SO WE COULD BE TOGETHER…
Chapter 13
"The fruit of our love…"
Candy woke up with a feeling of throwing up. She ran to the bathroom. When she came out, Georgie was looking at her.
- I think I'm pregnant… she whispered
- Candy that's marvellous! She said hugging her
- Yes, I'm so happy… but…
- I know said Georgie, when are you going to New York?
- I'm going to the premiere in a week., you want to come with me ?
- You sure I'm not going to bother you?
- Georgie, come on!
- But Mr. Albert…?
- Oh, I'll be fine said Albert's voice from afar
- Are you sure, Mr. Albert said Candy
- Certain. Go see your dear Terry
- Thank you said Candy
"The jolly sisters" and Mr. Albert were living very well together. Albert was touched by the kindness of the two young girls. He still had no memory. Candy went to the hospital earlier to see the doctor. Doctor Jones had brown hair and had the sense of humour, he'd just started not too long ago. He thought that Candy was charming with her joy of life. But she was avoiding him every time he wanted to make a move on her.
- Hi Candy, I have an emergency said Dr. Jones. Dr. Roberts will take care of you he said leaving. See you later!
Dr. Roberts? He's the chief of staff. She was examined by the doctor, who concluded that she was, indeed, pregnant.
- Miss Andrew? Said the doctor
- Doctor, it's not what you think said Candy blushing. I'm married…
- You're married?
- Yes, she said taking her wedding band and engagement ring from the chain around her neck. I'm Mrs. Terrence Grandchester
- Terrence Grandchester? I heard the rumour he came to the hospital some times ago, was that to see you?
- Yes. We kept our marriage secret. Now I guess that I'll have to tell everybody soon.
- Yes. You will have to. Ok, I'm going to keep your secret, but please announce your marital status before you start to show…I'm giving some vitamins, I'll see again in a month
- Yes doctor. Thank you doctor.
She came out of the doctor Robert's office putting her hand on her belly and talking to her baby.
- Well Junior, it's your daddy that's going to be happy. I'm going to tell him tonight…
Eliza Regan was passing by to give a donation to the hospital. She saw Candy coming out of the doctor's office and touching her belly while talking to her baby. Candy was pregnant! The tramp! She thought . She's probably pregnant by Albert, they were living together with that Georgie. It was a bomb she needed to destroy Candy. She will have to use it at the right time. She had a mean smile and went on her way.
When she was going home, Candy saw a group of boys attack someone. She recognized Neil's voice. Without thinking, she went and fight for him and took Neil by the hand and ran out of there. But Neil, ungrateful, as it seemed left without even a thank you.
- Don't thank me, or anything! Said Candy
When she told Georgie and Albert about the incident, they were outraged.
- Candy, said Georgie, you have to be careful…
- Yes, said Albert, fighting with a lot of boys, that's not very wise
- I'm fine said Candy looking at Georgie
Neil Regan was a little unsettled by Candy's reaction. After everything he's done to her, she defended him? He started to see her in a new light. Candy was beautiful, strong and nice. She defended him….What was happening ? Why was he feeling like that? He couldn't stop thinking about her. My God it was ridiculous, after all those years? What will his sister and mother think? But the feelings were growing…
Meanwhile, in New York, Terry was reading Candy's letter. They talked a lot on the phone, but still write each other. He left the letter there on a chair and went somewhere. Susanna was passing by and saw Candy's letter. She had a heartache. She loved Terry, but he loved another woman, Candy. Terry came back and found Susanna with Candy's letter.
- Susanna?
- Terry? I can't remain silent anymore. Are you in love with Candy ?
- Susanna…
- You spend the night with her in Chicago
- That's not your concern, Susanna
- Since the first day I saw you, I fell in love with you… I was so happy until I met Candy…. I love you Terry, I love you so much!
- Susanna, I love Candy and I will love nobody else. I'm sorry… I'm very flattered
- NO! I won't let anyone have you, anyone, not even your Candy !
- Susanna I'm sorry, I don't share your feelings, but I love Candy.
Susanna ran out of there with tears in her eyes. Terry said to himself that Candy was right, Susanna was in love with him. He felt a little weird. But he said to himself she'll get over it. He will be with his wife and when Susanna will learn that he was already married, she will drop her obsession.
Candy was with Albert and was talking about Terry. She wanted to tell him that she was already married and that she was in the family way, but… When Georgie arrived, she followed her in the bedroom.
- So? Asked Georgie
- The doctor confirmed…
- Oh that's wonderful! She said hugging her, did you tell Terry ?
- No, but I had to tell the doctor the truth
- Oh…
- I'll just have to announce my marital status before I start to show. For Terry since I'm going to New York next week… I don't want to announce him this kind of news over the phone.
- You're right it's going to be a nice present.
There was an accident at the theatre where Terry was rehearsing. A light was about to fall on Terry, but he was pushed by Susanna who unfortunately was hurt in the process by the light. Her leg was hurt. She was rushed to the hospital. After several hours, they learned that Susanna was alive, but they had to amputate her right leg. Susanna's mother bust into tears and blamed Terry for her daughter's accident. Terry didn't answer, too upset to say anything. Candy was coming in a few days, but he felt the need to see her. He was depressed. Susanna saved his life, she sacrificed herself for him.
- You did this to my daughter! It's your fault! Cried Mrs. Marlowe to Terry.
- Come on, Mrs. Marlowe said Hathaway, it's not Terry's fault….
- Yes it is, my daughter is an invalid because she saved him… get out of here! Leave! I don't want to see you! Neither does Susanna!
Terry was very upset. He felt so guilty. He went a sit in another waiting room until Mrs. Marlowe left. He was finally authorized to see Susanna. He had a bouquet of flowers for her. She was sitting on the bed, with a pale face. She smiled when she saw Terry enter.
- Hello Susanna
- Hello Terry she said smiling
He gave her the flowers.
- Thank you. That's nice Terry
- How are you feeling?
- Like you can when you just got you leg amputated…
- I'm sorry Susanna. Thank you.
- Thank you? I don't want your "thank you"! I saved your life, I lost my leg, you have to marry me!
Terry was stunned, he'd heard the rumours, but he was hoping it wasn't true. Susanna was using the accident to force him to marry her? It was almost devious….
- You can't leave me now, you owe me your life! You have to marry me and forget about Candy ! You hear me ? She cried
- Susanna calm down, please
- I'm sorry Terry she said softly, but…
- How could you use this to force me to marry you ? I didn't know you were so devious. I'm not in love with you, I love Candy…
- You have to forget about Candy, and marry me!
- But…
- What are you doing here? Said the voice of Mrs. Marlowe, get out! Leave my daughter alone! Haven't you done enough?
- I just wanted to see her to thank her…
- Thank her? She lost her leg because of you! My little girl will never walk again! It's your fault! Get out of here! It's your fault!
Terry got out of the room completely devastated. His need to see Candy became stronger. He had to see her immediately. He couldn't wait. He asked to see Hathaway.
- I need a few days off said Terry
- But the premiere… said Hathaway
- I will be there for the premiere, I promise you and I'm ready. I was ready before I got hired here…
- Ok. I'm counting on you. Karen will have to rehearse at least one time with you
- I will there for the general rehearsal…
- Ok. Then. If these days off will ease the pressure and the stress of the Susanna matter. She wants to use it to force you to marry her… but you have a fiancée, Candy
- Candy is my wife, Mr. Hathaway
- What? you're married?
- Yes, but we kept our marriage a secret so our families won't force us to separate. You see, my father has an arranged marriage planned for me with the daughter of one of his associates, but I wanted to marry Candy. We wanted to put him in front of a fait accompli.
- I understand now her insistence to see you in Chicago the other night. Oh Susanna, she thinks she found a way to force you to… she's up for a rude awakening…. You certainly want to see your wife, go ahead, but I'm waiting for your for the general rehearsal
- Thank you, Mr. Hathaway…
- Robert, you can call me Robert, Terry
Terry went to Chicago. He arrived in the evening. He went to Candy and Georgie's place and knocked on the door. Albert opened the door.
- Yes? Said Albert
- Mr. Albert? I'm Terrence Grandchester
- Terry? He said smiling, come in. Candy there's someone here to see you…
- Oh yeah? Who?
- Come and see… said Albert
Candy came and was surprise to see Terry. She ran into his arms and kissed him on the lips. Albert was looking at them and felt a pain in his heart, he knew she was with Terry, but seeing them together was a little unsettling for him.
The lovebirds finally stopped kissing and entered the living room where Georgie was reading. She looked up.
- Terry? She said standing up to kiss him
- Good evening Georgie said Terry
- Is everything ok? Asked Georgie
- I needed to see Candy.
- Let's go talk in my room said Candy
They went to Candy's room, holding each other by the waist. Albert looked at them leaving the living room. Georgie followed Albert's eyes.
- It's painful, isn't it? Said Georgie
- What? Said Albert
- To see her with Terry…
- But…
- Albert, she loves Terry and it's for keeps.
- I had to see them together for…
- It to be real?
- Something like that… I have no memory of my life before, but her kindness, her compassion, her joy of life…
- I know said Georgie. But she's with Terry.
- I will have to learn to live without her as a….
- But not as a friend. She'll always be your friend
- Thanks for the pep talk, Georgie
- You're very welcome she said hugging him. Courage, you'll find the one for you, you'll see.
Terry was hugging Candy in his arms longer than usual.
- Terry, honey, are you all right? She asked worried
- Let me hold you in my arms
- Ok, honey
He hugged her for a while, then he kissed her for a long time. He sat on the bed with her and finally told her what happened with Susanna. Candy listened to her husband until the end without saying a word. She understood his dilemma. But…
- She's using that to force you to marry her?
- Yes
- I wonder if…. Started Candy
- What?
- No, nothing honey. Terry, listen to me. I'm happy that Susanna saved your life. I don't minimise what she's done, but to make you feel guilty? It's not fair!
- She wants me to marry her, but…
- We're already married. Terry if she'd saved our child for instance; she would've want us to give her our child?
- No
- So, she made a choice, to save you. I'm sorry she got hurt in the process, but that doesn't give her the right to force the father of my baby to marry her…
- The father of your…oh my God, Candy, you're pregnant? He said smiling
She didn't want to tell him that way, but the words were already out. She nodded.
- Yes, I know it's too early but…
- Honey, that's wonderful!
- I wanted it to be our reunion present, when we'll finally be together…
Terry put his head on Candy's belly.
- Hello baby, hi Junior he said softly, caressing the belly, this is Daddy! I can't wait to see you. How are you? You're not bothering mummy too much, are you ? I love you. Be in good health and grow up to come to us healthy.
He kissed the belly. Candy started laughing while caressing her husband's hair.
- That's funny said Candy, you called it "Junior" like me.
- I'm your other half, you know that, said Terry.
Terry talked to his baby for a while. He was caressing the belly gently, than going little my little to her breast… It didn't take long for them to make each other happy. After that, Candy asked him if he had eaten.
- No, I was so stressed with everything that was happening…
- Ok, Honey, I'm going to serve you some food
- Now?
- We have the whole night…
- Ok.