Once Upon A Time
Chapter 4
"The Pool Party"
Once upon a time there was a young woman name Maria, who was about to enter the convent to become a nun. But one day, she met the richest man in town who was nice to her, he seduced her and they became lovers, she forgot about the nunnery and she enjoyed the pleasure of the flesh, until she got the consequences of her actions… She got pregnant, which made it impossible for her to go to the convent anyways, her lover wouldn't marry her and make her an honest woman out of her. So she had her beautiful baby girl alone and her mother helped her in raising her. The rich man came to help later on, but Maria was bitter by then and she wouldn't accept his help. The rich man passed away and his eldest son, one of the nicest man she's ever met, was now in charge and wanted to take care of his little sister… Maria was starting to soften up. Maybe getting some help would not be such a bad thing. Her daughter had a choice to make, it was up to her daughter to decide if she wanted to be one of them rich kids, or if she wanted to continue living the way she was…Maria knew she would have to decide to tell the truth to her daughter soon, very soon.
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Candy woke up all excited about her week end. She took a shower and she put on her bathing suit; a red bikini, under her jeans and red shirt. She let her hair down after brushing them for a long time. She wanted to blow dry her hair, but since she was going to swim, she thought it was no use getting her hair straight if it's going to curl back when it gets wet. She was lovely. When she got out of the room, Annie was waiting for her and her mother looked her …
"Please God; protect her from any harm…" She thought.
- I'm ready to go! Said Candy all happy, hey Annie!
- Hey! Said Annie smiling.
- You haven't had breakfast! Said her grandma.
- Right! Said Candy, all right I'll have some Corn Flakes before I leave.
- I'll have some too, said Annie smiling.
Both girls had cereal, toasts and a glass of orange juice. The Andrew car came to pick them up.
- All right, said Maria, if anything is wrong you call me, I'll come and pick you up…
- Everything is going to be fine mom, said Candy, don't worry about us. Goodbye mom, I love you.
- I love you too, angel, said Maria.
- I'll call you tonight, said Candy.
- I'll be waiting.
Candy hugged her grandma and her mother and she left with Annie. The car took them to the Andrew castle.
- I'm finally going to see this castle up close…, said Annie, Miguel, remember? Works here as a gardener or assistant or something like that...
- They have a big garden, that's very big for him alone…, said Candy, Miguel? Didn't you make out with him for a while?
- Yes, I went out with him, he was hot, he still is… but now I into that dandy boy!
- Annie…
- I know he might not want me, or he might want to play with me, but I really wouldn't mind him playing with me, Candy…
- Be careful, Annie, that's all I'm saying.
- All right, said Annie, what about you and your English?
- Well he's only here for the summer, he's going back to England…
- So? Be the little America girl he's not going to forget!
- Annie, stop it! Let's just have fun for now!
They arrived at the castle. William was waiting for them outside.
- Candy! Annie! Welcome to my castle! He said.
- William! Said Candy.
- Mr. Andrew, said Annie, thanks for inviting me.
- You're very welcome.
The door opened and Aunt Elroy was there. She was looking at Candy and she thought she saw a young Rosemary, she was so moved… William saw her face.
- Aunt Elroy! He said, this is Candy White.
- Hello, said Aunt Elroy smiling, welcome to our castle!
- Hello Aunt Elroy, said Candy smiling, can I call you Aunt Elroy?
- Of course you can! Said Aunt Elroy smiling.
William looked at his aunt, she was a little too happy to see Candy. But Candy is going to think that she's just being nice…
As matter of fact, when Candy approached Aunt Elroy, this last one hugged her hard, Candy was stunned but she hugged her back.
- Oh… You're a very sweet lady Aunt Elroy.
William shook his head. Aunt Elroy couldn't help herself; she was emotional to be in front of Candy, who looked so much like Rosemary at her age.
- Welcome to our castle child, said Aunt Elroy, make yourself at home…
- Thank you so much, said Candy smiling.
- I'm going to show you to your room, said William.
- I'm coming with you, sad Aunt Elroy, it's the prettiest room of the castle, it used to be my niece's Rosemary's room.
- Oh, said Candy, that's very nice of you, but any room would've been fine for Annie and I…
Candy was finding Aunt Elroy very nice, but , a little bit too nice. What the hell was going on? Her mother making a 180 on her friendship with William, and William's Aunt greeting her so warmly like…. She didn't want to think about it. She just wanted to enjoy the moment.
- This room is just perfect for you, said Aunt Elroy, if you need anything, you call the maids they're here to help you…
- Thank you so much, Aunt Elroy, said Candy smiling.
- Thank you, said Annie.
- You're very welcome! Now I'm going to let you get ready and you can go by the pool when you're done, the others are already there and the guests are arriving…
- Ok, said Candy thank you again.
- A maid is going to show you your room Annie, said Aunt Elroy.
- Thank you.
Aunt Elroy left the room. Candy and Annie looked at each other…
- Ok, said Annie, that was weird.
- You're telling me? Said Candy.
- The rumours…
- I don't want to think about that now, Annie, let's just enjoy ourselves! Don't forget to focus on your dandy!
- Yes, the dandy…, said Annie smiling.
They took their clothes off, since they had their bathing suit under. Candy's was a two pieces one, but not the two pieces with the top like a bra, the top looked like an actual top and it was long enough to cover her belly. Annie had the bra style… a maid came in and showed Annie her room, it was pretty but not as Candy's. Then Annie went back to Candy's room to get her.
- Let's go, said Annie smiling.
The two girls went downstairs and looked for the back door, they found themselves in the kitchen.
- Well hello! Said Miguel who was there drinking water.
- Miguel! Said Annie smiling, hi!
- What are you two doing here? He asked.
Miguel was tanned with black hair, very attractive.
- We were invited to the pool party, said Candy.
- With them rich kids? Said Miguel surprised.
- Yes, with them rich kids! Said Annie.
- Oh…, said Miguel looking at Candy.
- What? Said Candy, William is my friend and he invited me…
- Right! Said Miguel.
- You're thinking about the rumours, said Candy, I don't want to hear it! Let's go Annie…
Candy went outside looking for the pool.
- You don't like Miguel, said Annie.
- He wanted to make out with me when he was going out with you, Annie!
- Really? Why didn't you tell me?
- Because I didn't want to hurt you… now you're in love with the dandy, I can tell you….
- Candy! Said Annie stopping her and hugging her! I love you! You're a good friend!
- I love you too, Annie, said Candy, ready?
- Yes, let's go!
The two girls finally arrived by the pool. Terry was there with Alistair, Archie and Anthony. Eliza was on the a long chair trying to tan her white skin. Neil was inside the pool, swimming.
- Hello! Said Candy and Annie smiling.
- Hello, said the boys smiling.
Candy and Annie went to sit by the pool on empty long chairs. It was lunchtime and some maid brought some food on a big table, with some drinks.
Terry walked to Candy with a smile.
- Hi, he said.
- Hello, she smiled.
- How are you? He asked.
- I'm fine, she said, did you find your way with the bus?
- I did, he said smiling it wasn't quite as fun alone.
Candy smiled.
- You want to get something to eat? He said.
- Yes, she said standing up and walking to him to the table.
Eliza was sulking. The other boys were surprised to see Terry so friendly with Candy.
- When did that happen? Said Anthony.
- I don't know, said Archie.
- Uncle William did tell us to steer clear of Candy…, said Alistair.
- I wonder why? Said Neil who had just arrived.
Other guests started to arrive too and the party kicked off… Annie was having fun, trying to get the dandy's attention. But he was busy with other girls… Annie was sad. Miguel was passing by and Annie started talking to him.
- How are you? He asked.
- Bored, said Annie sulking.
- Really, you can always find something to do with those rich kids…
- Aren't you supposed to work?
- I was invited too… and those girls…
- Is that how you looked at Candy when we were going out?
- Sorry Annie, I'm only human…
- You're a creep…
- I guess I am, said Miguel smiling at some girls and walking to them…
Annie served herself and she walked to the dandy, who was talking about fashion a snobbish girl.
- I don't suppose you know anything about fashion, said the girl to Annie.
- Just because I can't afford it, it doesn't mean I don't know anything about fashion, said Annie, you don't have to bite the donut to know it's sweet…
Archie looked at her smiling.
- So you love fashion?
- Yes, I'm going to be a designer, said Annie smiling.
- Really, said the girl, they have school for that, you can afford?
- There are scholarships I can apply for, I saved up money with my jobs, said Annie, I'm going to make it…
- That's good for you, said the girl, I'm going to buy the designer suits since I can afford it…
Archie looked at Annie, ignoring the other superficial girl…
- You have any ideas for … let's say a spring line?
- Why would I tell you any of my ideas? What if you stole them from me? Said Annie.
- I'll show you my collection, if you tell me yours…. I won't steal your ideas, I've got mine…
- I don't know, said Annie, should I trust you, dandy boy?
- Let's finish our food and we can go to my room and I'll show you my designs…
Annie got her doorway to the dandy's heart; fashion! She was pleased and they continued talking and laughing. The other girl made herself scarce and left them. Eliza looked at Annie with Archie and Candy with Terry and she hated it. But Terry showed her he wasn't interested in her at all…But didn't William said she was off limits? She took advantage of a moment alone with Terry to remind him of
it…
- Terry, didn't Uncle William said not to get involve with Candy? He wants her for him!
- I'm just talking to her, said Terry annoyed.
- Right! Just remember you can look, but you can't touch! Said Eliza smiling.
Terry was sulking. Candy was talking to William and Terry was looking at them.
- Are you having fun? Asked William.
- Yes! Said Candy smiling, thank you for inviting me…
- You're very welcome. Tomorrow, we're going shopping for you…
- Shopping? What for?
- For your new wardrobe, for your work…
- My work?
- Yes, it's company policy, to have the right dress code…
- Right! Said Candy smiling, I love shopping! Thank you so much William, she said hugging him laughing
From where Terry was standing it looked like two lovers hugging. Candy went to sit with Aunt Elroy, who was wearing a bathing suit too. They talked and they were laughing. They got along great!
"That cold old hag is so nice to Candy…. Why is that?" thought Terry.
At one point, some guests two big boys started to push people in the water. Some girls had nice up does and they were now soaking wet. Coincidently, Terry "the pretty English boy" like they called him was dropped in the pool at the same time as Candy. They were all laughing and screaming! Candy was inside the pool, and she pushed Terry's head under the water, he followed her and caught up with her, she was in his arms laughing, it felt good, it felt right… Candy felt Terry's touch on her body warm. She was comfortable in Terry's arms, the cold water seemed warm to her. But something happened, Terry let go of her and stopped smiling and got out of the pool. Candy felt cold and surprised. What was going on? Why did Terry reacted like that? Candy got out of the water and went back to her chair where her stuff was to wipe herself with a towel. She was looking at Terry, but he was talking to another girl and wasn't even looking in her direction. She felt hurt. She went inside the mansion to her room, but she got the wrong door, she found a couple getting it on… she quietly closed the door.
"Oh my God! Miguel and Eliza!" she thought walking back to her room.
Then she saw Annie and Archie in another room talking about fashion designs… she finally found her room, got in and locked the door. Terry… why was he acting that way? One minute they're enjoying each other, the other minute, he rejects her and go talk to other girls!
"What am I doing wrong? She thought, is something wrong with me? Or maybe I just misread him… not that's not possible, he was flirting with me! Then what is it? Well I'm not going to learn anything by staying here…I have to talk to that "pretty English boy!"
So she took some suntan lotion and she went back outside. Terry was laughing with some girls and she walked to them.
- Terry, can I talk to you? She asked.
- I'm busy talking, said Terry indifferent.
- It will only take a minute, said Candy.
- He said, he was busy talking, Blondie! Said one of the girls, so butt off!
Terry looked at Candy, she was looking at him with those sad puppy eyes and he was just melting. That girl being mean to her…
- English, please…. She said.
- All right, said Terry, let's go…
Terry left with her and they went near the pool house which was open that day, there was a bar with waiters serving non alcoholic drinks.
- I'm sorry I interrupted your conversation with your lady friends, but my mommy always told me to ask when I don't understand something…
- Would you get to the point, said Terry irritated.
- I'm getting to it. What's with the cold shoulder? Did I do something wrong? Or did I simply misread you?
- You misread me, he said.
- You're lying! She said, something is going on… but I'm not going to throw myself at you if you don't want me… it was nice knowing you! She said leaving.
She walked to Miguel.
- Miguel, you got that mean girl? She said.
- She was begging for it, he said smiling.
- Yeah, but not enough to acknowledge you in public…! Said Candy.
- That's how it is with us little people, they don't mind screwing us in the dark, but in broad day light, it's the ignorance…
- You don't have to take that… but then again you're getting the chance to bang the stupid rich girls…
- And their mothers sometimes…
- Miguel!
- What? I'm having fun….
- Oh my God!
- Did someone break your heart, Blondie? He asked.
- Not really… It thought that I could have a little fun, but… I was wrong! I'm going to stick to my kind…it's safer and it's better! The rich are way too complicated!
- They're fun…said Miguel.
- Miguel, can you do me a favour?
- What?
- Can you not look at other girls anymore?
- What will I get in return?
- I can't believe I'm going to say this; I'll make out with you, first base only…if you keep me company.
- You want to make your rich boy jealous… which one? Not the pretty English preppy boy!
- Yes…
- Blondie!
- What? He's cute…
- I'm cuter…
- It's a matter of taste… do we have a deal Miguel?
- All right, Blondie, I'll do anything to get my tongue in your mouth…
Candy burst out laughing and Miguel became the perfect boyfriend for Candy, bringing her drinks, kissing her hand. Annie came back from the mansion with the dandy and she was wondering what was going on. She left Archie to go talk to Candy who was alone, while Miguel went to the men's room.
- Candy, what the heck are you doing?
- Trying to make Terry jealous…
- With Miguel?
- I was desperate, she said.
- I'll say! Said Annie laughing, what's the catch?
- I'll get to first base with him…
- Candy! Oh my God, you must be desperate! Said Annie laughing.
- What about you?
- Well the dandy is all fashion and no smooch!
- Oh…
- I thought I could get him with that, but he became too professional and not romantic!
- Sorry! Well Terry rejected me…
- Thus Miguel! He's a good kisser…
- Annie!
- What? You'll find out soon enough… so operation rich boys is a bust?
- Looks like it! Said Candy, I really liked Terry…
Miguel came back and the two girls continued talking and laughing with him.
William saw the scene with Candy and Terry and Candy's scene with Miguel. It was better this way. He didn't want Candy to get involve with Terry, since Terry was there on a punishment… but Candy looked so sad, Miguel should be able to keep her company. Aunt Elroy saw his eyes.
- You're protecting her from the English boy…?
- He's a bad boy, Aunt Elroy.
- I say he was acting out to get his father's attention, like we all did… here, he's a perfect gentleman… and the only one not related to Candy… Anthony looks at her with weird eyes… because of your warning, he won't go after her, but suppose he decides to do it anyway?
- You want me to let her be with the English bad boy, so she won't be available for my nephews?
- Miguel is keeping her company, but you know she's trying to get Terry's attention… and Miguel… is a boy toy, everybody's boy toy…
- Aunt Elroy, do you know something I don't?
- When you're ready to gossip, you come to me William!
- Oh my God! I don't even want to know!
- Let Candy be with Terrence, to protect her from her nephews… unless you want to tell everybody the truth…
- Maria is not ready…Candy either…
- Your call…
William looked at Candy with Miguel and at Terry looking at them with hurt eyes…He didn't want his sister to feel like he was manipulating her…he had a decision to make.
Terry was looking at Candy and he wanted to strangle Miguel. Eliza saw his look.
- Surprised to see her go back to her own kind? Said Eliza, Miguel is to die for!
- Really Eliza, you talk like someone who knows, said Terry.
Eliza blushed thinking about her quickie with Miguel.
- I hear the maids talking, they say he's a fabulous lover…, she continued, she's pretty lucky…
- Shut up ! Eliza! Said Terry between his teeth.
He walked to the boys, who were talking about the same thing.
- Miguel, that's one lucky dude, said Alistair.
- He got lucky with Eliza's mother, said Archie, I caught them one day in the guests' room…
- Oh my God! Said Anthony, the lucky dog!
- Now he's got Candy, said Alistair, maybe Uncle William is going to fire him now that he's after Candy!
Neil arrived.
- I wish I could have Candy! Damn that Uncle William! I might just go after her anyway…
- Neil, said Terry, if you go after her, I'll take care of you myself! Said Terry.
- What's with you? Said Neil surprised, you want her too? She's a little tramp! Look at her with Miguel!
- Well your sister and you mother should know how cute Miguel is! Said Terry.
- What did you just say? Said Neil angry.
- Cool off Neil, said Anthony, you know your mom and Eliza have fun with Miguel!
- Yes, Eliza had some earlier, said Archie laughing out loud.
- The tramp! Said Neil between his teeth, I have to get that Candy…
- You don't touch her, said Terry, you hear me?
Candy was laughing with Miguel and Terry's heart was broken. When night time came, the guests were starting to leave. Candy went to talk to William, she was sad.
- Hey little one, he said are you having fun?
- Not as much as I thought…
- Why?
- I thought Terry liked me, but I was wrong… now I made a deal to kiss Miguel if he stays near me and pretend to be interested in me…and it was all for nothing! Terry doesn't care!
- Now you have to kiss a pretty boy, gee… that's awful!
- William! I don't want to kiss Miguel, I want to kiss Terry! But that's a bust… anyway, it was nice while it lasted…, she said walking away to be near Annie and Miguel.
William felt her sadness. He looked at Terry who looked hurt looking at Candy with Miguel… he approached him…
- You like her? He said.
- You told us she was off limits…
- I know I did…
- Are you changing your mind?
- I meant for my nephews, not you…
- What?
- I didn't want her to be hurt, but she seems so sad and you too…
- Are you giving me the green light?
- For personal reasons, I don't want my nephews to get involve with her… but you're not my nephew and you'll go back to England at the end of the summer…but I'm warning you, if you hurt her, you'll have to answer to me!
- So she's not your mistress?
- I'm not saying anything else, said William walking away.
Terry was puzzled. What the hell was going on in this crazy family? But no need to tell him twice, he was free to be with Candy, so he followed her behind a tree…She was with Miguel, kissing him!
- That was nice, said Miguel when he stopped.
- Good night Miguel, she said walking away.
- I'll call you tomorrow!
- My mom is going to hang up on you! Bye Miguel!
Miguel left and Candy was surprised to see Terry in front of her…
- What are you doing here? Where you spying on me? Asked Candy.
- No, I was looking for you, but you were too busy sucking faces with lover boy!
- What I do is none of your beeswax!
- How could you stick your tongue in his throat so soon?
- So soon after what? After our non relationship?
- I guess I was wrong, you're not the girl I thought you were…
- And what girl is that? One you lead on, reject, then come back to again? Sorry I dashed your dreams! I'm not the sweet little American girl you read about? You can go to hell Terry!
Terry looked at her surprised. She was more upset at him than she was showing, he could see that now.
- And I wanted to ask you out! He said angry , thank God I was able to see what a flake you were kissing your boy toy! Now, you can go to bloody hell!
Candy was furious and she ran to the house. Terry was angry and he went to the library.
William and Aunt Elroy looked at the scene.
- William! What the hell did you do? Said Aunt Elroy.
- I just sent Terry to see Candy when she was kissing Miguel…
- You devil! Said Aunt Elroy.
- If they're meant to be together, they will be together.
- With you helping them be apart? They don't stand a chance!
- He's just going to hurt her, Aunt Elroy… I don't want her to suffer.
- You can't protect her from everything, William….
- I can protect her from this "Pretty English boy!" he said, he can't be good for her…
- You're hurting your little sister!
- I can live with that!
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Candy was in her room crying. Annie was with the dandy by the pool, still talking about fashion! Terry was sulking in the library. Alistair was building some weird device in the basement. Eliza was talking to her friends on the phone about her quickie with Miguel and Neil was kissing some stupid maid in a dark room…
Once upon a time, William Albert Andrew was not proud of himself, but he just wanted his little sister to be safe. He couldn't tell her not to date Terry, but he could make things difficult for them to date.