SO WE COULD BE TOGETHER…
Chapter 20
"Every mornings in the world"
Candy, Georgie, Terry and Laurent were alone with Roxanne and Nathan. The others have all left. Candy and Georgie had intention of leaving their parents, same for the parents!
- I will ask the maid to arrange two rooms for you said Roxanne
- Candy, Georgie, I know you have your own lives… where do you live? Asked Nathan
- We live together ever since we found out we were sisters said Georgie
- Ok. Candy I know you're going to New York to be with your husband, but if it doesn't bother you too much, you can come and live here with Georgie said Roxanne
- With pleasure! Said the twins at the same time
- I suppose you're going to keep Candy until the new ceremony said Terry
- You can't blame us said Roxanne, we want to spend time with her
- No problem said Terry, Candy's biggest dream, beside being with me, was to find her parents
- Tell us how you two met said Roxanne
- It was New Year's eve said Candy
- On the boat taking us to London said Terry
- I had drank too much champagne, so I was getting some air
- I went to see my mother to stay with her, but she sent me back to my father
- I had just lost Anthony, my first love, and when I saw Terry from a far, I thought I saw Anthony, so, I came closer to talk to him
- I laughed at her freckles
- We found ourselves in the same school, St.Paul's college
- St. Paul? Said Nathan, what a coincidence!
- How did you find yourself on the run in London? Asked Roxanne
- Eliza Reagan said Terry, she sent me a note from Candy saying to meet her in the barn
- And one to me from Terry saying the same thing
- When we got to the barn…
- It was a trop guessed Nathan
- That girl is as mean as her mother said Roxanne, like mother, like daughter…
- Candy was punished in the donjon for a week
- And Terry in his room for a week
- Because of my father's donations, I wasn't expelled, but…
- But, I was…
- So, I made a deal with the sister…
- To leave and let me stay in his place
- My God! Said Roxanne
- I left, leaving Candy a note
- When I was released from my punishment, I went to see how Terry was and I found the note and an empty room
- That was saying that I was leaving at dawn…
- I followed him to the harbour and saw the boat leaving, I thought my world was coming to an end…
- I was looking at the boat leaving when I heard a voice calling my name saying they loved me…
- You know the rest
- Wow said Roxanne, if you hadn't followed him….
- I don't even want to think about it said Terry
- I can't believe you found each other on the boat and got married, like us said Candy
- You're telling me! Said Roxanne, I never thought I will be so happy
Candy and Georgie were leaning on their parents, they were glued together, all four of them.
Laurent made a sign to Terry and they left the room
- Let's leave them savour their reunion alone
- Yes since the beginning, it's like the whole world was there…
The quartet was still talking without letting go of each other.
- I had a mother that didn't like me, because her sons were in love with me and that her husband died saving my life. It's good to feel the maternal love…Said Georgie
- I never had a mother, said Candy, Miss Pony and Sister Maria are very maternal with me, I call them "my two mothers"
- I think they are going to be very happy to see you said Candy
- And having a father said Georgie, I never would have thought…
- Me neither said Candy, Uncle William, Mr. Albert adopted practically anonymously and until tonight, I didn't even know it was him! Oh thank you God to have given me parents back!
They continued talking until very late at night.
- Candy, you must be tired with your little belly said Georgie
- Yes, a little
- Let's go to bed, said Roxanne otherwise, no one will be able to wake up tomorrow morning
They found Terry and Laurent in the library
- Oh Laurent, you're still here said Georgie, they only arranged two bedroom…
- It's not a problem said Laurent, I…
- Not a problem? Said Nathan joking, you're not hoping to share my daughter's room without her being legally yours? And under my room, above all that?
- No, I… said Laurent confused
- Nathan! Said Roxanne, stop teasing Laurent. The maid is preparing an extra room for you. He likes teasing people, you'll have to get used to that…
The others were laughing and Laurent blushed. Georgie was looking at him with love. She could now concentrate herself on her life with Laurent. They could get married and have a family. She thought about Abel and Arthur, they will have to continue their lives without her. She'll go see them, but she wanted to stay near her parents and Candy in America. They will come and see her too, when they will get over their grief. In love both of them of their sister… it wasn't a Greek tragedy, but almost. She loved Laurent, and he loved her, they will be happy. Her brothers will find the one for them. For now, she had found her family, he mother, father, sisters and brother… she will finally know what it is to have a mother that loves her and takes care of her.
Candy and Terry were getting to go to bed. The atmosphere of joy was always in the air. She still couldn't believe that she'd found her mother and father. In one night, she'd found her parents and Uncle William her adoptive father, that turn out to be Albert! And Terry saved her from Neil with a big show!
- Freckles, I don't think I have ever seen you this happy…
- Darling, I found what was missing from me, my real parents! I'm married to the man I love, and having a baby… all I can do now, is to thank God for all this happiness
- Ok, are you going to thank me for my show? He asked coming near her
- You showed your talent as an actor to the perfection… I'm going to thank you and show you how much you've missed me, my love, I love you.
- I love you. I'm happy to be your husband already, or you father would have send me in a room on the other side of the hallway like Laurent… he's kind of strict in his happy face…
- "My father", I love hearing that…
- All this joy is contagious….
- I sure hope so, I want a happy partner in my bed…!
Roxanne and Nathan still couldn't believe that they had found their twins, that fast and by chance!
- "The moment given by chance is better than the chosen moment" said Nathan
- You can say that again! I still can't believe it! Finding my babies who had found each other, Candy has your freckles
- Her husband calls her "Freckles"
- She had the good sense of getting married… not like us…
- And Georgie is not married yet…
- This was a surprising evening, finding our twins and learning we were going to be grandparents… Albert is the one that adopted Candy. I met him in Africa
- You were only friends?
- He wanted it to be more, he said I reminded him of his little protégée…Candy
- You think he's in love with her?
- Maybe, but it's not important, because she's married to the man she loves.
- Terrence Grandchester, Richard's son…he sacrificed himself for her so she could stay at St. Paul College
- But she refused to stay without him…
- They got married on the boat, so they could be together, they didn't want to take the risk to be separated
- Like us 20 years ago…I love you honey she said holding him tight
- I love you Roxie and thanks for the beautiful twins
He kissed her and took her to bed.
Roxanne woke up in her husband's arms. She had slept peacefully. The universe was finally smiling to her. She felt sick and went to the bathroom. She came back in the room and found her husband awake on the bed.
- Good morning Darling she said
- Good morning, are you ok?
- I think Steven's wish came true…
- Steven's wish?
He looked at her strangely. He didn't understand, than all of a sudden, the light!
- Oh… he said standing up to be near her
He hugged her with tenderness.
- We're going to be grandparents said Roxanne, it's kind of embarrassing…
- So what? We have the right to have the joy of expecting a baby together…
- Do you realise that if Candy has her baby, there will be 5 generations on my mother's side?
- That's what happens when you have kids young
- I'm going to do like African women, I won't tell anybody, anything…
- But you'll end up showing anyway…
- So, I won't have to say anything in that case
- Ok, darling, as you wish said Nathan, then touching her belly, hello baby this is daddy, you're our little secret for now. Honey you like Africa?
- Yes, it was fascinating; I learned lots of stories…
- … and techniques…
- What do you mean?
- Don't play innocent, Roxie, you know what I'm talking about…
Roxanne blushed violently. Nathan looked at her smiling.
- Darling, I didn't want to make you uncomfortable he said going to the bathroom
He came out of the bathroom a few moments later
- You're feeling better? He asked
- The nausea? Yes, I'm better
- Roxie, it doesn't bother me, on the contrary he said ignoring her attempt to change the subject
- So, don't say anything and just appreciate it… she said blushing some more
- I didn't know you were so prude he said coming near her, I find that very cute and very exiting… so my little prude wife, can I have some more of your African techniques?
- Shut up and kiss me…!
Candy woke up in Terry's arms. She stood up right away to go to the bathroom… morning sickness.
- Are you ok, freckles asked Terry when she came back in the room
- Good morning honey. I'm fine, morning sickness… you want to take a bath with me?
- How can I resist such an invitation?
They were in the bathroom; Terry was sitting behind Candy.
- You want to stay with your parents…
- Yes, but I'm your wife. My place is with you and the baby. I can stay until the ceremony. I will come after that…
- I will like you to come and choose the house
- You can call me and if I'm not too tired… otherwise you'll choose the house alone. I trust you, honey. After all, you're my other half… what you'll choose will be fine with me, I'll love it
- Ok. When I'll be on tour, you could come and stay here with your parents. I will be reassured to know you're in your family and close to your friends
- What do you think about my parents?
- They're great, according to what I've seen. They lost so much time because of a misunderstanding… promise-me to always talk to me before you make a decision that will affect the course of our life…
- I was born in England …
- You're my fellow British…
- She brought me here. She wanted to keep me…
- She wanted to keep you both…
- I not even going to try to imagine what it did to her to abandon her kids, twice… I promise to always talk to you, even if the evidence are against you
- To be so close to you in this bath, is giving me ideas…
- So, what are you waiting for…? Try….
Terry showed Candy that you could experience pleasure not only in bed.
George met Laurent on the stairs.
- Good morning Laurent she said with a smile
- Good morning Georgie said Laurent kissing her
- Did you sleep well?
- Not as good as your parents and your sister…
- My father's jokes didn't bother you too much?
- No, it's just a little funny. I have to get used to think of you with a protective father…
- You can't know the good it's doing to me…
- You're in seventh heaven…
- Higher!
- And you didn't even need me! He joked
They started laughing and entered the dining room where they found almost every body.
- Good morning everybody they said at the same time
- Good morning answered everybody
- You're the last one to come down said Nathan
- Have a seat said Roxanne who could see her husband coming
Georgie sat next to Candy
- Are you ok sweetie? Asked Candy
- I fell like I'm going to burst! Said Georgie
- Let's say grace said Nathan smiling
After grace, everybody was eating and talking.
- When are you leaving Terry asked Nathan
- Tonight, I have to be a the theatre tomorrow
- You came to save your wife?
- I had to, the Reagan weren't hearing anything
- If Albert and you hadn't showed up, I would've make myself a pleasure to save Candy. I wouldn't had let that snotty-nosed kid marry my daughter…
Everybody started laughing. The breakfast continued in that a happy atmosphere. If every mornings in the world were that joyful, there wouldn't be any war in the world.
After breakfast, Roxanne spent some time with her twins in her room. She was doing their hair while talking.
- My babies, you're not angry with me? I abandoned you after all. I tried to keep you… I sorry…
- Mom said Candy, ever since I've known what a mother is, I wanted to know mine and now that we've found each other, I don't have time to get angry… why?
- It's not going to change anything, said Georgie. The important thing is the present
- You are too good
- I have parents said Candy, I always wanted parents…
- Our real parents said Georgie. I have to go give the keys of the apartment to Laurent so he could bring us some of our clothes
They were wearing the same dresses as the day before. When she was alone with Roxanne, Candy talked to her.
- So mom, when is the blessed event?
- But how?
- Your kind of food… I recognised mine
- Maybe we have the same taste….
- …when we're pregnant
- Ok. But don't tell anybody. I'm going to be a grandmother… it's a little embarrassing
Candy hugged her.
- Ok. I'll have mine first…
- You know we're going to have 5 generations on my mother's side
- Wow, my baby will be the great great grandbaby…
- We are certainly are going to have fun looking for wedding dressed.
- Annie can help us, she loves to shop and she knows fashion
- Even for wedding dresses?
- Especially for wedding dresses. And she likes every thing that's white and since she missed my first marriage… she's been planning her wedding for as long as I can remember…
- She'll want to plan your wedding, like she said last night. Can she plan mine too?
- She'll be glad! Thanks mom!
- You're welcome. It's up to Annie to thank me. She might want to make a career out of it
- In fashion? Or wedding planner, what a great idea, you should suggest it to her…
- Ok.
Georgie came back in the room and the three women talked for hours. They had some catching up to do… Roxanne talked to them about Africa, the techniques Nathan was talking about in the morning… the young women couldn't get tired of hearing their mother talking and she couldn't get tired of hearing them.
Nighttime came and Candy took Terry to the train station so he could take his train.
- I'm sorry I've practically ignored you today…
- Freckles, you're kidding right? It's not everyday you find your parents! I don't mind honey!
- Thanks. Junior and I are going to miss you
- I know honey
He kissed her and left. Candy was sad. Her mother cheered her up when she saw her expression when she came back.
- Candy, it's hard to separate from your husband. Soon baby, soon, you'll be together