Terry Terry

Chapter 15"Changes"

Everybody was still at the court room rejoicing. They went outside and while they were walking through the long hallway Georgina took Terry on the side to speak to him.

- Terry, she said.

- Yes...

- The adoption papers are ready.

- That was fast.

- When you have money and power everything is easy...

- I can see...

- So you're going to go to the mansion. I'll get someone to come and get your stuff...

- Thanks Georgina...

- You're very welcome...

- You would really have adopted me?

- In a heartbeat! She said smiling.

They stopped walking.

- Thank you so much, he said hugging her, you're my fairy godmother!

She burst out laughing and hugged him back.

- So that makes you "Cinderfellow"?

- Indeed! Said Terry laughing.

When they arrived outside everybody was waiting for them.

- So, where are we going? Said Allyson.

- We're going to the mansion, said Georgina.

- To the mansion? Said Ashley, why?

- Because, as of today, Terrence is officially your cousin...

- WHAT??? Said everybody.

- Oh my God! Said Antonia jumping to Terry's neck, this is wonderful!

- Yes, it is, said Terry.

He hugged the other and they all went to the mansion for lunch. The Great aunt was there to welcome Terry into the family. She looked like she always did, like an old eagle. She was not smiling.

- Terrence, she said coldly, welcome to the family.

- Thank you Great Aunt Elroy, said Terry.

- You can all go freshen up, lunch will be ready in 30 minutes.

Everybody went inside the mansion talking and laughing. Terry was showed his room next to Antonia's. Nina was with him, and the others too.

- Here it is, said Antonia, all yours! Your clothes will get here with Georgina later and all your information.

- Information?

- Yes, bank account, car...

- Oh... thanks, said Terry.

Everything seemed so unreal. He was Whilemina Andrew's adoptive son! She was one of the richest women in the world. She had companies all over America and the world. He was now her son... but will she bother to come and see her newly adoptive son or it's going to be like a business transaction handled by her associates? Terry couldn't help thinking that, if Georgina had adopted him, everything would've been different. She was there for him every step of the way... a part of him wished Georgina was his new mother. She was present, she was concrete and she loved him. But things were like they way they were. His new bedroom had everything from a computer to a mini sound system.

- Ok Terry if you want to get out of your monkey suit... and put something more relaxing, said Antonia, we'll be waiting for you downstairs.

Everybody walked out of the room, except for Nina.

- I'll be right there, she said.

- All right, said Antonia.

Ashley was outraged.

- You're leaving her with Terry in the room? What if...?

- Ashley, said Antonia, don't start, let's go downstairs...

- What if they get horizontal?

- Then they get horizontal! Said Antonia, I don't think he would do it here...out of respect for us. Now enough! Let's go freshen up for lunch...

Terry and Nina in her arms.

- Are you ok, baby? Asked Terry.

- I should ask you this question, said Nina.

- Reality still has to sink in...

- You're the adoptive son of Whilemina Andrew...it's just sinking in... one of the richest women in the world! You could sit on your butt for the rest of your life and still have a good life!

- I know... this is incredible!

- What about your name?

- Terrence White Andrew?

- That sounds nice...

Terry hugged Nina hard, he was a overwhelmed. He was starting a new page of his life and he prayed that everything goes smoothly for him from now on, but he knew that life was never that simple... He kissed Nina for a while.

- I'm going to go downstairs, said Nina, before we lose it...

- I missed you so much, baby..., he said kissing her neck.

- I missed you too... I miss us together.

- Me too...

- We have to go downstairs...

- Yes... go ahead, we'll find sometime to be alone, I promise you.

- Ok, baby...tonight if possible? My parents are out tonight...

- Great, he said smiling. I'll see you later...

Nina went downstairs and joined the other. Ashley was dying, knowing that she was just kissing Terry a few minutes ago...This last one was in his room thanking God for his good fortune. He was not going to mess things up, he's going to do his best to make them proud of him. There was a knock on the door. It was Georgina.

- Georgina, he said, come in...

- This is your new bank account, your trust fund information. Here are your new ID card with your new name, driver's license, social security number...

- That was fast...

- I know how to pull some strings... and you can go and chose your car at the dealers whenever you want...

- Oh...when do I get to meet, my new mother?

- She's on a trip, I'm sure she's going to come and see her new son soon...

- Too busy with business? Why do I feel like another business transaction?

- Because you haven't seen her yet, it doesn't seem real...

- You know what? I wish you adopted me Georgina...

Georgina hugged him, moved to tears.

- But I know you can't go against your boss' wishes, said Terry.

- That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me, said Georgina with tears in her eyes.

- I liked that week I spent in your house, you mothering me... I've had two mothers, but it was nice to have one for me only , for once...

- You can come to me whenever you want, no matter what time it is...

- Thanks again for everything Georgina. Let's go have lunch with the Great Aunt Elroy...

- That's enough to cut my appetite!

They burst out laughing and they went down the big stair case of the modern mansion. They went in the big living room where everybody was sitting talking and laughing. Lunch was ready and they were all in the big dinning room. The great aunt looked at everybody. Antonia still had that sparkle in her eyes when she looked a Terry, who had another girl with him... She prayed that Whilemina knew what she was doing. Adopting a good looking orphan in a house with 3 young girls...They said grace and then the Great Aunt said.

- Welcome to the family Terrence, we are happy to have you as a member of our family. I hope you like leaving with us...

- Thank you Great Aunt for greeting me into the family, I hope I won't disappoint you.

The lunch continued in the Great Spirit.

Dorothy had arrived with Terry's clothes. She was glad to have a nice house to work in for a change.