“Than why did you let him go?”
“Look, it’s not a conversation I want right now, forgive me, LeighAnne,” I answered with a sigh.
“I know and I hate to say anything. It’s just that you and he fit so well together, Theresa.”
“I know. But, please, really, enough about that. Are you and Baylee going on the tour?” I absentmindedly picked at the blanket that was thrown over the back of the couch as I questioned LeighAnne.
“Yeah, probably, why? Oh, are you working? Oh my gosh, yes!” she exclaimed, causing me to roll my eyes at her.
“Woah, chill out there, LeighAnne!”
“I’m excited now. I know Kristin wasn’t ‘cause she’s working, and Leigh was still up in the air.”
“Well, will Mason go?” I ask of her; Mason being Kristin’s and Kevin’s son.
“If Thomas and Tamara are.”
“If I’m working, and Nick’s working, I don’t have the cash to afford a baby sitter, ya know.” LeighAnne laughed, but in all fairness it was true. You’re reading this thinking, right, hello, I married a flippin’ Backstreet Boy and wasn’t getting money? That’s right. Ya see, the only money I was getting is what the divorce court deemed legal, since there was a pre-nup. How nice indeed.
“If you bring them, I wouldn’t mind watching them,” she offered.
“LeighAnne, you do know that there will be four kids, plus a baby, if James goes.”
“And that’s probably a given. So, back to security?”
“Light security, but yeah,” I answered, closing my eyes and mentally seeing the Backstreet family.
“Did you and Nick get into it?”
“Shockingly, no. He made a comment and I told him he didn’t have the right, he just sorta let it go after that.”
“Oh.” I paused, not liking that tone that LeighAnne just took.
“What?” I asked her.
“Nothing. So, we’ll see ya in a few days right?”
“I’m guessing so. Haven’t heard…” I trailed off as the home phone started ringing. “Hey, that’s them; I’ll talk to you later.”
“Yeah, bye.” I quickly hung up and reached for the phone, catching the caller ID just to make sure it was my company.
~*~*~*
I pulled my cell phone out of my pocket, frowning as I read the name that popped up.
“What’s up there girlie?”
“Are you busy?” the woman on the other end asked. I glanced around at the bags I was packing. I had three days to get packed, take care of everything, and fly out to LA.
“I’m only packing. But, I’m almost done, why do you ask LeighAnne?”
“I figured you need to shock the hell out of Nick.” I wrinkled my brows at that simple statement that would hold way more power than I thought.
“Why would I want do to that?”
“Because you want him back.” I lifted a brow at that.
“LeighAnne, he has every intention of marrying Terri. I can’t compete with someone who’s prettier, or smarter, sweeter, or whatever the hell she is!”
“She’s a fake, Resa. She’s no good for him.” I sighed, letting my head drop back.
“It’s not my concern,” I uttered.
“Do you love him?”
“LeighAnne, it’s not my concern!”
“Do you love him?!” she repeated, and I heard the tone in her voice.
“I’m not…”
“Damn it, do you love him?” she asked for the final time and I could hear the edge in her voice now.
“Yes! What is your point?”
“Than damn it Theresa, fight for what is yours!”
I tapped my finger nails along the table, waiting for the buzzer on my place to chime. I glanced down at my phone once more, checking the time. I jumped, even though I was waiting for that sound. I flung the door open, grinning as LeighAnne gave me a big hug.“Resa, I’ve missed you so much. We’re going to have a blast today.” I turned, seeing Brian stepping in with Baylee beside him.“Brian!” I squealed, quickly hugging him tightly.“Hey Resa.” I gave him another hug, then turned to Baylee and gave him a hug.“Hey auntie Resa. Are they in their rooms?” Baylee asked, referring to the two holy terrors known as my kids.“Yup, and they’ve been waiting for you!” Baylee flew down the hallway waving a bye in the ladies direction. I shook my head and turned my attention to Brian. “Are you sure about all of this?”
“Take the kids and go home.”“I can’t Nick. You see, I need to work, and so do you. And, I can’t leave two five year olds by themselves,” I crossed my arms as I replied, letting the sarcasm come through.“You’re kidding!” I glanced behind Nick to look at Terri.“Sorry, didn’t mean to intrude on your fun there. Nick does have to play the daddy role.”“You bitch! You did that on purpose! You…” she snarled at me.“Terri, shut it. My kids, I’ll take care of it,” Nick told her, giving her a look before looking at me.“Nick, there is no taking care of it. I have to work, you have to work, and no one can watch the kids. I know you can put two and two together.” Nick glared at the rest of his friends, who were all snickering. He grabbed my wrist and quickly ha
I walked into the dressing room and leaned against the door frame, smiling at all the commotion going on. I shook my head as both Leigh and Kristen turned to look at me, annoyance flashing in their eyes. “I believe you’re in the wrong room, groupie. Do I need to call…,” Leigh started but Kristen quickly cut her off. “Wait up Leigh. Resa?” I smiled and both girls shrieked and ran to give me a hug. “Oh my goodness, you look so different!” Kristen exclaimed. “Good different, right Kristen?” Leigh asked. “Yeah, Leigh, good different.” “Yeah, shorter hair, dyed back to black, new clothes, and all thanks to LeighAnne.” Both girls turned and gave LeighAnne a thumbs up. “You two are way too much. But, I had to come in and say hi before I go look around the arena.” “Sweet, you’re working!” Leigh exclaimed. “Well, with as much as you shop Leigh, someone has to protect you,” I rolled my eyes
I pushed my hair to the side, watching as the kids got way too excited. I smiled as LeighAnne opened the door, her lips frowning at my attire.“That is not the sexy outfit I was talking about, you know.” I glanced down at my slippers, the boy shorts and the tank top and offered a shrug as I looked back up to her, knowing that would only cause her to glare more at me. I knew this wasn’t the outfit she referred too, but oh well.“Not tonight, not in front of Terri,” I told her and LeighAnne rolled her eyes as she allowed us in.“Mason and Baylee are already in the room, you guys.” The twins beamed at LeighAnne as they quickly rushed over to the bedroom.“I think the only reason they are going to have fun is because of their cousins.”“You have to love the Backstreet family,” she said with a shrug.“Hey, someone hollered Backstreet.” I gl
All heads turned and glanced at Terri and her outburst. Tamara glanced at her and burst into tears, making Terri sit up and roll her eyes in annoyance. Tamara finally climbed on her dad’s lap, her head resting against his chest. He glanced up and his eyes locked with mine. I stood up, and he quickly followed, leaving Terri.“Hey, wait for me.” Nick turned and glanced at her.“Family discussion. I’ll be right back,” he told her.“I’m family too!” I glanced at her and her outburst then I grabbed Tamara from Nick’s arms and walked to the bedroom, more than pissed off at Terri! Who the hell did she think she was to yell at my child, and than for her to say she’s family? Over my dead body!“Thomas Elijah, get your ass out here now! And you can say goodnight, because you, mister, are not coming back!”“Mommy!&rdq
“Daddy!” Thomas yelled. I moved back, shocked that those feelings were so strong, actually in both of us. And he looked just as shocked as I.“Coming!” He smiled at me. “I better go and tuck them in.”“Yeah, I think they’re calling for you.”“Night, Resa.” I nodded my head and turned to head into my room, not closing the door until I heard Nick head out.~*~*~*“You look way tired.” I grabbed my jacket, two way phone, and the small gun, tucking both phone and gun into my pants pocket.“Thanks Leigh, you’re a sweet heart,” I told her. She chuckled as we walked down to the limo. “Where are the guys?”“Nick’s room. With all the kids. Brian told LeighAnne he’d take Baylee, since Nick had the twins. And Kevin is
I walked into the room behind LeighAnne, leaning against the wall as I watched Terri make it a show of kissing Nick. I heard the collective ‘eww’s’ from the twins and had to grin, for she pulled away and glared at them. I shook my head, realizing that Terri might just be walking a rather thin line with those two. “Aight little ones, time to head out,” I told them as I clapped to get their attention. “Mom! We’re winning!” I glanced from them to the TV and realized there were playing some damn video game. Nick’s kids indeed! “Come on, it’s time to eat. Because, if I know your dad, he hasn’t fed you yet.” I glanced over at Nick who ducked his head and heard Brian chuckle. “Let’s go guys. Maybe, if you’re good, I might let you all come back later.” They jumped up, eager smiles on their faces at the thought of coming back to play with their dad. “That might not work. I had plans for Nick and
He pulled away, his head jerking slightly as he felt his phone vibrate. He blinked twice before he realized that, and quickly pulled it out, flipping it open and walking towards the other side of the room. He said something, nodded his head and shut it, shoving it back in the pocket. “I gotta go,” he whispered. “Terri?” “Yeah. I’ll catch you tomorrow.” With that, he quickly left. I ran my hand through my hair, wondering, just what the hell I was doing. There was no denying that I loved Nick, everyone knew this and everyone could see it. I was almost sure that’s why Terri put the act on that she did. And maybe she did have cause to put it on; after all, my idea was to seduce Nick. But, even though I knew he felt something for me, it was killing him. And that last thing I ever wanted was for him to be hurt. But, than again, I hadn’t done much so far in the way of seducing. So, I bough