I crossed my arms, my foot tapping, not really paying attention to the fans, for my mind kept replaying that scene.
“Resa, are you okay?” I chewed on my lip, barely hearing the voice that had moved up beside me. I jumped as she placed her hand on my arms, causing me to turn and look at her. “Are you okay?”
“Yeah Leigh, why wouldn’t I be?”
“You look dazed. Spacey even. Something on your mind?” I tiled my head to the side, looking at her fully.
“Why are you here?”
“What do you mean? I’m here to watch my husband; why else would I be here?”
“That’s not what I mean. I mean, why are you watching me? Usually you’re hanging out with your best friend.” I watched Leigh closely as she shifted, glancing downward.
“Well, she’s not here. And, after things earlier, s
Nick blinked a couple times, just staring at his son, wondering how in the world his two kids came up with that. He shook his head to clear it, before smiling at Thomas.“That’s so huh? You plan on doing something than?”“Yes we do. Sister hasn’t said what though. We just want you two back together.” Nick stroked his son’s hair, looking him over and just realizing how much Thomas looked like a younger Nick. If it wasn’t for their cubby cheeks or their freckles, and maybe bits and pieces of a certain personality, they wouldn’t have passed as Resa’s kids.“You know, buddy, when mommy and I split, I don’t think we realized how much it would tear you guys up. I’m sorry. Mommy and I should have worked on it a little more.” Nick pulled his son’s head closer and kissed it, enjoying the feel of his strong little arms aroun
Nick rushed out, glanced from Terri, to me, than to Thomas, holding his hands out to him, but Thomas shook his head and ran over to me, a first in Carter history. I picked him up, looking at Nick over Thomas’s shoulder.“Tamara, honey, anything that’s in daddy’s room that’s your guys’, please pick up and bring it.” Nick stared at me before watching his daughter head back to the room. “I told you, one more time. Nick, this was that one more time. Either you get her on a damn plane and get her the hell out of here. Or you will not be alone with MY kids again.” I rubbed Thomas’s back, kissing his cheek as he hiccupped. “Say bye to daddy.” I took Tamara’s hand, heading outside, almost knocking Brian and Baylee down.“Baylee!” Thomas looked at him than at me. “Mommy, if it’s okay with Uncle Brian, can w
I turned my back, covering my mouth, the same as Kris, hoping the laugh wouldn’t come out. But the moment Terri started cussing and screaming, we couldn’t help, we busted out laughing.“Damn it Theresa, I have a fat lip and a scar on my face thanks to you and now I have food all over me!”“That wasn’t my fault.” I stood up, laying some money on the table and turning to Terri, looking her over. “That was yours. Let me give you a touch of advice, if you want to stay with Nick and all. Don’t be mean to the fans. Trust me, at any given moment in time, he will chose the fans over you!” I gave her a saucy wave, than linked my arm through Kris’s as we walked back to the hotel.“Woah, that woman was heated!”“I know, and it was lovely wasn’t it?” I smiled all the more as Kris laughed.“Wish I had a camera on
“You look like you need someone to talk to.” Nick glanced up and smiled at the blonde hair beauty.“Maybe I do. Wanna join me?” Nick patted the seat next to him, swinging his legs off the side of the stage.“What’s on your mind, Nickyson?” Nick chuckled, shaking his head.“Resa and you, LeighAnne, are the only ones who get away with calling me that.”“That’s because we are special, and you can’t deny that. So, why the long face? Thinking of your ex wife?” Nick nodded his head, running his hands over his jean clad legs. LeighAnne glanced at them, spotting the gold band on his left hand right away. “Nick, are you trying to feel complete?” Nick’s brow wrinkled as he looked up at LeighAnne, followed her gaze to his hand and nodded.“Yeah, I suppose I am. When I’m with her, things f
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