Terry Terry

Chapter 17"The back to school party"

Terry and Antonia were going to Brittany's party. Allyson and Ashley had their own car. Antonia looked stunning in her blue dress, she let her hair down. She looked lovely. Terry looked fine in his black suit. He went to get Antonia in her room. He knocked on her bedroom door.

- Come in Terry! She said.

- Are you ready? Said Terry.

- Yes, she said smiling.

- You look stunning, he said smiling.

- Thank you, you look stunning too.

- Let's go to the back to school party, said Terry, who throws a party of back to school?

- Spoiled little rich girls who have nothing better to do, what do you think? Said Antonia smiling.

- I've entered this world at a point where I can't forget where I came from...

- You'll get used to it... I'll be with you every step of the way...

While she said that, she felt sad. If that gypsy woman was right...

"Live your days like they were your last"

Terry looked at her and he saw how sad she was.

- You're thinking about that gypsy woman again?

- I can't help it Terry, why would she say something like that?

- Baby come on, let's not think about that now. Let's go and have fun at that spoiled brat's party!

- All right let's go.

He opened her bedroom door and they walked out in the hallway, they met the other two cousins. Ashley was wearing a red dress and Allyson a black dress.

- You're taking your car Terry? Asked Allyson.

- Yes, said Terry, I'll go with Antonia.

- Fine, said Allyson, let's go Ash.

- You ladies look lovely, said Terry.

Ashley felt happy.

- Thank you Terry, she said smiling, I thought you weren't seeing us!

- Of course I see you , said Terry, I'm not blind!

- You could've fooled me! Said Ashley.

- Come on Ash, said Allyson let's go!

She took her sister and they went downstairs followed by Terry and Antonia. The great aunt was at the door.

- No drinking and driving, she said looking at Terry.

- All right aunt Elroy, said Terry, don't worry I won't put Antonia's in danger...

The youngsters left for the party. They arrived at the Backman place where there was a lot of cars parked every where.

- I'm going to park by the side way so we won't get blocked by another car, said Terry.

- Great, because I wanted to go for a ride with you.

- I sure hope so, she said, I wanted to sneak out and go somewhere to make out...

- Ok, said Terry, you go right to the point!

- I don't have time to waste with small talk...let's go Terry.

They got out of his jeep and they went inside. Brittany greeted them at the door.

- Oh the Andrews are here! She said, Terry! Where's your smart mouth girlfriend?

- Did you invite her too? Said Terry ironically.

- Well..

- Nina left town, said Antonia.

- Really? She said smiling at Terry.

- And Terry is now my boyfriend, continued Antonia, so no luck for you Brittany, Terry is still not available!

Brittany was sulking.

- Of course, what did I expect, you're dream just became true all of a sudden, that's too much of a coincidence, if you ask me..., said Brittany.

- Well nobody ask you! Said Ashley..

- How did you do it? Continue Brittany, you asked your aunt to send Nina's father to a big job out of town?

- What are you talking about? Said Antonia.

- Where did Nina moved to? Asked Brittany.

- Australia..., said Antonia.

- Wow, down under! Another town, another country, another continent! Where school starts in January... you really wanted her far...

- Brittany, said Allyson you really have a great way to greet your guests, you want us to turn around and leave?

- Of course not, that was just chit chat , I'm sorry ...come in and have fun, said Brittany who didn't want Terry to leave.

Terry felt a little uncomfortable. Was Brittany right? No, it can't be... He decided not to think about it and go have fun.

- Thank you, said Terry, let's go Antonia.

They all went inside to have fun. Antonia was happy dancing with Terry . Neil and Eliza were there too. Brittany had invited them per Allyson's request.

- That damn Oliver Twist is with my sweet Antonia! Said Neil.

- The fact that you're her cousin doesn't even cross your mind? Said his sister, and she hates you anyway.

- I hate that Oliver Twist...

- Neil, you saw what happened the last time you tried... give it up...

- As long as I'm breathing, I will always try to destroy him...

- What did he ever done to you? Said his sister leaving.


Antonia was in the ladies' room at one point, so Brittany came to Terry.

- Hey..., she said.

- Hey, said Terry.

- I heard you got adopted by the Andrews.

- You heard right.

- They bought you for their little princess.

- You don't know what you're talking about, said Terry.

- Suit yourself...I wish you were still free.

- Brittany...

- But I know you're faithful... I wish I had a boyfriend like you...You want to dance with me?

Terry looked at her. The last time she tried to seduce him in the stables...but what could she really do in a room full of people?

- Come on, she said, I'm the hostess, just one little dance...

- All right, said Terry.

Brittany was glad to be dancing with Terry, she felt so go in his arms.

- Terry, she said while they were dancing, I'm sorry for everything I did... I know you're with Antonia , but I would like you to know, that I can't stop thinking about you... if by some miracle, you find yourself free... let me know...don't say anything, I just wanted you to know...

Terry didn't really know what to say anyway. Antonia came back to find Terry on the dance floor with Brittany. Ashley approached her and followed her eyes.

- She's making a play for him, she said.

- I trust Terry, said Antonia, I don't need any drama. Life is way too short for that. I'm confident that Terry loves me...
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- You should be, he's a good guy, you're very lucky you know that?

- You'll find a good guy for you too, Ash, just be patient.

- Thanks, said Ashley.

Even if she falls for another guy, she will never love him like she loved Terry...

- I'm going to find Jones...

- He's a good guy, give him a chance, said Antonia.

- I'm not interested in him in that way, he's a friend, that's all.

Ashley left to look for Jones, who as happy to see her.

Terry's dance with Brittany was over and they walked to Antonia.

- Thank you for the dance, Terry, said Brittany with a soft voice.

- You're welcome, said Terry smiling.

Brittany left without a look for Antonia.

- Are you ok? Terry asked Antonia.

- Yes, I'm fine, she said walking away outside.

- Antonia! Wait!

But she was already gone. Terry followed her. Brittany had a satisfied smile on her face.

Antonia had run outside on the street. Terry caught up with her.

- Baby what's wrong? He said.

- You were dancing with her, when you told me she tried to seduce you at the 4th of July barbecue!

- Yes, but...

- Are you interested in her? Because you knew her intentions and you still danced with her.

- She's the hostess; I just wanted to be nice...

- Nice with Brittany Backman? She going to eat you alive!

- I can take care of myself! Said Terry louder, I'm not a little boy!

- No you're not! You're a very attractive young man and girls throw themselves at you!

- I thought you trusted me...

- I did...

- Did?

- I do, but...

- But what?

- You told me about the incident with Eliza and you barely look at her Why are you being nice to Brittany? She tried with you too...

- So you wanted me to treat her like a treat Eliza?

- Yes...

- They might have tried the same thing, but there's a difference; Eliza treated me like crap the first time I saw her... that was it for me... you only get one first impression...

- While Brittany was making nice with you from the get go... so you do like her...

- Like?

- Yes, even though she was mean to Nina...

- She was jealous...

- Are you making excuses for her? Said Antonia angry.

- No, I'm not! What's wrong with you Antonia?

- Oh, now there's something wrong with me? I can't be jealous?

Terry looked at her, she was really upset. The dim light on the street gave Antonia's face a very beautiful.

Antonia was wondering where that was coming from. She was usually more tolerant than this. She thought she would never be like those insecure girlfriends making jealousy scenes... What the hell was she doing? Wasting time fighting with Terry, while her days might be numbered...?

- I don't know what's going on with you tonight, said Terry, all I did was dance with the hostess...yes, she has a crush on me... if I had to ignore every girl who had crushes on me, I would've ignored you and your cousins, when I was with Nina...

- Baby, I'm sorry, said Antonia walking towards him, I don't know what's wrong with me tonight...

Terry looked at her.

- Can you forgive my foolishness? She said.

- Of course, he said taking her in his arms to hug her, other girls are going to have crushes on me, some won't say anything, and some will come and just tell me...when I didn't have a girlfriend, I had fun... but I'm with you now...

- Sometimes the bad part of me wished you were the unfaithful kind so you could make out with me...

- Really?

- Then, the good part of me says, "don't do to others what you wouldn't want them to do to you..."

- So you listened to your good side...

- Yes, otherwise I would've made a play for you while you were with Nina...

- Antonia the bad girl? Nah!

They burst out laughing.

- I forgive you baby, said Terry.

- I love you Terry.

- I love you too.

They kissed passionately for a long time.

- You want to get out of here? Said Terry.

- Yes, I don't think I can stand looking at Brittany again.

- I wouldn't want you to strangle her.

- Now I know how Nina felt when I dance with you... I'm so sorry...then we became friends...

- Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer...

- Right..., said Antonia smiling, she was kind of right, but after befriending her, I couldn't betray her, no matter how much I loved you...

- Let's... where do you want to go...?

- How about the drive-in movie?

- You really want to watch a movie?

- Who said anything about watching?

They burst out laughing. There was an old drive-in in town they went there, but both of them wouldn't be able to say what movie they saw....

They went back home earlier than the others. The great aunt didn't really know what to think...Why were they back earlier? To be alone? Was it really a good idea to have Terry living with them? Antonia had been in seventh heaven ever since he moved in...and when Antonia was happy, she was happy.

Terry and Antonia went to the living room and they put on a movie they barely saw...

- What's with us and movie? Said Antonia, it just make me want to make out

- You mean, you need a movie to put you in the mood?

- You sound like your talking about another kind of movie...

- What kind of movie?

- You know... the triple X one...

- With Vin Diesel? Said Terry.

- No! She said laughing, Terry!

- What? With Ice Cube then?

- Come on Terry! The one our parents don't want us to watch?

- Too much violence?

- Too much sex! Would you stop playing dumb?!

Terry was laughing while hugging her.

- Have you ever seen one? She asked.

- What a "Vin Diesel" movie?

- Yes...

- I was just curious and some of the guys at my old school wanted to have a kind of a party...

- With girls?

- It wouldn't be fun without girl unless you don't mind...

- Oh my God!

- Don't worry, I looked at one scene and I left, my mommy Maria would've killed me if she had known...

- You didn't have to tell her...

- I know, but my conscience was not feeling right.

- But you've had sex before...

- With one girl at the time, not with a bunch of hoochie mamas!

Antonia burst out laughing.

- Don't tell that to my mommy Maria! Said Terry, she wants me to stay pure until I get married...

- I won't. Your secret is safe with me..., she said smiling

They stayed in the living room until Allyson and Ashley came back.

- There you are! Said Allyson, you could've told us you were leaving!

- I'm sorry Ally, said Terry, it was a spur of the moment decision.

- Yes, said Antonia, I'm sorry I didn't want to stay in that party for 1 minute more.

- Really? Said Ashley, you didn't take Brittany's dance with Terry so well after all?

- We were waiting for you here, said Antonia ignoring her cousin, let's all go to bed.

They all went to bed. Antonia was thinking about her jealousy scene how ridiculous it was, but it wasn't so ridiculous when it happened.

Terry was in his bed saying to himself that the newfound side of Antonia was...not so bad. She was human, not an angel...

Ashley was smiling, because she was right; she couldn't help it, she was a little happy they had a fight. She called Jones to talk about it.

Brittany in her bed was dreaming about her dance with Terry, the smell of his cologne and she was very happy and had happy dreams about him.

Allyson seemed to be the only one thinking about her upcoming school projects...