CHAPTER 27 Trying

"Whitney, I need to speak to you."

She turned her head and stared at Ethan.

"What about?"

"Fox and Teresa."

"What about them?"

"I want Teresa back."

"What about Gwen?"

"She lied to me."

"So did Teresa."

He looked at Whitney and saw the expression on her face.

"She never really did."

"That's what she tired to tell you countless times, Ethan. That she never did any of it maliciously and you didn't want to listen to her. You lost her, give it up."

"No, I will never lose her to Fox, never."

"What does Fox have to do with any of this."

"He is falling in love with her."

"And how do you know?"

"Because he said it wasn't you he wanted but her. Did you know he felt something for you?"

She shook her head and felt her heart break. This is what it felt to have someone you love feel that way for another woman.

"What do you want me to do?"

"I don't know, can't you come up with something?"

"Look at me Ethan. I'm not Gwen or Teresa. I'm not into scheming."

He looked at her. He forgot that he was talking to Whitney.

"I'm really sorry about this Whitney. Forget everything I said."

He got up and left leaving Whitney deep in her thoughts when Dylan arrived.

"How's Teresa?"

"She'll pull through, I think."

"Do you think I can see her?"

"Fox is with her and he'll probably stay there a while."

"Everything alright, Whitney?"

"Tell me, Dylan. How do you feel about Teresa?"

He was surprised by her question.

"I really like her."

"But are you in love with her?"

"I don't think so. Why are you asking all these questions?"

"Because I was told that Fox is waiting for her to wake up to tell her his feelings. Once he does, you'll lose any chance you have with her."

"Who said I want to have a chance with her?"

"I don't know, I'm just telling you."

She got up to leave but Dylan pulled her back down on the seat.

"What's in it for you, Whitney?"

"What do you mean?"

"Just that you are very transparent."

"I'm not up to anything."

"Can't tell that to a master manipulator such as myself."

She remained silent.

"You want me to keep Teresa busy while you go after Fox?"

She still didn't say anything. She looked down at her feet.

"I'm right, aren't I?"

She finally looked at him.

"Whitney, I wouldn't even consider the possibility of you ending up with Fox. I always felt that there was something more than he led on. I think he always felt something deep for her."

"That doesn't mean it will happen."

He looked at her and felt bad for a moment.

"You obviously don't know Fox as well as I do. When he wants something he goes after it and if he wants Teresa, nothing will stand in his way to get her."

She kept quiet.

"Look Whitney, you seem to be a nice girl. For your own sanity and peace of mind, I would suggest that you forget about Fox. You have a nice boyfriend and he loves you."

"If I were you, I'd listen to Dylan, Whitney. Leave both Fox and Teresa alone."

"And if I were you Gwen, I would keep an eye on your husband. He wants Teresa back."

"You're lying."

"No, I'm not. So head's up because you are going to end up alone and bitter."

"Teresa said that she didn't love him anymore."

"But that doesn't mean he won't go after her."

Gwen put her hand to her forehead and watched Whitney.

"What happened to you, Whitney?"