I stood shocked for a moment, as did the other girls, not to mention the kids. That was the last thing I thought would happen, my best friend protecting my honor. I glanced over at AJ and smiled before I rushed over to Nick. I forced his head back and helped him to the bathroom, glancing behind me as AJ left the stage to go outside.
“You just had to say something,” he mumbled as I applied the tissue. I smirked as I pushed harder and heard him squeal. “What was that for?”
“Don’t be an ass, Carter! I’m sorry, but that stupid ass stunt was wrong and you know it! And if it weren’t for those kids, I would have already beaten the shit out of you.” He frowned as he held the tissue now.
“I know. I..it was…” I held up my hand.
“I don’t wanna hear it.”
“But I…” I glared at him and he s
AJ quickly spun around, his eyes narrowing at the blonde man standing there. I squeezed AJ’s arm and shook my head.“None of your business!”“You lied…”“Shut up Nick! It really isn’t any of your concern. Damn, stop being the possessive jealous type of person.”“I am not!” I raised my eyebrow and shook my head.“Don’t pout either!” I turned on my heel and walked back to the stage, smiling as both twins waved and started running over to me. “What are you two doing?”“Uncle AJ came in and spun us around, but Rena wants to do that…”“But she doesn’t know Uncle AJ.” I glanced from the eager face of Thomas to the overjoyed face of Tamara. Nick’s kids, no doubt.“I think I can do something. Go play with Kris, kay?” They nodded and
“You look like you need a friend?” He glanced behind him and than turned back around, shrugging. “Nick…”“J, don’t even, okay? You’re not sorry, and I know damn good and well I needed it. Besides, it was only a matter of time before you found out and you have always defended her. Why should this be any different?”“Wanna explain what’s going on in your mind? They’re complaining about the smoke you know.” Nick smiled and shook his head, once more glancing over at AJ.“Man, have you ever loved two women at the same time?” AJ quickly sucked in a breath.“Dude, that’s..um, wow. You know, I honestly can’t say that I have.”“I know I shouldn’t be talking to you, you’re the last person who’s going to give me sane advice, but, it dawned on me today, when Terri made t
Terri smirked, easing away from the door way. Well, if Resa didn’t want him, good. Maybe Nick would finally understand that nothing would happen there and come back to her. Oh, she never really lost him, she knew that. He was just being blinded, like how everyone else was. Theresa wasn’t all sweet and charming, rather more annoying and bitchy. Terri rolled her eyes, walking back up towards the middle part of the bus, watching as the kids sat playing some stupid ass video game. Terri rolled her eyes. Lord, how she hated those stupid things.“Terri, want to play?” She glanced at Thomas and rolled her eyes again.“No.”“Oh, want to watch a movie. Tamara and I have a collection.”“Spend time with you two, never!” Tamara glanced at Terri before turning back to the TV, shrugging her slender shoulders.“Want to play a game?&r
“How long are we going to be in town?” I glanced up from the corner of the stage and over at Terri who was staring at Nick, the black eye more then evident, and hell, that was two days ago! Nick shrugged, turning his attention away from her. After our talk, so to speak, he never asked exactly what happened, and I’m not sure if the asked the kids, but he sure as hell was giving his girlfriend there a rather cold shoulder. “Nicky baby, how long?”“We have three days. Another break for the guys.”“Thanks Leigh, you’re a doll.” She walked over to Leigh, tossing a glance at Nick before heading out of the arena.“You’re awfully quiet.” I turned and smiled at Kris.“Nicks pissed off at Terri. But he hasn’t talked to me and the kids haven’t mentioned it to me if he’s talked to them.”“And le
“What did I miss? She ran past us and you could see the steam rolling off of her!”“Nick did another sexy move, LeighAnne, and she was fit to be tied! Oh my gosh, watching her is making me laugh! She’s unreal. Does she really think she holds a flame to the fans? Not even! None of the girlfriends or wives ever do!”“Woah, what do you mean?” I glanced at LeighAnne before turning to Kris.“You like Alex, want something more, right?” I smiled as she started to blush. “No, that’s great, believe me. But, let me offer some advice. If the fans demand sex on stage, the Boys will deliver. There’s no two ways about it. So, you either deal, or leave. I’m actually surprised Nick’s held out this long. He always loved to do it, loved to hear the girls scream. What guy doesn’t?”“Tr
“Uh, you can not be going out like that!”“I am. I have a date.”“With who?”“None of your business Nick. Besides, don’t you have some blonde bimbo to keep happy?”“You’re referring to Terri.” I raised an eyebrow at him before heading towards the elevator.“Last time I checked, she was your girlfriend, you know.” He sighed, pushing the button. “Nick…”“I don’t want to discuss it.” I shrugged before stepping into the elevator, him quickly following. “Did you realize she’s pushy?” I glanced at him, shaking my head before laughing. “What?”“I thought you didn’t want to discuss it?”“I didn’t. I don’t.”“So, why are you bringing it up?”“You&rsqu
“You guys are more than a pain, do you know that?” The twins stopped playing and turned to look at Kris, who couldn’t stop the smile from forming.“Why do you say that, Aunt Kris?”“Because you are,” AJ said, walking in.“Uncle AJ!” Tamara climbed off the couch and flew into his arms, quickly followed by Rena.“I think you have two rather huge fans there.” AJ smiled at each girl as he set them down.“Tamara and Thomas got close to me because I was actually visiting Theresa a lot. She had us concerned.”“Was that the only reason?” Kris’s eyes opened wide and her hand flew to her mouth. “I’m sorry. That’s none of my business.” AJ had to smile before taking the seat next to her.“No, don’t worry, it’s okay. We all knew what Nick was doing, so we wer
He sat down, running his fingers through his hair, his mind racing. His eyes closed; hearing nothing but echoes of voices from the night before. Brian screaming at him that he was an utter fool, Kevin yelling that he was stupid, and Howie, Howie topped it all off with the fact that he, Nick, was even more stupid than D thought. Howie proclaimed that Theresa loved him, but now, with these stupid past stunts and comments, he’d be lucky if Theresa even thought of taking him back. And actually, Nick knew that was true. He never wanted anyone to find out about his own stupidity, but, he would be a fool if he thought they wouldn’t figure it out. He was even more surprised no one else punched him. But, than they figured out that’s what AJ had done and why keep adding salt to the wound, even if it was needed? And than Terri! Terri was beyond furious and stomped out, and yet last night, he made no damn move to follow her, wasn
Terri watched the retreating back and then looked at Nick, her gaze finally landing somewhere and nearly flipped.“What the hell has him up?”“What?” Terri stepped closer and made it a point of glancing down at his awaken package. “It’s nothing.”“Bull shit it’s nothing. Is that over Resa?”“No.”“Yes it is Nick. Are you playing me now? Is that it?”“Terri, give it a rest, I’m not. What would I have to gain by playing you? Why would I do it? If I wanted Resa, don’t you think I would have dumped you along time ago to get back with her?” Nick asked, crossing his arms, his brows lifted, silently daring her to challenge him. Finally, she saw the truth in his words and rested her hands on his hips.“I’m sorry Nick. I shouldn’t be thinking about things like that. You’re right. You wouldn’t have cheated on her if you still loved her. Or even wanted her.” She stood up on her toes to give him a kiss, hoping he would deepen it. And deep within himself, he knew he should, that he
Nick turned as he heard the scream, his eyes opening wide, trying so hard not to laugh as he watched both of us slide on the grass and then finally land in the puddle. He glanced at Brian who watched as well, and then both of them finally crack up and rush over to us, trying to help us up.“Nicky, this is your fault!” Terri wailed as she tried to grab onto his arm.“How is it my fault? I told you to be careful!”“If we left earlier, we would have missed the rain!” She finally got her legs steady and rose up, the mud covering at least her lower part, and in that regard, she was lucky. But not me. Nope, I took a straight nose dive in and was covered head to toe.“Look, it doesn’t matter. We have got to get back to the hotel and into dry clothes! They can’t get sick and I don’t want the kids to either.” I started wiping the mud off as best as I could, feeling the daggers that she sent at my back.“I don’t like this being on me. Nick, help me wipe it off.”“I don’t have anything
“Nick! How long have you been behind me?”“Not very long.” He smiled at her and then walked into the living room area, lying about what he told her. He had heard every damn word and he was going to make sure everyone knew just how low Terri was. “Why? Did something happen?” He tried to look concerned, but that act was getting hard to play.“Oh, no, nothing. Was just asking, that’s all.”“Oh, okay than.” He sat his bag down then went into the bedroom.“Uh, Nick, what are you doing?” Terri followed him, her brows crinkled as she watched him start to change.“Tamara and Thomas wanted a daddy day, so I’m heading to the park to play some ball with them.”“Is Resa going?” Nick pulled his shirt on and gave her a pointed look.“Resa, is by rights, my bodyguard. So, yes, Resa is going.” Terri chewed on her lower lip.“Can I go?” That made him pause. He was kinda hoping of spending the day with his family, or at least before the show. But then again, his ass would be on the line i
“Nick and I are going to dinner. A romantic little place when we get to New York. I guess you can see the city and how gorgeous it is. He bought me this elegant evening dress. Plus this ruby studded broach!” I rolled my eyes at Kris who was sitting across from me. Why I thought it was a good idea to come down to breakfast this morning was really beyond me. Every female was here and Terri just had to sit with us and was currently telling Leigh about her big plans. Kinda sad that I knew what they were for I had helped him arrange the whole damn thing.“When are you going Terri?” Kris asked, glancing down the table at her.“Oh, in a few days, when they get a break in their touring. It’s the only day he has off,” Terri gushed out.“Wow. You’re taking time away from his kids?” I kicked Kris under the table, not needing Terri to be ticked off yet. Not that the mention of the kids would do anything. And the fact that she was cold hearted enough to want to ruin a day with Nick an
“Terri?” Nick stepped out on the balcony, looking for her.“Yeah?” He turned around and saw her sun tanning, mentally thinking she needed it.“Hey sweetie.” He leaned down and gave her a soft kiss, sitting down on the edge of her chair.“Oh, it’s sweetie now?”“It’s always been. Why would you think other wise?”“I talked to Julie.”“And? You’re gonna believe everything she tells you?”“When it’s about you and you’re little cozy family, than yes! I thought you loved me but you’re off pleasing HER!”“Terri, HER is my ex wife, the mother of my children! I can’t just say screw you in front of the kids! Geez.” He stood up, running his hands through his hair. “You know, I came out here to make peace with you, to try and s
Terri stomped her foot as she slammed her phone shut, the talk with Julie upsetting her greatly. She knew that Nick was really out of her realm, so what the hell was keeping him here? With her? When he so badly wanted to be with his ex wife? Terri was not a fool, she saw the band that was on his hand again. Damn it! She knew she should have pawned it when she had the damn chance. She ground her teeth as she started pacing the room, her plans starting to unwind.“Not yet! He can’t go. I refuse to let him go. I just have…got to speed up my plans.” She did a quick turn around and flew to her room, looking at the pills. “If Nick wants to leave, fine. But I will be damn sure that I am taking him for everything he has. He will be stuck with me for the rest of his life.” She read the instructions than grabbed the laptop, logging onto the net. &ld
I paused, slowly swallowing, wishing I could make the simple connection between that woman and Terri. Yet, to my knowledge, no one had a clue. I cleared my throat and then placed a hand on each twin’s arm, looking at Nick.“We better go. I’m not getting them involved in this.” That snapped Julie back to attention and her eyes narrowed.“Does Terri know about this little outing?”“You know what Julie, not everything that I do has to be cleared by her, no matter what you, OR SHE, might think. Sorry. I have a life of my own and kids to take care of. Now, excuse me, I got to pay for these.” He held up the two outfits and we blew past her, her jaw dropping. Gosh, if it wasn’t Terri ruining a perfectly good and fun day, than it was her little goons or friends. I rolled my eyes as I followed Nick and the kids, stepping off to the side when he took out
“What are you doing?” Kris sat down next to Howie and glanced at his lap top screen.“I’m looking through a virtual yearbook from my high school days. When you click on the names, it gives you the info to some people, whatever they want posted.”“Hey, that’s a cool idea.”“There were a lot of people that I lost contact with that I would love to get to know again.”“You mean, so they could freak out that they know a Backstreet Boy?”“Aren’t you funny?” Howie rolled his yes at her but grinned. “We do have friends outside of the group.”“Oh, I know that. I met a couple of AJ’s the other night.” AJ lifted his head up from the hand he was holding and looked up.“Oh, Bob and Susie. She’s about ready to pop too. Dang, could you imagine popping out 3 kids at one tim
“But you have always said that you liked when woman wear your clothes. You said you found it sexy. And being that I felt so bad, it was comforting to be in your clothes.”“First of all, not every piece of clothing that’s mine on a woman is sexy. Second of all, I really don’t need you getting your sick germs all over the clothes that I wear. I can’t afford to be getting sick, thank you.” Nick stormed into the room, quickly followed by Terri.“Wait just a damn minute. You leave me when I need you and than I can’t wear your clothes.”“Uh, hello, I have a job to do! It’s not like I can sit here and cater to your every need right now.” She tilted her head and than strolled over to him, running her hands up his stomach and his chest.“You know, they say that sex can help get rid of colds.”“Not happening tonight.