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Chapter 49
“Nicky don’t whine,” teased Howie.
“I’m not!”
AJ chuckled, “ Yeah ya are.”
“Fine!”
“OK guys leave Nick alone. He just got his girl back,” chided Tonya.
There was a knocked at the door. They were all waiting for Kat in the private lounge of the hotel. Once she arrived they were off to the American Music Awards. Nick had his back to the door. He was fidgeting in his black Dolce & Gabana suit. Kevin opened the door. Nick turned when he heard Kevin whistle. Katrina stepped in the room laughing. Nick’s mouth dropped open. Her hair was down and tousled just like the night before. She had on a beautiful jade green silk gown with tiny straps. The neckline draped low across her breast. He could see enough to know the straps criss-crossed low in the back. She was wearing the diamond necklace and earrings he had given her.
AJ put an arm around him and said, “Little man I now know why she didn’t let you stay while she got dressed.”
“Why,” croaked Nick never taking his eyes off her.
“Because,” finished Brian. “You two would never make it to the awards. You would have attacked her on the spot.”
“I still might.”
“Not with us around,” said Kevin’s girlfriend, Debbie.
“Hello everyone. Anyone home,” laughed Katrina.
“Yes. Now can you all please pull yourselves together so we can leave,” teased Connie, Howie’s fiancée.
“Let’s go,” directed Brian.
The group headed to the limos and 45 minutes later was pulling up to the red carpet. Nick had not said much, only stared at Kat. They all got out and were immediately blinded by flashes. The ladies all stepped to the side and let the press get the shots they needed. Brian stayed on the side never letting go of Tonya’s hand. He was very protective of her and the baby. They made it to the seats, just as Rosie O’Donnell came out for the beginning of the show. Katrina spotted Love, Jennifer, Sean, and Beth in the audience. Beth agreed to come with Love. They were making it a girl’s night out.
Everyone was disappointed when BSB lost best pop group to Sugar Ray. Katrina squeezed Nick’s hand causing him to smile at her. More than halfway through the ceremonies, the guys were asked to come backstage to prepare for their performance. Nick stood to leave. He leaned down and kissed Katrina softly.
Katrina could hardly sit still when Rosie was announcing them. They took the stage and rocked the place. Their vocals were dead on as were their dance moves. Katrina couldn’t help it, when they finished she let out a yell. Nick looked right at her and winked. The guys were still backstage when it was time for the final award of the evening, Best Album. Love was presenting with the lead singer of SmashMouth. They read off the names of the nominees. Katrina was praying so hard.
“So Jennifer why don’t you tell them who won?”
“I will. The award for Best Album goes to…. The Backstreet Boys!!!!”
All the ladies were on their feet cheering. The guys came running out on stage. They each shook hands with the lead singer of SmashMouth and gave Love a kiss.
Howie spoke first, “Wow! We can’t believe this is happening. First we want to thank God for blessing us in more ways than we ever thought possible.”
He stepped aside for AJ, who said, “Thanks go out to our families and loved ones. They put up with our crazy lives. Love you all.”
“We want to thank our fans. Even though we say it every chance we get you still have no idea how you have changed our lives. I also want to thank my wife Tonya. Baby you have always been there for me. You have given me so much. I thank God for you and the child you are carrying every day,” said Brian.
Kevin continued, “We also have to thank our management team, The Firm; our record company, Jive Records, everyone at the fan club. Help me out here fellas…”
Nick took a deep breath then stepped up the mic, saying, “We want to think Fatima Robinson, our band, the dancers, our bodyguards – you’ve saved our butts some many times guys, and all our crew. Oh and anyone we forgot. Finally, I want to thank my fiancée, Katrina. God gave me such a gift when he let you walk into my life. Having your love has made me a better man. I love you Kitten.”
Tears streamed down Kat’s face as she watched Nick walk off stage. She didn’t care that a camera was filming her every move. They couldn’t spoil this moment for her. Nick making this very public declaration made it all become real.
She turned to Tonya, saying, “I’m going to marry that man.”
Tonya giggled, “Yes, I know.”
Kat could only say, “Wow!”
Marcus escorted the ladies to the limos. They waited for the guys to finish in the pressroom. After about 30 minutes the guys piled in and they were off to the after parties. They went to the Bad Boy Records party. Sean and Jennifer had both won awards and were holding court over the crowd. Love and Beth were flirting up a storm with all the eligible bachelors. Everyone danced and had a great time. Tonya was tired so she and Brian ducked out early. Nick and Katrina decided to head out with them.
After goodnights were said, the two couples were in the limo, heading for the hotel. Tonya was just beginning to show. Brian was whispering in her hear while rubbing her tummy. Nick watched them while Kat watched him. Finally, he looked at her and pulled her back against his chest. He gently kissed the back of her neck causing her to shiver.
Katrina leaned her head back and whispered, “What are you thinking?”
“I’m thinking about when you are carrying our child.”
“You are,” smiled Kat.
“Yep. I want to rub your tummy like that,” He said, while doing just that.
“I want that to Nick.”
“Good. However…”
“Yes?”
“Right this very minute I want to get you back to the room and get you out of that dress.”
“Really now. What else do you want?”
“I want to be inside you.”
“Excuse me but we are in here with you,” chided Brian.
“Shut up dear. I am feeling pretty much the same way,” said Tonya.
“How’s that baby,” asked Brian.
“I want you inside me.”
“That’s it let’s all go back to our own little whisper worlds,” giggled Kat.
“Done,” said Nick before kissing her.
The drive laughed when he opened the door to find both couples kissing. They were oblivious to everything.
“I can’t believe she wouldn’t let me stay there while she got ready.”
