“You stupid bitch!” Terri tried to defend herself, but it was no use, I quickly knocked her back, landing a punch in her stomach and to her face. I was quite happy when I quickly saw the skin turning colors! And I was ready to strike again when someone wrapped their arms around me and pulled me back.
“Let me go!”
“Hell no. You’re out for blood! Calm down Resa.” I kicked and screamed even more, hating Nick for he wouldn’t let me go.
“Damn it Carter, let me at her. A little blood spilled never hurt anyone.” I kept my eyes glued to Terri who only stared at me in shock. I wasn’t sure if it was over the fact that I tried to hurt her or the fact that I was free, I didn’t know; I was just happy it was there.
“Stop it! You’re upsetting the kids and they are crying. This is something they don’t need to witness.
I pinched the bridge of my nose as I stayed behind stage, listening to the guys sing and the girls scream. Even though BSB wasn’t as huge as they were in the Millennium days, they could still get a screaming arena. I leaned against the wall, my mind still not quite calming down as dozens of thoughts raced through it. Was I doing the right thing? Would I really be able to finish this damn deal once and for all? How I wanted it, but was I just pushing my luck? I sighed, feeling a little hand start tapping the back of my leg.“Yes little one?”“Mommy.” I turned, frowning as I saw the worried look in her eyes. God, did she look like Nick. I had seen that same abused and worried look in his eyes and it matched Tamara’s right now.“What’s wrong honey?” I knelled down and looked at her, gently pulling her into my arms.“I did something ba
“Resa?” I glanced up from my lap top and looked up at Nick, watching him take the seat next to me. “Howie wanted to take James to the park, want to go with us?”“You’re going?”“Yeah. Well, I wanted to take the twins and maybe Baylee.”“Oh. Go ahead and take the kids. I gotta wait for the package to show up. It should be coming any minute.”“If you’re sure than.” Nick stood up, gently kissed my cheek than gathered up the kids, meeting Howie in the lobby, grinning as Baylee flew out of the restaurant to go as well. “I promise to watch him Bri!” They gathered up the guards and made their way to the park. The twins carefully picked James up and walked over to the slide while Nick and D took a swing, watching the kids in silence for a bit before Howie finally spoke up.“What’s on your mi
Alex quickly looked around, trying to find his damn phone so he could record what he was seeing. He slammed his hand against his jeans, finally groaning as he realized that he had left it in the dressing room, not thinking he would need it for any reason.“Where is it Alex?”“In the room, on the damn table. Shit, how the hell could this happen?”“A damn good chance and we lost it.” They both finally fell silent, just listening, but both people had moved to talk in hush tones. Alex looked at Kris, smiled a little bit and than quickly ushered her backstage, hoping that they could at least see something and be asked to be witnesses or something like that. They could discount Resa’s thoughts all the wanted, but having two more people on hand…that would be foolish to not believe.“Hey Terri, what are you doing here?” Alex asked, lifting a brow as he looked at her.
I quickly changed into jeans and a tank top, slipping on my holster and my walkie talkie and than pulled the short jacket over it and walked out, seeing the twins run out of the elevator with Nick right behind them. They ran over to me and launched themselves against my legs.“Hey munchkins. Dang, you guys make it sound as if you haven’t seen me in ages here.” I couldn’t help but chuckle at them, hugging them back. “Okay, we gotta get daddy and everyone downstairs, they gotta work tonight.” I looked up at Nick as he just shook his head. “Shut up, you love those girls screaming your name.” I rolled my eyes as Nick just shrugged and than smirked. But than paused as the door to his room opened and Terri came stumbling out.“Terri, are you okay?”“No, I don’t feel good. Can I just stay here tonight?” She walked over to Nick and si
I paused, smiling slowly as I just leaned against the wall, even more surprised when Nick took the lead vocals. That was AJ’s song, why the hell was Nick singing it? Although, I didn’t get to enjoy it for too long before my phone beeped.“Yes Roger?”“Hey boss. Terri and Leigh just left something about getting some medicine for Terri.”“Thanks Roger. You just stay put.” I beeped my phone off and glanced at my watch. Terri wouldn’t do something with Leigh there. I knew Terri didn’t trust anyone with this little problem. I picked my phone back up and browsed through my contacts, spotting Leigh’s cell number and hit dial, hoping she would tell me they were shopping.“Hello?”“Hey Leigh, its Resa.”“Oh, hey, how are you?”“Good. You?” She softly laughed and I realized
“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.
“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
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
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.