THE LOVEBIRDS
By Mallory Quinn
Chapter 3
"I want to be in your arms…"
I'm on my way to meet you
I'm on my way to see you
My heart is racing so fast
Because I'm going to see you soon
The feeling is so wonderful
I don't ever want it to go away
I know you're going to be waiting
For my arrival on the pier
I'm going to run to you and hug you
And finally get my long awaited kiss
I close my eyes and I imagine it
You and I hugging and laughing
I want to be in your arms
Where I feel safe and secure
And I never want to leave them again
The last hours have been a little crazy. Candy thought she was crazy to trust this young girl she had just met, but she had a good feeling about her. She was nice. She went to the train station to buy two more tickets for Diana and Albert. She met her friends while she was going back and passed right through them. She was dancing and singing.
- Candy? Said Annie
But she continued her way, singing and smiling.
- What's wrong with her, said Archie
- She must be going to see Terry, said Patty laughing
- Terry? Said Archie
- Hey Miss, said Alistair, you just dropped a 10$ bill!
- Really? Said Candy turning around
- I thought that would get your attention, said Alistair
- You didn't even see us! Said Annie
- I'm sorry… I'm going to New York tomorrow for Terry's premiere
- That's what I thought, aid Patty smiling, only Terry could put you in that state
- Yes! Said Candy smiling
- You want to come with us? Asked Archie, we're going to get some ice cream
- Why? It's going to melt by the time I get to New York, said Candy
- Who told you it was to bring it to New York to your dear Terry? Said Archie, it's for us, here to eat…my God, all you have is Terry in your head!
- Isn't it a little cold for ice cream? Said Candy
- That's what's fun! Said Alistair
- I have to go back to my apartment, said Candy
- Come on, you can have a little time, said Annie, you're going to New York tomorrow, you might not come back…
- But what about Albert? Said Archie, you're going to abandon him?
- No, Albert is coming with me to New York, said Candy
- Really? Said Alistair, that's good then, he will be able to take care of you…I admit I wasn't very comfortable knowing you were going to New York alone.
- I was going to be with Terry, said Candy, I would've been perfectly safe
- Well we can all go to your place then, said Patty that way we can eat together and talk before you leave tomorrow for New York
- Let's go, said Annie, let go shopping first and buy some food
They all went to the market and they bought some groceries and they went to Candy's apartment. They found Diana and Albert talking.
- Oh yeah guys, I forgot to tell you, this is Diana, she's coming with us to New York…
- She's going with you? Said Annie, why?
- Because she wants to see Broadway and "Romeo and Juliet"
- But Terry sent only one invitation
- I think I can get him to get me two more tickets, said Candy smiling, he's an old friend. I had a little accident with Diana earlier, she hurt her leg, her ankle so I'm taking care of her…
- Hi everybody! Said Diana and Albert
- Hello…, said Candy's friends smiling
- Did you bring some groceries? Said Diana
- Yes, said Annie
- Great, let's start with the cooking
- I'm going to help you, said Albert
Diana pretended limping and she took the bags and she went to the kitchen with Albert to cook. They got along pretty well; since Diana knew him she had an advantage… She was looking at the others, Annie, Archie, Patty all so young and Alistair, she was seeing him for the first time and it was so weird to see someone you know everything about, but you've never seen, like an author who was already dead and you get to meet him in his youth and ask him all sorts of questions. According to what she knew, Alistair went to the war after leaving Candy at the train station… Diana approached Patty…
- Hi, you're Patty right?
- How do you know? Said Patty
- Well Albert told me about you when Candy was out, I know you love Alistair and that he loves you…
- Well, he never actually said it to me, said Patty
- Why don't you say it to him?
- But…
- You love him, tell him… I also know he's thinking about going to war, so give him a reason to stay, the war can be very dangerous…I'm sorry if I sound nosy…
- No, you're right Diana, I'm going to stop him from going to war, if it's the last thing I do…
- That's the spirit, said Diana smiling
Patty went near Alistair and she started to be nice to him, very very nice… Alistair was surprised. He was confused, he wanted to go to war, but he was hesitating because of Patty…Should he make his supposedly duty a priority? Or she he make a life with the girl he loves…
Diana prayed that Patty manages to change his mind. Patty was a little bitter in the future.
She looked at Annie and Archie; she saw how Archie looked at Candy even back then! He's always been in love with her! That's why he thought Terry was nobody, he was jealous! She always wondered why he looked at Candy with so much love, she suspected he was in love with her, but he was married to Annie, Candy's best friend. Boy, the past was a bit complicated there…
- Diana, said Albert, can you come and help me?
- Sure, said Diana
Albert and Candy living together. She had heard about it and she thought it was normal, since they were married, but she didn't know that Terry was in the picture…Hearing Candy so in love with Terry, and talking about him all the time, she was wondering how Albert married her knowing how much she loved Terry…
They all had dinner together and they were talking. The subject came back to Alistair's decision to go to war.
- You really want to go risk your life? Said Diana
- Lots or people are there risking their lives, said Alistair
- That doesn't mean you have to go too… I'm sorry, I lost my cousin to the war, he was a pilot, he was engaged to be married…he never got the opportunity to get married and have children, said Diana, he was very young and I just think that's a waste of a life…he could've done big things, he was so smart…but he died at the war in vain! Because, believe me at the end of the war, no one is going to care who won and who started what, there's only going to be a very big number of casualties…
- The young men in Europe, don't really have the choice but to fight, said Candy, but you're here, you don't have to go…
- The US is not officially at war…, said Diana, you're safe for now…
Alistair didn't say anything. He was thinking. The conversation changed. They were singing and dancing. It was late and Candy's friends were leaving.
- Patty, said Diana in her ear, do whatever it takes, believe when I tell you, you're future depends on it…
- Do you know something I don't? Said Patty
- Just trust me, don't let him go to war…
- He's going to die, right? Are you psychic or something?
- Or something…so you believe me?
- I don't know why, but yes, I'll do whatever it takes…
- Good girl.
- Thanks Diana!
Patty hugged her. Candy saw them. She asked Patty.
- What was that all about?
- Well, I don't know where you found Diana, but she's precious. You should listen to her…, good night Candy, have a safe trip
- Good night Patricia, thank you
They all left and Candy turned to Diana.
- What did you tell Patty? She singing your praises…
- I just told her to do everything to keep Alistair from leaving…
- Oh…that's really nice of you…because of your cousin?
- I don't want her to be hurt…
- You think Alistair is going to die if he goes to war…
- Are you psychic or something? Asked Albert
- Or something… I just have a really bad feeling…, said Diana
- Is that why you want Albert to come to New York with me? You have a bad feeling? Did something happen to Terry?
"You have no idea! Said Diana in her head"
But she said out loud;
- No, I just want Albert to be with you in case you need him, that's all
- In other words, if you are a psychic and you know what's going to happen, you're not going to say a word, are you? Said Candy
- Candy, stop worrying, you're going to see your dear Terry, soon and I promise you, everything is going to be fine, said Diana
- For a weird reason, I trust you… Let me go sleep and dream, about Terry, you can come and share my little bed, and tell me more about your "psychic" powers…
- I never said I was psychic, said Diana
- "or something" , said Candy laughing out loud, good night Albert!
- Night Albert, said Diana
She went in the room with Candy.
- So tell me, about your family…
- I don't have a family per se, I mean no mom or dad, I've got cousins…but I'll catch up with them later. I want to go to New York with you…
- In normal time, I would find it odd, but for some strange reasons, I trust you and I like you…
- I like you too, Candy said Diana smiling
She hugged her and she prayed that when she goes back to the future everything would be as it should've been.
Alistair went to drop Patty off last. They were alone in the car.
- Alistair, said Patty, you want to come up? My grandmother is not there…
- Sure, he said
They went up to her apartment.
- Are you really still thinking about leaving Stear?
- I'm not sure, he said
- Don't you want to be with me? Don't you want to make a family like every normal young man?
- I do but…
- Alistair, look at me… you're willing to go risk your life at war, but you barely even touch me…
- I…
- Don't you want me? Because I know I want you… I want to kiss you, touch you
Saying that, she approached him and touched him.
- Patty… I
He was so confused, he wanted her so much.
- Alistair, if you're going to leave, at least make me a happy girl tonight…
Alistair looked at her. He leaned and took her lips in a passionate and fiery kiss. Patricia was a little surprised but the sensation was so good, she instinctively put her arms around his neck and responded to the kiss. The sexual tension between them had been at its heights… The sensation was wonderful and they didn't want to stop…. So they didn't.
Alistair didn't go back home until the morning. His brother wasn't worried. He had a little smile on his lips. If his brother was getting some from Patty, maybe he's going to think twice before leaving her.
Patty opened her eyes in Alistair's arms. They were both in their birthday suit.
- Patricia, he said, will you marry me?
- Alistair, you want to marry me and go to war?
- No, I want to marry you and make a family…
- What about the war?
- Well, I feel I have to help, but my life with you is more precious…
- Is it because of what we did last night?
- Do you regret making love to me?
- No… never. I was hoping you'd kiss me…
- You have no idea how attracted I was to you… I was thorn between going to war or staying with you… I didn't want to kiss you, I didn't want to give you hope…
- Are you sure you didn't want to be tempted to stay with me?
- Maybe that too… but I love you so much and what we did showed me that I didn't want to leave you. I'm going to go see your parents and talk to the great aunt…
- You want to stay with me?
- Yes, I want to marry you. I want to continue making inventions and come back to you and our kids…
- Oh Stear! She said crying. I'm glad you're back. You were always the peacemaker, I was wondering why wanted to go and fight at the war…
- A little weird, isn't it? I fainted when Archie's sword almost hit me in Scotland…
- Thank God you were wearing that stupid helmet
- Stupid? It saved my life!
- And I'm glad it did! Said Patty hugging him.
- You want a repeat of last night?
- I thought you'd never ask!
They stayed in bed and make love again. They took a shower together and they had breakfast together.
- I have to go home and get something for Candy…
- All right…
- You want to come with me?
- Yes, said Patty
- We're going to go pick them up to take them to the train station
- She's so happy she's going to see Terry. You think she's going to come back or she's going to stay with Terry?
- Well if she stays with Terry, that would be good for her. Albert is going with her, so she won't have to worry about his health …
- And Diana…
- Where did she come from?
- I don't know, but I like her! She wonderful! Said Patty laughing
She took Diana's advice and she did what she never thought she would do. She showed Stear what he would be missing by going to war… and Diana's story about her cousin made Alistair think. He of course had no idea that Diana was talking about him…
They went to the manor to get Candy's gift. Archie saw them. He had a mocking smile on his lips.
- Well well well, look who's gracing us with his presence….
- Hey bro, said Alistair
- Did you get lucky last night?
- Hey, I'm still your big brother…!
- That would be a yes…said Archie laughing
- I'll be right back Patty, said Alistair with a soft voice
- All right, said Patty
Patty blushed a little and Alistair went to get the present. Archie was alone with Patty
- Did you convince him so stay? Asked Archie
- I think I did…,said Patty
- You used drastic measures…
- I jumped the guns a little but I had to…
- I don't blame you. You did what you had to do…
- In every man's life, there's a window of opportunity that opens you have to know when to catch it…
- Thank you Patty, said Archie hugging her, he would've died at the war, I'm sure of it… I had a really bad feeling
- Me too… and Diana and her story…
- It felt so close to home, like an omen…
- A really bad one and it shook Stear up too…
Alistair came back with Candy's present.
- Let's go get Candy and take her to the train station with her friends, said Stear
- Ok, I'll come with you, said Archie, then we can grab a bite to eat on our way back…
- All right, let's go…
They went to Candy's apartment and they found them ready to go.
- Alistair! Said Candy smiling, and Patty!
- Hi Candy ,said Stear, I came to take you to the train station
- Hi, Archie is waiting in the car, we'll just have to squeeze in the car
- That's ok, said Candy smiling, let's go, Albert, Diana?
- We're ready, said Albert, let's go.
They all went downstairs and they squeezed into the car, in the general joy. They got to the train station and it was snowing. Patty whispered to Diana;
- Thanks for your advice…
- He's staying?
- Yes…
- Oh Thank God! Said Diana hugging her
- I'm so happy! We're getting married
- I'm so happy for you!
- You're my angel Diana, I'm going to name my first daughter Diana
- That's very nice of you, said Diana smiling
- I'm not joking…said Patty, have a safe and nice trip
- Thank you, said Diana.
Alistair approached Candy.
- I wanted to tell you that I'm not leaving anymore, said Alistair, I'm going to marry Patty and settle down and continue my inventions…
- That's very reasonable of you, I'm happy for the both of you…
- I wanted to give you this…
He gave her a small box playing music.
- This is for you. A going away present, "the happiness box"
- Oh Alistair, said Candy moved, it's beautiful, thank you
- Your welcome, said Alistair.
He approached Diana.
- I don't know where you came from, but I would like to thank you… I'm going to name my daughter Diana…
- Thank you, said Diana laughing , you and Patty are made for each other!
Patty was with Candy.
- Good luck with Terry, said Patty, don't take any chances and don't be cautious, go for it Candy!
- Patty, what did you do last nigh with Stear?
- I made sure my man stayed with me….
- By doing what?
- By showing him what he would miss….
- Oh my God! Said Candy smiling, it worked, he's staying…
- It was that or losing him. I couldn't lose him Candy…so don't lose Terry
- Everything is fine with Terry
- I'm just saying, life is unpredictable…don't let anything stop you from being with Terry…
- I promise you I won't let anything come between Terry and me, or I'm going to die…
- That's my girl! Said Patty.
Annie arrived just in time to see her sister.
- Annie! Said Candy smiling, thank you for coming!
- Good luck Candy, said Annie, be happy with Terry
- I will, said Candy hugging her
They finished their goodbyes, kissed each other and they got on board.
- Bye Candy, said Archie come back to see us! Albert bye, Diana, bye!
They waved on the pier until the train disappeared. Alistair, Patty and Archie, went to pick up Annie and they went to eat at a restaurant.
On the train, Candy was thinking about Terry, she was dreaming about Terry, she was talking about Terry the whole time. She couldn't wait to see him, touch him, hug him and finally get that long awaited kiss.
- Candy, my God, said Diana, you really love Terry very much…
- I can't stop thinking about him, said Candy, I can't wait to be with him, did I tell you how we met?
She started to tell Diana about her meeting with Terry on the Mauritania, then at St. Paul, how he helped her, the summer in Scotland… Albert was sleeping, he had heard that story a thousand times and Diana was fascinated to see a young Candy so passionate… The old Candy was warm, but something was missing, a spark, the spark that this young Candy had, the spark that ignites the fire…
They rested a little and they finally arrived to New York.
- Well, I wonder where Terry is, said Candy, I didn't tell him you guys were coming with me, I didn't get the chance…
- Well I'm sure he's here somewhere, said Albert, he's not going to leave you alone here…
Candy was looking around and she saw a man from behind and she mistook him for Terry, but it wasn't him, she scream the man got a little upset, Diana and Albert were laughing out loud.
- Oh my God! Said Candy all red…
- Let's walk towards the exit, said Albert, I'll take your suitcase
- Thank you Albert, said Candy
Diana didn't have any luggage of course; Candy had lent her some clothes. They walked to the exit and someone took Candy by the hand…
- Hey! Said Candy, Albert! Help!
Albert dropped the suitcase and his bag and grabbed Candy back.
- You leave her alone! He said
He wanted to punch the guy, when he realised it was…
- Terry! Said Albert
- Terry! Said Candy smiling
Terry was laughing.
- Candy, you haven't change a bit, said Terry, and who is this young lady?
- My name is Diana, I'm a friend of Candy and Albert, she said
- Pleased to meet you, Terrence Grandchester… and Albert I know you don't remember me, but it's actually good to see you…
- Me too, I recognised you from the poster Candy has in her apartment, said Albert
Candy was looking at him with tears in her eyes, Terry her Terry was in front of her. He was looking at her, with so much love.
- It's so good to see you Terry, she said
- It's good to see you too Candy , he said
Diana and Albert were looking at them. Candy and Terry were standing there staring at each other…but doing nothing, just staring at each other. Terry was thinking about the Susanna matter how he had to take some responsibility and Candy was thinking about Terry, who was there in front of her…
- Well, said Terry why don't we…
- What? Said Diana, that's it?
- What? Said Candy surprised
- I get an earful of "Terry this, Terry that", during the whole trip and all I get is you two staring at each other like fools? Said Diana, I'm not even going to get a peck on the cheek?
- But…, said Candy
- Terry…, are you happy to see her? Said Diana
- Of course I am! Said Terry
- Candy? Said Diana
- You know I am, said Candy
- And that's how you were dreaming of your reunion? Said Diana
- No…, said Candy
Candy looked at Diana and she thought about Patty words… she jumped to Terry's neck, hugging him passionately, she's been dreaming about that moment for so long. Terry hugged her back and turned around with her; they were both laughing and giggling. When they stopped, Terry kissed her on the lips. Candy was a little surprised, but she didn't slap him when he stopped. They were looking at each other with so much love.
- Now, that's more like it! Said Diana smiling
She remembered Candy and Terry kissing on their deathbed and how much chemistry they had. She could feel the same chemistry, she could almost finger it. She knew Terry had the Susanna matter in his head. Albert was also looking at the scene smiling. Diana looked at him, he was looking at Candy with fondness…but she also knew that future Albert is going to fall in love with Susanna, she was just going to make sure that he meets the love of his life 40 years earlier!
Marty and Doc were looking for Diana everywhere, but they might as well look for a needle in a haystack!
- We can't leave her here, said Doc, it's not her time, she's going to disrupt the space continuum…
- I know doc, I think she's going to come back when she's ready…, said Marty
- I don't like this Marty!
- Well we don't have the choice but to wait for her… what do you say we hit the town of 1914?
- All right! Said Doc, let's go….