Terry Terry
Chapter 10
"The 4th of July Barbecue"
There was a field trip at St. Francis. The trip was going to Chicago to Adler's Planetarium. All the students were excited to go out of town and have fun. They were also happy because, it was the end of the year and there won't be any work for them to do unless they misbehave… Of course, one student had to misbehave by disappearing on the group with his friends. The teachers realised at the end that they were missing.
- Your brother is a real case, said Ashley to Eliza.
- He's unbelievable… I bet you anything he went to the movies…
The whole group had to wait for Neil and his 3 friends to come back, which they did when their movie was over…
- I can't believe this, said the teacher, you guys had to ruin it for the rest of them! You're all going to write me a paper of 4 pages on our trip today and on everything that was said in the planetarium and during the tour in the astronomy museum…or no county fair or dance…
- Great Neil! Said his sister, you see what you did!?
- Shut up Eliza! Said Neil.
- You make me! She said angry
- Silence! Said the teacher.
- What a loser! Said Brittany Backman.
The other students were of course angry, but they had no choice but to comply. They didn't want to miss all the fun.
- Neil, said Terry, you couldn't wait for school to be over to do your nonsense?
- Shut up Oliver Twist! Said Neil angry.
- Since you missed the tour and everything, we all know what grade you're going to get! Said Terry shaking his head.
Neil was sulking but he was plotting his revenge against Terry.
"I'm going to get that stray cat if it's the last thing I do" he mumbled in his head.
Of course, Neil was grounded again by his father, which made him more eager to punish Terry…
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The school year was over at St. Francis and it was dress down day and a little county fair near the school and a little dance during school hours. Every body was glad not to wear their uniform to school. Since the party was going to be in school for students only, during school time, Terry couldn't invite his girlfriend… So Antonia was glad to get all of his attention for once. She felt a little guilty for taking advantage of the situation… most of the other girls stayed away from Terry when they saw him with Antonia… She was on cloud nine. Even if she knew that once that day of school was over, he would go back to Nina. They had a lot of fun at the county fair too. Terry won several stuffed animals for Antonia. He had so many that he kept some for Nina. Antonia didn't mind. They were trying all sorts of games. They found themselve in front of fortune teller's tent. Antonia wanted to have her fortune told...
- Are you sure you want to go there? Said Terry, I think those ladies are pretty scary.
- It's for entertainment only! They're not going to say anything to upset us…
- All right, said Terry.
They got in and they saw a woman sitting in with a table in front of her. She was old, dressed like a gypsy. She was reading tarot cards.
- Come in my children…, she said with a cranky voice, who's starting?
- I will, said Antonia.
- All right, said the woman.
Terry had a weird sensation entering the tent. He felt a bad vibe. She did a reading for Antonia. She was putting the cards in front of her for a while, then she started over again…
- You're in love, she said looking at her cards.
- Oh…, said Antonia blushing.
- And he loves you too…
Terry and Antonia looked at each other.
- I see the lovers' card…, said the gypsy.
- Oh my God! Said Antonia blushing some more.
Terry was smiling. That woman would say anything to make her clients happy.
- Life is beautiful for you, said the gypsy, live everyday like it was your last, you never know how long you're going to be on this earth…
- What do you mean? Am I going to die or something? Asked Antonia.
- We're all going to die some day child… that's the only sure thing in this world…
- Then what are you saying? Said Antonia.
- Just enjoy life, said the gypsy a little uncomfortable.
She removed her cards.
- I'm taking a break she said, I won't do another reading…
- But…, started Antonia.
- I didn't want a reading anyway, said Terry, let's go Antonia, this place gives me the creeps…
- More than the Reagan's house? Asked Antonia.
- No, they're hopeless!
They burst out laughing trying to think about something else. But the gypsy's insinuations, telling Antonia to enjoy life, brought a dark cloud in the day. They paid the lady and they got out of the went back to school to pick up their stuff to go home. They join the others who were also getting ready to leave.
- Hey guys, said Allyson, where were you?
- Having fun, said Antonia smiling.
- All by yourself? Said Ashley a little jealous.
- We're big enough, said Antonia, we're not kids…
- That's not what I meant, said Ashley.
- Then what did you mean, Ashley? Said Antonia a little irritated.
Ashley was surprised to see Antonia reply like that.
- Ok, what's gotten into you?Said Ashley.
- Nothing, said Antonia.
- Then why are you biting my head off? Said Ashley.
Antonia was upset about the fortune teller's words, she felt like someone walked on her grave…
- I'm sorry Ashley, said Antonia.
- Let's go outside, said Terry, taking her arm and carrying her bags
- All right, said Antonia, Allyson, I'll wait for you outside.
- Ok, sweetie, said Allyson.
Terry walked with Antonia outside.
- It's going to be ok, said Terry
- I'm being ridiculous, I was happy when she said that the person I love loved me too and that we were going to be lovers…and I get upset when she insinuates I'm going to die…
- That's normal...
- Why did I listen to her?
- That tent was scary…, said Terry.
- When she said I should live my days like it was the last one, I felt this weird sensation, like someone walked on my grave…
- Antonia, don't think about that…
- You're right! She was probably a fake…
- It was for entertainment, remember?
- Yes…, said Antonia feeling better, thank you Terry…
Everything was still weird, but they had to get pass it.
The next day was the last day of school and they all got their report card and were all excited for their summer plans.
Terry had the best report card. Eliza's wasn't bad but Neil's… despite the efforts he made during the last months of school, had to go to summer school. He had to catch up. Everything was going to start after the 4th of July weekend.
There was supposed to be a big barbecue in the Andrew's garden. Everybody was invited.
Brittany Backman came with her beautiful white horse to show it to Terry who was with Nina.
- Terry, she said, hi! This is my horse, Golden Boy…
- He's absolutely beautiful, said Terry smiling.
- Can I leave him in the stables? She asked.
- I'm sure it's ok, said Terry, they're over there.
He was point in direction of the stables.
- Thank you, would you like to come with me please, I'm not very familiar with your stables…
Terry looked at Nina.
- Sure baby, she said smiling and kissing him, come back quickly.
- All right, said Terry, I'll be right back…
- You can hop in with me, said Brittany, we'll go faster…
- All right…
Terry hopped on the horse with Brittany and they left for the stables. Ashley approached Nina.
- Nina, you know, you're way to good…, said Ashley.
- I trust Terry, she said.
- You shouldn't trust other girls with him, she's going to make a play for him…
- Don't you wish you were in her place? Said Nina.
- What? Said Ashley stunned.
- I know you also have a thing for him… don't try to deny it, I work in the salon were you come remember? Antonia is the only honest one…
- Right, she's a real little saint isn't she? Said Ashley.
- At least she's not afraid of admitting it to me…Ashley, you like Terry too and I know it. So stop trying to rat the other girls when you want to do the same thing!
Nina went to get a hot dog. She was wearing her bathing suite a two piece one with the top bigger and tight like a t-shirt. It was blue like her eyes.
Ashley was fuming. Antonia admitted to Nina that she loved Terry, and Nina was ok with it? Those two girls were not for real!
Terry arrived to the stables with Brittany, he got off the horse and he helped Brittany down who took advantage to fall in his arms and on his lips! Terry was surprised for a few seconds then he pushed her away.
- Brittany, I've got a girlfriend…
- And I've got a boyfriend, she said, but this can be our little secret… I want you Terry, I want you so much…no one will know.
- I would, I can't do this…
- Oh my God, you're handsome and you've got a conscience! You're girlfriend is lucky…
- I can't say the same for your boyfriend…
- Yeah, I know I'm a little slut… I enjoy life. I could die tomorrow without any regrets…
- Brittany, said Terry I have to go…
He arranged the horse and he was out of the stables. Brittany stayed in the barn lie down in the hay, got some all over her even on her hair and then she joined the barbecue…
Terry went back to the party and he saw Nina by the pool.
- Hey sweetie…
Nina looked at him…
- Terry, she said, what happened in the stables with that girl? She asked.
- She tried to kiss me, said Terry, actually she did...
Nina smiled. She loved him so much. She took her napkin and she wiped his lips.
- What is it? Said Terry surprised to see her smile and wiping his lips
- You've got lipstick on your lips and it's not my shade… must be little miss Backman…
- I'm sorry Nina, he said.
- Don't be… I'm starting to get used to it. It's not easy to have the most handsome boy in town as a boyfriend...
Terry smiled.
- Well I'm glad I've got a girlfriend who trust me completely, but I am human…
- Were you tempted?
- Not for a second…
- Then we're fine…
- Was that a test?
- I don't know baby, did it feel like a test?
- You must have known she was going to try something…
- Of course, because that's what I would've done to a boy who didn't have a girlfriend! The nerve of that girl!
- Nina…
- I'm sorry…
- Don't be… I like it when you're a little jealous…
The others arrived. Jones was there and he came to stay near them. He was looking at Ashley. Allyson was with her boyfriend. Antonia was getting the attention of one of the grandsons of the Great Aunt Elroy's friends. His name was David McDermott. He was blond like her and he seemed very nice. Terry was surprised to feel a little jealous! Ashley was flirting with other boys.
The parents were sitting at some tables in the garden. The teens were sitting by the pool. Eliza was with her friends and some boys. Brittany Backman arrived, she snubbed Eliza and her friends and she walked where Terry's group was.
Eliza was sulking. Brittany Backman rather be with the stay cat, then with her!
Nina was looking at Brittany with cold eyes. Brittany was still trying to make a play for Terry. So she was keeping the conversation on things that happened in school, so Nina would be excluded.
- You see Nina, that's how it is in private schools, but you wouldn't know that in your little public school…
Nina was calm staying next to Terry.
- I wanted to redo my hair, Nina, what would you suggest, since you work in a salon…?
- I'm only the shampoo girl, said Nina.
- Oh right! So you're not really doing anything important…, said Brittany.
- I'm just earning a few cents so I won't have to bother my father for money to go to the movies, said Nina.
- There's no shame in being rich, said Brittany.
- Or no shame in having less money, said Nina,if you're trying to make me uncomfortable, don't ! It's not going to work. Baby she told Terry, would you go for a walk with me…
- Of course, said Terry.
Nina took Terry's arm and they walked away together. She passed near Brittany and pushed her in the pool. Brittany had her clothes on… she was screaming and calling Nina names.
- I'm sorry, said Nina, I don't go to private school. I didn't learn good manners in my little public school, but never in my life I would ever use that language in public…
Terry's mouth was open with stupor. He took his girlfriend and they went for a walk, they were both laughing. All the teens were laughing. Brittany was furious.
- That little dim wit! Said Brittany, I'm going to get her! I'm going to get her fired!
- Eliza tried that, it didn't work, said Ashley… give it up Brittany, you look pathetic going after Terry like that! He's not interested! He likes Nina, and she knows it…
- Going after Terry Brittany? Said Antonia, you have to know when to give up…
- He's just a wuss anyway! Said Brittany.
- Whatever! Said Antonia, you're my guest here and you're going to treat my friends with respect or you're not welcome here…
Brittany got out of the pool sulking. Her parents needed the Andrews in their business. She couldn't afford to upset the Andrews… She went to the mansion to change her clothes with Allyson, who couldn't stop laughing.
- Enough! Said Brittany when they got in Allyson's room.
- Well I have to say, you're our entertainment for today.
- What does he see in that girl!?
- Well she's nice, first of all, you could try that and what happened to your boyfriend…?
- I just wanted a fling with Terrence…
- Terrence doesn't do flings… he's faithful.
- Have you tried?
- I know a lost cause when I see one… If you want a fling my cousin Neil is available.
- Ewwwww! Who do you think I am?! I don't go out with losers!
- Terrence is not rich…
- He's smart, he's going to go places with a 4.0 average…Neil is a wuss and a loser!
- My God, you're thinking about the future?
- You have to see far, Allyson, it's now or never… but looks like Terrence is a good guy… I want a good guy…
- Your boyfriend is not that bad…
- He's a dog! You think I don't know that?
They continued talking and Allyson gave Brittany advice on being a little nicer.
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Terry was in the stables with Nina. He was proud of what she did. They went up the ladder and they sat on the hay in front of the window.
- That was fun! Said Terry.
- You're not angry?
- Why? I was proud of you… and it made me want to be with you…
- You're excited? She said stunned.
- Is that a bad thing?
- No, she said smiling.
- Are you as hot as I am?
- Hotter!
Terry smiled and leaned and took her lips in a fiery kiss. They were in the hay, passionately kissing and caressing each other, moaning and panting…
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The barbecue continued. Antonia was with David. But she couldn't help noticing that Terry had been gone with Nina for a long time.
Night time and it was time for fireworks. Terry and Nina were still in the stables looking at the fireworks from the window.
- You're sure you don't want to join the others? Said Terry.
- No, I've got my own fireworks with you here and it's better than anything else in the world. You're the best Terry… I want you… to be my first…
- What?
- You know what I mean...
- Are you sure…?
- Yes…I don't know if we're going to end up together or not, but I know one thing. I don't ever want to forget about this day
- Don't you want it to be in a room, instead of hay…
- In the old days, they used hay to make mattresses…
- So were in a way on a undone mattress…, said Terry smiling.
He kissed Nina again, and again he made her dream come true. When the fireworks were popping in the sky across the United States, making people happy, our two lovebirds were getting to seventh heaven with their own personal explosive fireworks.