A/N: Teresa Montenegro was in The Nancy Drew Files Case 7: Deadly Doubles. Those of you who haven't read it, she's the one who was an International Tennis Player who became Pro after the case.
Discalimer: Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys are not mine.
#1 WHATEVER IT TAKES
Chapter 1: Nancy?
"Hey Frank, aren't you excited to watch the Men's Tennis Championship", a tall blonde-haired exclaimed.
"I know what you mean and our first holiday away from cases", a dark-haired nineteen years old answered.
"Did you bring your tennis racket? I'm hoping I could practice with some of the pros", Joe grinned.
"You mean showing off in front of the ladies. You know we might not even talk to one of the players. How do you expect on playing with them." Frank rolled his eyes. "You should thank Aunt Gertrude for getting us these tickets."
"Sure did, anyway do you think I should put on the charms", Joe asked his brother as they walked inside Alexandria Virginia Hotel.
"Joe, not again," Frank protested but Joe ignored him and went to the receptionist.
Joe flashed a smile and glanced at the name tag of the young woman in front of him. He then started thinking of a way to start a conversation.
"Excuse me, may I help you", the young woman at the desk looked up to him.
"Well Julie, I was wondering if you could tell us, my bro and me", Joe pointed his brother. "Our room number, it's a two-bedroom suite."
"What's your name sir", the young woman asked, looking back at the computer screen in front of her.
"I'm Joe Hardy and my brother's Frank Hardy."
"Let's see", Julie scanned the list of names in the screen. "Joe and Frank Hardy, you guys are in room 459, 4th floor. Here's your passkeys and enjoy your stay."
"Thanks, maybe when you're free we could…" before Joe could continue, the young woman stared at him with a bewildered look on her face.
"Are you trying to ask me out", Julie asked, now frowning.
"Yes, so what do you say", Joe looked confident.
"Sorry but you're not my type", the young woman replied and turned back from her work.
"Ouch, strike one", Frank laughed at his younger brother's tactic.
"Laugh it up Frank", Joe shoved him his passkey. "So where do we go from here?"
"How about we put our bags to our room first, change then go to Loudon College. I believe there's an exhibition, some tennis players are playing for the audience", Frank informed his brother.
"Let's go then", Joe walked towards one of the elevators that was available, he was then followed by Frank.
Several people rushed inside the elevator but before the door could close, it opened again. This time, a blonde-haired woman came to view. Frank stared at the young woman a few feet away from him, she looked familiar.
"Hey Joe, don't you think that girl looks familiar", Frank nudged his brother.
Joe turned and glanced at where Frank was pointing. At first, he thought Frank was just teasing him but the blonde girl reminded him of someone they knew.
"Hey isn't that…"
"Nancy", Frank interrupted his brother but only to be ignored by the young woman.
"Umm... lets just wait 'til she gets out Frank. People are staring at us oddly", Joe whispered to his brother.
When they reached the 4th floor, the girl stepped out of the elevator. Frank and Joe followed her.
"Hey Nancy, wait up", Frank hastened towards her leaving Joe by himself.
As Frank catches her, he tapped her shoulder and was waiting for her smile. What he saw wasn't a smile but a confused and annoyed face of the young woman.
"Who are you", she said with an accent.
Frank realized that this couldn't be Nancy Drew; he knew she didn't have any accent when she's talking while the woman in front of him does.
"Sorry! My mistake, I thought you were a friend of mine", Frank apologized, feeling embarrassed.
"Oh, it's okay. A friend of mine looks a lot like me too, so I'm used to it", the woman's face softened.
"I'm Frank Hardy by the way", Frank introduced himself but still couldn't believe it wasn't Nancy. The woman in front of him looked so much like her. His heart begins to beat faster as he thought of the strawberry-blonde.
"I'm Teresa Montenegro", she shake his hand. "Well, I'll see you around Frank", she said walking away.
"Frank, where's Nan", Joe asked, finally reaching him.
"Nancy? Oh, it's not her", Frank answered while turning away and heading for their room.
"So, who is that woman then?"
"She said her name's Teresa Montenegro", Frank sighed. "I swear Joe, I thought it was Nancy. They look like twins!"
A/N: I'm sorry If my english is bad, I'll try my best to correct my mistakes. Thanks!