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 glanced behind me as AJ pushed his way through the door, followed by Nick and Terri.
“Does she have to be here? She’s really not part of this group anymore.” I glanced over at Terri, already hating her! And being honest, I didn’t know her, but damn, can we say rude? Mentally I rolled my eyes at her stupid question because she just didn’t get it. I might not be a ‘wife’ anymore, but I was still a very dear friend of everyone.
“She’s my date. By the way, those boy shorts, mmm, damn, ya look good.” I gave AJ a funky look after that comment before turning my attention to the blonde bimbo attached to Nick’s arm.
“Believe me Terri, I have more of a reason to be here than you, even without Age!” I stormed past her and Nick and walked into the living room. LeighAnne gave Nick a pointed look before she walked into that area, followed by AJ.
“Look, sweetie, I know you don’t like Theresa,” Nick started and Terri snorted at that. “Really! Anyway, she’s my ex-wife, the mother of my kids, and she’s currently working for us. You may not like her, may not stand her, but the guys and their wives do. Do not piss them off over her.”
“Nicky, why don’t you make me your wife? I can fit in with everyone and they won’t frown upon me.” Nick sighed. He had told Resa that he wanted to marry Terri, and part of him did. But, there was a part of him that kept putting it off, and that part, he just didn’t want to examine too closely.“They’re waiting on us baby,” he said, leading her the rest of the way into the room.
~*~*~*
I leaned back against the couch; AJ resting against my legs, his arms wrapped around my legs and his hands running over them. To anyone else, this would look rather bad, but it just truly was AJ’s nature to flirt. He glanced down at the black slippers and cocked his head to the side. He lifted my foot up, causing my whole leg to be lifted. Damn, maybe it was a good thing to be sorta flexible.
“What are you looking at AJ?” I asked him.
“Your slippers. They have BSB all over them.”
“So, they do. Your point?”
“Where did you…” He trailed off as he turned around and looked at my shorts. “You’re a fan?” he asked.
“Of you all? Nope. But, I figured you guys might need the money.”
“Where did you get them?” Kristen asked as she looked at them too.
“At Wal-Mart, Kristen.” All of us started laughing, or, at least Terri didn’t. She only rolled her eyes and cuddled closer to Nick. I glanced over at LeighAnne, who was making a gagging motion and trying my hardest not to laugh at her. “Stop it,” I mumbled. I felt AJ slap my leg to stop me from shaking, but I couldn’t help it. We heard the bedroom door open and saw Tamara run out and straight to her daddy.
“Daddy,” she whined. “Thomas…” She trailed off as the tears rolled down her cheeks.
“What’s wrong princess?” he asked. Tamara tried to climb on his lap, but Terri wasn’t budging form his side.
“Thomas, he…” she started again, getting even more upset because she couldn’t get the attention she wanted.
“For crying out loud, he did what!?” Terri yelled, more than annoyed with the little girl, and showing it.
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
“Sweethearts.” I turned around, seeing them there, along with Baylee, and LeighAnne, a smile in her eyes. “Hi. What are you doing here? Thought you were playing with Baylee.” Thomas looked from me to Nick and back to me. Tamara, on the other hand, had tears rolling down her cheeks. “Please, is she crying again?” Tamara whimpered and turned to hug LeighAnne’s legs. I quickly snapped around and growled at Terri and her lame ass comment. But before I could lunge at her, Nick’s arms were around my waist, holding me study. “You just shut up! You have no right whatsoever to talk about my kids!” I yelled at her, doing my best to control the loudness thought. That evil smile she sent my way had a chill running down my spine. “I have every right! Nick and I were discussing marriage! I’m gonna be their step mother!” My eyes roamed over her, seeing no diamond and I felt my heart ease som
“Baby?” His eyes opened wide as he asked the question. “I miscarried.” I finished off my drink before I turned back to look at him to finish my tale. “No doctor really ever pin pointed what happened. I think it was the stress, the loss. I was so very close to my grandmother, she was like my other best friend, and it really hurt me when she past. And my aunt was in that horrible accident and she left so violently, it was so hard, on all of us, actually. And than you all working, and traveling, it was stressful. I was about two months in.” “Nick knew?” “Oh, yeah, he knew. He wasn’t the only one,” I told him. “Who else knew?” “Did Nick ever tell you how he met Terri?” At AJ’s shake, I smiled. “When I got pregnant again, the doctor I saw wasn’t the one I first had, that doctor retired, so I had to go to a new office. Anyways, the, um, receptionist was Terri.” “You had
“That is their uncle, Terri. They have every right to see him,” Nick told her while she clutched onto Nick’s arm and batted her eye lashes. “But, this was an adult conversation,” she whined. “No, it wasn’t. Anyway, little man, back to this woman,” Nick said, turning his attention back to his brother. Aaron’s eyes lit up again. “She was…I just saw her from the back, but she looked around my age, maybe a tad older, black hair, nice behind!” I walked up to group and Thomas smiled. “Mommy!” he squealed. Aaron turned, gasped and blushed. “My, my, my, Aaron, you have grown up on me,” I said as I gave him a wink as I walked up to him to hug him. “That was you?” His voice held nothing but disbelief. “If you’re referring to the bus, than yes. And I’m way older than you.” “No, you’re not! But wow! You look good! Or, it’s just been forever.” “Just forever,” Terri
“I’ve seen you a lot of ways! But jealous, that’s a first! Even worse because we’re divorced!” I told him then I took a deep breath and heard my kids start to giggle. “Mommy beat daddy up!” “Thomas, out. Tamara, you too. Bed time.” “Theresa…,” Nick started. “Save it. Aaron, will you help your brother to his room. And put some ice on his eye. It’ll keep the swelling down, along with that shiner. I don’t need people thinking I abuse him.” “You didn’t, sis. You just knocked some sense into him,” Aaron said, amusement evident in his voice. “Thanks. Glad to know my brother has my back.” “You guys are not family!” Nick growled out, annoyance clearly coming off of him in waves. “More than Terri will ever be, Nick. Now, let’s go,” Aaron told him. “Night guys.” I grabbed my kids’ hand after they gave both their uncle and their dad a kiss goodnight.