July 2003
Disclaimer: You know the drift…I don't own any of these characters. Heck, I'd be freakin' rich if I did…
Twist of Fate
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"Leaving."
Soon I will have Whitney…it's just in a matter of time. I will make sure that dream of hers come true. Tonight, I have to find a way for Chad to stay at work so I can spend some time with Whitney. Now how will I keep Chad in the studio?
"You know Fox, today has been great," Whitney said.
"Yeah it has, hasn't it?" Fox replied, taking in her beauty. She's much more gorgeous than the other women here.
"It's too bad Chad can't be here with us. Neither can Theresa," Whitney pointed out.
"Yeah. I told Theresa she should've just got on the plane with us but you know her. She must stay in Harmony for Ethan," Fox told her.
"She believes it's true love. She and Ethan will be together according to her."
"No matter how many times I've tried to convince her, it'll never happen. He's married to Gwen and a child is on the way."
"Theresa will never give up."
"No she will not," Fox said, with an empty look in his eyes.
"So anyway, where is this woman of yours that you've fallen in love with?" Whitney asked, changing the subject.
"She's…here in L.A."
"When do we get to meet her?"
"Soon…soon."
(Back in Harmony)
"I should give Ethan and Gwen some space. Mama's right. I don't want to bring any harm to their baby. It's enough as it is that Gwen is having some difficulties with the pregnancy, I don't want to be the reason her baby dies. This unexpected trip to L.A. will let them have peace without me lurking around," Theresa assured herself.
(At the Crane's apartment)
"Baby, I got some bad news," Chad said over the phone.
"What's wrong?" Whitney asked.
"I won't be able to come with you and Fox to the club tonight," He said.
"How come?" She asked.
"The producers are making me sign some more papers and we have a meeting tonight. I'm really sorry baby. I wanted to go with you, you know I do."
"It's okay. I understand Chad. After you and the studio have settled down, you'll be able to spend more time with us," Whitney comforted him.
"I'm sorry Whit. I'll try to make it up for you."
"NO baby, don't do that. It's fine, really it is."
"Ok then, I have to get back. I love you."
"I love you too," Whitney replied then hung up.
"So what's up?" Fox asked, who was standing there the whole time.
"Chad can't make it tonight," Whitney told him.
"Oh. Well I guess it'll just be the two of us…" Fox started.
"Yeah. You don't mind do you?" Whitney asked.
"No, no. I wanted to show you around the city anyway," Fox said. "Well I was expecting Chad too but I guess being with you is fine," He added, with a grin.
"Thanks Fox. Shall we get going?" Whitney asked, as she grabbed her jacket.
"Yeah…" Fox replied, grabbing his jacket as well.
My plan worked. Chad's stuck at the studio tonight and I'll be able to show Whitney around L.A. at the nighttime. It'll be gorgeous, just like her.
(at the airport)
"Ethan, I will be with you but as soon as I step on that plane, I'll be leaving everything behind. No matter what, my heart still belongs back here in Harmony, along with you Ethan." Theresa said.
"I'm just getting away to clear my mind." And with that, Theresa went through the terminal.
(Back in L.A.)
"I never thought L.A. would look so beautiful at night," Whitney said, looking around at her surroundings.
"Yeah it is, isn't it?" Fox agreed. But you're much more luminous than ever Whitney. You don't compare to this. L.A. looks like filth next to you.
"So where are you taking me tonight, Fox?" Whitney asked, turning her head to look at him.
"It's a surprise."
"Too bad Chad can't be here with us,"
"I know but you shouldn't stop having fun just because he's not here," Fox implied.
"You're right. I'm gonna enjoy the night."
"You will," Fox grinned. I'm gonna show you the time of your life tonight.
(In the plane)
"I should be enjoying some time with my best friends, get away from Harmony. But I can't forget about Ethan. After all, we are going to be together. Him marrying Gwen isn't going to stop us. Fate will bring us back together. I know it," Theresa told herself as she looked out the window. "How true love hurts but I know it will be worth it in the end."
(Back in L.A., the next morning)
Fox woke up with a grin on his face but was soon replaced by a small frown. He was disappointed at the outcome of last night. During their enjoyable dinner, Chad decides to call and tell Whitney he was let out of work early. So Whitney persuaded Fox to drive to the studio to pick up Chad and then the three of them spent the remainder of the night at White Lotus. Thinking it was just going to be him and Whitney last night, he had reserved the best spot at White Lotus but as things turned out, he was once again the third wheel. It's ashamed you're not here with us Theresa. At least I wouldn't have to look stupid being the crowd around Chad and Whitney and then I'd able to sneak Whitney away for a dance or two. How am I going to get rid of Chad today? Am I suppose to lock him up in the studio for as long as I need to make Whitney realize that I love her? If that's what it takes…I can try…
(At LAX)
"Here I am, away from everything I'm used too…in L.A… 3,000 miles away from Ethan and Gwen…," Theresa told herself trying to push her luggage cart. Unluckily, her bags spilled off the cart and onto the floor. She bend down to haul them back on with frustration.
"Here, I can lend a hand," A man offered as he started picking up Theresa's suitcases.
"Thank you so much!" Theresa said in relief.
"What's a gorgeous woman doing here all by herself?" The man asked, slightly flirting with Theresa. However, she didn't seem to pick up on it.
"Let's just say I'm surprising a few friends of mine," Theresa said.
"Oh, really. I love surprises." The guy continued to flirt with her.
"What about you?" She asked.
"Visiting a friend of mine. Actually, he has this apartment in L.A. Thought I'd stay with him there for a few months or so," He replied.
"L.A.? Same here."
"How about we share a cab, it'll be faster and cheaper," He implied.
"Ok then. You must think I'm really crazy for taking up an offer from a complete stranger," Theresa said.
"No, not at all." He grinned. "Oh by the way, we haven't been properly introduced. My name is Dylan."
"I'm Theresa," She said, offering her hand. Dylan shook it with a grin.
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