Tara looked at herself in the mirror. Almost seven months pregnant and she looked like a farmhouse. No wait, bigger than a farm house. Maybe she was just overexaggerating, but to herself, she thought she looked huge. What else could a seven months first time mother-to-be of twins expect?
For her date with Justin, Tara decided upon wearing a long red dress, that flowed to the ground. It was plain red, little spagetti straps, and made her look more slimmer and less pregnant. She put her hair up in a fancy up-do, and matched her outfit with a pair of silk flat shoes.
On the way out of her room, she grabbed her little red purse that matched her dress, and walked down the stairs in her evening gown.
"Wow, you look amazing, Tara!" Justin said. His eyes widened as she slowly walked down the stairs, holding onto the railing. Justin helped her finish the rest of the stairs, making sure she didnt fall.
"Thanks" Tara said, stepping onto the flat ground.
"You didnt have to get all dressed up..." Justin said looking at her "but I'm glad you did" he grinned.
Tara smiled back at him.
"Well, I figured that since I havent been out to have fun in awhile, I may as well dress up for the event" Tara replied with a joke.
"Well you look absolutely stunning this evening" Justin complimented. He extended out his arm, and Tara grabbed the chance.
Justin walked Tara out to his Benz, opening the passenger door for her. He helped her into the car and put on her seatbelt. Justin walked around to his side of the car, hopping into the front seat.
Brian stared at Nick as he prepared himself for the nights events. This was his night. No, wait. This was his and Tara's night. The night he has been waiting for, forever!
"Frack, if you put on any more cologne she's gonna stay away from you cuz you're going to stink!" Brian said. He laughed at Nick, who was busy primping himself up infront of the mirror.
"Sorry, Bro. Didnt realize I put too much on. I just want everything to be perfect, you know?" Nick said. He turned his eyes to Brians. For once, Nick's eyes weren't sad looking. Brian was happy to see his friend cheerful than usual.
"I understand Frack" Brian replied. He watched Nick fixing his suit jacket.
"A suit, Frack?" Brian asked.
"Of course, Bro! She loves it when I wear a suit.. and I want to look nice for tonight" he said. He finished fixing his jacket, then passed Brian out of the bathroom.
"Lets go pick up AJ" Nick said. He grabbed his keys, and walked outside with Brian to their cars.
At the restaurant later that evening..
"JC was telling me the other night that some fan tried to pass herself as an express-mail delivery girl!"
"really?" Tara said, laughing at the stories Justin was telling her about how crazy some of the fans are when they try to meet them.
"Yeah, its hilarious sometimes to see what some people go through, the trouble everyone takes, just to meet you! It is very flattering, though"
"Yeah I guess so!" Tara said, still laughing. The waiter came to the table to take their orders.
"Sorry about the wait Mr Timberlake, how may I help you?" The waiter asked. Tara skimmed the menu over while Justin ordered.
"Id like a well-done chopped steak, with fries" Justin said. He looked up at Tara to see if she wanted to order.
"I'll have the well-done steak also, but with baked potato" Tara said. She folded up her menu and passed it to the waiter.
"Anything to drink tonight?"
"A glass of wine for myself, and, some Sprite, in a wine glass, for the lady please" Justin said "No wine for the babies" He smiled at her. She smiled back at him.
The band changed the pace of music, and started to play a slow song. Justin grinned at Tara.
"would you like to dance?" He asked, like a gentleman.
"Id love to" Tara replied. She grabbed his hand and stood up with him, and started to slowdance.
AJ slammed his car into the parking lot following Nicks truck.
"There's the little bastards car" Nick said, staring at the nice Candy Apple Red Mercedes Benz in the spot beside his truck.
"Come on Nick, we'll get him inside" Brian said, grabbing Nicks arm, pulling him towards the restaurant.
Walking into the restaurant, the three boys pulled the waiter aside.
"Excuse me good sir, I was wondering if you could kindly help us out this evening" Brian said, persuing the waiter to help them. He took out a $50 bill, and flashed it infront of the waiters face.
"How can I help you?" The waiter asked, staring at the 50.
"Could you please tell us what table Mr Timberlake and his date are at? and would you please let us do our business? We have a few words to exchange with the man" AJ said sternly.
"Right this way" The waiter said. AJ, Brian and Nick followed the man into the dining room, where Brian gave the man the 50.
"Thank you, have a good night" Brian said, patting the man on the back.
"No, thank you!" the man said, smiling ear to ear.
"There she is.." Nick said, watching Justin sit Tara back down into her seat at their table.
Nick grabbed the recorder from AJ's pocket, and walked quickly over to the table.
Justin looked over seeing someone heading towards their table, eyes opening widely when realizing that it was Nick.
"Carter what are you doing here?" Justin said, standing up, fixing his suit jacket.
"I came to discuss a situation with you, Timberlake. I believe you have something that is mine"
"And what would that be?" Justin asked, smirking.
"Tara, and Im here to get her back" Nick said, staring straight into Justins eyes with anger. Justin smirked again and motioned his hand for the waiter to come over.
"Waiter..." Justin said. Tara looked over at Nick with a look of concern. Nicks eyes met Taras and eased up.
Nick reached into his pocket, slamming the recorder onto the table.
"What is all this about?" Justin said, he stared at the recorder. "what is that thing?"
"Oh, Im soo glad you asked, Timberlake.. let it explain for itself" Nick said. The room went silent as Nick pressed the play button.
"Thanks again for helping me get her back.." Justin's voice said.
"No problem, I didnt mind. Anything for you, Justin.." Kelly said flirtingly "Nicks kinda cute anyways"
"Tara really believes that you slept with him"
"Theres only one person I want to be with".
"Kelly, you know we're only friends now.."
"I know"
"What really happened that night at the club? Did you do everything I told you to?" he asked
"Yeah, I gave him some drinks, danced provocatively, led him outside... kissed him, just like you told me to do"
"That was like, three months ago eh?" Justin said "time flys by so fast"
"Yeah, I know. A few weeks ago, Stacey, the girl who came with me to the club, met back up with AJ in some restaurant, broke him and Karine up"
"seriously? oh well... too bad for him" Justin replied
Nick pressed stop on the tape, and looked over at Tara, his heart pounding with nerves, anger and excitement.
The expression on Tara's face was soo shocking, she was completely speechless.
"I dont know what you are talking about, I never did anything of the kind.." Justin said, trying to cover himself up. Tara looked up at Justin, then over at Nick, she was starting to cry.
The babies kicked at her from inside, she held her stomach in a little pain.
"Are you okay Tara?" Brian asked, rushing to her side.
"I'll be fine.." Tara said. She stood up from her chair. Justin walked over to her, holding his arm out for her.
"Come on Tara, I think we should leave" Justin said. She looked at him with disgust.
She raised her hand and slapped him, hard, across his cheek.
"How dare you...." Tara said, crying "How... dare you... do that to me!!"
Tara turned around and ran away from the table as fast as she could, Brian rushing quickly behind her to make sure she wouldnt trip and hurt herself.
Justin raised his hand to his cheek and looked up at Nick.
"Dont ever come near us again" Nick said. He turned around and walked out of the room, followed by AJ.
Nick and AJ walked outside, spotting Tara across the parking lot by the lake, sitting on a bench. Brian spotted Nick, stood up and walked over to where the two guys were.
"Go for her.. Bro. Be gentle" Brian said, patting Nick on his back.
Nick nodded his head, and walked off slowly to his love.
Brian and AJ turned around and walked away, giving them some privacy.
Nick stood behind Tara, listening to her crying. His eyes forming tears at the sound of her sadness. He placed his hands on the back of her shoulders. Tara immediately stood up and turned to him, giving him a large hug.
"God Nick I'm soo sorry I never believed you! Im soo sorry!!!" Tara cried out "I should have listened to you all those times!!!"
"its okay.. Tara... I understand" Nick cried out, running his hands through her hair.
"I cant believe how stupid I am!!"
"You're not stupid Tara... you were only doing what you thought was best for you and the babies!"
"What am I going to do Nick?" Tara asked. She looked up at him and he wiped her tears away.
"Well.. I was kinda hoping that we would go get your things, and I'd take you home.." Nick said "your real home"
"You really do want to be with me? after everything, Nick? after me not trusting and believing you, and after living at Justins house for the past three months?"
"Tara, I want to be with you for the rest of my life. It was love that brought us back together again.. and fate. I love you.." Nick said.
"I love you too.." Tara replied. He leaned down and met his lips with hers, kissing her softly like it was their first kiss all over again.
From a distance, Brian and AJ were watching, and cheering for the two.
"WOOHOO!!" AJ shouted.
"GO NICKY BOY!" Brian said, giving AJ a high five.
Nick and Tara released from their kiss, smiling at one another. He reached his hand down and placed it on her stomach.
"Our babies..." Nick said, looking down at Tara with delight.
"Our babies" Tara repeated, smiling at Nick. He kissed her stomach softly.
"Nick?"
"yeah?" Nick replied, his head still on her stomach.
"I want to go home... please take me home.." Tara said. Nick looked up at her and grinned "I've been waiting to hear those words for the longest time.." He gave her another kiss and then grabbed her hand, leading her to his truck.