Candy and Terry continued kissing passionately for a moment. There was a knock on the door and a nurse came in to see if the doctor needed anything.
- Dr. Andrew? Oh, she said, seeing him kissing Candy with a mouth full!
They slowly stopped.
- Everything is fine Nathalie, said Terry.
- But, she's not sick anymore?
- I cured her, said Terry.
- By kissing her? Said the nurse ironically.
- Never under estimate the power of D. Andrew's kisses... before you qualify he's behavior as inappropriate with a patient, let me tell you right away that we've known each other since school.
- She was my girlfriend, said Terry.
- Oh..., but you're Princess Candice! Oh my God! Said the nurse, Dr. Andrew, you went to see her on stage!
- As a matter of fact, said Terry.
- You didn't get my invitation and my backstage pass? Said Candy.
- The envelope that came with the messenger? That was you? Said Terry.
- Yes, I wanted you to come and see me during the intermission.
- Oh, sorry. I was late, so I left without taking it.
- And you didn't open it when you got it?
- No, I had an emergency and left the envelope on the counter at the reception ... Let's go get it...
- All right, said Candy, we have to go see Esther.
They were getting out of the exam room.
- Esther? You came with Esther? Said Terry surprised.
- Yes, she's at the hotel, in my suite...
- She's not sleeping?
- She had a long nap so she could stay up later to see you...
- Then we have to go see her, right away, before it's too late! I'm going to go change, wait for me here.
They were at the reception desk and the nurse with glasses was looking at her with mean eyex. The nurse called Nathalie arrived with a little book and a pen.
- Can I have your autograph, Princess?
- Of course, said Candy smiling.
Other nurses came running with their little books for autographs and picture taking... Terry arrived and he found Candy surrounded ,like the star she was. Terry went to get the envelope he had left. The nurse with glasses was sulking, looking at Candy with disdain.
- She thinks she's all that! She said, faking an illness.
- My Candy is very resourceful! Said Terry.
- Your Candy?
- Why do you think she came looking for me here?
- For your beautiful eyes?
- Bingo! She's my girlfriend...
- You girlfriend married a prince...
- ... eurotrash! Yes, can you believe that? He's got nothing on my, that prince eurotrash... Said Terry laughing.
He opened the envelope. He found Candy's note:
"Hello Sapphire eyes, I'm asking you to forgive again. Come an see me on stage and there's a backstage pass. See you later... XOXO"
Terry smiled reading the note. He wished he could've seen her back stage. He approached Candy.
- Are you done playing celebrities...?
- I've always been a celebrity, you know that, right?
- At school, everybody talked about her, said Terry to the nurses.
- Let's go see Esther, Sapphire eyes... bye!
- Bye! Said the nurses smiling, and thank you!
They were all happy and excited and couldn't stop talking. The one from the reception was sulking.
They arrived in front of a golden Lexus.
- Not bad the wheels, said Candy.
- Thanks, he said smiling.
He opened the door for her and then he went on the other side to get in and they were on their way to the hotel.
- Tell me, Esther remembers me?
- Of course. She would go everywhere with the picture of the two of you.
- That's too cute...
- And all those religious songs you thought her... she doesn't like nursery rimes...
- Thank God for that, nursery rimes are scary...
- Really?
- Yes, look at "The was a shepherd..." she beat or kill her kitten... "Let's walk in the woods..." They're teasing a wolf, the "Mother Michael" a mean man hid her cat... and my personal favourite "On the North Bridge..."
- Which one it that again?
- The one with the girl who want to go to the dance, her mother refuses, her brother takes her for a boat ride and they drown...
- All right, I see your point, said Candy laughing.
- With religious song, she growing spiritually, not terrified...
- You are absolutely right! She's a very happy little girl and she can't wait to see you...
- I can't wait to see her, said Terry.
They finally arrived at the hotel and they got out of the parking. There were still reporters at the entrance, looking out for latecomers , they took a few pictures . When they got in the hotel, they saw Marlowe by the elevators.
- Princess! Here you are! I was starting to worry, said Marlowe approaching them.
- You really didn't need to worry, Marlowe...
- You left without telling me where you go, you left the reception without notice...
- I'm a big girl, Marlowe, said Candy getting in the elevator with Terry.
Marlowe got in with them.
- Where are you going with him?
- That's none of your business Marlowe.
- We're going to see Esther, said Terry.
- Where are my manners? Said Candy, Terrence Andrew, Marlowe Susann...
- Susann? Said Terry.
- Like Jaqueline Susann...
- Hum, I thought it was a stage name, said Terry.
- Well no, it's my father's name...
- I would've taken a stage name in your shoes, said Terry between his teeth.
They arrived at their floor where Candy's suite was. They got out of the elevator. Candy arrived in front of her suite and opened the door. They all got in...
- TERRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! Yelled Esther running towards him, very fast.
- My little angel! Said Terry crouching to greet her in his arms, ohhh, I've missed you so much!
- I wanted to come and see you, but mama didn't have the time...
- I'm here now, said Terry.
- I'm happy to see you now, said Esther.
- Why my beautiful one?
- Because mommy Candy is not with her prince anymore...
- Oh yeah?
- Yes! So you can marry her now...
- Ah? Said Terry
- Esther! Said Candy laughing.
Marlowe was not happy.
- Why do you want Terry to marry Candy?
- So that I could stay with both of them! Said Esther.
- What about your mama?
- My mama know how much I love mummy Candy and Terry, she'll understand...
- Marlowe, said Candy, can you leave us now? This is a private moment...
- Of course, he said against his will, you don't want me to keep you company?
- No, thank you. Terry is here...
- I thought he was here for Esther?
- And for me, said Candy.
- I thought your prince was your first?
- Good bye Marlowe...
- Was he your lover?
Candy opened the door and push him out! What a glue pot! She went back to the sitting room with Terry and Esther.
- He left doggy Marlowe?
- Doggy? You mean Uncle? Said Candy.
- No, I mean "doggy" like the dog on the telly...
Terry burst out laughing and Candy gave him the look.
- It's not nice to make fun of people, Esther , said Candy.
- He already has a peculiar last name, said Terry, trying not to laugh.
- Susann, like Jaqueline Susann...
- Giving who really was Jaqueline Susann, I wouldn't use her as a reference if I were him...
- She wrote novels...
- Only in her private life; she smoked so much that her son was born with cerebal problems... she couldn't stop smoking for nine months for her child???
Terry was outraged...
- All right doctor Andrew, said Candy, it's only a name...
- Some names come with luggage...
And he turned to Esther.
- It's not nice to make fun of people, even if it's funny...
- Why, since it's funny?
- Would you like it if they made fun of you?
- No...
- Then don't do to others what you wouldn't want them to do to you...
- All right, said Esther.
- Now, it's bed time, said Candy.
- Ok...
- Let's go, said Terry, taking her in his arms.
They went to put her to bed together...
- Can you tell me a story, Terry?
- Yes, said Terry, Little Jesus was 12...
Candy looked at him with love and listened the to the story with Esther... she looked at Terry. He was more matured, wiser. The teenager was gone and a man was now there, responsible... Esther fell asleep and Terry kissed her on the forehead, Candy did the same thing. Then they went in the living room. They sat on the couch and Candy went to curl up in Terry's arms.
- You don't like fairy tales? Asked Candy.
- They're scary...
- Scary? Snow-White?
- The most horrible of tales... a mean step-mother wants to kill her...
- I understand Snow-White... Cinderella? The little mermaid?
- All this magic in those stories is giving them a macabre side, I think... Stories of the bible and religious songs are so much better for the soul, especially, a child's.
- I like your spiritual side, said Candy smiling.
Terry took her lips in a fiery and hungry kiss.
- My father come to my room ... the day before, I had refused his proposition, because I wanted to be with you... so he came the morning after the scandal to tell me to accept his proposition, otherwise, he would attack your mother's company. I know it's a big company, but I couldn't run the risk to see my father starting sabotaging your mother's company and when he wants something, nothing stops him...
- I saw that nothing stopped him... he made you marry your prince...
- And he became more powerful than ever. He's practically untouchable...
- He got what he wanted...
- Which means that I am now free...
She remembered the conversation she had with her father at his castle in London. She had gone there to have dinner with him and his family. They were alone in the castle's library.
- Everything's ok, my princess?
- Daddy, I can't do it anymore...
- What's going on? You want more pocket money?
- Daddy! I'm serious!
- What do you want? You're not happy?
- No, I'm not happy...
- Princess... what if you had your own baby instead of taking care of Esther all the time...
- Esther is the only thing making my days!
- Your mother shouldn't have left her daughter with you so often...
- Thank God she did, you mean!
- She calls you "mummy Candy"... why not make your own baby?
- Daddy, you're all powerful now, right? As the prince's father in law...
- I have everything I've been dreaming of... so many doors have opened for me...
- Then set me free... I've done my duty.
- Make a baby...
- No! That was not part of the deal...
- But Princess...
- I will not make a baby with the prince!!!
- What is the prince saying?
- He's for a friendly separation...
The duke looked at her. She had done everything he had asked from her...
- Why are you separating?
- Irreconcilables differences.
- You don't want to tell? Ok...
- You agree? You're not going to touch Andrew Entreprises? You give me your gentleman's word? Because now that you're all powerful, you really can hurt them...
- I give you my gentleman's workd. I will not touch Andrew Entreprises and those who will try to ruin them, will have to deal with me...
- Thank you daddy.
- But if you could add a child...
- No daddy!
- Think about the alimony...
- I don't care! Daddy! You gave me your word...
- All right princess. Thank you for everything... I wished we lived in times when nobody divorced...
- I thank Moses' law which allows divorce, said Candy smiling
She came back to reality...
- Yes, I'm free.
- You didn't run to be with me?
- I could ask you the same question...
- I asked it first...
- Well, since I took a French leave... and when I got you on the phone, I asked for your forgiveness and you didn't reply... I assumed you didn't want me anymore...
- Never assume, Freckles, never assume... you married your prince eurotrash...
"You don't know how right you were, Sapphire eyes, he was indeed worth nothing!" Said Candy to herself
- On your wedding day, I thought I was going to die because I was hurting so much, said Terry.
- Oh my love...
- I was waiting for some free time to come and see you in New York, but I learned you were going on tour across the country with your troupe
- How did you learn that?
- I have my ways...
- You were following my career?
- I also saw the movie you made on "Grace Kelly", you were spectacular and very convincing; the actress who becomes a princess, the part when you were expecting your first child was very well done, you looked like you've gained weigh, just like a pregnant woman... and I know what I'm talking about...
- Really? Said Candy, you examine a lot of pregnant women?
- A lot, said Terry smiling and everyday, I was afraid to wake up and to hear the news that you were going to give a little prince or a little princess to your prince to your prince...
- You prayed every night for it not to happen?
- Candy, as a good christian, I could only pray for your happiness...
- Oh Terry...
"God listened to you Terry, since I'm happy with you.." Said Candy to herself.
- What about your love life? Asked Candy.
- Well, since I was upset with your, I kissed Victoria...
- I saw that! She said hitting him with one of the sofa pillows! That little tramp! Thank God you didn't continue...
- Well, we email each other from time to time...
- Terry, you could've gotten into the royal family, she liked you a lot. She will always throw picks at me every occasion she got when we saw each other in receptions... you could've taken your chances...
- Maybe so, but I only wanted one princess... I wanted my Candy... and I didn't want to start anything that I wouldn't be able to finish...
- So you didn't date anybody?
- If dating a girl is kissing her on the mouth...
- I know there was Tammy... and Brittany...
- Yes, but I was only kissing them...
- You mean...?
- The last time I made love, I made it with you...
- Oh my God! Said Candy with tears in her eyes, but I was married...
- You are my wife, Candy! Said Terry taking her in his arms to kiss her with passion.
Candy put her arms around his neck and kissed him back.
- You still love me..., she said in between kisses.
- Nothing is going to change my love for you..., I love you Candy.
- I love you Terry...
Our lovers spent the night in each other's arms, kissing and cuddling. Terry now knew that Candy had sacrificed herself to spare his mother's company. Candy knew that Terry never stopped loving her, that nothing was going to change his love for her and nothing will change her love for him...
If I had to live my life without you near my me
The days would all be empty
The nights would seem so long
With you I see forever, oh, so clearly
I might have been in love before
But it never felt this strong
Our dreams are young and we both know
They'll take us where we want to go
Hold me now, touch me now
I don't want to live without you
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You oughta know by now how much I love you
One thing you can be sure of
I'll never ask for more than your love
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You oughta know by now how much I love you
The world may change my whole life through
But nothing's gonna change my love for you
If the road ahead is not so easy
Our love will lead the way for us
Like a guiding star
I'll be there for you if you should need me
You don't have to change a thing
I love you just the way you are
So come with me and share the view
I'll help you see forever too
Hold me now, touch me now
I don't want to live without you
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You oughta know by now how much I love you
One thing you can be sure of
I'll never ask for more than your love
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You oughta know by now how much I love you
The world may change my whole life through
But nothing's gonna change my love for
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You oughta know by now how much I love you
One thing you can be sure of
I'll never ask for more than your love
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You oughta know by now how much I love you
The world may change my whole life through
But nothing's gonna change my love for
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You oughta know by now how much I love you
One thing you can be sure of
I'll never ask for more than your love
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
You oughta know by now how much I love you
The world may change my whole life through
But nothing's gonna change my love for
Nothing's gonna change my love for you
YOU ARE READING
Terry Terry
FanficWhat if the roles were reversed ant Terry was the orphan and Candy the daughter of the Duke? Set in modern times, I had a lot of fun writing on Terry... Enjoy!
