Mommy Dearest
by Mallory Quinn
Chapter 18
"Mr and Mrs. Grandchester"
In the car that was taking them to the reception at the Rothschild's mansion, the bride and the groom were talking.
- Freckles, I'm so sorry about Susanna
- You slept with her…
- I don't know…
- The feeling you were having, that something was going to go wrong… oh my God!
- Susanna wanted to ruin our wedding, which she couldn't…
- Because we were already married…
- Because you wouldn't let her, this time around…you fought for us…you wanted us to be together at all cost…
- I don't know if what she says is the truth, but this time around, I wanted you by my side to face it… as my husband
- A baby…
- I should be compassionate, but I just can't! I don't know why…
- Because she's threatening your happiness, yet again….
Candy hugged her husband.
- Do you forgive me for Susanna? He asked
- Apparently she tricked you…
- I still need you to forgive me…
- Terry, it was before we got back together…and you thought it was me…but if you want me to forgive you, all right, I forgive you
- Thank you honey…
- Well all it takes for a woman to seduce you without you knowing, is to drug you let you call them "Candy"…,she said smiling
- I don't think that's funny…
- Come on, it's a little funny…I'm sorry she drugged you…What are we going to do about her, if she's pregnant?
- Well, I guess we'll have to cross that bridge when we get there
Candy thought about Nicholas Pratt… but she was going to investigate, she didn't want to tell Terry anything. They arrived at the mansion and the reception started. There were hundreds and hundreds of guests. The bride and groom had to say hello and kiss a lot of people. Candy's friends were having a lot of fun. The children were in another room so they won't bother the grown ups too much. They would also play in the garden.
Lynda approached her daughter.
- Mom, how are you feeling? How's the baby?
- Fine, she said, how are you, after all the drama?
- Oh mom, maybe I was insensitive, but I wasn't going to let Susanna take Terry away from me again…I can't live without him. If I lose him this time I'm going to die without him…
- You did the right thing, but Susanna is still pregnant, or so she says…
- I saw her with Nicholas Pratt, mom… they met at my gala…
- You were keeping tabs?
- Of course, I had to know what she was doing… I couldn't help it…
- Nicholas Pratt, New York's Casanova…maybe I can get him to talk.
- Mom, what did you have in mind?
- I'm going to bait him…
- What? No, mom…don't!
- We have to find out if he's been sleeping with Susanna…
- I'll do it…
- You're the blushing bride, and he knows you're her rival
- You're my mother; he knows that too…we have to find someone else…
Candy looked at her friends. Jade was there one of the bridesmaid. But will she do it?
- I can try with Jade…she's going to help us…
- Trudy's daughter?
- Yes… let's try. Because if Susanna is pregnant with Terry's baby… well let's pray it's the Casanova's baby…
- Let me do this for you baby. I owe you so much more…
- You don't owe me that, come on mom….!
- Don't worry. I won't put myself in danger; I have a baby to think about…I have ways to get things done…
- Are you sure?
- Yes, baby, I'm sure.
- All right. Thank you. And thank you for taking care of the Pony Home…
- They were a family to you, they took really good care of you because you're an amazing young woman…I couldn't have asked for a better daughter!
Steven arrived.
- Mom, dad, I'm sorry I didn't tell you Terry and I got married, said Candy
- Well, you didn't want to tempt fate, this time around, said Steven
- Better safe than sorry, said Lynda given what happened the last time… I'm glad you made sure you and Terry end up together
- Thank you, mom, dad, said Candy smiling
They hugged. Then Candy went to talk to her friends.
- Wow Candy, said Archie, your wedding was full of surprises! I thought you were going to call it off…
- Why? Said Candy
- Because Terry slept with Susanna and got her pregnant…? Said Archie
- That was before we got back together…, said Candy
- But Candy…, said Archie
- Archie, Terry and I got married last night. I was already his wife for better or worse. So, I wasn't going to let Susanna ruin my life again, because as complicated as things looked, just the thought that I was going to be with Terry made it better… I'm Terry's wife for better or worst…
- You love him that much? Said Michael. He's very lucky to have you…
- And I'm lucky to have him back and I won't lose him again…So Susanna can come with a house full of kids claiming they're Terry's it wouldn't change a thing. This time I'm standing by my man and I won't let go of him as long as he wants me…
- That's the spirit Candy! Said Patty hugging her. You did the right thing, because the last time you broke up with Terry, you almost died inside…
- I did die inside, Patty. Thank you! Said Candy
She walked to Annie who was with her parents.
- Candy! Said Mr. Brighton, congratulations!
- Thank you, said Candy smiling, thank you for coming
- That's the least we could do, said Annie, you're my sister, no matter what!
- Yes, said Candy, no matter what!
- The Bible's definition of love as your wedding vows was beautiful. Without love, we're nothing…
- It's the most powerful force of the universe, said Candy
- You made up with your mother? Asked Annie
- Yes, said Candy and it's a wonderful feeling to have parents, someone ready to die for you…
- No Reagans in sight, said Annie
- The word is that they're in the streets, said Candy, my family didn't like the way they treated me…
- My God, if they only knew who you were, said Annie, you too daddy, you wanted Candy at first and she the Rothschild's granddaughter. Had you adopted her, they would've been eternally grateful to you… you should see what they did for the Pony Home! They are set for life!
Mr and Mrs. Brighton looked at each other.
- The Reagans are paying the high price, continued Annie; I'm certainly not going to complain if they're not here! They almost killed me!
- Me neither, said Candy, I've had enough drama to last me a life time with them!
They burst out laughing. Then it was the time for the bride and groom to open the dance floor. Candy danced with Terry; they were holding each other tight staring at each other, like they were the only two people in the world. The others joined them on the dance floor. Everybody was having fun.
Candy walked to her friends from the Pony Home. Everybody was there and the children were now all playing outside.
- Tom, Jimmy, John, she said, thank you so much for being here
- Well Boss, said John, you didn't think we were going to miss your wedding, did you?
- And as usual, there was a lot of action, said Jimmy smiling
- I didn't expect anything less from my little sister! Said Tom, you've always been the centre of attention…
- Well it is my wedding day, I'm the centre of attention anyway, said Candy smiling, thank you again for coming, it wouldn't have been the same without you here
- You're very welcome, said Tom, I'm glad you didn't forget about your first family.
- I will never forget you, you know that… I was the one who didn't want to break up our family, you all wanted to be adopted…
- Maybe unconsciously, you knew your mother was out there and that she would eventually come for you… look at this place, Candy, said Tom, this is your family's mansion…!
- I know, it feels good to have blood relatives… and it feels good to have all of you as my family too…! Said Candy smiling
She hugged Tom. Then she went to see her grandparents to thank them for everything.
- It's the least we could do, said her grandmother, for all those missing years… now hurry up and make us great grandparents!
Candy blushed and smiled.
- Thank you so much for accepting me…
- You're family, said the grandfather and family is sacred with us…
She hugged them and then she went to talk to other guests. She ran into Terry who had just run into his parents…
- Terrence, said the Duke, your wedding ceremony was… euh… very interesting. I thought I had made a mistake and come to the theatre…
- Very funny Richard! Said Eleonor, is that a smart way to tell him you still wished he hadn't followed into my footsteps? You were very interested in the theatre when you were running after me…
- Can we not do this now? Said Terry
- The spectacle was priceless Terrence, said Eleonor
- Coming from an actress, I wouldn't think much of it, Terrence, said the duke, you should've kept your trousers on…
- I did, said Terry
- That's not what your former fiancée said…, said the duke, you're lucky Candy went through with the wedding anyway…
Candy decided to intervene.
- Your Grace, I love your son and I wasn't going to let that lunatic take my husband away from me…, said Candy
- Husband? She interrupted the ceremony, you weren't married yet, said the duke
- But we were…, said Candy, we got married last night…
- What?! Said Eleonor and the duke
- Yes, said Terry, you see, we didn't trust fate this time around to let us be… so we tricked it…
- So I was his wife, for better or worst when Susanna came with her little drama… we'll deal with her later, and together. This time around nothing is going to separate us…
Terry took her and kissed her.
- That's wonderful, said Eleonor moved
She and Richard looked at each other. Richard let the rules of society come between him and Eleonor, if only he had been more like his son…
- You made sure you stay together, said the duke, that's good
- Too much happened the last time for us not to take precautions, said Terry
- You guys were smart this time around, said Eleonor, unlike some people…
- Eleonor, said the duke
- I'm going to go get something to drink, she said walking away
The duke followed her, she was sulking.
- You think he still loves her? Said Candy
- I don't know, I've always seen the cold side of him… but today I've actually seen some emotions on his face, said Terry
- I think he still loves her and she still loves him too…
- Well they're old enough to take care of their own business, said Terry, let's go, it's showtime!
It was time for the groom to throw the garter… Terry took it with his teeth from Candy's leg and threw it to the single guys… Michael caught it! Candy threw her bouquet and Patty caught it!
The newlyweds left the party after saying goodbye to everybody. They were going to a mansion out of town where they were going to spend their wedding night.
Candy was getting ready for her wedding night, she put her hair down, brush it and she put on a silk night gown. Terry got ready in another bathroom of the mansion.
The bedroom had scented candles in every corners. Candy came out of the bedroom and she found Terry waiting for her on the bed. He stood up and walked to her.
- Hello hubby, she said
- Hello wifey, he said, are you ready to do this?
- Yes…my love, she said
- Do you know how long I've been dreaming about this?
- Ever since you made fun of my freckles on our first meeting?
- Yes…
I met the one I love, I met the one I was looking for
I met the one my heart wanted
I will never let go of her again
- Boy, you really had a twisted perverted mind! She said smiling
- I knew from the second I saw you, that I loved you, I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you and make love to you every night. You are my other half, my soul mate, you complete me…
- Terry, I love you so much my heart bleeds. I don't ever want to be separated from you again. You and I are one, like the Bible said: "For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh". You and I are one today and forever.
Terry leaned and put his lips on his wife's in a kiss which was soft at first and little by little was becoming more and more intense.
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth; for your love is better than wine.
Your oils have a pleasing fragrance. Your name is oil poured forth, therefore the virgins love you.
To be finally free to let go and love each other is a thrilling sensation. Candy's night gown was on the floor with Terry's undergarment… He took her to the bed and he lie down beside her. He kissed her lips softly and felt a warm electrical sensation. His lips were kissing her neck, going down to her breast.
My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh, that lies between my breasts.
Candy felt a shiver going through her whole body and sensations she didn't know existed. She was caressing his body, while the mews were coming out of her mouth, mews she couldn't control if she wanted to…He was caressing her body and getting familiar with it; something he dreamt about forever and that dream had finally come true. A thousand and one sensations were going through both their bodies, making them feel very good…They were ready to be one. He was very gentle and she barely felt the barrier that was separating her from being a young girl to being his woman…
My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms from the vineyards of En Gedi.
The natural course of things was almost like something she had done before, her body was responding instinctively and moving accordingly and they were both feeling a tipsy sensation which made their heads spin. They went faster and faster moaning louder and louder until they reached the climax…. They screamed their pleasure together…
Behold, you are beautiful, my love. Behold, you are beautiful. Your eyes are doves.
Behold, you are beautiful, my beloved, yes, pleasant; and our couch is verdant
Candy had her head on Terry's chest, feeling good. Terry kissed her hair.
- I love you so much Candy, he said
- I love you too, Terry
- I love the way you refused to listen to Susanna, I love how much you trust me and our love…
- I wasn't going to let her ruin our happiness again… the first time we were miserable…we have the right to be happy together. Whatever she comes up with now, we're married, for better or worse…
- That's how we should've handled it the first time…
- We were so young, Mrs. Marlowe took advantage, you had no one…
- This time we had our whole family ready to defend us, but we didn't need them… you were the dragon lady…
- I just wished it didn't come to that. Susanna got pregnant to keep you with her… how could she think of bringing a child in your relationship? How could she use a baby that way???
- She was desperate. She asked me to have premarital sex…
- She was planning on getting pregnant…oh my God! Well for the moment, let's not talk about that. For the moment, let's have fun with the pleasure of the flesh… that was awesome honey. I want some more…
- With pleasure, he said smiling.
They continued with their wedding night, making themselves feel good. Both learning how the body can make them very very happy. They were the only two people in the world and they were very happy.
They woke up in the morning very late; Candy was in Terry's arms.
- Good morning, he said
- Good morning, she said
- How are you?
- I'm great, what about you?
- I'm the happiest man in the world waking up with you in my arms after a night of lovemaking…
- It's so funny, it was the first time we ever made love, but at the same time, it felt natural, like it feels so natural to wake up in your arms…
- I know exactly what you mean, he said holding her tighter
They went in the bathroom together, took a bath together, had fun together, took a shower together, laughing, joking, kissing. They had breakfast in bed, the staff was there to treat them.
They were in the bedroom enjoying each other's company.
- Honey, said Candy, I still have to see your play
- It's ok, baby
- The last time I saw you was in that sordid theatre when I walked away, and the time before that, it was when I heard about Susanna's accident…
- The theatre has bad memories for you. I understand
- I will come to see your play now…I'm your wife and I will be there to watch you every night
- Every night?
- Yes… I will make time every night to come and see you. I want to show you my support
- I know you support me, Candy… you don't have to be there every night to see me play the same role over and over
- But yes, I need to be there, to see you shine every night…
- It will be a pleasure and great comfort to see you there, honey… and to know that you're not there with your Dr. Michael…
- My "Dr. Michael"?
- I was jealous…
- Because he wanted to take me to see your play?
- He helped you get down that tower and you danced with him all night…you liked him…
- He had just helped me get down a very high tower Terry; you wanted me to give him the cold shoulder?
- Euh… yeah!!!
- Terry!!! She said laughing; well he's interested in Flammy now…
- That's because you weren't available…
- Maybe… but we'll never know what he had in mind…I was too busy being angry at my mother and at you, to be interested in another relationship. Actually, I only wanted you…
- Like, I only wanted you…
He kissed her, smiling laughing. They were together, and nothing else mattered.
Meanwhile, Lynda had arranged for someone to spy on Nicholas Pratt. She was going to get on the bottom of the Susanna matter.
Susanna was sulking in her house with her mother mocking her.
- You took too long to strike, said her mother, you should've gone to him before the wedding, but no, you wanted to make a big scene at the wedding!!!! But Candy outsmarted you, she got married the day before, just in case the likes of you come and ruin everything for her, once again!
- You don't need to tell me that mom, I know what happened…
- You lost him for good this time…If only you had listened to me earlier…
- Candy changed, mom. She wasn't going to let Terry to me this time around…
- She got smart. She got her man back and she wasn't going to let him go… you should've played the baby card when Terry was still with you, he would've felt compelled to stay with you for the baby
- Well it was hard to do that when he wasn't even looking at me!!! I had to drug him to get in bed just to hear him call me "Candy"!!! Do you know how humiliating that was???
- Well this whole situation is humiliating, from the beginning… you saved his life and he was forced to be with you… all you got was gratitude… maybe we should've contented ourselves with that…because now you're pregnant out of wedlock without the man you love…or the father of your baby… Lynda de Rothschild was right; what kind of mother am I? I should've accepted Terry's help and not pressure him to be with you…What a mess!!!
- Terry is not going to abandon me…
- He's not going to leave his beloved Candy, now that he's married to her! It's over Susanna!!!
Susanna was crying. She did all that for nothing, now she was going to have a baby not only out of wedlock but without its father…