Chapter 7
"I hope Luis will be happy for me and accept the fact that Fox and I want to get married." Theresa said as she arrived to Luis' house.
"Knock, knock!"
"Hey Theresa! It's good to see you." Luis said.
Beth came to Luis' side to see who was at the door. When she saw Theresa she said, "Oh Theresa, I'm glade your here. I have to ask you for a recipe."
"Beth, I'm sorry, but it will have to wait til' tomorrow because something is going to happen to me tonight."
"What?" Beth and Luis asked very worried.
"I think you both should sit down."
Beth sat down, but Luis couldn't. He was afraid of what was going to happen to his little sister. The sister who had fallen in love with Ethan Crane, and married Julian Crane. He was hoping that her news would be something normal.
"Well..." Luis said anxiously.
"Luis, now hear me out before you say anything. Okay?"
"Okay, but if it's something bad, don't blame me for yelling later on."
"Well, remember how I went out on a date yesterday with Ethan and Fox?"
Luis nodded his head and Beth said, "Yes. Of course."
"I picked Fox over Ethan. And last night Fox asked me to marry him. And I said yes."
Luis' anger was beginning to show. His face turned red and his eyes were lighting up.
"Luis, Beth, I want you to be at my wedding today! Beth I want you to be a bridesmaid."
"I will, Theresa." Beth said excitedly. "I'm so happy for you!" Beth ran up and gave Theresa a hug.
"Beth, it means so much to me that you are happy for me...and Fox."
"Theresa! I don't approve." Luis said angrily.
"Luis, I knew you would say that. So listen to what I say now. I love Fox with all of my heart! I use to love Ethan, but I have to move on after what he has done to me. Fox is the man I want to grow old with. I see him with Little Ethan, and he is the perfect father for him. Not Julian. Now you can go to the wedding or not. I don't care, but if you don't show up I know that you don't want me to be happy. Be my brother, Luis. Not my enemy. I'm a grown woman now. You have to realize that. I love you and I want you in my life. What do you say, Luis?"
Luis had tears forming in his eyes. "Theresa, of course I want you to be happy! It's just that I don't think you know him that well yet. And the family doesn't really know him, besides mama. But, if he makes you happy, I'm okay with it. Theresa, you must understand that it's hard for me to see you as a woman. When I was young, I was working, going to school, and helping mama raise you and Miguel. I still see you as that high school student who dreams about falling in love with Ethan Crane. Not a woman. Your a mother now and soon to be a wife, so I guess that you are a woman. Your a strong, beautiful, and intelligent woman, Theresa. Don't believe otherwise. Promise me that you won't let anyone hold you down from what you're capable of!"
"Luis, I promise."
"Okay. Well you better get ready for your wedding. You don't want to be late for your own wedding!"
"That's true. Okay, well I call you later to let you know what time the wedding is. It will be after 3:00 p.m. though."
"Aright. Well I'm going to go tell Mama and Miguel the good news."
"Bye, sis." Luis said.
"See you later, Theresa." Beth said happily.
Theresa then let to go find her mother and Miguel. Before she arrived at home, Fox called her.
"Fox?"
"Theresa, we can get married after 3:00 mass."
"Okay. I'll see you later at the alter!"
"Bye. I Love You!"
"l Love You Too!"
She first went to check if they were home. Luckily, Miguel, Mama, and Kay, and the other Bennett's were there.
"Hi everyone!" Theresa yelled very enthusiastically.
"Oh hi Mija!"
"Hey sis!" Miguel said not paying attention to Theresa, but to Kay.
"I have great news to tell everyone!."
"Well what is it?" Kay said in suspense.
"I'm getting married today! To Fox Crane!"
Everyone was in the state of shock! No one moved. Miguel finally took his eyes off of Kay.
"Theresa, are you serious?" Miguel asked in disbelief.
"Yes. You all are invited today. It's after 3:00 mass. And Kay, Jessica would you like to be bridesmaids?"
"I'd love to!" Said Kay.
"Great!" said Jessica.
"Mija, did you talk to Luis about this?"
"Yes and he approves. Mama please say that you are happy for me!"
"If it's what you want, Mija?"
"Oh yes Mama! I've waited all my life for someone like Fox."
"Well, then I'll be at the church."
"Thank you mama! Mr. Bennett, would you walk me down the aisle? I've always looked up to you as my own father."
"Of course, Theresa. Anything for you." Sam said.
Everyone got up to hug and congratulate Theresa. Theresa had to hurry up and make one last stop at the Russels' and at Tabby's.
"Tabby! Are you home?"
"Theresa! This is a surprise to see you. How are you dear?"
"Oh I'm wonderful! And you?"
"Still ticking." Said Tabby jokingly. "Would you like to come in?"
"I'm sorry, I can't stay long. I wanted to know if you would like to come to my wedding today?"
"Wedding? To who, child?" Tabby said very shocked.
"Fox Crane!"
"Wow! What a catch!"
"I know." Theresa said laughing.
"Well what time, dear?"
"After 3:00 mass. Will you be able to have time?" Theresa asked eagerly.
"Time for you? Of course! You and Whitney have always been so good to me."
"Great! Then I'll see you later!"
"Bye, dear."
"Bye, Tabby!" Theresa said as she hurried to her car.
"Oh dear me!" Tabby said to herself. "I can't let Theresa marry Fox. I sense evil!"
On the way to Whitney's house, Theresa could not help but think about that woman who dies in the mansion.
"Should I be marrying Fox?" Theresa asked herself.
"Yes! That woman could have been anyone. Maybe Julian hired that woman. I don't know, but I do know that I love Fox with all of my heart!"
Theresa ran to the front door. She knocked on the door as hard as possible until Whitney answered the door.
"Theresa, is something wrong?" Whitney asked a little frightened.
"Nothing could be wrong, Whitney!"
"What are you up to, Theresa?"
"Nothing! I'm getting married today! I want you to be my maid of honor! And Simone a bridesmaid. Your going right?"
Whitney stared at Theresa like she was nuts.
"What? Your getting married?"
"Yes to Fox!"
"I'm happy for you, Theresa. But, what about Ethan?"
Whitney always had to think about what bad was coming out of a situation and not the good.
"He'll be in my heart, but I don't love him like that anymore."
"I can't believe this! Your over Ethan!"
"I know. It's hard to believe. I have to move on for my child's sake and my own."
"I'm proud of you. Well of course I'll be there! I'll tell my family, so you can go and get ready."
"Thanks, Whit. Be at the mansion at 3:30. Bye, whit."
Theresa hurried back to the mansion so she could get ready for her wedding. It was 2:00 by the time she arrived back at the mansion.
"Oh wow! It's late and I still have to find my dress from when I was gonna marry Ethan. Oh I have to dress Little Ethan and take a shower yet! I'll never get ready! Wait a minute! Phyllis!" Theresa yelled when she entered the mansion.
"Yes, Mrs. Cran...Miss Lopez-Fitzgerald."
"No it will be the first one again in a little bit."
"What?"
"I'm marrying Fox today! And I need your help. Wash Little Ethan up and get him dressed. Then find my old wedding dress from the attic. Okay?"
"Yes....umm....what should I call you?"
Theresa turned around and smiled as she was heading up the stairs. "Call me Theresa."
"Okay Theresa." Phyllis has a hard time saying that.
"You know what Phyllis?"
"What Theresa?"
"Let one of the other maids do that. I want you to get ready for my wedding. You going, not on a job, but as my friend."
Phyllis smiled and said, "Thanks, Theresa."
Theresa turned around and finished running up the stairs. After taking a nice shower, Theresa began to get her hair and make-up ready. Theresa's make-up wasn't nothing overdone. She wore natural colors, so that it made her look like she wasn't hardly wearing any make-up. Her long hair was cut to wear it was just pat her shoulder and she had curled it. Her hair was put in a kind of pony tail with two strands of hair hanging down on her face. She had little roses put around the pony tail. When she put on her dress, she was almost complete. She wouldn't be complete until she was married to Fox.
"Knock, knock!"
"Who is it?" Theresa asked excitedly.
"It's Phyllis!"
"Oh come in!"
"Theresa, you look beautiful!" Phyllis said as she stared at Theresa.
"Thank, you! You look beautiful yourself."
"Oh thanks. Well Little Ethan is at the church with your family."
"Thanks, Phyllis."
"Your mother is outside the door. She wants to speak to you."
"Let her in."
"Oh Mija!" Was all Pilar could say. "You are the prettiest bride I've ever seen!"
"Oh mama!"
"I mean it. Well I just wanted to wish you luck before i head to the church. Next time I speak to you, you'll be a married woman. I love you, Theresa. Remember that if anything is ever wrong, just call me."
"I will, Mama."
Pilar kissed her daughter's cheek and left to go to the church. Theresa looked in the mirror and prayed that she was doing the right thing.
"I have to see Ethan before I leave." She said all of the sudden.
Theresa walked over to Ethan's room and knocked. She had figured out that Ethan wasn't going to the church.
"Who is it?" Ethan said.
"It's Theresa."
"Oh Theresa come in!"
"Ethan..."
Before Theresa could continue Ethan said, "Wow! You look more beautiful than ever. I can't believe it! Your getting married to someone who isn't me."
"I know, Ethan."
"Well, Theresa I want you to know that your my best friend and I'm hoping that we can remain that friendship even though I'm marrying Fox."
"Of course we can. I'm here for you Theresa. If you want to talk, laugh, or cry, I'm here for you."
"Great! I wish you would really come though!"
"It would be too hard."
"I understand." Theresa said a little disappointed. "well are you going to the reception?"
"No."
"Well, can I come here before I go to sleep tonight to have that dance?"
"Sure!" Ethan said realizing that Theresa did care about him still.
"Well, then I'm gonna go and get married."
"Bye, Theresa."
"Bye, Ethan."
Theresa had to run out of Ethan's room because she couldn't keep her tears in.
"Why does this have to be so hard, God?"
"Theresa," Phyllis said, "are you ready?"
Theresa dried her eyes and said, "Yes I am."
Theresa and Phyllis hopped into the limo.
Meanwhile at the church, everyone, but Theresa was there. Miguel and Kay were sitting together talking over what kind of wedding they would like one day.
"Miguel, do you want a big wedding?"
"I want what you want."
"Seriously, do you want a big wedding."
"Just with my family and friends."
"Me too."
"Do you want to married in the church?"
"Well everyone else is."
"I want an outdoor wedding. I want to have it on a big green hill. I want an arch of roses. I want a white house carriage to carry us away when were married. Doesn't that sound romantic?"
"I have to admit, it does. I think you have just changed my mind."
Miguel and Kay leaned in to kiss. Not a very passionate kiss, but a soft romantic one. Afterall they had just begun to date again. Their kiss was interrupted because they had to get in back of the church. Theresa had just arrived at the church. The music began to play and the bridesmaids began to walk in. First came Jessica with Reese. Next came Kay and Miguel. Next was Simone and Chad. Luis was already at the alter as the best man. Theresa was surprised to learn later on that Fox had gone and talked to Luis. Luis liked Fox, so he agreed to be the best man because Fox didn't know many people. Luis had also gotten the other groomsmen for Fox. Beth was the next one to walk in with Hank. Finally Whitney came out, looking beautifully. Theresa's turn was next. As she came closer to where people could see her, no one moved, no one breathed. They were captured by her beauty.
"I hope Luis will be happy for me and accept the fact that Fox and I want to get married." Theresa said as she arrived to Luis' house.
"Knock, knock!"
"Hey Theresa! It's good to see you." Luis said.
Beth came to Luis' side to see who was at the door. When she saw Theresa she said, "Oh Theresa, I'm glade your here. I have to ask you for a recipe."
"Beth, I'm sorry, but it will have to wait til' tomorrow because something is going to happen to me tonight."
"What?" Beth and Luis asked very worried.
"I think you both should sit down."
Beth sat down, but Luis couldn't. He was afraid of what was going to happen to his little sister. The sister who had fallen in love with Ethan Crane, and married Julian Crane. He was hoping that her news would be something normal.
"Well..." Luis said anxiously.
"Luis, now hear me out before you say anything. Okay?"
"Okay, but if it's something bad, don't blame me for yelling later on."
"Well, remember how I went out on a date yesterday with Ethan and Fox?"
Luis nodded his head and Beth said, "Yes. Of course."
"I picked Fox over Ethan. And last night Fox asked me to marry him. And I said yes."
Luis' anger was beginning to show. His face turned red and his eyes were lighting up.
"Luis, Beth, I want you to be at my wedding today! Beth I want you to be a bridesmaid."
"I will, Theresa." Beth said excitedly. "I'm so happy for you!" Beth ran up and gave Theresa a hug.
"Beth, it means so much to me that you are happy for me...and Fox."
"Theresa! I don't approve." Luis said angrily.
"Luis, I knew you would say that. So listen to what I say now. I love Fox with all of my heart! I use to love Ethan, but I have to move on after what he has done to me. Fox is the man I want to grow old with. I see him with Little Ethan, and he is the perfect father for him. Not Julian. Now you can go to the wedding or not. I don't care, but if you don't show up I know that you don't want me to be happy. Be my brother, Luis. Not my enemy. I'm a grown woman now. You have to realize that. I love you and I want you in my life. What do you say, Luis?"
Luis had tears forming in his eyes. "Theresa, of course I want you to be happy! It's just that I don't think you know him that well yet. And the family doesn't really know him, besides mama. But, if he makes you happy, I'm okay with it. Theresa, you must understand that it's hard for me to see you as a woman. When I was young, I was working, going to school, and helping mama raise you and Miguel. I still see you as that high school student who dreams about falling in love with Ethan Crane. Not a woman. Your a mother now and soon to be a wife, so I guess that you are a woman. Your a strong, beautiful, and intelligent woman, Theresa. Don't believe otherwise. Promise me that you won't let anyone hold you down from what you're capable of!"
"Luis, I promise."
"Okay. Well you better get ready for your wedding. You don't want to be late for your own wedding!"
"That's true. Okay, well I call you later to let you know what time the wedding is. It will be after 3:00 p.m. though."
"Aright. Well I'm going to go tell Mama and Miguel the good news."
"Bye, sis." Luis said.
"See you later, Theresa." Beth said happily.
Theresa then let to go find her mother and Miguel. Before she arrived at home, Fox called her.
"Fox?"
"Theresa, we can get married after 3:00 mass."
"Okay. I'll see you later at the alter!"
"Bye. I Love You!"
"l Love You Too!"
She first went to check if they were home. Luckily, Miguel, Mama, and Kay, and the other Bennett's were there.
"Hi everyone!" Theresa yelled very enthusiastically.
"Oh hi Mija!"
"Hey sis!" Miguel said not paying attention to Theresa, but to Kay.
"I have great news to tell everyone!."
"Well what is it?" Kay said in suspense.
"I'm getting married today! To Fox Crane!"
Everyone was in the state of shock! No one moved. Miguel finally took his eyes off of Kay.
"Theresa, are you serious?" Miguel asked in disbelief.
"Yes. You all are invited today. It's after 3:00 mass. And Kay, Jessica would you like to be bridesmaids?"
"I'd love to!" Said Kay.
"Great!" said Jessica.
"Mija, did you talk to Luis about this?"
"Yes and he approves. Mama please say that you are happy for me!"
"If it's what you want, Mija?"
"Oh yes Mama! I've waited all my life for someone like Fox."
"Well, then I'll be at the church."
"Thank you mama! Mr. Bennett, would you walk me down the aisle? I've always looked up to you as my own father."
"Of course, Theresa. Anything for you." Sam said.
Everyone got up to hug and congratulate Theresa. Theresa had to hurry up and make one last stop at the Russels' and at Tabby's.
"Tabby! Are you home?"
"Theresa! This is a surprise to see you. How are you dear?"
"Oh I'm wonderful! And you?"
"Still ticking." Said Tabby jokingly. "Would you like to come in?"
"I'm sorry, I can't stay long. I wanted to know if you would like to come to my wedding today?"
"Wedding? To who, child?" Tabby said very shocked.
"Fox Crane!"
"Wow! What a catch!"
"I know." Theresa said laughing.
"Well what time, dear?"
"After 3:00 mass. Will you be able to have time?" Theresa asked eagerly.
"Time for you? Of course! You and Whitney have always been so good to me."
"Great! Then I'll see you later!"
"Bye, dear."
"Bye, Tabby!" Theresa said as she hurried to her car.
"Oh dear me!" Tabby said to herself. "I can't let Theresa marry Fox. I sense evil!"
On the way to Whitney's house, Theresa could not help but think about that woman who dies in the mansion.
"Should I be marrying Fox?" Theresa asked herself.
"Yes! That woman could have been anyone. Maybe Julian hired that woman. I don't know, but I do know that I love Fox with all of my heart!"
Theresa ran to the front door. She knocked on the door as hard as possible until Whitney answered the door.
"Theresa, is something wrong?" Whitney asked a little frightened.
"Nothing could be wrong, Whitney!"
"What are you up to, Theresa?"
"Nothing! I'm getting married today! I want you to be my maid of honor! And Simone a bridesmaid. Your going right?"
Whitney stared at Theresa like she was nuts.
"What? Your getting married?"
"Yes to Fox!"
"I'm happy for you, Theresa. But, what about Ethan?"
Whitney always had to think about what bad was coming out of a situation and not the good.
"He'll be in my heart, but I don't love him like that anymore."
"I can't believe this! Your over Ethan!"
"I know. It's hard to believe. I have to move on for my child's sake and my own."
"I'm proud of you. Well of course I'll be there! I'll tell my family, so you can go and get ready."
"Thanks, Whit. Be at the mansion at 3:30. Bye, whit."
Theresa hurried back to the mansion so she could get ready for her wedding. It was 2:00 by the time she arrived back at the mansion.
"Oh wow! It's late and I still have to find my dress from when I was gonna marry Ethan. Oh I have to dress Little Ethan and take a shower yet! I'll never get ready! Wait a minute! Phyllis!" Theresa yelled when she entered the mansion.
"Yes, Mrs. Cran...Miss Lopez-Fitzgerald."
"No it will be the first one again in a little bit."
"What?"
"I'm marrying Fox today! And I need your help. Wash Little Ethan up and get him dressed. Then find my old wedding dress from the attic. Okay?"
"Yes....umm....what should I call you?"
Theresa turned around and smiled as she was heading up the stairs. "Call me Theresa."
"Okay Theresa." Phyllis has a hard time saying that.
"You know what Phyllis?"
"What Theresa?"
"Let one of the other maids do that. I want you to get ready for my wedding. You going, not on a job, but as my friend."
Phyllis smiled and said, "Thanks, Theresa."
Theresa turned around and finished running up the stairs. After taking a nice shower, Theresa began to get her hair and make-up ready. Theresa's make-up wasn't nothing overdone. She wore natural colors, so that it made her look like she wasn't hardly wearing any make-up. Her long hair was cut to wear it was just pat her shoulder and she had curled it. Her hair was put in a kind of pony tail with two strands of hair hanging down on her face. She had little roses put around the pony tail. When she put on her dress, she was almost complete. She wouldn't be complete until she was married to Fox.
"Knock, knock!"
"Who is it?" Theresa asked excitedly.
"It's Phyllis!"
"Oh come in!"
"Theresa, you look beautiful!" Phyllis said as she stared at Theresa.
"Thank, you! You look beautiful yourself."
"Oh thanks. Well Little Ethan is at the church with your family."
"Thanks, Phyllis."
"Your mother is outside the door. She wants to speak to you."
"Let her in."
"Oh Mija!" Was all Pilar could say. "You are the prettiest bride I've ever seen!"
"Oh mama!"
"I mean it. Well I just wanted to wish you luck before i head to the church. Next time I speak to you, you'll be a married woman. I love you, Theresa. Remember that if anything is ever wrong, just call me."
"I will, Mama."
Pilar kissed her daughter's cheek and left to go to the church. Theresa looked in the mirror and prayed that she was doing the right thing.
"I have to see Ethan before I leave." She said all of the sudden.
Theresa walked over to Ethan's room and knocked. She had figured out that Ethan wasn't going to the church.
"Who is it?" Ethan said.
"It's Theresa."
"Oh Theresa come in!"
"Ethan..."
Before Theresa could continue Ethan said, "Wow! You look more beautiful than ever. I can't believe it! Your getting married to someone who isn't me."
"I know, Ethan."
"Well, Theresa I want you to know that your my best friend and I'm hoping that we can remain that friendship even though I'm marrying Fox."
"Of course we can. I'm here for you Theresa. If you want to talk, laugh, or cry, I'm here for you."
"Great! I wish you would really come though!"
"It would be too hard."
"I understand." Theresa said a little disappointed. "well are you going to the reception?"
"No."
"Well, can I come here before I go to sleep tonight to have that dance?"
"Sure!" Ethan said realizing that Theresa did care about him still.
"Well, then I'm gonna go and get married."
"Bye, Theresa."
"Bye, Ethan."
Theresa had to run out of Ethan's room because she couldn't keep her tears in.
"Why does this have to be so hard, God?"
"Theresa," Phyllis said, "are you ready?"
Theresa dried her eyes and said, "Yes I am."
Theresa and Phyllis hopped into the limo.
Meanwhile at the church, everyone, but Theresa was there. Miguel and Kay were sitting together talking over what kind of wedding they would like one day.
"Miguel, do you want a big wedding?"
"I want what you want."
"Seriously, do you want a big wedding."
"Just with my family and friends."
"Me too."
"Do you want to married in the church?"
"Well everyone else is."
"I want an outdoor wedding. I want to have it on a big green hill. I want an arch of roses. I want a white house carriage to carry us away when were married. Doesn't that sound romantic?"
"I have to admit, it does. I think you have just changed my mind."
Miguel and Kay leaned in to kiss. Not a very passionate kiss, but a soft romantic one. Afterall they had just begun to date again. Their kiss was interrupted because they had to get in back of the church. Theresa had just arrived at the church. The music began to play and the bridesmaids began to walk in. First came Jessica with Reese. Next came Kay and Miguel. Next was Simone and Chad. Luis was already at the alter as the best man. Theresa was surprised to learn later on that Fox had gone and talked to Luis. Luis liked Fox, so he agreed to be the best man because Fox didn't know many people. Luis had also gotten the other groomsmen for Fox. Beth was the next one to walk in with Hank. Finally Whitney came out, looking beautifully. Theresa's turn was next. As she came closer to where people could see her, no one moved, no one breathed. They were captured by her beauty.