I dived into the pool, yanking up the girl before she could swallow to much water and hefted her up on the edge, quickly getting out and patting her back, letting her cough up the little she did get out. Terri came up, sputtering and wiping the hair out of her face, as well as the other girls.
“You stupid bitch! Terri, she could have died!”
“They shoved me!”
“And you had no damn right say what you did.”
“It’s your word against mine Resa!”
“Bull shit, I have proof. Did you forget D was here?” At that, her eyes opened wide, turning and seeing Howie sitting on the steps at the shallow end, James patting the water. “Not to mention the other girls and all the kids! God, you only think of yourself! What the hell he sees in a self centered, shallow, uptight, snooty bitch is forever beyond me! Kids, get your towels, let’s go.”
“What the hell is going on Nick?” I glanced from Terri to Nick, feeling like a fool ten times over. I was about to walk back into the changing room when Terri grabbed my arm. “Oh no little wifey, this involves you too. Are you trying to steal my man? What are you doing here anyway? What happened to having a night out with the guys, Nick?” Nick’s jaw clenched and I realized that he hadn’t told Terri a damn thing. That, he in fact, had lied to her. Part of me was rather pissed off by that notion, and the other part, the other part was a little more happy, yet I couldn’t understand why.“Terri, quiet it down. You don’t need to make a scene.”“Like hell I don’t. Why are you with Resa?”“Because I’m taking her shopping.” Terri looked like she just got slapped in the face by that simple statement.
I sat down in the chair, unable to actually stop giggling. Kris pinched my arm and I laughed even harder.“Woman, if you don’t stop shaking, I’m going to burn you with this curling iron.”“I can’t help it. I kinda feel like it’s a first date, with these stupid butterflies and everything. And it’s sad because she’s still with him, yet he did make it better by telling me that she wasn’t going to dinner after all, she wasn’t feeling good.”“True, but you know that she’s going to be leaving.” I glanced at Kris in the mirror and shook my head.“I thought that. I even told Nick my plans and what I wanted him to do. We even have a pin she would like and wear. But, I’m not 100 percent positive that he believes me or that he’s going to go through with it.” I held Kris’s gaze before she broke it and
I grabbed my wine, taking a long drink. I mean, I knew she was coming, I guess I was really hoping that when Nick said she wasn’t, and that she really wasn’t. But than again, Terri wasn’t the type to just let me take her man away.“So, Resa, did Nick tell you I got tickets to see Demon Slayer?”“No, he didn’t!” I slapped Nick’s arm at that. “How cold you not tell me that?”“Who’s Demon Slayer?” I took another sip of my wine as I glanced at Nick who looked at me, a smile tugging at his lips.“They are a rather hardcore metal group, babe,” AJ said, slipping his arm along the back of her chair. “I got an extra ticket.”“Excuse me, AJ, do not be offering Theresa a ticket. She’s not dating Nick, you know.” Both Nick and I looked over at Terri, Nick’s brows snapping together a
I followed Terri outside, crossing my arms as I just stared at her, smiling to myself at her pacing. I finally glanced at Nick who was looking more irritated as the seconds ticked by. I pinched his arms lightly and shook my head, reading the thoughts and feelings in his eyes. Yes, everyone wanted her gone and if Nick tossed her out, that would make everyone happy. But, that wouldn’t stop her from wiggling her way back in. Nor would that start to help with the pain she had caused everyone. So, even if Nick didn’t like it, he had to deal with her for a little bit more. Granted, that didn’t mean he had to sleep with her or even…no, he did have to show some kind of affection.“Look, I can see you’re upset, but Terri, any problems you have with Nick, are with him, not me.” With that, Terri stopped her pacing and stared at me.“That, Resa, is where you are wrong! This has e
Terri finally got into her room, her anger still blazing. She was beyond tired of dealing with a stupid ex-wife who kept putting her nose in affairs that had nothing to do with her. She was beyond the point of fed up of dealing with fans who thought they knew best for Nick and kept making a point of telling her. She knew that she couldn’t go and tell Nick that she wanted him to stop performing so the fans would stop. She, at least, was smart enough to know that he really would never give up singing. Although she wasn’t quite able to grasp the thought that the fans would ever stop.She quickly went to her suitcase, looking for those pink and blue pills that would make sure Nick stayed hers. Than she looked for that little fine package of powder, needing a hit to calm her nerves. She searched through her whole suitcase, looking through all her clothes, starting to panic. She got up and looked through her purse, still t
Nick slowly walked into the room, somehow not surprised that the music was playing or that she was standing in the middle of the room with nothing more than a pink nightie on. His eyes traveled over and he recalled telling her once that that was his favorite color and his favorite nightie on her, but he felt now that the color mad her look sick. But, he could think of one female where that would have looked amazing.“You’re late.”“No, I’m not Terri. You weren’t even supposed to go tonight. You said you weren’t feeling good. And on top of that I told you that you weren’t invited to the dinner. And you really just like to make up your own rules or something?” He started unbuttoning his shirt, slipping both his jacket and his shirt off, laying them on the back of the couch.“Nick, you can’t be mad at me. I wanted to spend time with you. Do you kn
She entered the room quietly, frowning a little as she heard the shower. Nick never got up to take a shower. In fact, when she left him he was sound asleep. And nothing woke that man up! Hell, half the time, his kids alone couldn’t wake him up.She sat her coffee down and walked into the bathroom, watching him come out of the shower and wrap the towel around his waist. Terri watched him than sighed, leaning against the doorframe. He finally glanced up and looked at her.“What?”“You never take a shower that quickly.”“I heard you get up and I wanted to take one. Is that so bad?” He had to take one. For all that he was worth; he couldn’t stand to still haver her scent on or around him. And usually, he would be curled up to her and fall right to sleep after a round of sex, but he felt her leave and he just had to get up. He looked her over, wrin
I glanced over at Kris as Julie forced me to turn, slapping cuffs on my wrists.“Julie…”“Shut up! I don’t want to hear it. How could you? First you plant shit, than you blame others when all long it was you!”“This is bull shit! I have no damn reason to what to do drugs!”“You don’t? An ex-husband who is in love with his girlfriend and throws that in your face all the time? That your kids misbehave and ignore you? That you seem to keep having problems with your supposed friends? I don’t care why you did it. I just know you did and this is the proof that I needed. Now, let’s get you downstairs where you can wait for everyone else to show up and we can talk about what the hell we are going to do with you!” I shook my head at my kids as they both started screaming, trying to break lose from their hold and run to me
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.