SO WE COULD BE TOGETHER…
Chapter 14
"Thank you Eliza!"
At the table, Terry told Georgie and Albert, what had happened.
- My poor Terry said Georgie, I understand your sudden urge to see Candy
- It's a difficult situation said Albert, she lost her leg and now she wants to force you to marry her…
- She's playing on his guilt said Georgie and that's not fair! She knows Terry is with Candy
- But she saved his life said Albert
- Mr. Albert said Candy, you're not suggesting that Terry should marry Susanna?
- She lost her leg said Albert
- But that doesn't give her the right to force Terry to marry her said Georgie, he doesn't love her. He loves Candy to sacrifice their love won't do anybody any good, instead of having one person unhappy, we'll have three.
"Four said Candy to herself"
- You're right Georgie said Albert, I'm sorry. It was just a suggestion.
- What about the premiere? Ask Georgie to Terry
- I asked for a few days off, I have to go back for the general rehearsal
- We'll be able to make the trip together said Candy
Candy and Albert went to the living room and Georgie stayed behind with Terry for a while.
- What was that all about with Albert? Asked Terry
- Terry…
- He fell in love with my wife too?
- He knows that she loves only you
- But he hoped I marry Susanna so that Candy would become free…
- That's because he doesn't know you're married and having a baby…by the way, congratulations… Terry, Candy refused to dance with a Prince because of you. You're the only man she sees. You don't have to worry
- But she can be influenced by that kind of thinking
- If you weren't marry, Candy would have probably have sacrificed herself so you could be with Susanna. That's how generous she is. But you're united for life, she wouldn't give you up for all the money in the world.
- Hey you two, are you coming? Georgie, Laurent is here! Said Candy
They spend the night talking and discussing the Susanna matter. Terry was happy to have come to see his wife and to learn that he was going to be a father gave him courage to confront Susanna and her mother. He was not going to be intimidated. He had a wife and a baby on the way, they were his priority. How to spend the night posed a little moral dilemma. Candy and Terry were married, but Albert didn't know that. Terry had no intention of spending the night in the living room, he needed Candy, she was the purpose of his visit.
- I don't care said Terry, he'll know the truth soon enough, and with a little chance, maybe he'll forget…
- Terry! said Candy
- I' m sorry darling, but I have no intention to sleep in a separate bedroom…I need you.
He slept in Candy's room and, if Albert noticed, he didn't say a thing. But his heart was hurting, Candy was sleeping with Terry in the same room, she was intimate with him… and that was driving him crazy!
Candy and Georgie went to work in the morning. Terry stayed with Albert.
- You have no memory? Asked Terry
- None, did I know you?
- Euh yes said Terry not to sure how to answer
- I hope I get my memory back soon…it feels strange to see you treat me and a friend and I don't remember you…
- Me too, it feels strange to see you treat me as a stranger. You didn't know Georgie…
- That's why it's easier to talk to her, she doesn't except anything from me, she doesn't need to be careful of what she's saying…
They spent the morning talking about different things. Around noon, Terry went to the hospital to get Candy for lunch. They went in a little diner not too far from the hospital. On the way they met Candy's group of friends in Alistair's car.
- Hi Candy, hello Terry said Annie with a smile, when did you get here?
- Hi everybody said Candy
- Hello said Terry, I got here last night
- When are you leaving? Asked Archie
- We're going to New York together tomorrow night said Candy
- Yes, he can't miss the big premiere
- We're going for lunch said Candy, then I have to get back to the hospital. See you later!
- Bye! Said Annie and Patty
Once in the diner Terry said;
- That Archie gets on my nerves…
- Come on, honey…
- He never forgave me for you loving me, instead of him
- Terry, you're my husband, we're a family and nothing will separate us… I'm happy we got married…
- Otherwise, you would've made the sacrifice for Susanna, am I right?
- You know me too well… I'm having your baby; I can't separate us…especially after I was abandoned by my parents. I want this baby to have what you and I didn't have, being raised by two parents that love each other…
- Even if there weren't a baby, I would have never accepted to be separated from you to be with her. It's ridiculous, I don't love her. I love you, ever since the first time I saw you on that boat that was bringing us, at the same destination without us knowing
- I know honey. But Susanna is in love with you, she saved your life…
- We'll find a solution together, my darling
- Ok. I had to tell the truth to doctor Roberts about our marriage, he was looking a me with weird eyes when he examined me
- And I had to tell Mr. Hathaway the truth so he could let me come and see you
- We'll have to tell everybody the truth soon, with my condition…
- It won't be long, after the premiere
Terry took her back to the hospital, at the door they met Dr. Roberts.
- Miss Andrew…
- Dr. Roberts, may I introduce you to Terrence Grandchester…
- Oh, your…pleased to meet you…
- Same here doctor, said Terry
- You've got a "Little Mary sunshine" there, and I mean it in a good way, the patients love her
- I know doctor, so do I, said Terry smiling. Bye doctor. See you later honey he said kissing her on the forehead.
- Bye said Candy
- Bye said the doctor. Charming he said when he was alone with Candy.
Candy just smiled and went back to work. Terry came back to get her at the end of the day. They found Candy's friend waiting for them outside.
- Hi said Annie, we came to see you before your departure
- Why didn't you get in? I'm sure Mr. Albert is there
- We just got here and we saw you from a far said Patty
They went to the apartment together and found Georgie, Laurent and Albert making the diner. Anne and Patty brought some food, so there was enough for everybody.
- Do you have any news from your parents, Georgie? Asked Annie
- They're still abroad
- Are you going to the premiere of "Romeo & Juliet" asked Patty
- Yes, but I'm not going tomorrow night, I'll go on the day of the play with Laurent
- Laurent, you love him very much don't you, how did you meet? Asked Annie
Georgie told them how she met Laurent and the others were stunned and fascinated by the story. They spent a nice evening together talking and going down memory lane. They talked about Candy's refusal to dance with the Prince.
- I don't know what the big deal was about, said Candy, I wanted my first dance with Terry, not the Prince, that's all!
- That's just it, Candy said Patty, only you can find that normal!
- "That's all" she said , laughed Annie, she doesn't even realise how much honour the Prince gave her…
- All she could think about was Terry said Patty
- She made me blushed in public said Terry
- But you were proud she preferred you to the Prince said Annie
- Yes. I almost had to begged her to dance with the Prince
- He called me "Candice", I had to restrain myself not to laugh out loud
- So let me get this straight, said Laurent, if any of you young ladies were asked to dance with the Prince, you would've jump on the occasion?
- Yeah! Said the girls
- Terry, said Laurent, I envy you…
They all started laughing. They spend the rest of the evening talking and laughing. When the time to leave arrived, Archie whispered to his brother.
- He's staying with them…
- Where did you want him to go?
- In a hotel…
- Archie, I thought you accepted that she was with Terry
- I resigned myself but I will never accept it! I want to wring his neck…
- Are you two coming? Said Patty, we starting to get cold.
The next day, Candy was not working, so she went shopping with Terry.
- I'm going to buy a dress for the premiere
- If I remember correctly, it will take you forever again…
- Terry! Come and pick me up in 2 hours
- Ok, honey he said kissing her on the forehead
- You're not going to be bored alone?
- I'll find something to do don't worry about me, Freckles
"Freckles", it was the first time he called her by her nickname ever since he came. He was really upset by the events. He was just starting to relax. Candy bought a dress light beige and all the assorted accessories. She found herself with a lot of packages two hours later. She was waiting for Terry in front of the store. Her group of friends were passing by, and asked her if she needed a ride home.
- You want to come with us? Said Archie
- Hi Candy said Annie, you went shopping for the premiere? Darn, I wish I were there!
Candy thought about inviting Annie, but since she was almost buying a maternity dress…
- Next time, Annie said Candy, I promise you
- You didn't answer my question, Candy said Archie
- Oh, I'm sorry, Archie, what was the question again?
- You're coming in the car with us?
- No, thanks. I'm waiting for Terry to pick me up…
- Of course said Archie
Stear looked at his brother, and shook his head. He liked torturing himself for nothing. When will he get that Candy is with Terry and will never be with him? Annie was available.
- What do you know? The little orphan said Eliza's awful voice
Candy had annoying sigh. Eliza was with her brother and her mother. Neil, to her big surprise, was not saying anything. He was looking at her intensely. It was the first time they saw each other since the fight.
- You'll never guess where I'm going, stable girl. I'm going to the premiere of "Romeo & Juliet". And do you know who's playing Romeo ? Terrence Grandchester. He doesn't remember you… he's with the beautiful Susanna Marlowe who's going to play Juliet. Who can blame him? Why would he stick himself to a poor little orphan like you? Said Eliza
- Candy? Said Terry's voice. I didn't make you wait too long, honey?
He had arrived in silence and he'd heard Eliza's tirade. He couldn't resist the temptation. Candy's friends were in the car watching the scene. Terry was right on time.
- No honey, it's been only five minutes said Candy smiling
- Let me help you with those packages, wooa, you broke the house! He said as he took her packages and put them in the cab he brought with him.
- Thanks, honey
Eliza couldn't believe her eyes or her ears!
- Terry? But… since when…? You're still with her ?
- Eliza, since our forced escaped from college, we can't stay away from each other he said holding Candy by the waist against her and kissing her on the lips. We should thank the person responsible…
- I pray for that person, everyday said Candy
- We owe that person a big one. Wait a minute,.. that person, it's you Eliza! Thanks a million! Let's go honey, we have to get ready for the trip tonight
They got in the cab and left. Eliza was red with rage.
"How dare she? She was pregnant with Albert's baby ! She was trapping Terry, the little slut! She thought".
She cursed herself everyday for the chain of events she created by setting that trap for Candy and Terry in college. But she still had the pregnancy bomb.
Neil didn't say a word. He watched the scene with a sharp pain in his heart.
"How dare he behave himself that way in public with my Candy?"
He wanted to punch him in the face brake his jaw and tell him to live Candy alone! Ever since the fight, he couldn't stop thinking about her.
"She's going to be mine, whether she wants it or not! "He thoughtCandy's friends had mix reactions; the girls were glad of Terry's intervention and the boys wished they were in Terry's place.
In the cab bringing them home, Candy didn't say anything et curl up against Terry.
- Terry she said after a while, thank you.
- You don't need to thank me, my darling, the pleasure was all mine!
- But joke aside, it's true that we have Eliza to thank for our current situation. She set things in motion…
- It's crazy how one small detail makes all the difference… if you hadn't caught me …
- We wouldn't be married now, and we wouldn't be having a baby
- And you would've probably forced me to stay with Susanna.
- I don't want to talk about that, Terry I love you
- I love you Candy
He kissed her and they stopped when they got to destination. The trip to New York happened during the night. They had first class sleeping wagon. They spent the night making each other feel good. The movement of the train accentuated their pleasure. It was a new experience for them.