“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
“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
How far would you go to find happiness? Would you lie, cheat, steal, seduce? What? Or, would you simply smile, nod your head and let all your dreams and hard work simply go? But, that would be for the sake of someone else’s happiness, right?“I want to marry her. I’m gonna marry her.” I plopped down in the chair and frowned into the phone. I had hoped he didn’t want me to say anything because I wasn’t sure I could. “Resa?”“Wow.” Damn, that was all I could say?“I want Tamara and Thomas in the wedding.” My eyes flew to the twins who were currently occupied by some show on Disney.“No. They are too young and wouldn’t understand.”“Resa…” But Theresa, or Resa to her friends, quickly cut him off.“Nick, please. Don’t subject your kids to that.
“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 Thoma
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