SO WE COULD BE TOGETHER…
Chapter 7
"Up there on the top of my Pony hill…"
The boat arrived at New York. The passengers were starting to get off. Some of them were walking towards the cabs near by, other to their families and friends who were waiting for them. Candy and Terry took their wedding bands off. Our two couples went to the train station.
- Here we go, we're separating said Candy. I'm going to miss you. Here's the Pony House's address. Even if I'm not there I'll stop by and I get your letter. Let me know how your research is going, ok? Laurent, good luck.
- The way we've met until now, chances are, our paths will cross again, you'll see said Georgie kissing her and hugging her
- Bye Georgie said Terry kissing her on the cheek, then telling Laurent, bud, hurry and make her an honest woman…
Candy and Terry took the train to the Pony House. Georgie and Laurent took the train to Chicago.
When they arrived at the Pony, the children playing outside saw Candy and they started to scream.
- The boss is here! The boss is here! Cried Jimmy.
The other children came out of the house and ran towards Candy jumped on her and made her fall on the ground. Terry was watching the scene and smiling. That was his Candy, his wife, in her world. All those children loved her, not surprising, she had the joy of living. After a few moments, Candy was finally able to stand up.
- Children, I have someone with me. Say Hello to Mr. Terrence Grandchester…
- Hello, Mr. Grandchester!
- Hello, children said Terry
Then they ran to the house.
- Miss Pony, Sister Maria, Candy is back! She's with a man!
Miss Pony and Sister Maria heard the repeated screams of the children and came out to see what they were saying. They saw Candy with a young man with long brown hair. What had happened? Why was she back? Candy was almost at the door, she ran to kiss her "two mothers".
- Miss Pony, Sister Maria, she said hugging them, I've missed you so much!
- Candy said Miss Pony, what are you doing here?
- Why aren't you in college in England?
- Let me introduce you to Terrence Grandchester…said Candy
- Ladies… said Terry
- Hello they said at once, come in said Miss Pony
- Thank you said Terry
When they were sitting in the house, Sister Maria asked:
- Candy, what are you doing here? What about college?
- You don't want to become a lady ask Miss Pony
- No said Candy, I want to do something else with my life…
- How could you be so selfish? Mr. Andrew had the good heart… started Sister Maria
- Sister Maria, let her finish said Miss Pony
- Eliza Reagan set a trap for Terry and I and I was expelled…
- Oh my God said, Miss Pony
- I offered to leave so she could stay. I wasn't expelled because of my father. So I left, so Candy could stay
- But I ran away and followed Terry
- Oh Candy said Sister Maria
- What are you going to do? Ask Miss Pony
- I'm going to New York to become an actor said Terry
- And I want to become a nurse said Candy
- At least you know what you want to do said Sister Maria
- Sister Maria! It's their life after all, they can do whatever they want. All we can do is advise them, said Miss Pony
- When are you going to New York? Asked Sister Maria to Terry
- As soon as possible he said, tonight or tomorrow morning
- Make it tomorrow please said Miss Pony, you have to have diner with us tonight, spend the night and leave tomorrow
Candy and Terry looked at each other. If they spend the night at the Pony House, will they be able to share a room without telling that they were married? Of course not ! With Sister Maria in the house…Even if they had a room in town, she wouldn't be able to be with him.
- Yes Terry said Candy looking him in the eyes, tomorrow
- Ok, he said looking at Candy, I'll leave tomorrow
Sister Maria saw the two young people exchange their look, but said nothing.
Miss Pony and Sister Maria were in the kitchen with Candy who was serving food to the kids.
- Candy said Miss Pony, this young man, is the one you're in love with?
- But how… ?
- You can tell just by looking at the two of you…
Candy blushed. Their love was that obvious to everybody?
- Do you have plans? Like marriage… said Sister Maria
Candy had to bite her tongue, so she won't say that they were already married.
- Euh, yes of course. But I want to become a nurse first and him an actor
- Et least you'll be able to support yourself said Sister Maria
She realized she'd been hard on Candy ever since she arrived and said;
- Candy, if I'm hard on you, it's for you own good
- I know Sister Maria said Candy
- I love you she said hugging her
- Thanks, Sister Maria
They dined joyfully listening to Candy and Terry's adventures in college and in London.
- You refused to dance with the Prince of Liege? Said Miss Pony surprised
- I wish I would've seen his face when they told him said Sister Maria
They talked about the theatre, Georgie and the bracelet. The children were tired, but they wanted to listen to the stories of Candy. She took them to bed promising them the sequel the next day. When the kids were in bed, Candy and Terry stayed with Miss Pony and Sister Maria to talk.
- Candy, you can have your old room and Terry will have the one beside it.
- Thank you Miss Pony said Terry and Good night!
- Thank you, and good night said Candy
- Good night said Miss Pony
- Good night said Sister Maria, behave yourself!
Candy blushed and had a forced smile. She found herself alone with Terry and went to hug him.
- I'm going to miss you, my darling
- I know what you're talking about, My heart breaks for having to leave you. But tell yourself, it's so we could be together.
- That's the only thing that's giving me courage
They stayed like that for a while.
- We should go to bed, in separate bedrooms he said ironically
- I'm coming to see you in a moment
- But the others…
- Terry we're married. We are not going to see each other for a while…
- What if they catch us…
- We'll tell them the truth and it will be exciting…
- Oh my God, I created a monster!
So they went in separate bedroom to change and sleep. Candy waited a few minutes and went in the room where Terry was.
- You naughty girl! Said Terry
- You're my husband… shut up and kiss me…, she said.
She stayed with Terry for most of the night. She went back in her room at dawn and slept in her bed.
In the morning, the children were in their boss's room.
- Boss, boss wake up! Said Timmy
Candy opened her eyes with difficulty. The children were there, she was in her family with her "two mothers", she was married to Terry. Every thing was great !
- Good morning children she said
- Good morning said the children
- You're coming to play with us?
- Children! Said the voice of Sister Maria, leave Candy alone, come on out, and let her get ready.
Candy watched the children leave disappointed, and thanked Sister Maria with her eyes. She got out of bed and got ready after taking a shower. When she got in the dining room, she saw the kids, Miss Pony, Sister Maria and Terry.
- Good morning everybody she said but looking at Terry with love.
Miss Pony and Sister Maria saw her looking at Terry. "Our Candy is in love"
- Good morning said everybody
They had breakfast, and Candy and Terry finished telling the rest of their stories from London. The children were captivated by the story, hanging on to every word. Terry was a born actor, he was practically playing the parts of every scene he told. The children were laughing so were the others. When the story was finished, Candy told Terry
- Let's go see my real Pony Hill?
- Of course. If you hadn't find me, I would've come here to see your famous Pony Hill.
- Now I'm here with you, let's go!
She took him by the arm and started running. They arrived at the Pony hill breathless but laughing.
- Terrence, my love, this is my famous Pony Hill. This is where I come, when I'm feeling good or bad, no matter the reason.
Terry said nothing, he approach her by the back and held her waist with his arms. She put her head on his chest and closed her eyes. There was a soft wind blowing.
- It's very nice here, very relaxing. I understand now why you had a pretend Pony hill in college, you were trying to recreate this one. But it's much more nicer here.
- I'm glad I'm sharing this moment with you, you and I together on my Pony hill, looking in the same direction.
- "Love is not looking at each other, but it's looking together in the same direction"
- Let's look in the same direction and let's not forget our final goal… so we could be together…
- …together forever.
- I'm going to miss you so much, my love
- I'm going to miss you more…
She turned around and their lips were sealed in a passionate kiss. They didn't know in how long they will see each other again. They're going to write each other, communicate regularly to see how things are going.
- I'm wondering what Georgie is doing said Candy
- You really like her a lot?
- I feel close to her, I don't know why
- She liked you too and feels close to you…
- I hope her research are going fine
- Mrs. Grandchester, I have to go
- Already? I'm not tired of you yet!
- And you'll probably never will be…
They laughed together and walked toward the Pony House with regrets, to take Terry to the train station. Terry said goodbye to everybody and went to the train station with Candy. The goodbye at the trains station were very touching. Candy was crying while kissing her husband.
- I love you said Terry, don't ever forget that
- I love you she said, I won't forget
He got on the train and it left. Terry entered his compartment, and quickly went to the window to make sign with his hands. Candy was also making sign with her hands until the train disappeared. She felt alone all of a sudden. She will need courage to get through the separation with Terry, her husband. But she couldn't tell anybody. She wished she could confide in someone. Georgie, she missed her so much, she was her only confident for now.
Georgie and Laurent rented two separate rooms. They went to see a private investigator the day before, so he could get information on Roxanne Bramwell and Nathaniel Winstanley. He'd told him to pass the next day for the results. They were at the hotel's restaurant having breakfast.
- I'm wondering what Candy is doing now said Georgie
- You miss her, don't you?
- A lot. I already write her a letter. I'll mail it to her later.
- You didn't loose any time… did you write your brothers ?
- Yes, I'm going to mail them later too…
- You know this research can take months even years…
- Yes, I know. That's why I didn't want you to come. I can't take all you time like that…
- Georgie, I've found you again, and I have no intention of leaving you alone
- But Laurent, if the investigation takes a long time, we'll have to live here…
- I have family here, an uncle who would be glad to have us…
- But, how are we going to live?
- With my money of course! Georgie, the first time, we suffered and you had to sacrifice yourself to save me. This time, I'm taking care of things, don't worry. Concentrate on your research of your parents
- I don't know how to thank you…
- No need, it's my pleasure he said kissing her hand, I love you.
They finished breakfast and went to see the private investigator. He told them that Roxanne Bramwell was in Africa as a nurse and won't be back for about six months. Nathaniel Winstanley was living in Asia in the family business. He would probably come and see his parents in about six months. He also told them that both families are leaving in Chicago.
- If they really are your parents, they like to travel… like you. They can't stay in one place
- Six months? Repeated Georgie, can you give us their addresses ?
- Yes of course, here you go, they both live in Chicago
- My uncle leaves in Chicago…
- Happy coincidence… maybe he know my parent's family
- We'll see said Laurent, thanks for the information
He paid the detective and they left.
- We're going to Chicago! Said Laurent
- That's not far from where Candy is…
- Better and better…said Laurent laughing