Chapter Two:
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Theresa woke up from contented dreams and stretched in her bed. She sighed. Ah, what wonderful dreams. She thought to herself. Theresa smiled and got up. She went to the nursery where her baby lay sleeping peacefully in his crib. Theresa looked down at her son thinking about the things she said about love to Fox the night before.
Hmm..Everything I told Fox is true. Ethan loves me. I know he still does. It doesn't matter that he's married to Gwen. He's going to come back to me. I know it. Theresa thought confidently.
"And once Ethan comes back to me," Theresa began whispering to her son, "We'll be a family." Theresa sighed happily. "A family. A wonderful little family. Me, you, and Ethan." And a couple more children of course. Theresa added silently chuckling. "I am not going to give up. I will never give up." She emphasized her point with a firm nod of her head.
"Persistent aren't you? Hm..from what I know of you already, I know you won't give up." said a male voice surprising Theresa and making her jump.
Theresa spun around. "Oh, Fox. It's only you." She said. "You scared me."
"Well please accept my deepest apologies. I didn't mean to startle my beautiful step-mommy." Fox said with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Theresa blushed. He's such as flirt. "Oh, its no big deal." Theresa said smiling.
She has a gorgeous smile. Fox noted. And such wonderful eyes. Fox stared at Theresa's eyes unable to look away. They mesmerized him. Then from Theresa's eyes, his gaze traveled down to her nose, mouth, and down her body to her...
"Ahem. So, Fox. What are you doing up so early?" asked Theresa, feeling slightly uncomfortable under the scrutiny of Fox's intense gaze.
"I couldn't really sleep. Had a lot of things on my mind, I guess." Fox said looking away. Yeah, thoughts that included you, His mind added.
"Oh," Theresa said. She looked down at little Ethan. Let's go to my room. I don't want to disturb my baby." Theresa said motioning to her sleeping son.
"All right then." Fox said. He offered his arm. "Shall we?" he asked smiling.
Theresa looked at Fox's arm. What is he up to? She asked herself. Ah well, She thought. He's harmless. Besides, he knows how much I still love Ethan. "Yes, we shall." Theresa finally answered while returning Fox's smile.
Before leaving, Theresa gave her baby Ethan a kiss. Fox stared at her in awe. So loving, he thought.
"Hey, Theresa." Fox called softly.
"Hmm?" Asked Theresa turning around.
"Ya think I could get one of those?" Fox asked jokingly moving closer towards her.
Get one what? thought a baffled Theresa. She couldn't figure out what Fox was talking about.
"Fox, what are you talking about?" She asked him frowning.
Hm..Guess she didn't catch on. Fox chuckled. "Well, I was just watching you kiss your son there and I was thinking of how lucky he is to have such a beautiful woman kiss him and...." Fox didn't finish his sentence wondering if Theresa would get the hint.
It took awhile for Theresa to register, but she finally caught on. Ohhh..He wants a kiss. She thought. Geez. What a flirt. "Ohhh, so you were thinking that maybe you could get a kiss too I presume?" Theresa asked him raising her eyebrows.
Fox smiled. He liked this woman. A lot. He just didn't realize how much he really liked her. "Hmm...Glad you finally caught on.." said Fox continuing to move closer.
"Well..."said Theresa walking towards him. "If you'll behave, I might consider it." With that, Theresa walked up to Fox and looked him straight in the eyes. Fox had a hard time interpreting what her eyes were saying. Thinking that Theresa wanted him to kiss her, he slowly leaned foward, closed his eyes, and waited for contact.
He waited, and waited, and waited. Why was it taking so long? Fox thought.
"Ohhh Fox.." Theresa called softly.
Fox opened his eyes and straightened. Theresa wasn't before him. Confused, he looks towards the door. There stood Theresa with a smirk on her face. She gave a small wave of her fingers and walked out of the room.
Damn. Fox laughed. That Theresa. He shook his head. What a woman.
"Hmm.." He said aloud. "Pursuing my dear step-mommy would be quite an interesting expedition." Fox stroked his forehead in thought."I know I wouldn't get bored easily like I've been in the past with other women."
This isn't going to be an easy task. The other women I pursued fell instantly for my charm. Hmm..Theresa is still in "love" with Ethan, and, she's still married to Julian. Oh well, I can take care of those two. But it looks like I'm going to have to work a little harder to get Theresa to fall for me. Mm-hmm..Not for love though. Nope, just for fun. Fox walked to the door.
Besides, Fox thought. I don't know what "love" really is and I doubt it will come my way. It's avoided me my whole life, so there's no reason for it to come to me now. Nope, I'm not going after Theresa for "true wuv". This is strictly for my enjoyment.
Fox thought that his pursuit of Theresa would just be a fling; however, he didn't know that love would come knocking on the door of his heart in the near future.