HE'S MY HEART'S DESIRE
Chapter 8
"Somewhere, over the rainbow…"
The following days, Terry was invisible. Candy was hurt, but she said it was better that way. The fair time arrived. There were games; contests, food, candies and the town people were there too. Candy was with her group of friends. Annie was with Archie; she finally decided to give him a chance, when she saw how much Candy was suffering from her separation with Terry. Candy, Annie and Patty went to buy sweets, while the boys were in line for games
Eliza was with her group of friends as usual.
- Look the stable girl and her faithful friends said Eliza
- Stable? Said Annie, Candy does that remind you of something, the day of the storm…?
- I'm not sure said Candy
- Yes, insisted Patty, the stables, the storm, the girl, the boy…
Eliza became pale all of a sudden. They knew her secret; that she was with Marshall.
- Come on girls said Eliza, we have other things to do….
She left with her friends without another word. Candy and her friends joined the boys.
- Candy said Neil, I won this for you…
He gave her a big pink stuffed Rabbit. Candy didn't really know what to do. She took the Rabbit.
- Neil, why are you so nice with me all of a sudden?
- I just want to make you happy…
- Leave her alone Neil, you hear me? Said Anthony
- Yes, said Archie you must've fallen on your head
- You should've been nice to her from the beginning, after all, you saw her first… now it's too late, she's with Anthony said Stear
Neil didn't say anything and left. He'll get his revenge!
- I can't believe it; he fell in love with Candy! Said Archie
- Too bad for him, Candy is with me said Anthony taking her by the shoulders
Terry was near them and had heard Anthony's declaration. He was with a girl. The girl also heard the boys talking and turned around.
- Archibald, Alistair and Anthony! Hi! She said happily
- Bianca said Archibald, visibly happy to see her with Terry, what are you doing here?
- My father is on a business trip so I took advantage of the time to come and see Terrence before we go back to school…
Candy and Terry were seeing each other for the fist time since their separation. Candy felt a twinge in her heart to see Terry with another girl. He too was suffering seeing her with Anthony. But none of them were showing it. Annie looked at them. Why was Candy torturing herself like that? She asked herself for the thousandth time. Bianca talked with the boys for a while. Candy and Terry continued looking at each other. Anthony saw their looks and decided to cut the conversation short.
- Candy let's go, I want to win you a bigger stuffed Rabbit than Neil's. Excuse us Bianca
They walked away and went to play different games. Candy's heart was racing ever since she'd seen Terry with another girl…
Eliza didn't bother Candy anymore for the rest of the day; every time they saw each other, she avoided her like the plague. But that didn't stop her from disappearing with Marshall again for most of the day. The pleasure was too big and too good for her to stop. She decided to try with others, just to see if it was as good every time. When she gets back to St. Paul, she'll seduce other boys…
Everybody had a good time at the fair. Anthony won a stuffed bear for Candy. Stear and Patty won a big rabbit and Archie won a stuff bear for Annie. The vacations were finishing well. Eliza didn't reappear for the rest of the day. Neil didn't show himself anymore, either. He was looking for a way to break up Candy and Anthony. Anthony had to be expelled from college. He was going to make sure that it happens. He started to think about his diabolical plan…
Terry spent the day with Bianca. He crossed Candy and Anthony sometimes. His heart was hurting every time he saw them together. He knew Candy loved him, but why was she with Anthony instead of him? Was it a family obligation to the ones that had adopted her? Or did she really love Anthony? But she loved him too, he was sure of it.
Candy's heart was bleeding every time she saw Terry with Bianca. She was jealous and she wasn't proud of herself. She had decided not to see Terry anymore, and to stay with Anthony. Did she make the right decision? Why was she feeling so bad seeing Terry with Bianca?
In the their room the girls were talking of the day.
- Did you see Eliza after our meeting? Asked Patty
- No, said Candy, I saw her from a far; it was like she was avoiding us. Maybe she was afraid we'll reveal her secret
- Yes, but not enough to avoid Marshall, I saw them together before they disappeared. She certainly wanted to do it again… said Annie
- This girl isn't afraid of anything! She could get pregnant! Said Candy
- Well that would be her problem! Said Patty
- Candy, how was it to see Terry with another girl?
- Like they were sticking a knife in my heart… I made a decision; I'm going to talk to Anthony once we're back to St. Paul. I want to be with Terry.
- Alleluia! Said Annie, Finally!
- I don't know how he's going to take the news; maybe hw won't want me anymore…
- Well, go see him, so you'll know said Annie
- What? Now?
- Why not? You finished packing, and you want to sleep well tonight, don't you?
- Go, said Patty, you want to….
Candy smiled and went out the window. She went to the Grandchester's villa, not knowing what she was going to find. The door was unlocked as usual. She got in, but nobody was in the leaving room. She climbed the stairs that led to the bedrooms. She arrived in front of Terry's bedroom and she knocked.
Terry knew he was alone and asked himself who could be knocking at his door. He was shirtless and stood up to open the door hoping it was just the figment of his imagination. He opened the door and was very surprised to his Freckles in front of him.
- Candy!
- Can I come in?
- Yes of course he said, letting her in
- Thanks.
She entered the bedroom and sat on the bed. He looked at her without understanding … why was she in his bedroom?
- You must be asking yourself what I'm doing in your bedroom?
- You took the words right out of my mouth…
- Here goes nothing…These last couple of days were hell for me… I couldn't get you out of my head and the idea of not seeing you anymore or talk to you seemed unbearable to me. To see you today with that girl…
- Bianca
- I remembered, thanks, she said dryly
- You're jealous!
Candy looked down and blushed.
- You want to know why I'm here or not?
- I'm sorry, go ahead, Freckles
- So, I was saying, to see you again today made me realise how much I missed you and how much I want to be with you… so if you still want me, I want to be with you…
Terry couldn't believe what he'd just heard. Candy was his room and she wanted to be with him.
- What about your boyfriend?
- I'll talk to him once we're back at St. Paul…
He didn't answer. He walked toward her, took her in his arms put his lips on hers in a passionate kiss. Candy tied her arms around Terry's neck and responded to the kiss with passion. They found themselves savouring the mutual pleasure tasting fruit. They were trying to make up for lost time, the abstinence, all those craving refrained and not satisfied… they started to caress each other…But they stopped, so they won't go too far.
- I wanted to kiss you since the moment I saw you said Terry
- And you did! She said laughing and I wanted to kiss you ever since you kissed me…
They kissed again for a while. They were lying on the bed. Candy had her head on Terry's chest.
- I want to stay like this forever said Candy I feel so good with you, Terry
- Can you stray all night?
- I have to go back to the dorm. When are you coming to college?
- In two days
- We're leaving tomorrow. I going to miss you…
- You too…
He kissed her again passionately for a long while. It's like their lips didn't want to separate. When their lips separated, they were breathless.
- Terry I have to go. I'll see you in two days at St. Paul
She kissed him on the lips and he took her on the bed again without letting go of her…. She went back to the dorm at dawn. She had spent the whole night in Terry's room kissing and sleeping in his arms.
In the morning, Candy woke up last. Her friends were looking at her smiling, Candy had finally followed her heart. She had come back very late; she succeeded in talking to Terry and convincing him.
- Candy said Patty, we have a train to catch, go get ready said Patty
Candy opened her eyes with difficulty. She saw her friends and she smiled.
- Hi, she said
- Wooa! You look happy! Said Annie
- That's because I am….
- You saw Terry last night? Said Patty
- And he still wants you… said Annie
Candy nodded smiling. She was glowing of happiness. She got up took a shower and got ready. Her heart was light. She will talk to Anthony as soon as the go back to college. She didn't want to break his heart but being with him and thinking about someone would be worse. She loved Terry and as soon a he talks to Anthony, she'll tell him. She was afraid of pronouncing those three words because they were very important. She will pronounce those three words so important when everything will be clear for their love. Stear and Archie are going to be mad at her. But it was not important. She wanted Terry and she'll have Terry. But she didn't know that Neil Reagan had other plans in mind…
The trip back was fine for Candy; at least her friends had seen a total change in her. She was glowing with joy. Even Eliza's insulting remarks seemed meaningless to her. With Anthony free, she will try to have him. But she had already given herself to another and Anthony deserved better than Eliza who was his cousin anyway, and who was making herself a reputation of an easy girl.
The return to St. Paul was pretty formal. The young people went back to their room and arranged their personal effects. Candy was waiting for Terry's return with impatience, she missed him so much.
Neil went to see his sister to ask for advice.
- Eliza, what's that I'm hearing? You and Marshall Harris?
- It's so good; I can't get enough of it…
- What? You did it? The rumours are true? You're not afraid of anything! What about Anthony in all that? I thought you loved him…
- He doesn't even look at me. I didn't want to spend my whole life waiting for him. No, you have to live your life…
- Whatever! I hope you know what you're doing… I need your help…
- I'm at your service, Bro!
- I have to separate, Anthony and Candy…
- Anthony and Candy? Why? You're not interested in Anthony… oh my God it's Candy! You want Candy?
- She's very beautiful; have you ever look at her? He said with a dreamy look
- No, not you too! What do you all find in that bleached blond!
- Eliza, I beg you to restrain your insults for the girl I love…
- The girl you… do you hear yourself when you talk? It's Candy, the orphan who beat you up, the stable girl…
- Apparently you stole her that last title…
- Neil, do you want my help or not?
- I'm sorry… the rumours are going by… in a stable, Eliza? After calling Candy like that for all those years, you go and do it in a stable? Not very smart, not very smart to spread your legs…
- Neil, shut up!
- Ok, sis. This time I'm stopping. Let get back to business… Candy and Anthony have to separate
- You'll need Terrence Grandchester… that little idiot has a thing for him. She probably already spread her legs for him…
- Don't generalize your case Eliza… Yes, Grandchester is also in love with her. That's perfect, Then what?
- You send a note to Candy, Terrence and Anthony, asking them to come to the barn… but make sure Anthony arrived after to find Candy and Terrence together
- Mmm mm, Continue
- You wait a few minutes for thing to explode. If Anthony finds Candy alone with Terrence in the barn in middle of the night, he's going to break up with her, just for the humiliation…
Neil remained silent. He didn't tell his sister that he not only wanted to separate them, but get Anthony and Terry expelled. He's going to add his own diabolical ideas.
- Thanks sis. And try to keep your legs closed…
- Neil!
- You're ruining your reputation… I'm your brother and a boy, I know what I'm talking about
- Ok, but it's so good…
- Eliza! Spare me the details! That's disgusting! You're my sister! Stop! You could get pregnant…
- No, I manage to…
- Enough! Stop!
He left her there fuming. Who did he think he was? Asking her to give up something so good?
"I love you a lot bro, but you're crazy if you think I'm going to stop that, she thought"
She continue her sexual frenzy without listening to her brother; she had a different boy every night…
Candy didn't get the occasion to talk to Anthony the next day. The Great Aunt Elroy came to see her nephews and her niece, totally ignoring Candy, of course. Mr. And Mrs Regan also came. They took the kids and they were all out for the day. Annie and Patty also left with their parents. Candy was alone in her bedroom, reading.
- Hello Juliet! Said Terry's voice
She turned around and a smile illuminated her face.
- Terry!
She ran to him and jumped at his neck. They hugged for a while then he look for her lips and kissed her passionately.
- I missed you, Romeo
They sat on the couch without letting go of each other.
- I couldn't talk to Anthony, they left for the day with the Great Aunt Elroy and Mr and Mrs Reagan
- They left you alone again…
- There's nothing out of the ordinary there…
- Don't worry honey; my mother will be your mother too, if you want.
- Thanks Terry, that's nice of you to say that
There was knock at the door.
- Candy, said Sister Margaret's voice
Candy stood up to go open the door and Terry hid in the bedroom.
- Sister Margaret
- You've got mail…
- Thanks, but I could've come to get it at the office
- Oh, I had to come through here anyway and I thought it would cheer you up, being alone for the day
Alone? She was with the boy she loved! She smiled.
- Thank you sister
She closed the door.
- You can come back… Terry
She went into the bedroom; Terry was lying on the bed
- What are you doing on the bed?
- I'm resting, you want to come and join me?
- You're not afraid of being tempted?
- Candy, if after being excited by the vision of Eliza doing the deed, we didn't succumb to temptation…
- But we weren't together…
- Really?
- Officially… oh, you know what I mean!
- You want to wait to be legally united?
- Yes…
- So, I'm giving my gentleman's word that we're going to wait to be married, ok?
- Ok she said lying next to him…
- You want to come for a ride with me?
- Where?
- We could go to Buckingham Palace…
- And have tea with the Queen? That would be, lovely she said faking the English accent
- Well you'll have no trouble fit in into British big society when I marry you he said laughing
- Come on, that why I came to school here, said Candy with the same accent, to become a lady…
They started laughing. They sneaked out to Buckingham Palace just in time for the change of the guards.
- Those guards never smile said Terry, I tried to make them laugh once, without any success said Terry
- Only you can bother a poor guard who's only doing his job said Candy laughing
They went to the zoo to see Mr. Albert, but they learned he'd already left for parts unknown. They were a little sad. They had lunch buying sandwiches and eating on the street. They went back to college and spent the rest of the day, talking, reading letters. There was one from Mr. Albert, which told them that he was away in Africa. He talked about a nurse that looked like her. She told Terry about the Reagan's house. How she was sold to Mexico… Terry couldn't believe his ears!
- And now that idiot Neil is in love with you?
- I think… I hope he won't do anything… but that's like saying the sky isn't blue
In the evening, the others were starting to come back.
- I'm going to go said Terry, I'll se you tomorrow on "your pretend Pony hill"
She walked him to the window and he hugged her.
- Bye Honey, and good luck with Anthony
- Thanks. I'll need some to break his heart, but if we want to be together you and I, we have to go through that
They kissed for a long time and Terry left. Neil Reagan was under Candy's window and saw the whole scene the heart broken. Candy wanted to break up with Anthony to be with Terry? He had to get rid of Terry. But Anthony too, because if Terry isn't there, he could take Candy back. There was no time to waste; everything had to go down tomorrow night…
- Hi Candy said Annie, you weren't too bored without us?
- With Terry around?
- He's here said Patty
- Yes and we had the best day ever!
- Your adorable Great Aunt Elroy didn't miss you for a minute, didn't she?
- Not even for a second!
They laughed out loud.
The next day during recess, Candy went to her pretend Pony hill. She looked and didn't see anybody. Where was Terry?
- On the tree! Said Terry like he read her mind
- What?
- I'm up on the tree
- Why?
- To hide
- What for…?
- So I can say hello to you like I should. Don't forget we're in a catholic school
- I'm coming she said
She climbed the tree and sad next to him on a branch. He approached his head and kissed her on the lips.
- Did you sleep well? He asked
- Very well, what about you?
- Very too. You're telling him tonight?
- Yes if I manage to see him. But against all odds, tonight he's going to know the truth
Candy got a note from Terry saying:
Candy,
Don't say anything to Anthony. Come and see me in the barn at 8 pm.
Terry
She was a little surprised, but didn't ask too many questions. She went to the appointment.
Terry received a note from Candy saying:
Terry,
I can't talk to Anthony. Come and see me in the barn at 8 pm.
Candy
Terry was a little puzzled but he went to the appointment.
Anthony got a note from Candy saying:
Anthony.
I spent the night with Terry. I have to talk to you. Come and meet me in the barn at 8pm
Candy
Anthony became very angry. How dare Grandchester touched his Candy? And Candy, how could she let that damn English boy touch her? He didn't say anything to his cousins and went to the appointment.
Candy arrived first in the barn. Terry arrive a few seconds later and hugged her.
- It's good to see you, he said
- Mmm mmm she said
- What did you want to tell me? Asked Terry
- What do you mean? You're the one who wanted to tell me something…
- No, I got a note from you telling me to come here…
- Me too, I got a note from you…
- It's a trap! Shit!
The barn door opened and Anthony appeared.
- Anthony! Said Candy
He had a cold look and approached her and slapped her and started to shake her.
- How dared you? He said
Candy was stunned and put her hand on the cheek. Terry took Anthony's arms off of her and pushed him.
- Let go of her! How dare you hit her?
- What's your problem? Yelled Anthony
He punched Terry, who punched him back. They started to fight. Each of them hitting the other as hard as they could. Candy was screaming at them to stop but it was no use.
The barn door opened and Sister Grey, Sister Margaret and two priests found the fight that was becoming more intense. The two priests jumped and separated the two boys fighting.
- What is this, a circus? Said Sister Grey
- Terrence Grandchester! Anthony Brown! Candice White Andrew! You will all be punished for your indecent behaviour.
A noise was heart were the animals were and one of the priest if the animals were all right. What he saw when he arrived; he never thought he would see!
- Jesus, Mary, Joseph! He yelled
Sister Margaret went to see what had shocked the priest.
- Lord Jesus Christ! Said Sister Margaret, come on, out!
They saw Eliza barely dressed with another boy, Billy Jordache. Candy couldn't believe her eyes, another one! Anthony couldn't believe what he was seeing either. He had heard the rumours, but…
- Eliza said Neil stunned entering the barn, what a stupid thing to do!
If the sisters were shocked to see two boys fighting over Candy, they didn't expect to find Eliza Reagan fornicating in the barn with Billy Jordache!