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Twist of Fate
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Finally
(At the Crane Apartment)
"Fox said he was going to call…" Theresa said to herself.
"I should just call him to tell him I'm doing better…but then again, what if I'm bothering him?" She asked, thinking more to herself.
"So Ethan and Gwen are here for her pregnancy…I just know that Fate will do her work and Ethan will come back to me…but I don't want to jeopardize their baby…Couldn't I still have Ethan and have Gwen give birth to a healthy child? What if Fox is right? I can't possibly have both of my prayers answered… I can't lose Ethan, I just cant. My life revolves around him."
(Down at the Pier)
"How are you liking it here so far?" Fox asked, as the two of them walked down the dock.
"It's great. I never thought I'd want to stay here forever. The weather has been wonderful," Whitney said, smiling at the cloudless sky.
"It has, hasn't it?" He asked, staring at Whitney unnoticed.
"I just wish I could spend more time with Chad…" Whitney said.
"But I guess him being a new producer comes with dedication. Especially to his work and to Syd."
"Yeah but I couldn't have been happier for him. He's waited so long for this and he deserves to be enjoying what he's doing," Whitney explained. God she's so understanding and good-willed…that's why I'm in love with her.
"You're so conceivable, Chad is one lucky stripling." Fox said. But not for long of course.
"Thank you, Fox," Whitney smiled. "You know, Theresa's right. You are a good person."
"But you see the good in everyone," Fox said.
"Because people aren't born evil. It's something they learn. And even though you came from a broken family, you have a good heart." Whitney said.
"I—I don't know what to say really…" Fox mustered in shock for is inability to say anything. Forget about Chad…if only you knew how much I just simply adore you…oh god…what am I becoming? Please inform me I'm not mutating into a male Theresa…pull it together buddy, PULL IT TOGETHER!
"I can be decent when I want too…" Fox smirked.
"You're just putting on an act, Fox."
"An act? And you think this because?" He arched an eyebrow.
"The way Theresa talks about you. It's different from all the printed descriptions I've read about you in the newpapers."
Theresa speaks of me? Wow…that's rather shocking, considering all she ever rambles on about is my half-brother.
"Theresa speaks of me well?" Fox asked.
"Yes she does. I think in a way, she's fond of you…and I'm starting to see it myself," Whitney softly said. Did I just hear what I thought I heard? Whitney might be "fond" of me…
"Really, there's nothing spectacular about me," Fox assured her.
"The other day…when Dylan was drunk out of his mind…he mentioned something…weird," Whitney said. When he came so damn close of telling you that I was in love with you? But hey, at least you thought of me…
"What exactly did he say?" Fox asked, pretending he wasn't aware of what she was referring too.
"He told me to be careful and 'what a Crane wants, a Crane gets'…"
"He did?" Fox acted surprised.
"Maybe he was just delusional...forget I even mentioned it. Now I feel stupid."
"No, you're not stupid. Don't say that about yourself," Fox said, placing his hand on her arm.
"Nevermind Fox. Don't worry about it. Dylan was drunk. I hope I didn't confuse you too much," She smiled.
"No, you didn't…" I'm just dazzled by your beauty.
Fox and Whitney intensely stared at one another for a few moments…
"I think we should get back to the apartment…" Whitney said very slowly.
"Yeah…" Fox breathed. Their faces were inches away. If Fox were to tilt his head lower, their lips would unmistakably meet.
"We should…see how Theresa is doing…"
"Right…Theresa…" Fox mumbled. So close… WAIT! I can't kiss Whitney…not yet anyway…I know I've been anticipating this moment for eternity but I shouldn't do this…but her lips are so near…if I just move my head lower, I'd be able to…
RING! RING! RING! Damn cell…
"Hello?" Fox answered, irritated at whoever called for breaking his moment with Whitney.
"Fox?" Theresa said.
"Is something wrong Theresa?" He asked, a bit concerned that she had called him.
"You sound…annoyed…" Theresa pointed out.
Because of you calling me. I was this close of having pure bliss and you decided that it was the perfect time to call me. That's why I'm annoyed.
"I thought you were someone else," Fox lied.
"Oh. So are you finish with the meeting?" Theresa asked.
"Yeah."
"When are you going to be back?" She asked.
"I'm not sure. Is everything alright?" He asked again.
"Yeah…it's just that, I got lonely…" She said.
Theresa called me because she got lonely…that's an interesting thought…
"Actually Whitney and I were heading back there anyway," Fox said.
"You're with Whitney?" She asked.
"Yeah. We'll be home soon."
"Ok then."
"I'll see you when we get there Theresa."
"Bye."
"Bye."
"Theresa called?" Whitney asked, now a few steps away from Fox.
"Yeah. Come on, I'll take you back to the apartment."
"You know what, can you take me back to the studio?" Whitney asked.
"The studio?" Fox asked.
"Yeah. Even though Chad's probably going to be busy, I don't mind being there. Just as long as he's nearby…"
"Ok then. Let's go," Fox said, more annoyed at the fact that Whitney was going to spend the rest of the day with Chad at the studio.
I promise you Whitney, you and Chad aren't going to be together for long…
(Crane Apartment)
"You're back early," Theresa said as Fox walked in the door.
"Yeah…the meeting wrapped up sooner than I thought." Fox sighed.
"What's wrong?" Theresa asked.
"Nothing," Fox mumbled. "So how are you feeling?" He asked, switching the subject.
"Better than I did this morning."
"Good. I wouldn't want you to be miserable."
"I thought Whitney was with you?" Theresa asked.
"Yeah but she wanted to go back to the studio to be with Chad," Fox said that with a bit of jealous feeling.
"Oh Ethan was wondering if you've asked someone to check out his apartment," Theresa said.
"Not yet. Tell lover boy that I'd get to it as soon as possible. I'll call in to the manager today and inform him of his mishaps," Fox said.
"Good. But I don't mind having him living under the same roof as us," Theresa smiled.
"Sorry to burst your bubble, but remember that Gwen is here too," Fox said.
"I know. I know. I'll keep to my word about leaving the two of them alone. As much as my heart loves Ethan, I don't want their baby to have any complications." Theresa sighed sadly.
"You can't have both Theresa," Fox said.
"Yes I can. Fate will see to me ending up with Ethan."
"Ethan this, Ethan that. NO more Ethan." Fox said sternly.
"Fine Mr.Grumpy. Tell me about this girl of yours. I want to meet her. I can't wait any longer…"
"I was thinking I'd take you to meet her tonight, down at the Ivy, this amazing restaurant," Fox said.
"Really? After all this time, I'm finally going to meet the lucky lady who's captured your bounded heart." Theresa said in excitement. "Fate is going to bring you two together. I know it and soon you'll realize that I have been right all along."
"Yeah, yeah, you and lover boy will be together…" Fox said, but still not believing her or her theories.
"So tell me about her," Theresa insisted.
"About whom?" Fox asked.
"The girl you love silly."
"She's everything. She's smart, gorgeous, athletic. She's perfect. Plus she had an amazing voice. The first time I heard her sing, I was completely blown away. It was definitely love at first sight." Fox said, in that dreamy gaze he's in whenever he thinks of Whitney.
"Wow you've got it terrible. I mean Fox Crane is in love with a woman! Imagine that," Theresa said.
"I think you'd like her. She sees the best in people. Always so optimistic." Fox said with a smile.
Now I must find a way for Chad to stay "occupied" at the studio so I can take Whitney away for the night…do I really want Theresa to know? What if I'm making a mistake for letting this happen? Should I just wait for a little while…but Theresa is a very persistent lady. I guess I have to keep my word to Theresa about finally allowing her to meet this mystery woman…please let Whitney be willing to come tonight…and hopefully, Chad is stuck at work with that flirtatious Syd.
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