Tomorrow in your life
By Mallory Quinn
Chapter 9
"It's your day!"
Candy was in her room with Annie. This last one was a little sad.
- Annie, what's wrong? Asked Candy, it's Archie?
- Candy, I saw you and Archie together
- You saw us? Oh, Annie it's not what you think. We were talking about Anthony… he was sad to se me with another one so soon after Anthony…
- Yeah right! He was sad you didn't choose him… you mean!
- Annie… I love Terry and I'm with him, Archie is my cousin, yes we don't have any blood relation, but he's my cousin. I love him as a cousin. That's why I was hugging him, it's allowed among members of the same family.
- I know Candy, I'm not mad at you. It's not your fault. I'm sorry I lost my temper…
- Annie, I told you not to waste your time, there is only one life to live…
- I know. Thanks Candy
Tanisha and Patty came in at that time.
- So the new queen, have you decided what you were going to do?
- About…? Asked Candy
- The horizontal mambo, said Patty
- Is that all you think about? Said Candy
- We're curious, said Tanisha
- We are not having this conversation! Said Candy
- Oh, come on Candy, said Patty
- You're not going to make me change my mind said Candy
Candy didn't budge and her friends had to give up. Candy went to Terry's room that night and was feeling very very exciting… it was the forbidden part that was giving it a new spike.
- Freckles, good evening said Terry smiling, welcome to my kingdom!
- Romeo, said Candy hugging him, I missed you…
- It's good to have you in my arms… he said
They spent a very nice evening together.
Candy's birthday fell on a Saturday. Terry knew about it, because he saw it once by chance, when he looked at her student's id card. He had prepared a surprise for her.
Mrs. Brighton came from Chicago to see her daughter for her birthday. Uncle William had send a present for Candy but he couldn't get free to come and see her. Candy was sad, not to have a mother. It was on her birthday, the day she was abandoned with Annie, that she though about her mother the most. Why was she left at the doorstep of the Pony house? Instead of being happy on her birthday, she was sad. Annie came to see her, because she knew in what state she was. She was feeling the same sadness.
- Candy, are you ok? She asked entering the room
- Annie… she said wiping her tears
Annie approached her and hugged her. They were crying, the both of them for a while.
- Look at us said Candy, instead of being happy… we are a year older after all. A of people died without seeing their birthday…
- Yes, said Annie, but we can't help think that it's also the day we were abandoned… they didn't want us…
- Maybe they were forced to do it, maybe they were lied to… like in the movies
- The movies are base on real stories sometimes… but does it serve a purpose to hope?
- Hope makes you live, Annie… but at least you have a mother. When are you going to see her?
- She's coming to get me in half an hour. But I wanted to see you before I leave
- Thanks Annie. I'm fine, now. You can go get ready.
- You have plans with Terry?
- I didn't tell him that it was…
- Why?
- I don't really feel like celebrating the day I was abandoned
- Candy, you're usually "Little Mary Sunshine"… Why are you so sad all of a sudden?
- I don't know. Uncle William sent me a present and I still don't know what he looks like… I wish I could've hugged him to thank him for everything
- It's going to be ok, sweetie, said Annie, you want to come with us? I can convince my mother
- No, Annie. She came from Chicago to be with you, I don't want to create a problem between you
- Ok. But if you change your mind call me on my cell phone…
- Ok, but I will be with Terry, and I always feel better when I'm with him…
- Tell him it's your birthday, I'm sure he'll do something special
- Oh, it's too late Annie. I should've told him before so he would be prepared… have a nice day
- Ok. Happy birthday sis…
Annie's cell started to ring.
- Hello? Yes… said Annie
- Happy birthday sis, said Tom on the other line
- Thanks Tommy, with all my heart!
- I couldn't forget about you two; I'm your saviour. Is Candy with you?
- Our saviour! Yes she is… here
She gave Candy the phone
- Hello? The saviour?
- Happy birthday sis! Said Tom
- Thank you so much, said Candy laughing
- Do you have plans?
- Yes we're going to spend a really nice day… we have big plans
- Without me?
- I wish you were here with us
- Sorry I have exams
- Of course, exams
- I'm going to go back to my books, have fun!
- Ok, thanks again. Here's Annie…
She gave the phone to Annie.
- Tommy thanks again, said Annie, without you, we could've spent the whole night outside. Talk to you later. You owe us a present, the both of us!
- I'll come after my exams, said Tom
- After you exams? Ok, it's a date. Bye
She hung up the phone.
- I feel better said Candy,.. Tommy he likes you, Annie
- Tommy? He's like a brother to me.
- He's got a thing for you
- And for you…
- No, he liked you more… don't forget, there's other fish in the sea
- Candy, I'm going to see my mother. See you later, she said hugging her.
Patty and Tanisha and other students went to see their families. Stear and Archie arrived with a present for Candy.
- What are you doing in the girls' dorm? Said Candy
- We have the permission for a few minutes just to give you your present
- Oh, thank you she said hugging them one at the time, you're not gone yet?
- We're leaving now, said Stear. Have a nice day, Candy. We'll think about you.
- Happy birthday said Archie…
- Thanks guys, said Candy with tears in her eyes, have fun you're your parents
She hugged them again. When she stayed alone, she turned on her computer, to read her numerous e-mail from her little friends. Her "two mothers" had sent her e-cards. She thought about her real mother again. What happened to her, that she had to abandoned her daughter, a newborn baby? Her cell phone rang, it was Terry.
- Freckles? Said the voice at the end of the line, get dressed, I'm taking you out…
- Ok, Romeo, in 15 minutes in front of the school
She got dress nicely, because it was her birthday. She put on a light make up. She was wearing a pink dress, pink shoes and a pink handbag. She took her long hair put it on half ponytail with a clip on top of her head. She was also wearing the emerald bracelet, Terry had given her. She arrived in front of the school and found Terry with a blazer and no tie.
- Hi Romeo…
- Freckles, you're very beautiful
- Thanks, you're not so bad either… where are we going?
- The day is still young… you'll see
- Ok, I trust you she said smiling
Terry took her to the movies first. There was festival of old movies; they went to see "Gone with the wind". Candy knew the movie by heart and so did Terry. She knew that they were there to be alone in the dark. That's why Terry chose the longest movie in the theatre. He bought some popcorn and some soda pop. Then, they made out almost during the whole movie. Candy needed to be reassured that day. All those thoughts about her real mother, made her sad, and without her usual joy of life. To be in Terry's arms felt good. When the movie was finished, Candy went to freshen up, a little in the washrooms. Terry was waiting for her at the exit door.
- Are you ready? Let's go…
- Where?
- You'll see…
They saw a white Limousine with a driver. Candy started to walk to the parking lot, but Terry took her to the white Limo.
- Terry, the parking is that way…
- Yes, but we're not taking my car…
- What do you mean?
- We're taking the Limousine…
- The Limousine? It's for us? She asked surprised
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRECKLES!
Candy was so surprised, that she didn't know what to say. Terry knew it was her birthday? How?
- You're asking yourself how do I know; you never told me… I saw it on you student's id card one day and I didn't forget…
- Oh Terry she said with tears in her eyes… I don't know what to say… Thank you, thank you!
She hugged him for a long time. Then they got into the Limo. There was a television, a small fridge champagne glasses.
- No champagne for me, said Candy
- I know that's why have cider…
- You thought of everything she said smiling. Where are we going?
- We're going to get ready for the theatre tonight
- Get ready at school?
- No I thought of everything. You'll see
- You are full of surprises sad Candy curling up to him
- Nothing is too good for you, honey!
They arrived in front of the Ritz hotel. One of the biggest and luxurious hotels in the city.
- The Ritz? Terry the corner motel would've been fine, said Candy
- Not for your birthday. I have the bridal suite
- The bridal suite? Wow! Super!
They got into the hotel and went to the bridal suite that Terry had booked for them. Terry called room service and ordered lunch.
- What time does the play starts?
- At 5 pm…
- What play is it? No, let me guest… Romeo and Juliet?
- How…?
- You're my Romeo… we're on the same page! Ok I'm going to take advantage of my time and take a long hot bath…
- But I have other plans for you…
- What? She asked intrigued
- You have an appointment in an hour at the hotel's spa…
- WHAT? Oh my God you're not done surprising me! She said with a big smile
- It's your day Freckles. I'm taking care of you today
There was a knock on the door; it was the lunch he ordered. He ordered almost everything on the menu so she could choose what she wanted. Candy couldn't believe it. Terry was full of surprises. They sat at the table and started to eat.
- Terry did you order the whole menu or what? That's too much!
- My father is going to have a heart attack when he sees the bill
- Really? She asked worried
- I'm kidding! My grandfather left me some money… don't worry about that
- It's really good she said while eating
She was feeling good. Terry had managed to cheer her up as usual. He knew what to do to make her feel better.
- Wait, I'm going to feed you, he said coming near her with his chair
- But…
- Ah ah ah… it's your day, I'm spoiling you come on open your mouth…
Candy obeyed and Terry was feeding her like a little baby but she couldn't help laughing
- Stop laughing Freckles you're going to choked
- Yes daddy, she said smiling
He continued feeding her and she fed him too to thank him.
- Your turn Romeo, open your mouth, bravo you're a good boy!
- Thanks mummy, he said
They played like that until they finished eating
- What time is the spa? Asked Candy
- In twenty minutes said Terry
- You're coming with me?
- A good massage won't hurt anybody
- Great let's get ready…
- Get ready? All we have to do is to take our clothes off
- Oh… well we can practice for our wedding night…
- Candy, do you know what you're saying?
- I trust you Romeo. I'll go get the robes….
She came back from the bathroom with the white robes she put on the bed. Terry was sitting on the bed. She took him by the hands and made him stand up in front of her. He already took his blazer off, so she started to open the button of his shirt slowly revealing his muscled chest. Terry held his breath. Candy took his shirt off and put it on the bed. She couldn't help touching him lightly with her lips, which give Terry the shivers. She started to undo the button of his pants, undid the zipper and took them off slowly making them slide on his legs down to the heels. Terry lifted his feet one at the time to completely take the pants off. He was in his underpants. Candy took the robe and helped Terry putting it on. She tied the belt.
Terry put his arms behind Candy to look for zipper of her dress. He found it and opened it slowly down her back. Candy felt a shiver running through her. Terry continued taking the dress off, freeing her shoulders from the sleeves of the dress, revealing the straps from her bra, which showed the nice form of her breast. He took the dress completely off and put it on the bed next to his clothes. He then undid her bra; Candy held her breath. He took her bra off leaving her breast naked. He put his lips slightly in the middle of Candy's breast, who had a moaning of pleasure. Terry then helped her put on the robe and tied the belt.
- You see? Said Candy that was not so bad
- Not so bad? Oh my God, Candy!
They jumped in each other's arms and started kissing passionately for a long while. The find themselves on the big bed caressing each other and moaning. Candy, felt a fountain coming out of her. Her head was telling her to stop; she wasn't ready to have her first time like that. Terry was also thinking in his head to stop. He didn't want to take advantage of the situation. They had an appointment at the spa… but he couldn't let go of Candy. He never wanted her the way he wanted her at that moment…
The phone started to ring bringing them back to reality. They stopped kissing and Terry answered the phone without letting go of his beloved.
- Hello? Yes thank you we're coming. Thanks
- The spa? Asked Candy against her breast
- It's time to go…
- Ok, she said releasing herself from him let's go
They put on the slipper from the hotel, calm themselves for a little while and went to the spa. They were greeted by the employees who immediately took care of them. Terry had a massage that's all he wanted. Candy had a massage, a facial manicure pedicure and her hair done. She told the hairdressers that she was going to see a play so they suggested they do a nice up do. She returned to the suite and found. Terry was watching television.
- You didn't miss me much? Did you? She said entering the room
- I'm bored to death! He said smiling you're very beautiful Freckles…
- I'm not dressed yet
- Your dress is in the closet
Candy went to the closet and found a dress covered in back plastic protector. She took it to the bathroom. The dress was mauve; the top was tight which made her breast look bigger and her waist look thinner. The bottom was not tight but a little loose.
- Do you need any help? Asked Terry at the door
- Yes with the zipper please
He got dressed in the mean time too, he was wearing a tuxedo. He was very attractive. Candy got out of the bathroom to find a box with an emerald necklace and earrings. With the bracelet Terry had bought for her on Easter vacation everything was perfect
- Terry, this is too much
- They're only a rental, it goes well with the bracelet he said, one day I'll buy them to you…
He helped her put the necklace on and she put the earrings on.
- I feel like a princess
- You are a princess tonight. Ready?
- Wait, let me put my shoes on…
Terry had planned everything. He knew Candy's dress size and size of shoes. He had carefully made his research. And everything was perfect. Candy couldn't believe he went through all that trouble.
- When are we going back to school?
- I talked to the nun and I told them that I invited you to my father's Chateau for your birthday. We'll go back tomorrow night with the other students
- They didn't say anything?
- I suppose that they think my father's Chateau is a place where my parents could keep an eye on us. Let's go honey…
He took her arm and they went to the elevator together. The other clients from the hotel in the elevator and the bellboy were looking at them with admiration. The Limo was waiting in front of the hotel. They arrived at the theatre and went to Terry's family lodge. Terry showed he was really Romeo that night. Candy surprised him by reciting the role of Juliet! During the intermission, he told her about it.
- You didn't tell me that you knew the role of Juliet
- Well, since I was calling you Romeo, I said to myself; what if I become his Juliet? So I went to the library and took the book, Romeo and Juliet and I started learning the lines to surprise you one day…
- For a surprise, this is a big one, Juliet! He said smiling; you have no idea how happy you made me…
- Oh, yes, I do! She said laughing.
After the play, they went to a nice restaurant for diner. There was a band playing different songs, old and new, even classical. The customers were able to dance, if they wanted to. After ordering their diner, Candy was invited to dance by Terry.
- Can I have this dance?
- I'd be delighted, young man said Candy smiling
They danced happily for a while and the other clients were looking at them smiling. This couple seemed so in love. When they finished dancing, they went to eat their diner. Candy never felt so good. He sadness of the morning seemed so far away. They talked of all and nothing. They talked about Terry's passion for theatre and movies.
- You want to become an actor? Asked Candy
- Yes, since I might have inherited the genes…
- The genes?
- That's right, you don't know. When we met on the plane, I'd just came from seeing my mother. I wanted to stay with her, but she sent me back to my father…
- I'm sorry
- Thanks. What you don't know, is who my mother is…
- Who?
- Eleonor Baker
- What? Said Candy opening her eyes with surprise, you're Eleonor Baker's son? The Oscar winner? But she's on of my favourite actresses!
- I'm sure she'll be glad to hear that! He said dryly
Candy felt his hostility. He was angry with his mother.
- Terry, do you know why I didn't tell you that it was my birthday?
- No…
- It's because, for me, it's also the day my mother abandoned me
- Oh… I never thought about it on that angle
- You know who you're mother is. Your father is your guardian; it's probably an agreement between them. She couldn't keep you without causing problems
- Maybe…
- Terry, you don't know the chance you have to have a mother. I would give anything, and I say anything to know my mother and to see her. Life is too short to stay angry. You have to reconcile with your mother
- Ok, Candy. I'll do it. You're right, life is too short to stay angry
- You've inherited your mother's genes, I sure of it. If you really want to be an actor, you'll be the best.
Terry smiled. The evening was coming to an end, they danced one more time before leaving. The restaurant had a casino in the basement. While they were waiting for the Limo, they met Eliza, Neil, Lizzie, Ethan and some of their friends, coming out of the casino.
- Hey cousin, said Eliza, very elegant tonight
- Eliza, said Candy
- Terry, said Lizzie, you're going out without a chaperon with this young and innocent girl?
Terry didn't answer. Their Limo was ready and they left under the Lizzie's mean look. Neil looked at Candy and was surprise to find her very beautiful.
- He rented a Limo for her! Said Lizzie, damn you Candy!
- You're still jealous? Said Eliza, I suppose you'll always be jealous…
- I'll have my revenge… she's going to pay!
- Lizzie, said Ethan, you tried and look what it got you; you lost Terry and I'm the laughing stock of the school. Let it go. Terry will never take you back… Especially now that he has the girl he really loves…
- Shut up, Ethan! Said Lizzie with anger
Ethan had an annoyed sigh. Lizzie was incorrigible, and her drug problem was getting worse. Her parents refused to admit their daughter had a problem.
They all went to those warehouse or garage parties called rave where ecstasy was the drug taken.
In the Limo, Candy and Terry were in each other's arms watching television.
- Do you know that Limos are used by prostitutes and their client? No need for a hotel room, said Terry
- Really? The drivers don't see anything in their mirror?
Terry pressed a button and a black screen separated them from the driver. The driver couldn't see anything.
- Ok, said Candy, wow! What won't they think about? We have a brothel on wheels now!
- I've always dreamed of doing it in a Limo…
- Not with a prostitute…
- No, with the girl I love
- If you marry me some day, we could try… for now, all I can offer you is, a few French kisses, are you ok, with that?
- Absolutely! He said taking her face closer to him
- Thank you Terry, for this beautiful day and wonderful evening. I love you Romeo.
- The pleasure was all mine, he said very close to her lips, I love you Juliet
They French kissed until they arrived at the hotel.