Nick groaned and threw his hands up in the air, not meaning to utter that, not even knowing if that was 100 percent the truth.
“Nick, chill out. Do you love Theresa?”
“In all truth, Howie, she was my first love. Do you really ever stop loving your first love?”
“No, you don’t. And Terri?”
“I love Terri. I know you all hate her, but she really is a great a woman, who cares for me and loves me. She’s smart, funny…”
“Please, don’t sing her praises to me. It’s obvious you care for Terri.”
“No, Howie, I just don’t care for her, I love her.”
“And yet you care for Theresa?”
“Theresa will always be part of my life, I know this, I can deal with this. I want to be her friend.” Nick paused, his eyes staring at the ground, really not seeing anything. &ldquo
I watched as they stopped talking, watched at Terri walked back into the building, leaving the guy alone. I frowned, making my way over there, stopping just right behind him.“Excuse me.” He turned a look of shock in his eyes. “Aren’t you Joe?”“Yeah. What’s it to you?”“Theresa, head of security.” He paled, and actually looked rather nervous. He swallowed, his hands digging into his pockets.“Yeah. What can I help you with?”“How do you know Terri?” I asked, nodding my head at the building.“I knew her a long time ago.”“Where you from Joe?” Damn, I needed to change the line of questions.“Born and raised in Florida.”“That’s where you currently live still?”“Yeah. Look, did I do something?”&l
“What the hell were you thinking?”“I thought they would get a kick out of it. And they did, chill out.”“Don’t tell me that shit, Carter! I told you I didn’t want you to do that anymore!”“Terri, it just gets them more hyped up. It means nothing!”“I don’t give a shit what it means or what it doesn’t mean. I don’t want them to see what my boyfriend is like!”“You know, that’s really damn funny to me!”“Why?”“That’s the only reason you told me not to do it? Because you didn’t want MY FANS, OUR FANS, to possibly see what we might just be like? LeighAnne told Brian he needed to be like that, Leigh did the same. Kristen, well, she already told Kevin he had to do that.”“What is your point? I don’t give two shits what those other
“What happened daddy?” I heard the tremor in her voice and felt bad.“I think we lost power baby.” I let my eyes get accustomed before I walked back over to the couch.“Will you stay here will I go downstairs and check with the lobby staff, see if they might have a power generator?”“Yeah.” I grabbed my phone and my key card, making my way towards the door. “Hold up, you need to change.”“Sorry, Mr. Carter, I don’t have to listen.” I knew I was getting that death look, but right now, I just didn’t care. No power, meant no ac in the building, and that was not a good thing on any level. I also knew those kids wouldn’t be able to play, even with a back up generator.“Where’s Nick?”“With his kids.” Terri rolled her eyes as she sat down next to Leigh.“Y
“You bitch! What the hell, are you jealous of an ex-wife? That’s real rich.”“Jealous? Of you? Please! You ain’t got anything on me, and never will. And you only wish you had what I have!”“Why the hell would I want to look and act like you? Skanks and hoes don’t rate very high in my book!” I rubbed the sore spot and glared at her. “And don’t you ever lay a hand on me again, or you’ll regret it.” She only rolled her eyes, her fingers pushing into my arm.“Touching you, what are you gonna do about it?” I flung her arm off, my other hand connecting with her cheek.“I said don’t touch me!” Terri’s eyes registered shock before her hand reached out, yanking on my hair. I growled, one arm trying to throw her hands off of me, but she only tugged harder, pulling my hea
“I’m waiting.” I helped her with her bags, glanced over at the kids and smiled as they all held hands and walked out to the car. And as we piled in, I started the tale.“And there you have it. She slapped me yesterday, with her ring and Nick, well, Nick got pissed.” She grabbed my arm and took the brace off, frowning as the color.“A little pissed?”“Look, it was stupid, and I’m not defending him. Nick is not a physical person. He just got pissed and I’m sure my slapping him around wasn’t healthy.”“No, but leaving marks on your wrist isn’t either.” I glanced over at her.“Me leaving a black eye isn’t either here.” She shook her head but started laughing. “I don’t want to talk about him, or her, right now, please?”“Fine, fine. So, when do I meet AJ?&rd
“I don’t like her.” We stepped off the elevator and started making our way down the hallway.“Now, honestly Kris, you don’t know.”“As if I want to know. Give me a break! She’s bitchy, rude…”“Talking about Terri.” We stopped and turned, seeing a smiling LeighAnne leaning against her doorframe.“LeighAnne, I want you to meet one of my best friends. This is Kris, Kris this is LeighAnne! She’s the only other person I think who really understands me. Well, except AJ, but than again…it’s AJ.” Kris held out her hand.“It’s a pleasure.”“Thank you. Same here. So, ladies, are we having a ladies day?” I glanced over at Kris.“It’s her vacation here. Oh, I’m so sorry. Rena, sweetie, this is LeighAnne, this is Kris’s b
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