Chapter 1
***I'm back guys. I just finished Sacrifices Made. If you like this one, take some time & please read it. It was my first and I really feel like it's a good story. I'm not bragging. Honestly! For some reason I just really like it. Anyways, I don't own any of the characters in this story. Though I would like to make Fox/Justin an exception. There will probably also be some songs incorporated within the stories. All of which will be credited to the artist. Hope you guys like it. Most of it takes place in L.A. rather than Harmony. Enjoy! Let me know what you think!***
A BETTER DAY
Teresa got up early that morning. It was going to be a busy day. She would be joining Fox, Whitney & Chad in L.A. She had decided to tag along following the advise of her mother. She needed to get away from Harmony, away from Gwen and mostly away from Ethan. Her mother had decided to take care of Little Ethan until she could get situated and then Pilar would fly out for a visit and bring Little Ethan along. Teresa packed the remainder of her luggage and zipped the last suitcase closed. She picked up the picture beside her nightstand and looked at the man in the picture. "I once loved you with all my heart. It's time I let you go for good." She threw the picture in the waste basket beside her bed. She walked to the door and turned off her light. "Good-bye Harmony. Good-bye Ethan. It was fun while it lasted." With that Teresa headed toward the airport ready to begin a new life in L.A.
Teresa was nervous as she boarded her plane. She wanted to surprise Whitney, so no one in L.A. knew she was coming. She was just going to show up at the recording studio. She had been writing to Whitney and Fox over the last couple of months. Whitney was very lonely. She had Chad of course, but Whitney had always been close to her family and it was hard being without them. Her family did not agree with her living with Chad and definitely didn't agree with her moving to California. Their relationship had been strained several months prior to her move, but it was still nice to know that they were so close. Now they were thousands of miles away.
Fox should be having the time of his life. He was partying, drinking, womanizing. Typically just back to his old ways. He had even hooked up with his old prep school buddy, Dylan. They were sharing an apartment in the same complex as Chad and Whitney. He loved being out of Harmony, but something was missing. Fox was definitely use to being a loner, but for some reason now it just wasn't the same. Partying didn't mean as much. Getting drunk wasn't as fun. Having a different woman in bed just felt wrong. He couldn't for the life of him put his finger on it, but something about him had changed and not necessarily for the better he thought.
Chad on the other hand was having a blast in L.A. L.A. truly suited Chad. He fit right in along with Fox. Fox had helped introduce him to the right people and Chad had quickly made his ranks amoung some of the top executives within the music industry. Chad had even helped co-produce some songs for some major artist. He was truly making a new for himself.
Teresa couldn't wait to see all of them. She knew Whitney and Chad would be happy to see her, but for some reason she was anxious about reuniting with Fox. They had once been unseperable when she lived in the mansion. They were a true tag team against Ivy and Rebecca, the bitches of the manor. When Teresa was forced to move out their relationship suffered a little. They still kept in touch and made sure they got together at least once a week. Teresa was definitely sad to seem him go when he left. She had definitely missed their nightcaps, weekly dates and from time to time their midnight walks. Whitney was definitely Teresa's best friends, but there was something about Fox. Something Teresa just couldn't quite put her finger on. Life in Harmony just wasn't the same without Fox. She prayed that they could pick up where they left off. She would definitely need a companion in L.A. Of course, there was Whitney, but who likes being the third wheel?
Teresa ponder over her thoughts the entire flight to L.A. She wondered what they would say and how they would react when they saw her. Would they be happy? Would they be disappointed? Fox had, of course, wanted desperately to get away from Harmony. What if getting away from Harmony meant that he wanted to get away from her as well? No, she couldn't let herself feel like that. They were her friends and they loved her just as much as she loved them.
Teresa reached down in her purse and pulled the picture she had been holding onto. It was a picture that was taken as Fox, Whitney and Chad stood at the airport ready to leave. Several of their friends had gathered together to say their good-byes. Teresa had her mother take a picture of all of them. They called themselves the Fab-4. She smiled as she thought about that. They truly were the best of friends.
"Attention! This is you're captain speaking. Will we be landing in L.A. in approximately 10 minutes. For all of you on business or pleasure, good-luck and have fun. For everyone who lives here in L.A., welcome home."
Teresa smiled to herself. Home. L.A., home. It actually had a nice ring to it.
The plane came to a landing and Teresa found her luggage. She walked out of the exit of the airport and found a cab.
"Where ya going, lady?" The man asked gruffly. He reeked of body odor and cigarette smoke.
"Can you take me here?" Teresa handed him the picture and directions to her motel.
"Sure thing, Lady. Hop in." He smiled crudely as Teresa stepped into the cab and watched as her hem of her skirt accidently moved high on her leg. "Nice legs." Teresa looked down and uncomfortably pulled down the hem of her skirt. He turned around and slowly pulled out of the airport and 30 minutes later Teresa stood outside of her new home. That was until she could find an apartment of her own.
Teresa handed him the fare, "Keep the change." She practically threw the money at him. She couldn't wait to get away from him. He was disgusting. She could almost feel him watching her as she walked to the entrance of the motel.
She checked in at the front desk. She asked for a local newspaper. She would have to find and job and a place to live. She took the elevator to her room. Teresa placed the key into the lock and forced the door open. She struggled with her suitcases almost tripping over them. She flopped down on her bed and flung her arms over her head. She was exhausted. Teresa had always been somewhat independent, but today was different. Today she left her mother, brothers and extended friends and family. She left the familiarity of Harmony. She definitely lost some of her independence today in the big city. L.A. was definitely nothing like Harmony.
She sighed, "Tomorrow has to be a better day."
***I'm back guys. I just finished Sacrifices Made. If you like this one, take some time & please read it. It was my first and I really feel like it's a good story. I'm not bragging. Honestly! For some reason I just really like it. Anyways, I don't own any of the characters in this story. Though I would like to make Fox/Justin an exception. There will probably also be some songs incorporated within the stories. All of which will be credited to the artist. Hope you guys like it. Most of it takes place in L.A. rather than Harmony. Enjoy! Let me know what you think!***
A BETTER DAY
Teresa got up early that morning. It was going to be a busy day. She would be joining Fox, Whitney & Chad in L.A. She had decided to tag along following the advise of her mother. She needed to get away from Harmony, away from Gwen and mostly away from Ethan. Her mother had decided to take care of Little Ethan until she could get situated and then Pilar would fly out for a visit and bring Little Ethan along. Teresa packed the remainder of her luggage and zipped the last suitcase closed. She picked up the picture beside her nightstand and looked at the man in the picture. "I once loved you with all my heart. It's time I let you go for good." She threw the picture in the waste basket beside her bed. She walked to the door and turned off her light. "Good-bye Harmony. Good-bye Ethan. It was fun while it lasted." With that Teresa headed toward the airport ready to begin a new life in L.A.
Teresa was nervous as she boarded her plane. She wanted to surprise Whitney, so no one in L.A. knew she was coming. She was just going to show up at the recording studio. She had been writing to Whitney and Fox over the last couple of months. Whitney was very lonely. She had Chad of course, but Whitney had always been close to her family and it was hard being without them. Her family did not agree with her living with Chad and definitely didn't agree with her moving to California. Their relationship had been strained several months prior to her move, but it was still nice to know that they were so close. Now they were thousands of miles away.
Fox should be having the time of his life. He was partying, drinking, womanizing. Typically just back to his old ways. He had even hooked up with his old prep school buddy, Dylan. They were sharing an apartment in the same complex as Chad and Whitney. He loved being out of Harmony, but something was missing. Fox was definitely use to being a loner, but for some reason now it just wasn't the same. Partying didn't mean as much. Getting drunk wasn't as fun. Having a different woman in bed just felt wrong. He couldn't for the life of him put his finger on it, but something about him had changed and not necessarily for the better he thought.
Chad on the other hand was having a blast in L.A. L.A. truly suited Chad. He fit right in along with Fox. Fox had helped introduce him to the right people and Chad had quickly made his ranks amoung some of the top executives within the music industry. Chad had even helped co-produce some songs for some major artist. He was truly making a new for himself.
Teresa couldn't wait to see all of them. She knew Whitney and Chad would be happy to see her, but for some reason she was anxious about reuniting with Fox. They had once been unseperable when she lived in the mansion. They were a true tag team against Ivy and Rebecca, the bitches of the manor. When Teresa was forced to move out their relationship suffered a little. They still kept in touch and made sure they got together at least once a week. Teresa was definitely sad to seem him go when he left. She had definitely missed their nightcaps, weekly dates and from time to time their midnight walks. Whitney was definitely Teresa's best friends, but there was something about Fox. Something Teresa just couldn't quite put her finger on. Life in Harmony just wasn't the same without Fox. She prayed that they could pick up where they left off. She would definitely need a companion in L.A. Of course, there was Whitney, but who likes being the third wheel?
Teresa ponder over her thoughts the entire flight to L.A. She wondered what they would say and how they would react when they saw her. Would they be happy? Would they be disappointed? Fox had, of course, wanted desperately to get away from Harmony. What if getting away from Harmony meant that he wanted to get away from her as well? No, she couldn't let herself feel like that. They were her friends and they loved her just as much as she loved them.
Teresa reached down in her purse and pulled the picture she had been holding onto. It was a picture that was taken as Fox, Whitney and Chad stood at the airport ready to leave. Several of their friends had gathered together to say their good-byes. Teresa had her mother take a picture of all of them. They called themselves the Fab-4. She smiled as she thought about that. They truly were the best of friends.
"Attention! This is you're captain speaking. Will we be landing in L.A. in approximately 10 minutes. For all of you on business or pleasure, good-luck and have fun. For everyone who lives here in L.A., welcome home."
Teresa smiled to herself. Home. L.A., home. It actually had a nice ring to it.
The plane came to a landing and Teresa found her luggage. She walked out of the exit of the airport and found a cab.
"Where ya going, lady?" The man asked gruffly. He reeked of body odor and cigarette smoke.
"Can you take me here?" Teresa handed him the picture and directions to her motel.
"Sure thing, Lady. Hop in." He smiled crudely as Teresa stepped into the cab and watched as her hem of her skirt accidently moved high on her leg. "Nice legs." Teresa looked down and uncomfortably pulled down the hem of her skirt. He turned around and slowly pulled out of the airport and 30 minutes later Teresa stood outside of her new home. That was until she could find an apartment of her own.
Teresa handed him the fare, "Keep the change." She practically threw the money at him. She couldn't wait to get away from him. He was disgusting. She could almost feel him watching her as she walked to the entrance of the motel.
She checked in at the front desk. She asked for a local newspaper. She would have to find and job and a place to live. She took the elevator to her room. Teresa placed the key into the lock and forced the door open. She struggled with her suitcases almost tripping over them. She flopped down on her bed and flung her arms over her head. She was exhausted. Teresa had always been somewhat independent, but today was different. Today she left her mother, brothers and extended friends and family. She left the familiarity of Harmony. She definitely lost some of her independence today in the big city. L.A. was definitely nothing like Harmony.
She sighed, "Tomorrow has to be a better day."