Not a lot of reviews for the last chapter. I hope I'm not losing readers. Thanks to those who did comment. Here's chapter nineteen (sorry it's short.) Enjoy!
"No Strings"
Chapter Nineteen
Three hours later the cake had been sliced up and served; the empty plates taken away as soon as they were noticed. Couples were slow dancing on the hardwood floor and the mood had become one of romance and love.
Theresa and Fox were one of the couples dancing, their arms wrapped tightly around each other as they swayed to the music. Throughout the night they had tried hard to put their feelings for each other aside, so as not to give their relationship away. But they had noticed the looks they received from both their families and knew that they weren't doing a good job of it.
"Fox, I think it's time we told everyone our news. Gwen keeps giving us a knowing smile and I know she's told Ethan her suspicions."
"Whenever you're ready to Beautiful." He pulled back from her a little and placed a soft kiss to her forehead.
Theresa unwrapped herself from Fox's hold and they walked back to their table. She picked up her glass and tapped it lightly with a leftover spoon.
"Excuse me; I have something I'd like to say." She waited until the music was stopped and everyone was looking over at her before she continued. "First off, I want to congratulate Gwen and Ethan on having such a beautiful wedding. You are two of the best people in the world and I love you both."
Everyone raised their own glasses for the toast and then Theresa continued again. "Now, my next news is not about the happy couple. I didn't want to ruin their big day, but I also didn't want to keep this news to myself. This afternoon I had to go to the hospital because I fainted and I found out that I was pregnant."
Gasps of shock were heard throughout the room. "Before you all flip out, I do know who the father is and I love him very much. I met him in Los Angeles when I was there a few weeks ago. I wasn't too sure if I would ever see him again, but I just so happened to bump into him today."
She reached behind her and grabbed a hold of Fox's hand and pulled him next to her. "I'm sure most of you have noticed how close Fox and I are tonight, especially since we just met. But the truth is that Fox is the man that I met in L.A. and the father of my child."
"Oh my God," Gwen said with a huge smile. "Are you serious Theresa?"
"Yes, I'm very serious. I met Fox on my second day in L.A. and we hit it off instantly. We spent everyday I was there together and fell in love. We've been talking since I got back, but due to busy schedules it wasn't as much as we would have liked. And before you all jump to the conclusion I know you're thinking of, I didn't even know that Fox was a Crane until after I found out I was pregnant. All I know is that I love Fox with my entire heart and I'm having a child with him. I couldn't be happier."
"I couldn't be happier either," Fox said, finally speaking up. "I know most of you are probably shocked beyond belief at hearing me say that I'm in love, but I am. I am so deeply in love with Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald."
They brought their lips together in tender kiss and applause broke out among the crowd. Although everyone was shocked at the news, they could tell that the couple was definitely in love with each other, and they were all happy for them.
After the excitement of the news wound down, and Theresa and Fox had talked to every one of their family members, some who were happier than others, they excused themselves and went outside. The sun had not quite set, and so the sky was cast in an orange hue. There was a slight warm breeze blowing, but it was a beautiful night.
They held hands as they headed down the pathway toward the gazebo, where they sat down and enjoyed the peaceful night. After sitting for a few minutes Fox turned toward Theresa.
"I love you Theresa."
"I love you too Fox," she answered, kissing his lips once more.
"Um, I have something I need to say to you." Fox grew nervous and wiped his now sweaty hands on his pants.
"Okay, what's up?"
Fox looked into Theresa's sparkling brown eyes and his heart swelled at the love he saw in them. He took hold of her hands and brushed his lips on both before he spoke. "I have never felt this way about anyone Theresa. I didn't even know that I could feel this way, and then I met you and you changed my entire world. And now, Theresa I don't want to live another day without you by my side."
He got off the bench and knelt down in front her. He saw the tears glistening in her eyes as he spoke the words coming straight from his heart. "Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald, I love you with my entire being. Would you please make me the happiest man alive and do me the honor of becoming my wife? Will you marry me Theresa?"
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