Thanks for the wonderful comments. I'm glad to know that I have readers here that are enjoying the story. Here's chapter fourteen.
"No Strings"
Chapter Fourteen
Before they knew it, the day had come for Theresa to leave Los Angeles. Fox and Theresa had become nearly inseparable the last two days, except for when they were working. Both wanted to get as much time with the other as they could. It was now four hours before Theresa's flight was to depart and the duo was walking hand in hand along the Pier.
"This was where I first laid eyes on you Fox," Theresa said as they came upon the section of the Pier where the concert was held nearly a week ago.
"Same for me, Beautiful. I can't believe I was dumb enough to have walked away from you that night."
"Well, I'm just thankful that we both had the same idea for lunch the following day. I've had the best time of my life with you this last week, Fox." Theresa's eyes started to tear up at the thought that soon she would be saying goodbye to the man she loved. She was grateful that she never told Fox her feelings, knowing it would only complicate things. She quickly wiped the tears from her eyes as Fox stared off into the distance.
'I wish I could tell Theresa how I feel. But I know that it would never work out. She lives across the country and there's no way she'd move here for me. And I can't leave L.A. right now. Grandfather's finally starting to see what an asset I am to the company. I just can't risk being cut out, even if I do lose the love of my life.' Fox thought sadly as he stared at the waves crashing on the sand. He shook the thoughts from his mind and turned his concentration back onto the beautiful woman beside him.
"What would you like to do now, Theresa?"
"Can we just go sit on the beach and be with each other? I'm not really up for crowds right now."
"Of course." He took her hand in his and pulled her close, then wrapped his arm around her waist as they walked across the Pier and down the steps onto the sand.
It took them a few minutes to find a secluded spot to sit, and Fox then put down a blanket to protect them from the sand. Theresa leaned back against him when they sat down and instead of talking; they just held each other and enjoyed their peaceful surroundings.
Fox finally broke the silence. "I'm really gonna miss you Theresa."
"I'm gonna miss you too Fox. So much," her eyes filled up with tears again as she spoke the words.
"Hey, don't cry. We'll still call and email. I won't let you just drop out of my life Theresa."
"I know, and I won't let you go either. But it just won't be the same. I mean, who knows when we'll see each other again."
Fox contemplated her words for a minute and then spoke. "Theresa, will you make me a promise?"
"What is it?"
"Will you promise me that you'll continue on with your life? That if you happen to meet someone new; you won't throw it away because of me?"
"I don't know Fox. I can't make a promise like that right now."
"It's okay Beautiful, I understand." He pulled her closer to him and placed his lips on hers in a soft kiss.
They sat silently on the beach for a while longer, occasionally sharing a kiss, but mostly just quietly enjoying the time they had left with each other. Too soon, it was time for them to head back to the apartment to gather up Theresa's luggage.
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When they arrived back at the apartment Theresa noticed a familiar black limousine. As they got out of Fox's car the back door of the limo opened and Garrison stepped out.
"Hey Rees, Fox," he greeted remorsefully.
"Hi Garrison," Fox said. "You packed and ready to go?"
"Yeah, unfortunately. I love this place, I'm gonna miss it here."
The three of them talked for a few minutes and then Garrison got back in the limo and headed to the hotel to check out and collect his things.
Theresa grew quiet as they walked up the stairs to the apartment. "Theresa, are you okay?" Fox asked as he opened the door.
"I'm fine. It's just…" she tapered off not really sure what to say. She really wanted to tell him how she felt, but without knowing if his feelings were the same, she couldn't risk it. So instead she decided to just show him how she felt, no words were needed.
She quickly closed the distance that was between them and pulled Fox's face down level to her own. Before he could say anything she locked her mouth to his in a temperature rising kiss. Fox responded immediately and threaded his fingers through her hair, pulling her closer to him.
They knew they'd never make it to the bedroom, so they opted for the next best thing and ended up on the sofa. They pawed at each other's clothes until they were both wearing nothing.
Fox lay Theresa back on the couch and carefully made his way onto her. She instinctively spread her thighs open and Fox pushed himself deep inside of her. Their lips connected in another passionate kiss as they made love on the soft fabric of the couch.
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"Flight 192 to Boston, Massachusetts on United Airlines is now boarding at Gate 14." The voice came over the intercom just as Fox and Theresa broke from their fifth kiss goodbye. Garrison knew they wanted to be alone, so he was standing a few feet away giving them their privacy.
"I guess that's my cue, huh?" Theresa said with a sad smile.
"Yeah, guess so. Will you give me a call when you land to let me know you got there safely?"
"Of course. I'll miss you Fox."
"I'll miss you too, Theresa."
They gave each other one more kiss and then said their final goodbyes. Fox gave her hand a small squeeze before she turned away and walked towards Garrison. Garrison gave a quick wave to Fox and then the two of them got in line to board the plane.
Fox watched them hand their boarding passes to the flight attendant and then walk through the door leading to the plane. Theresa turned around once more and blew him a kiss. He could see the tears falling from her eyes and it tore into his heart. He wished that he could run to her and gather her in his arms and kiss the tears away, but he knew it was not possible. He smiled at her and blew a kiss back. As she turned away from him one last time he whispered the words that he longed for her to hear.
"I love you Theresa." He would never forget the Latin beauty that had been the only woman to ever capture his heart.
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