Chapter 8

Revelations

The doorbell to the cottage rang. Teresa went to the front door and opened it.

"Oh, hi Phyllis. What brings you here? Is everything alright." Teresa asked a little worried.

"Yes, Teresa. Everything is fine. Fox sent me here."

Teresa let Phyllis in. "Fox sent you here? What for?"

"I'm here to watch Little Ethan. Fox wants to take you for a picnic in the park. You know Teresa, if I didn't know better I would think that you're getting to Fox. He sure has settled down since the last time I saw him. I honestly don't think I've ever seen him this happy."

"Well, Phyllis, I just think that the true Fox is coming out. Maybe everyone has just taken him for granted all these years."

"Maybe so, Teresa. Anyways, Fox would like for you to meet him at the mansion in 30 minutes. Does that give you enough time?"

"Yes, I believe so. Are you sure you don't mind looking after Little Ethan? I know it's your day off."

"Don't worry about it Teresa. I care about you and I want to see you happy. I've noticed the bond you two have formed and how you have that sparkle in your eye again. Just like you had when you were with Ethan. You're not falling for Fox are you?"

"Oh, don't be silly. We're just friends, that's all. Nothing else."

Phyllis patted her on the shoulder. "You keep telling yourself that, but you don't fool me."

Teresa laughed uncomfortably, "You're delusional, Phyllis. Anyways, I guess I better go change. I don't think sweats are appropriate for the park." Teresa turned and disappeared into her bedroom.

Phyllis stood there amazed. She couldn't believe it. Teresa had snagged the heart of the unloveable. And the man who said he would never love has fallen for Teresa. Phyllis looked up, "God, please let this happen for them. They both deserve happiness. I pray that nothing comes between them." Little did Phyllis know that forces were already working against Fox and Teresa.

At the Mansion...

The maid knocked on Fox's door and peeked her head in, "Sir, Ms. Lopez-Fitzgerald is here for you."

"Thank you, would you please tell her I'll be right down?"

"Yes, sir." She was about to shut the door when Fox spoke again.

"By the way, my name is Fox."

"Excuse me?" She looked at Fox oddly.

"I said, my name is Fox. You don't have to call me sir."

She smiled and walked down the stair letting Teresa know that Fox would be down in a second.

"Wow, Teresa nice dress." Fox couldn't believe how beautiful she was. How could one woman be so perfect. She had looks, a body to die for, she was smart, energitic and she brought out the best in him.

Teresa blushed, "Oh, this old thing?", shrugging off his comment. "You look nice as well." God, he's handsome and his eyes are amazing. How come I never noticed them before?

Fox held out his hand, "Shall we?" Teresa placed her hand in his. Neither one of them was prepared for what they had just felt. It almost took Fox's breath away and Teresa's heart skipped a beat. Teresa finally realized what Fox already knew. She was falling for Fox.