Tomorrow in your life
Chapter 28
"A taste of honey"
After he won the Oscar, a theatrical troupe proposed the role of Romeo to Terry for a lot of money. Terry who also wanted to go on stage, jumped on the occasion, but it was also to be away from Susanna who stayed in Los Angeles to shoot a movie. He took Serena with him to New York. He liked being on stage and he was of course, excellent. His career was getting better and better. He had a guest star role in a sitcom on TV which made him win a prime-time Emmy award for television. He tried to tell Esther and Robert that he wanted to leave Susanna and go back to Candy, but every time, they advise him to stay a little longer, because his career was at its heights and they didn't want Susanna's parents to destroy it. Those who are on the top, fall the hardest. He won all sorts of awards for his role of Romeo, the British, his compatriots, gave him the BAFTA for best actor. He spent a lot of time with Serena. He took her every where. She was the only person with whom he was not acting.
Candy finished med-school and she was now a doctor. Neil had tried to conquer her without success. He gave up and tried with someone else. Melissa met Albert one day at Candy's.
- Albert? William Albert Andrew?
- Yes, Melissa….
- Candy doesn't know that you're the famous Uncle William? She's the protégée you were talking to me about?
- No…and yes
- Oh… and during all that time, I've never met you here ….you have to tell her…
- Tell me what? Asked Candy who had just arrived
- That I'm the great Uncle William said Albert
- WHAT!
- Yes, I didn't want to take the head of the family so I was traveling around the world. But sometimes, I'll go to receptions and I met Melissa….
- Why didn't you tell me the truth?
- I lost the memory and you took care of me…
- This is all yours! Oh my God!
- I'm happy you're using it wisely said Albert
Candy jumped to his neck.
- Thank you with all my heart for adopting me…so that evening in London, at the restaurant, you were there! Oh Albert, you should be an actor, because you're excellent!
They burst out laughing. Candy went to her bedroom with her little brothers.
- Does she know? Asked Melissa
- Does she know what?
- That you're in love with her….
- No, and she will never know….
- You're not even going to try? Asked Melissa, she's not with Terry anymore
- But she loves him like crazy and she will love only him. It's like she's waiting for him. I don't want to have my heart broken because she went back to Terry
- She loves you too…
- But she's in love with Terry. Thanks Melissa, but I think it's better this way
- Ok. I won't tell her anything. But it's a shame; I think you would've been good for her…
- Thanks, Melissa
Candy's friends had also finished school. Annie had a diploma in management, Archie had passed the bar exam. Stear was in engineer and Patty a reporter. School was over; it was time for the couples to get married. Albert married Rachel. The Cornwell Brothers married their beloved, on the same day. Neil married a young woman name Kimber Locke and Eliza had also find a guy who loved her enough to marry her. The only thing was that she couldn't stop with her extra-conjugal affairs….Candy was the only one not to have a man. The Ice Princess didn't seem to want to melt ever since she lost her Prince of fire.
Esther and Robert continued to tell Terry to wait before he left Susanna. Well he was kind of really busy, he didn't have much time for himself. With shooting movies, galas, theatre, television…Susanna was getting impatient. Terry didn't talk marriage. She thought he would've married her after she gave birth to Serena so they would be a family… she took matters into her own hands and bought herself a engagement ring and told the press about her "Engagement with Terry" Terry of course got really angry. Esther and Robert were trying to calm him.
- Terry you have to calm down said Esther
- Yes, said Hathaway, it's not so bad…
- Not so bad? You've got to be kidding me! I don't want to be engaged to Susanna, I want to marry Candy!
Esther and Hathaway had an exasperated sigh, they thought that in time, Terry would've forgotten about Candy and get attached to Susanna, so that there won't be a problem anymore. A marriage with Susanna would be a gold mine for them. But Terry's love for Candy was too strong. They also learned, thanks to their sources, that Candy was not seeing anybody romantically; the Ice Princess was patiently waiting for her Prince of fire. But why were they disappointed? Didn't they tell Candy and Terry that their "break up" was temporary? Now it's like they were trying to make it permanent.
- Terry, you can't contradict Susanna said Esther
- Without causing any problems…said Hathaway
- Candy is going to be hurt….I've had enough! I'm stuck between a hammer and a hard place! Ok, I won't tell the press anything. But the next time Susanna pulls a stunt like this, I'm out of here and I won't care about the consequences…
Terry was at his apartment talking to Susanna. Serena was asleep in the bedroom.
- Terry, I know you're angry….
- Really what would make you think that? He said ironically
- I want us to be a family, legally
- Usually you have to wait for the man to propose, before buying yourself a ring and telling the whole word, he continued on the same tone, why did you do that?
- I want you to make me an honest woman….
- Honest? You, honest? Our relationship started with a lie!
- But we produce Serena…You don't want her to have a mommy and a daddy married?
- I don't love you Susanna. It would be a lie….
- I love you enough for the both of us! Think about! She said getting out of the room.
Terry stayed alone in the living room.
"Forgive me Freckles. I know this news is going to hurt you."
He had contracts to honour and then…He will tell Esther that he wants to take a break for a while and put some order in his life.
Candy learned the news of Terry's engagement with Susanna and she felt like they stuck a knife in her heart. What was going on? They were not suppose to go that fan. It was probably a ruse for appearances. That thought reassured her, but it couldn't help her bleeding heart.
Candy went to New York with Melissa. This last one had to go to a reception with actors and producers for the premiere of a movie. Candy was going to New York to see Tanisha that had just opened an international restaurant. She went alone because she couldn't go with her other friends the week before; she had to work at the hospital. But she was happy to do the trip alone, seeing her friends all happily married, was kind of depressing, a little. She was in the limo with Melissa.
- You don't want to come with me? Asked Melissa
- No, mom. This is Terry's world. To see him would be much too painful
- He might not be there….
- That's a risk I'm not willing to take…
- Ok. Come and wait for me in the limo when you're done. Tell Tanisha that I will come and eat in her restaurant every time I come to New York and I will bring all the celebrities…
- Thanks mom. See you later!
- Call me if you have a problem
- Have a nice evening mom, among the celebrities
She got out of the Limo. She was wearing a two piece suit very elegant; it was pink with pink shoes. She got into the restaurant "Tanisha's touch". Tanisha saw her from afar.
- Candy! She said running to her
- Tani!
The two friends hugged and kissed they were laughing.
- Wow! Said Candy, it's really nice here
- At St. Paul, I didn't get the occasion to cook for you, so you don't know my cooking talents
- I can't wait to taste your cooking said Candy
The two friends ate together and they talked about all and nothing.
- How are you with the Terry matter? He's engaged….
- It hurts, but what else can I do?
- You can find yourself another guy! Come on! How long are you going to stay like that?
- Until the pain goes away
- What if it doesn't go away?
- Well, then I'll have to get use to live with it…
- I'm sorry. But Candy you have to live!
They continued talking until late at night. Tanisha's husband, Jamal, arrived.
- So how's the high school reunion?
- Jamal! Good evening said Candy smiling
- You're alone, Candy not boyfriend? You're still waiting for your actor?
- Jamal, leave her alone. She's not in a hurry….
- Yes. I have all the time in the world. I have to go, Tani, I'm going to wait for my mother in her Limo….
- You'd rather be with me than with celebrities? I'm flattered…
- I'd rather spend the evening with a dear friend than pretentious strangers. Bye Tani, bye Jamal and thank you. It was really good. My mother said that she's going to come here and recommend your restaurant to all the celebrities….
- Wow. God bless her and tell her thank you for me. By Candy said Tani laughing, and thank you again
- No, thanks to you. I had a wonderful evening.
Melissa was at the reception. She saw Susanna and as she expected a little, without Terry.
- Miss Marlowe…
- Mrs. Crane. You're Candy's mother. I understand now why you treat me the way you do…
- You overestimate yourself dear. I have better things to do.
- You're not angry with me?
- Why would I be angry with you? After all, all you did was steal my daughter's fiancé…
- All I wanted was to be with the one I love and form a family for my daughter. Terry loves me…
- Really? Where is he? Why isn't he with you? Tell that to others. I'm Candy's mother, remember? I wish you to be happy, if you're not already….
Melissa left her to go interview other celebrities. Susanna stayed there fuming, she was not happy. Terry didn't even look at her. She did everything to seduce him, even walking around half naked in the house to provoke him. He was acting like everything was normal. He'd promised her he would be there at this reception… where was he? Karen who had assisted to the scene with Melissa said to her:
- Susanna, how long are you going to continue like this?
- I love him so much Karen….
- Susanna, this can't be your dream; to have Terry indifferent….
- He's good with Serena…I envy her sometimes, at least she's got all his attention, all his love
Terry was exasperated in his hotel room. He didn't feel like joining Susanna at the reception. The reporters, the fans, the photographs, cameramen… He took the Limo and went to the reception. He wanted to walk a little before going in. He put on some sunglasses and a hat, and then he got out of the Limo.
Candy arrived in front of the Radio City Hall, where the reception was taking place and she saw her mother's white Limo. She got in, the door was unlocked, so she was waiting for her mother.
Terry was walking quietly, but unfortunately the fans that came to look for celebrities, saw him, recognized him and started to follow him. He started to run and he got into his Limo and screamed.
- Barry quickly, let's go!
The Limo left in a hurry rather abruptly. He was going to miss the reception. He didn't want to go anyway.
- What the hell…? Said a voice in the car
Terry looked who talked and he remained speechless!
- …is going on? Stop this car immediately and get out! This is my mother's Limo!
Terry took his sunglasses and hat off…
- Oh my God Terry!
- Candy!
They moved from where they were, and they hugged. Candy was crying of joy. All that time… it had been so long!
- I can't believe it said Terry, you're here in my arms
- If this is a dream, I don't ever want to wake up! Said Candy
They stayed like that for a while, like they wanted to make sure that it was real.
- Where are we going sir? Asked Barry the driver
- Anywhere, don't stop this car under any circumstances! said Terry
- Very well, sir.
Terry pressed a button and a black screen appeared separating them from the driver.
- Terry, said Candy, what if the press sees us….?
- They're busy at the reception, said Terry
- But…
- Candy of all the Limos, you chose mine and I had just arrived! The universe is giving us a chance to see each other, to be together…
- Terry, my mother is going to look for me…
- Call her; you've got her number, don't you?
Candy was still in Terry's arms, she didn't want to let go of him, neither did he! She took her purse and got her cell phone out; she dialed her mother's number.
- Mom, you're done?
- Yes. Where are you? I thought I'd found you in the Limo….said Melissa
- Yes I know. Don't wait for me. I'm going to go back to the hotel alone…
- You and Tanisha are going to party?
- Yes, she lied.
- Ok, baby. You do need a little distraction. Have fun.
- I intend to…Bye mom…
- Bye baby.
Terry hugged her again.
- Where does she think you are?
- Out partying with Tanisha…
- Oh…How is Tanisha?
- She just opened an international restaurant, Tanisha's touch…
- Really? I'll go and check it out…
- It was very good. I just came from there…
- Freckles, I missed you so much…
- Really? So why haven't you kissed me yet?
- Because I'm afraid you're going to disappear like in my dreams…
Candy pinched his arm.
- Ouch!
- You're not dreaming, Romeo, I'm here…
Their lips were welded finally in a hungry kiss, fiery, passionate that bought back sensations they had almost forgotten, during their separation. The kiss lasted forever…the two lovebirds that had respected Esther and Robert's plan and they hadn't seen each other, talked to each other, or e-mailed each other. This meeting by pure chance, was a gift from heaven for them. They were longing each other. Terry started to caress her, his hands found themselves under Candy's blouse, and he was caressing her breast. Candy had a moan of pleasure. Oh…it had been so long… her body almost couldn't believe that it was feeling those sensations it thought it forgotten forever. Terry, who lived with Susanna, but didn't desire her, couldn't believe that it was Candy he had in his arms, the only woman he ever loved and he'd love forever. When they stopped, they were out of breath.
- If we don't stop… said Terry kissing her on the neck
- What? I thought your dream was to do it in the back of a Limo… said Candy closing her eyes
- …with the woman I love. I missed you so much….
- Correct me if I'm wrong, but, I am the woman you love, am I not? Oh Romeo, I love you so much.
They will talk later, their lips were welded again and they started to take their clothes off…The back of a Limo might not have been the ideal place, but our two lovebirds didn't care. They were deprived of the pleasure for way too long… For them the Limousine, at that moment, was the most romantic place in the world! They gave in to their passion. The Limousine was the most comfortable car to drink in, to watch TV, video cassettes, DVDs, listen to music etc…Teenagers used it to go to their prom, celebrities to go to their galas, receptions, premieres, award shows etc…some companies used them for business meeting in a rush, in between two receptions or on their way to the airport, some will used them for "couch promotion" and others will simply use them for the oldest job in the world. Maybe that's what the driver of Terry's Limo was thinking. Discretion in the driver's job was a given. Terrence Grandchester was likeable, Barry, the driver liked him, he was always nice and very generous and what he was doing in the back of the black screen, was none of his business. The two lovebirds were resting without letting go of each other.
- Romeo…
- Hum…
- Thanks for the Oscars…
- I couldn't not mention you, even if the whole world thought I was talking to Susanna…
- Not Annie. I was so happy that she guessed that it was to me, not to Susanna you were talking to…
- What about the others?
- No one was the wiser. But I didn't deny, nor confirm Annie's suspicions. Congratulations, my love for all your awards, the Golden Globe, the Oscar, the Emmy, the Tony the BAFTA and there are more!
- Thank you, honey. I wished I lived all those moments with you by my side, my wife in my heart
- I was with you in your heart, my dear husband
- I'm sorry for the engagements…she announced it without telling me…she bought the ring herself…
- …like a big girl
- And for Serena
- No, my love. Don't apologize for that. She's an angel. She's innocent, she must be adorable…
- She's the only person who gives me the force to continue this charade…
- I can't wait to see her
- I can't wait till we're all together, the three of us. But Freckles to learn about the birth of Serena must have done something to you…
- I wished I was the one that had given you your first child… I cried all night…
- That's why I was apologizing
- Thanks honey. Oh… I don't want to leave you…
- Me neither…
- I love you Terry
- I love you Candy
And that's how it was all night long, they were making each other feel good, and cuddling all night. The Ice Princess had disappeared for a few hours with the arrival of the Prince of fire…
Candy got into the hotel room she was sharing with her mother at dawn. She was happy her mother was asleep, other wise she would've seen her messy hair and no more make up due to a night of passion with Terry. She went to the bathroom and she took a shower. She started to think all of a sudden; she wasn't prepared to see Terry. She didn't use any protection. Oh…well, she'll cross that bridge when she gets there. She got out of the shower and she went to bed and she fell asleep as soon as her head touched the pillow… she woke up around 3 PM.
- Mom? She said smiling
- Hey sleepy head! What did you do with Tanisha? Did you dance all night long?
"Yes, with Terry in his Limo, without Tani…she said in her heard"
- I had a lot of fun, mom
- That's good. Let me order room service for you
- Ok. I'm going to get ready, she said going to the bathroom
She took a shower again and stayed under the water for a while. She finished and got out to eat the food her mother had ordered. She was bursting with joy. Melissa was wondering what could've made her daughter so happy.
"She's like a bride the morning after her wedding night" she said to herself in her head.
She didn't know how right she was, not about the bride, but her daughter had just had one magic night.
In Los Angeles, Terrence Grandchester was in a very good mood. He was playing with his daughter and he has apologized to Susanna for missing the reception, very nicely. Susanna was surprise to see him so nice. They had taken the plane for L.A. in the morning. She continued staring at him.
"He's too happy. He doesn't do drugs…but the last time I saw him so cheerful, was when he came back from Chicago, after seeing Candy! That's it, he saw Candy!"
She knew that if she asked him, he was going to deny it or he would avoid the question. But if Terry had really seen Candy and that she had made him so happy, her days with him were numbered.
Annie was still not buying it. She saw the change in Candy. Ever since she and Patty had married Archie and Stear, Candy was a little sad; she was probably remembering her plans with Terry.
- Candy, said Annie, who went to see her one night at her place, that's enough!
- Well hello to you too, Annie! I'm fine, thank you. How are you?
- Ever since you broke up with Terry, you're an enigma! You defend him; you tape him, every time he's on TV. I put the tape by mistake; she said explaining herself in front of Candy's stunned face. He tells you he loves you and thanks you at the Oscars…Now you're happier than a bride the morning after her wedding night…! Come on out with it!
Candy looked at her best friend, her sister; she couldn't hide anything from her, literally! She said to herself that she needed someone to talk to, and to share all that happiness with, Annie wouldn't betray her.
- Ok, Annie, you've won. You've always read me like a book… but you have to promise me, on the head of your future child, that you won't say anything, not even to your husband.
Annie touched her belly instinctively. Candy saw her gesture.
- Junior is on his way already…
- Yes, said Annie smiling, that's what I wanted to tell you…
- Oh honey, said Candy jumping to her neck, that's wonderful! When are you due?
- In 7 months…Thanks. But go ahead, I'm listening. And I promise you, I won't tell a soul…
Candy looked at her for a moment. She knew that she could trust Annie.
- Ok, Annie…
She told her everything in details from the beginning to the night in the Limo…
- In the back of the Limo? Wow! Said Annie, how was it?
- Well since we haven't seen each other for a while…it was …Wonderful!
- No kidding! You've been so cheerful …so you were acting with us?
- No, my tears were sincere, because we severed all contacts, and we don't see each other, we don't call each other, we don't e-mail each other… and you know that we called each other practically every hour… I wish I was with him during all his moments of glory…
- It won't be for long anymore, I hope….
- For your mouth to God's ears!