there was something in her voice…I don't want to leave her, she's going to crack
- Are you sure? This is our last deal, if it works, we can start productions…I even have a perfect script for your daughter…
- That's great Eileen…I just don't feel like going, Candy is not fine. Why don't you go to the airport…if you don't see me…
- All right Terry…
- You can do it without me…
Terry hugged Eileen.
- Thank you for trusting me Terry, she said
- You deserve it, you're the best.
- OH MY GOD!!! They both heard
They turned around and they saw Candy, soaking wet looking at them. They let go of each other.
- Candy! Said Terry
- That's your wife? Said Eileen looking at a soaked Candy
- Yes…, said Terry
- Oh, it's not what you think, said Eileen to Candy
- How do you know what I'm thinking? Said Candy upset
- That your husband and I…., started Eileen
- Actually no, the thought never even crossed my mind, I trust my husband 110! You on the other hand, feel the need to explain yourself, why is that? Do you have some thing to reproach yourself?
Eileen blushed and looked down.
- Candy…, said Terry
Candy looked at her husband; she couldn't take it anymore… she exploded!
- I've been trying for months to support you and I did. I take care of our wonderful children. I'm having two more wonderful children. I sit all day on my ass calling everybody and I'm bored, I have mood swings and I'm having one of my crisis! I need your signature for Serena's adoption's paper, so without thinking I jumped in the car, I was speeding I got arrested, I got a ticket I got soaked by the rain, harassed by your doormen and I come here and find your partner in your arms! That's it! I can't take it anymore! I've had enough! I need my husband, I don't care if I sound like a spoiled brat I need you Terry I need you to be with me, be there for me and my libido is driving me nuts because you're not home during the day and during the nights sometimes and when you come back I'm too tired to move…
Eileen had a mocking smile. Terry was shaking his head.
- I'm having a crisis I know, but I can't help it!!!!!!! I know there's nothing going on with your partner, and I'm not jealous or your relationship, I'm jealous of that hug you were giving her! I want that hug!!!!
And she burst into tears. Terry walked to her and took her in his arms. She hugged him hard. He looked for her lips and he kissed her. He tasted her tears. They were so passionate; they forgot Eileen was there. She couldn't help envying them, their chemistry was palpable she could finger it. When they finally stopped.
- Juliet, I told you, if you need me, just call me and I'll be there
- I didn't want to bother you with my childish needs…
- But I'm here to take care of these childish needs, Juliet. Listen to me, you can bother me with anything, you and I are one…
He turned to Eileen.
- I guess it's "no", said Eileen…all right. I'll call you to let you know…
- Thanks Eileen
- I'll see if I can conference you at home…so you'll be able to argue too…
- That would be great, said Terry, bye
- Bye partner, bye Mrs. Grandchester
Eileen left and she met the doorman breathless who wanted to ring the bell.
- What is it? Said Eileen
- A pregnant your woman barged in the elevator before we could stop her and came up…
- That's Mr. Grandchester's wife, said Eileen…
- Oh I thought that…
- I'm only his business partner. Our relationship is strictly a business one. He's madly in love with his wife and barely realises I'm a woman…
- Oh
- She had the keys to the apartment, you should've let her come up… you thought that he and I …if only…
She got on the elevator and went down with the bellboy and left the building for the airport.
Candy was wiping her tears.
- Candy let's go to the bedroom and take your clothes off
- Ok, said Candy.
They walked to the master bedroom of the apartment. Candy wanted to change…
- Did I talk about our sex life in front of your partner?
She was starting to realise what she said, now that she had calmed down.
- Yep! Said Terry
- Oh my God! I'm so sorry Romeo
- Did you say you got arrested?
- Yes, for speeding…
- You got a ticket for speeding pregnant with twins…
- I don't know what I was thinking… I just wanted to catch you before you left…I'm sorry you had to cancel you trip
- I wasn't going to go anymore…
- What? Why?
- I felt a weird vibe from you when we said goodbye in the morning; the way you said my name… no pet name. I knew something was wrong, so I wanted to stay to see what was wrong with you…
- You cancelled your trip? So I came all up here for nothing? I risked my babies' lives for nothing?
- Why were you coming after me again?
- You forgot to sign a form for Serena's adoption… the deadline was tomorrow…
- You did all this for Serena?
- Yes, I don't want anything to go wrong. I want her to be officially mine…
- Everything is going to be fine, Susanna signed the papers…
- No offense, but I don't trust that I lying-cheating-fiancé-motherhood-stealer!
- Motherhood stealer?
- Yes, she stole me the honour of giving you your first child, she said sadly… I cried when I heard in the news that Serena was born… I wanted to give you your first child…
- I'm so sorry about that…
- But I'm raising her, I love her and I don't want Susanna to come and ruin things for me…
- Let me sign those papers now, said Terry getting out of bed…
He went to her purse and took the papers and signed them. He called the lawyer who was sending someone to come and get the papers.
- There, said Terry, someone's coming to pick it up in a little while
- Thank you Romeo…love seeing you walk buck naked!
- Really, I still turn you on?
- You always turn me on…
He smiled looking at her.
- We'll go home after the papers are picked up, all right? He said
- All right, said Candy closing her eyes on the bed
Terry went back to bed and took her in his arms with one hand on the belly.
- By the way, the doormen were refusing to let me pass and I stole elevator to come here
- What???
- Well I had to see you, I was soaking wet and those men thought I was a stupid fan even thought I hat the keys to your apartment…I'm surprised they didn't knock on our door…
- They probably saw Eileen coming out of the apartment…
- I'm sorry…
- You were in your needy mood…Next time call me and I'll be there. I need a pager with you so close to the due date
- This was your last deal and I blew it for you…
- No you didn't. No one and nothing is more important than you and the children…That deal is going to go through and we can start production…
- Oh… thank you Terry, she said hugging him,
Terry could feel his babies moving
- It feels so good to feel them move…
- I know, she said laughing… by the way Romeo…
- Yes, my Juliet
- I want some more, she whispered
He smiled and took her lips. They made love again until the junior partner of Terry's team of lawyers came to get the papers. Then they got ready to go. Terry's driver was there, Terry told him to leave so he could drive Candy home with the car she came with. They continued talking.
- That officer seemed to love you, why didn't you take advantage and talk your way out off the ticket?
- Because I was really speeding?
- Everybody they stopped, well almost everybody is guilty and they never admit it… or try to talk their way out, not you…
- Don't you think that my state of mind was busy enough as it was? Adding flirting with a police officer was the last thing in my mind…
- Right, all you could think about was jumping my bones!!!
- Terry! She said laughing out loud
They were laughing, they were happy. What a difference 1 person makes. A few hours ago, she felt lost…Now she was a happy woman. All she needed was her counterpart, all she needed was her soul mate, all she needed was Terry. He told her that if she needed him all she had to do is call him….And he was going to be there. He was going to her before she arrived, he had felt her distress, her need for him, so in a way, he had heard her calling out his name and he had cancelled his trip to go back to her, to be there for her…
You and I must make a pact,
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you,
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there
I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well that's all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be there to protect you,
With an unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name and I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there,
Just call my name, I'll be there
Just look over your shoulders, honey
I'll be there, I'll be there,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there,
Just call my name, I'll be there...