Here's chapter ten.

"No Strings"

Chapter Ten

Once Theresa was off for the day she headed straight to the hotel. She quickly packed up her stuff and headed down to the lobby. After checking out she gave Pat a call and asked him to take her to Fox's apartment. While she waited for Pat she called Candace and told her about her change of arrangements. She had to triple promise that her work would not be affected before Candace finally got off the phone. By that time Pat had the limo outside waiting and was in the process of packing her stuff into the large trunk.

Theresa gave him the directions to Fox's apartment and they made the fifteen minute drive. He helped her take her stuff up to the door and then left. Reaching under the plant she found the key Fox left for her and let herself in.

Twenty minutes later she had all her stuff brought in and some of it put away. She grabbed her cell phone and dialed Fox's number.

After a couple rings he picked up, "Hello."

"Hi Fox. It's Theresa."

"Hey Theresa, did you get in the house okay?"

"Yeah, no trouble at all."

"Great. Well, I'll probably be another hour or so at the meeting. I made the reservations for seven, so that should give us about two hours after I get home to get ready. How does that sound?"

"Perfect. I've got to do a few things on my laptop and then I'll take a shower so it'll be free when you get home."

"Don't rush. It only takes me a few minutes in the shower, so I'm not too worried. The clients are back from the break, so I better go. I'll see you in a little while."

"Bye Fox."

She snapped her phone shut and plugged it in to charge for a few hours. After logging onto her computer she pulled up the No Strings message board. There were three messages for her, one from each of the girls.

To: Theresa
From: Natalie
Subject: Man To Do

Well, I haven't heard anything from you since early last night. How are things going with your Fox man? Have you seen him since the other afternoon? Spill girl, spill.

Things on my end are going alright. "Gym Guy" called last night and wants to go out tonight. His name is Bryan. Keep those fingers crossed for me. I've gone too long looking for my Man To Do and I don't want to have to start again. Talk to you soon.

Love and kisses,
Natalie

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To: Theresa, Natalie and April
From: Megan
Subject: Man To Do (I hope)

Sorry I haven't kept you guys up to date. I was having absolutely no luck in the man department until today. I was shopping at Barnes & Noble when I bumped into this totally hot guy. Me being the bookworm I am was so caught up reading the liner of a book that I wasn't paying attention and bashed right into him. While picking up our dropped books we noticed that we both had the same one. We started talking and realized we have TONS in common. We shared phone numbers and email addresses and then went our separate ways. Wish me luck, because I think I'm gonna call him tonight and ask him out. I hope he didn't forget about me.

Theresa, I'm so jealous of you. I mean, my guy is pretty fine, but he doesn't sound as good as yours. I want a California man. Well, maybe next time, if this guy doesn't work out. But I hope he does.

Bye,
Megan

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To: Theresa, Natalie and Megan
From: April
Subject: No Man To Do

Well, I'm glad to hear you ladies are having luck, because I have absolutely none. There has not been one guy in this damn city that has caught my always roaming eye. Send me your rejects or something, please, I beg of you. Just kidding. Maybe I just need to venture out a little more, try some new bars or clubs. I plan on going out tonight with a couple friends, so wish me lots of luck.

Theresa, you better have some good news the next time you write, because we haven't heard from you since yesterday. Write soon, I need to hear some awesome news.

Later Girls,
April

Theresa chuckled as she read through her messages. No matter what the mood, these girls always made her smile. She opened up a new message and started typing.

To: Natalie, April and Megan
From: Theresa
Subject: Man I Did

Alright ladies, last night after dinner I got a call from Fox. He invited me clubbing, which I could not turn down. We went to this hot club where we got in immediately. This guy's not only good looking, but he is super rich (not that that matters to me) and almost famous or something. Anyway, we stayed there for a little while and things got sparking between us so we went to his place. (Which I'm at now, see below.) The minute we got here we practically jumped on each other, well, technically I jumped on him. He was being a total gentleman. Anyways, to make a long story short, we slept together last night AND this morning. Both times WOW HOT! We decided to make the best of our situation, so I am staying at his place for the week I'm here in L.A. But don't fret, he is really nice and sweet and I'm not worried about anything happening. Now onto you girls.

Natalie, I'm so glad things are working out with "Gym Guy"/Bryan. I want all the info tomorrow.
Megan, what a way to meet a guy. But I guess I can't say too much. I mean, when I was crushing on Ethan I spilled almost everything known to man on him. Poor guy, I don't know how he ever fell in love with me. I am so glad you're taking the initiative and calling him. There is no reason why a girl has to wait for the guy to call. I mean, come on this is the 21st century. Good luck, I hope you get your date. And since I'm sure you will, I expect details tomorrow.
And as for you April. Girl, get off you're booty and meet a man. A fine girl like you should be beating them off with a stick. I better hear tomorrow that you have found your MTD or I will hunt you down. Just playing. But I still better have some good news from you tomorrow.

Love ya lots,
Theresa

She shut off her computer and then glanced at the clock.

"Oh man, Fox is gonna be home any minute now."

She put her laptop back in its case and then headed for the bathroom. While she waited for the water to heat up she quickly undressed. After feeling the water to make sure it was the right temperature she stepped inside the shower, closing the door behind her. She had just placed her head under the water when her name was called out, but she didn't hear it.


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