Tomorrow in your life
By Mallory Quinn
Chapter 30
"Back for good"
Candy went back to Chicago with Albert because she was feeling tired. All those nights spent on chair sleeping with one eye only. Flammy was also went back to Chicago at the same time.
- I'm so tired said Candy
- That's normal said Flammy, you haven't stopped working
- Yes, that's probably it…
Once in her apartment, she went to sleep. She woke up the next day. But she still felt tired. She listened to her messages; they were a lot of them. Her parents were also back and her friends left her messages. She returned her calls.
The earthquake and all the chaos that followed, had delayed the news of Terry and Susanna's break up.
During his recovery, Terry announced to Esther and Robert that had come to see him, the news.
- Esther, Robert, it's over…with Susanna, I can't do this anymore…and I'm taking Serena with me
- Oh…said Robert, is it the earthquake that did that? Usually that kind of event brings families together…
- I told her the news the morning of the earthquake….
- Susanna knows? Said Esther, and you're not afraid of the consequences…?
- …of Mr. and Mrs. Marlowe? Said Terry, listen, during the earthquake, while my car was sliding through the open street, I was thinking about one thing only, that I was going to die without marrying Candy…So the rest is not important. I've accomplished my dream; I'm an actor; I've got an Oscar, a BAFTA and then some ! My spokesperson is going to make a declaration to the press. I just want to tell you before…
- But Terry, what if they ruined your career? said Esther
- That's not important anymore, and Susanna is going to make sure that they leave Serena and me alone. But I think my career is not going to have any problems. I don't think the Marlowes expected that I was going to become so popular and win so many awards.
- Ok, said Robert a little disappointed, when are you going to Chicago?
- As soon as you're out of here….said Terry
- You're in a rush…said Esther
- I've lost enough time! Said Terry
Meanwhile, Candy was in drugstore buying prenatal vitamin. She had realized a few days ago that she was late and the unusual tiredness she was feeling ever since she came back from Los Angeles. She took a pregnancy test at the hospital and it was positive. The Limo night!
"Oh Terry, happy father's day! She said to herself"
She didn't want to buy vitamins at the hospital's pharmacy to avoid any rumours. She went back home, a little depressed. She called her confident, Annie.
- Candy? Are you ok? Asked Annie, you sound a little weird
- Annie, can you come over?
- Of course sweetie. You want me to call Patty?
- Not this time…
- Terry matter?
- Yes….
- I'm coming!
Patty didn't know about the charade. Annie arrived a few moments later.
- Candy, are you ok, sweetie?
- I don't know…
- Tell me what's going on…
Candy was a little ashamed. She looked down and said softly;
- The Limo night…
- …has bore its fruits! Said Annie smiling, Candy, that's wonderful!
She hugged her friend.
- You think so, Annie?
- Of course, Candy, a baby, is always wonderful
- I'm not married…
- Oh, this is not the dark ages, Candy. A lot of girls have babies alone…but you know that Terry is going to come running as soon as he hears the news…
- Yes. But I don't want him to come just for that….
- Come on Candy, it's not like you don't know that he loves you, he told you so in front of 70 million spectators…
- No. I'm talking about leaving every thing, his career, Hollywood…
- If he loves you, that's not important for him…
- I hope you're right. I don't want to force him to abandon his dream because of me. Thanks Annie. Otherwise, how's work?
- Fine. It's great to get paid doing what we like…I have to go. Don't worry ok. Terry will be happy, you'll see…
There was a ring at the door. Candy went to open, and her mother was on her doorstep.
- Mom, she said kissing her
- Candy, how are you?
- Fine, come in please…
Annie walked to the door.
- I was just leaving. Mrs. Crane, bye
- Hi Annie, said Melissa, bye Annie
- Bye, Annie and thanks said Candy
Melissa looked at her daughter; there was something different. A new boyfriend?
- I came to see you before I go back home
- I'm fine Mom. I'm just a little tired
- Tired? Are you ok?
- Yes…
- There's something about you…well! I wanted to tell you that they offered my own TV show…
- Mom, that's wonderful! But what if dad gets sent to another country?
- Well there's satellite, but we'll see. I would like to have your ex on my show…
- Terry? No problem, but I'm not the one you should ask…
- I know. I wanted to make sure it was ok with you…
- Of course mom. You'll have him with Susanna?
- You don't know?
- I don't know what?
- It's over with Susanna
- What? Since when?
- Apparently it's been a month. The earthquake delayed the news….
"A month, ever since he came back from New York, after our Limo night…" she said in her head
Candy put her hand instinctively on her belly. Melissa saw the gesture but she made no comment.
- Oh… said Candy, who face was illuminated
"Where is Terry? She asked herself"
- You're happy? Said Melissa
- Mom….
- I can see it on your face. If he comes through the door right now, you're going to fall into his arms?
Candy became bright as red.
- Mom, I can tell you now…but you can't use it for your work…
- What?
- Terry and I…
- Yes?
- We pretended to brake up….
- What do you mean by "pretend"?
She told her the whole story. Melissa was stunned. All that was only smoke and mirrors?
- But at the Oscars, he told Juliet he loved her…Susanna played Juliet….
- Mom, how was I calling him in Romania?
- Romeo…Oh…You're is Juliet! He thanked you!
Candy felt sick. She went to throw up in the nearest bathroom. Melissa followed her. When Candy was done, she saw her mother looking at her. Melissa had a flash; she remembered when her mother caught her throwing up. She had an impression of "déjà vu", only she was the mother, this time.
- Mom…
- Candy…You saw Terry. It couldn't be in L.A. because he was kind of out of it…
- In New York…
- You weren't partying with Tanisha?
- No. I came to wait for you; only I was in the wrong Limo…Terry came in and…
- What had to happen, happened…in the Limo? Wow!
- During the separation, we never tried to see each other or call or write each other, so when we found ourselves alone in the Limo…I'm sorry for lying to you
- Ok. Congratulation! I'm going to be a grand-mother! She said hugging her daughter
- You're not angry….?
- Candy, you're not 15. You're an adult and a doctor for crying out loud. Terry broke up with Susanna; in the next minute or one of these mornings he's going to be on your doorstep. Good luck. I have to go, baby. Have a good evening
- Bye Mom
Candy knew that her father was going to call her as soon as her mom gets home and tells him the news. She got hungry, she was craving Chinese food; lemon chicken, honey chicken, fried rice, marinated meat, egg rolls, chicken balls etc.
"Oh you, she said touching her belly, you're giving some weird cravings"
She smiled; she took the phone and ordered a big Chinese diner, all most the whole menu.
She turned on the television and Terry and Susanna's break up was all over the news. She was happy, very happy. The phone rang.
- Annie! Yes! Mom told me…
- You see, you have to think positive!
- You're right Annie, thanks
Melissa told Philippe about Candy's pregnancy when she got home.
- Honey, I just came from Candy's… you'll never guess what…
- Uh oh…what?
- She's having a baby….
- What? But she hasn't been seeing anyone….
- Anyone we know of…
- Oh…who's the proud daddy?
- You'll never believe it…
- Who? Not Albert….
- No…her one and only true love…
- Terry?
- Yes….
- What? How, when, where?
- A month ago in New York…and here's the kicker; inside a Limousine…
- A Limousine?
- She came to wait for me when she came back from Tanisha's; she got into the wrong Limo, it was Terry's…
- Oh my God! And they just did it there?
- Well apparently they were pretending to be separated for Susanna and her parents …
She told him everything Candy told her about the fake brake up.
- Pretending? That's why she wasn't dating anyone; she was waiting for Terry…and …inside the Limo?
- I guess they didn't want to waste any time….
- Inside the Limo? Wow!
- That's what I said…I wish I'd thought of that…..
- Really Honey?…We can still do it…
- Theirs was spontaneous…
- It must have been wonderful; especially after years of abstinence…I'll surprise you one day…you'll see. Let me call my little girl…I'm going to be a granddaddy!
Philip called his daughter.
- Candy…
- Daddy…
- I heard congratulations are in order….
- Daddy, I'm sorry. It was an accident…
- You collided with a Limo?
- Daddy! Said Candy blushing
- I just hope he's going to take his responsibilities with you too…
- I would swear to it…
- I'm going to be a granddaddy. It's a pretty good sensation. Ok, but tell your Romeo that I want to see him…
- Ok, daddy. Bye and thank you.
Candy wished she'd announce that kind of news as a married woman, but…she knew that she was careless, but it's not like she knew she was going to meet Terry.
There was ring at the door.
"The dinner, I'm so hungry! That was fast she said to herself"
She took her wallet, and went to open the door, but she was looking down in her wallet, looking for the money.
- It's 55.98$. Here is 60$, you can keep the rest, she said handing the money
- Thank you….
She looked up.
- Terry!
She jumped to his neck. Oh she missed him so much! And she needed him so much. But the smell of his cologne or perfume was making her sick! He was going to kiss her… she had to pull away from him… She let go of him a little suddenly. He was not alone; there was a young girl and a little girl.
- Serena! Said Candy
- Andy! Said the little girl
She took the little girl in her arms to kiss her.
- Come in, all of you
- That's nanny said Serena
- Pleased to meet you said Candy
- Good evening…
They got in with their luggage. Candy was on a cloud nine. They sat in the living room.
- I was waiting for Chinese food…said Candy
- Oh…that's why you were giving me money…said Terry
- I thought you were the delivery guy she said smiling, I'm so hungry!
She sat with Serena a little far from Terry. He didn't understand; it's like Candy was avoiding him and she didn't want him to kiss her in front of Serena. He wanted to ask her, but there was a ring at the door and this time it really was the delivery man. She took the food in the dinning room and invited the others too. She started to eat for two! Terry was looking at her.
"Why is she eating so much?" He thought
After dinner, they stayed a little in the living room and then it was bed time for Serena. The nanny wanted to take her, but Candy insisted in doing it. She gave Serena a bath and got her ready for bedtime and then, she read her a story. The nanny said to herself that Susanna never did that with her daughter. Candy showed the nanny her room, next to Serena's. She went back to the living room where Terry was. She went to sit on an armchair far from Terry. This last one couldn't take it anymore. What was going on?
- Freckles, do I stink or something? He finally asked
- Yes, she answered
Terry was so surprised by the answer the he remained speechless for a moment.
- What!
- Don't take it the wrong way…honey, but I can't stand your perfume…
- My perfume? But a month ago you didn't have any problems….
- I know….
- What's changed? Why don't you like my perfume anymore?
- I don't know Terry, she joked, what's changed?
Candy didn't know how to tell him the news, aside from simply saying it. But she was a little ashamed.
Terry was thinking in his head; she was eating for two, she couldn't stand his perfume…Oh!...
Candy wanted to open her mouth, when she heard;
- Juliet, are you pregnant?
- You take the words right out of my mouth…
- Oh, honey….
Terry was submerged by a indescribable joy. He wanted to hug her, kiss her, but…Candy looked at him and he stopped.
- I'm going to take a shower, he said…
Candy burst out laughing. They will go together to look for a new perfume. She had also changed all the shampoos, soaps, gels etc. which she didn't like the odours. She waited a few minutes and she joined Terry in the shower. She scrubbed his back, he turned around and she gave him the hello he deserved and he congratulated her like he should.
- Hi honey, she said, welcome back home….
They kissed for a long time.
- I missed you so much, she said
- I missed you too…
- The baby and I are very happy you're here…
- Baby? You're having our baby?
- Yes, the Limo night….
- Oh…I guess I got here just in time…
- Never too soon!
- I love you Candy. Congratulations for the baby
- Thank you my love…happy father's day
- Thanks honey…happy mother's day….
They kissed again and played in the shower for a while. Later on the bed;
- I didn't see you in L.A.
- You knew I was there?
- Not because of Susanna; Serena
- Oh…She calls me "Andy"
- Yes… I called out your name when I woke up, and I thought I heard your voice. She told me you were there but you left.
- Oh…Susanna arrived and we exchanged words…
- I told her the morning of the earthquake that it was over
- So she knew she had no more rights to be there…?
- I'm sorry for all the lost time, Freckles
- You don't have to apologise….
- Yes, I do. I wanted to end it a while ago but Esther and Robert always found a way to get me to stay… it's like they didn't want me to leave Susanna
- You were a gold mine for them, with the influence of the Marlowes…What made you finally decide to leave?
- To see you in New York in my Limo, our one magic night, which has bear its fruit, he said, touching her belly, I realised that what was missing in my life was you… I've accomplished my dream, I've become an actor, I've won an Oscar, and other awards, but you were the missing piece of my dream, because my dream was really to live with you forever…At the peek of my career, in all my glory, I've never been so happy than when I was with you in the Limo for those few hours…
- Oh, Terry!
- So, I left everything, Susanna's parents can do whatever they want. I don't care, as long as I'm with you forever.
- Thank you honey, said Candy, with tears of joy, Serena is adorable…
- You've become closer to her in one day, than Susanna has ever been…
- I found her by chance. I was surprised to see a little girl crying for her daddy instead of her mommy. It's only when we found you that she called you daddy….
- She probably told you her name was "Ena"…
- Yes…
- You're a good mother Candy. Another woman would've been hostile when she learned her identity
- She's innocent, she didn't ask to come in this world…she's a little angel
- Good. Because I have custody of her, she's going to live with us…
- Oh Terry that's wonderful!
- Candy, what you did; sacrificing yourself so that I could stay with Susanna….
- I didn't want you to regret or to ask yourself questions like; "what if I'd stayed with Susanna?" "What if I had an acting career?" Now, you've accomplished everything, we can be together… you can do whatever you want…
- Yes, I've accomplished everything, only to realise that you were the dream, not being an actor….
- Well I'm here honey, and I still love you so much…
- I love you Freckles…I have stuff for you…
- Oh… surprises?
- Yes… you'll see
He went to get a big shopping bag with a lot of gift-wrapped boxes. Presents.
- This is all for me? She asked with a big smile
- Yes, everything is for you….
- What's the occasion?
- Everything; Christmas, Valentine's Day, December 31st, our marriage in our hearts…
- I can't believe it! Said Candy with a nervous laugh…
- What? That I'm so thoughtful?
- No. That's not it…
- Then, what is it?
She stood up and went in the closet and she got a big shopping bag full of little gift-wrapped boxes, which she gave to a stunned Terry.
- You did the same thing?
- Yes…
- Oh my darling Juliet, even apart, we were on the same page?
- Apparently….
- We were made for each other
- If I had any doubts, now I don't doubt it anymore!
They opened their presents laughing and they thanked each other. Among the presents, there was the Oscar.
- But Terry, you don't have to. We're going to live together now….
- I told you it was for you, in front of 70 million spectators. I'm giving it to you
- Thank you Romeo
They spent the majority of the night talking, they barely slept. They looked at Terry's movies and Terry was making comments. Candy put the tape with all of Terry's appearance on TV, during shows, commercials….
- I can't believe, you taped all my appearances on TV…
- I was doing it before, ever since I learned you made… and when we were separated, it was my way of seeing you…
- I was asking you to forgive me in my heart, every time I was answering questions about Susanna and the baby
- And I was forgiving you in my heart every time I heard your answers
The next morning, Candy woke up nauseous…When she came back in the bedroom, she found Serena on the bed with Terry….
- Hello, Serena, said Candy, hello Romeo
- Hello Andy! Said Serena
- Hello Juliet… said Terry
She went to sit on the bed and kissed Serena
- What about me? Said Terry
- Kiss daddy said Serena
Candy burst out laughing, and she kissed Terry, she wanted to kiss him on the cheek, but he turned at the same time and he kissed her on the lips. Candy called her parents to tell them that she will come in the evening with Terry.
They spent the morning having fun with Serena. The nanny was resting in the kitchen with the maid. Candy had lots of tapes of cartoons; she liked them and her little brothers and sisters too, when they came over. Serena chose Disney's "Aladdin" to watch.
- You know this movie by heart! Said Terry
- I love it daddy, she said with a smile
- Me too, said Candy, and you too daddy! Let's watch it…
They watched Aladdin, and they sang all the songs together, laughing out loud. Terry did a really good impersonation of the "Genie song". Candy and Terry remembered the day they got together and sang "A whole new world" together in her room at St. Paul. It was a whole new world for her and Terry that started that night, now it's a whole new world that was starting for her, Terry, Serena and their future baby.