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Chapter 40
"Kat I'm watchin' the Buccs."
"I know, but Lissa says they are about to do a story on you."
"Really," replied a puzzled Nick as he flipped the channels stopping when he saw his face in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
The reporter said, "Parents of teenage girls break out the tissues. It's seems that Nick Carter, the youngest member of the Backstreet Boys, just might be engaged. Sources tell us he purchased a ring for his girlfriend two days before his 21st birthday on January 28. Not much is known about the girl. She has been seen and photographed with him at different events over the past two years. She is apparently a model, because she can be seen in the group's "Back To Your Heart " video portraying Mr. Carter's love interest. Can you say type casting? Now lets move on to the world of film…"
Katrina and Nick were staring at each other as she spoke into the phone. "Talk to you later Lissa. Tell mom and dad we love them."
She hung up the phone and sat down next to Nick on the couch. Picking up the remote she went back to the football game. Nick laughed as he wrapped his arm around her.
"I'm model now."
"Yep."
"So how long do you think it will take for The Firm to start getting calls," asked Katrina.
"Guess we will find out soon enough."
"Nick do they know we are engaged?"
"Nope," replied Nick
"This is not good Nick. They are going to be very unhappy with you."
"I know. Don't care. You are mine forever. Me happy. You happy?"
"Me happy," giggled Katrina.
It took approximately 10 minutes before the firm found out about the rumor. Apparently their phones were ringing off the hook asking for confirmation. Thirty minutes after the show Nick and Kat's phone rang. Nick answered. Katrina watched as he got furious. He yelled into the phone and hung up. She then watched as he called the other guys.
That evening, everyone including girlfriends were all gathered at Brian and Tonya's house. Nick had managed to contact the guys before management. However, they did all receive a call saying there was a meeting called for the following morning to discuss the "situation". Management wanted to meet with Nick first then have the rest of the guys join them. The guys decided with the help of the girls to change the game plan. They were going as a united force.
The next morning their management team was more than a little surprised by the crowd that greeted them. Nick led the way to the conference room. While the engagement was discussed, Katrina watched Nick. She thought she might have to get evil to get them to back off. As it turned out, she never had to open her mouth. Nick was very clear about the role the Firm was to play his personal life. He, with the guys' vocal backing, made it clear they could not dictate to him when he could become engaged. It was agreed a formal statement confirming the rumor would be issued. After everything was settled, they headed back to AJ's for lunch.
Over the next few days, Nick and Katrina along with their friends and families watched the fall out from the "BIG" announcement. It was mixed. Katrina made the mistake of going out on the net and looking at some of the sites. Nick found her crying. She was sure she had ruined the BSB. Also reporters were digging into her life. They were speculating that she was using Nick to further her career as a photographer. In the end Nick and Katrina got through it like everything else…together.
Two months later found the BSB filming their next video. They were again doing it with Wayne Isham. The video was for "No One Else Comes Close" and it was a continuation of the story started in "Back To Your Heart". All the models from the first video were back. Wayne and the Boys wanted to push the envelope a bit on their image. They were being more daring in showing the guys as adults.
At the end of the previous video the girls were in the same places as the guy, but the couples were not back together yet. The song had been remixed and a longer version was being used for the video. "No One Else Comes Close" opened with all the couples at a party. A different girl is seen trying to flirt with AJ. He sees his girl go out on to the balcony and follows. As he steps out on to the balcony he begins to sing. He takes her in his arms and they start to dance. During the chorus, Howie and his girl say good-bye to AJ and leave. Cut to them in the car and Howie singing to her. Cut to Nick and Katrina lying in bed the next morning. Lying with her head on his chest. He watches her sleep and sings to her. At the chorus cut to Brian walking with his girl. At the bridge, Kevin is sitting at the piano with his girl. He is playing and singing for her. Finally, all the guys are on a stage in suits singing. When the song ends, the camera pans to the audience where their girls are giving them a standing ovation.
Again the Boys visited TRL, this time to world premiere the video. Carson greeted them and asked Nick if a wedding date had been set. Nick said they had not set a date. Brian also took this opportunity to announce his engagement to Tonya. Brian had asked her to marry him on her birthday two weeks earlier. As Carson said it was two down, three to go.
Katrina was meeting with Puffy at Notorious while with Nick in New York. Puffy gave her the next assignment, which was to fly with him to Atlanta. He was going there to interview James Brown. She wanted to shoot them during the interview. So when it was time to leave Nick flew home alone.
Three days later Katrina arrived home. She took the earliest flight out. She arrived home to find Nicks still asleep. Slipping off her clothes, she crawled under the covers and proceeded to wake Nick up. They spent the morning in bed making love. They went to Orlando to have dinner with Brian and Tonya.
"Come on in guys," greeted Brian.
"Thanks B," replied Katrina as she hugged him.
The guys high-fived as the three walked into the kitchen to find Tonya. Brian and Nick went out to grill the steaks, leaving Tonya and Katrina to prepare everything else.
"So have you set a date," asked Katrina.
"Yes this fall before the new tour kicks off. Since they are starting in Europe again we thought that would make a great honeymoon. What about you guys," inquired Tonya.
"Not even thought about it."
"Well there is no hurry."
"I guess," said Kat.
They went back to preparing the rest of the meal. The couples had a great evening talking and spending time together. Late that evening, Nick carried Kat from the car into the house and laid her in their bed. She snuggled against him as he drifted off to sleep.
"Nick," whispered Katrina when she woke up the next morning.
"Hmm," mumbled Nick as he pulled her closer to him.
"Nick," said Katrina louder.
"Yes," said Nick as he stretched.
"Brian and Tonya have already set the date of their wedding."
"I know."
"OK."
"Not OK. What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"Kat you know it makes me nuts when you do that."
"I know. Alright, when are we going to set our date?"
"I don’t know. Do you want to do it before Brian and Tonya?"
"No, that wouldn't be fair to them."
"So we will have to wait until after the tour."
"Yeah."
"Then we have a time," he said as he kissed her nose.
"Nick turn to E!"
