Ever since she had stepped in the office she had been labelled as Miss 'Perfect' of Crane idustries because of her constant puntuality, efficiency and the plain fact that her boss,Alistar Crane, really really liked her.She had made many sacrifices to have so a poor family of 3 brothers and a sister, Theresa as well as her siblings tried their best to make their mother proud,especailly after she was abandoned by her husband..Theresa's heart broke more for Pilar than it did for herself and her brothers.
Seeing her mother down on holidays because she couldn't be with her husband and seeing her mother light candles for a ghost made Theresa feel more angry and bitter over the years .As a result of Martin's betrayel of leaving his wife to raise 5 children on her own and have to wait on the crane's hand and foot as a housekeeper Theresa vowed to never trust a man again until Ethan.She loved Ethan ever since their childhood and when he proposed theresa Theresa had claimed it to be the best day of her life. The day Ethan's lies and deceit was revealed however were the worst and so she went back and made that same vow not to ever trust a man especially the one's that say that they love you because your trapped forever when u hear the word love.
Theresa brought her attention back to her notes.Theresa was very excited about this case just like all the others she had strived to win for however the case wasnt all that was on theresa's mind at that moment .
fox.
Just the sound his name was enough to make her want to dash all her papers away and make love to him on the table in the confrence room right infront of Alistar and all of their collegues.He had to be the one thing in her life that she could call scandalous because of the plain fact that he was so much fun and sooooo sexy.The only person that knew that Fox was the object of theresa's affection at that moment was Whitney.She would never dare to let anyone else believe that she wanted to take fox into her bedroom and let him do things to her that she would never think to do with anyone else or that Fox had made her want to let loose of her wild side which she NEVER showed and she most certainly never show those feelings to Fox.
"Theresa?"The sound of Alistar's voice woke theresa up from her dangerous fantasies.
"Yes Mr.Crane?"Theresa said feeling unconfortable and exposed to everyone.
"I hope your taking good notes on this. God knows that no one else is "Alistar glared at the others in the confrence room"I especially need you to pay attention because there will be a great reward for you in this case when we win"Alistar winked at Theresa to the point where she nearly vomited.He had been trying to make everyone think that she was sleeping with him which made her sick to her stomache however theresa never tried t oconvince them otherwise afterall, she was there to work not to plea to gossips.
"Oh please "Gwen whispered to Ethan disgusted "we know your sleeping with her but the leaste you can do is try and cover it up!"
"Gwen You really need to keep it down.We're here to work not discuss Alistar's private 'buissnesses' and besides, there's no way she's sleeping with him.Theresa is not dump enough to get 'involved' with scum like Alistar Crane "Ethan said trying to convince himself more than gwen.
"Come on Ethan.You can't be that Naiive.Just look at the way they look at each other.She doesnt even try to cover up the fact that she's a whore "Gwen smirked but Quickly stopped when Ethan silently scowlded her.
"Is there something you need to share with the rest of us Gwen?"Alistar said giving her a look to say ' I know your talking about me'"
"No mr.Crane I was just sharing with Ethan MY ideas on this particualar incident"Gwen smiled a VERY fake smile of hers.
"Do share Gwen.We all know how your ideas are always so... receptive and so...propitious"theresa smiled provoking Gwen.Gwen was dumbfounded by the fact that she had gone through law school all those years and didnt even know what those words meant.as a result, she had no comeback.
"Thank you Theresa.As I was saying.My idea was that we could get the client to confess.It makes it an easier case for us to fight and if they do decide to send him to prison he will most likely go on parole."Gwen stood tall with her chest out high."And Ethan agreed with me "Gw3n said as and exuse to stroke his shoulder.
She had been making passes at Ethan ever since him and Theresa had gotten divorced because of his infidelity with none other than gwen.The night that theresa found Ethan and Gwen in her house and on their bed making love,Theresa didn't even allow herself to conjure up enough courage to confront them.Instead she walked away and ran to her best friend whitney and cried in her friend's understanding embrace all night.The next day she found out,by reading a very sleazy tabloid that it had not been the first time Ethan had slept with Gwen but the two of them had been having an affair for a month!As soon as she found out theresa sent the divorce papers to Ethan and announced that it was over to all of their family and friends, not because she didnt still love him but becasue she knew she had to keep her dignity.
"Wow, and I guesse that makes your idea all the better eh?because Ethan approved of it." said a voice that had been silent in the confrence room out of boredom boredom.
"Whatever Fox,Atleaste I have contributed something in the last hour which is more than I can say for you"Gwen said smugly with one hand on hip and the other brushing away her blond highlightsout of her face.
"Yeah well I'd rather sit on my ass than kiss one Gwen"Fox said not in the least offended by her remark.
"I'm not a suck-up Fox!"Gwen said starting to loose her cool"If you want to know who your browner is you should point your finger to Theresa!"Gwen said as-a-matter-of-a-factly.
Theresa stood up "Don't bring me into this Gwen!You of all people should know that I do my job and that's it!"
Gwen chuckled.Under her breath she said"OH and that includes sleeping with Alistar Crane for bonuses."
Whitney took hold of Theresa before she could take a grab at Gwen's blond roots."Okay." she said, " Thats enough everyone.Let's just calm down and focus our attention on the task at hand here "Whitney said her intentions clear to everyone in the room.
"Yes I agree with Whitney "Alistar said taking a puff of his cigar "As much as I would love to see you all tear each other apart,work must most certainly come before play."
"I agree with Whitney also "Theresa staightening her clothes before she sat down.She turned her head to see Fox staring at her intently with his teasing smile.Theresa just looked not knowing what to do she felt like he was undressing her with his eyes which was exactly what she was doing to him.Fox turned his head away and started going through his breifcase which caused Thersa's curiosity to grow 'what was he doing?' it became clear when Fox took out a peice of paper and sent her a note saying 'see me after the meeting'.Theresa blushed as she thought back to high school and quickly responded to Fox with a nod.
"You wanted to see me Mr.crane"Theresa said with her posture straight as usual.
"Theresa,THeresa,Theresa.Don't you think we're a little bit closer than that to do the whole 'collegue' thing?Infact don't you think it's about time you start calling me Fox" Fox said with a grin on his face showing his amusement from her coolness.His eyes ran down her body admiring her petite body and her full figure curves.He was close enough to smell her sweet scent of perfume and it was driving him crazy.He wanted to take her right then and there. Fox dreamed of running his hands all over her and stripping her naked not just physically but emotionally.
"If your suggesting that I should become more friendly with my collaegues including you mr.Crane, I'll have you know that i am of no intrest" Theresa said secretly hating her attitude towards him.She hated acting like a coldhearted bitch to him but she wasnt keen on letting her feeling show naked to Fox on account of his reputation.Half the amount if not all, of the very prominent and sexy women of Crane industries had had a taste of Fox in bed.He was a man who had many talents in the game of lust.Theresa would be the first to admit that she had always wondered what it would be like to do 'things' with Fox but she would be the last to go through and make those fantasies come true.
"You and I both know that I'm more than just a collaege Theresa.I've seen the way you look at me when we have our meetings and I can see how much you blush when I talk to you."He got closer to Theresa brushed back the peice of hair hanging down. Theresa began to turn pink from his slight touch and Fox smiled because he knew what he was doing to her.She took a step back.
"I really don't know what your talking about Mr.Crane-"
"Fox"
"Okay Fox" she took a breath " As I was saying I don't know what your talking about.Whatever relationship we have is strictly professional and I plan on keeping it that way.I would never want us to get involved in anyway that might jepordize or atleaste make us look less professional than we really are "Thersa said avoiding Fox's sweet gaze upon her.
Fox laughed at the fact that Theresa sounded like she was closing a buisness deal with him "whatever,This whole act that you puttin on,Trying to seem like a woman like you could never be intrested in a guy like me isint fooling anyone."Fox said becoming irritated when Theresa rolled her eyes and crossed her arms "Everyday you come into the office and build this wall between you and me like you hate the sight of me and I'm sick and tired of it."Fox,without thinking pulled Theresa to him and drew her in a long hard and rough kiss.He took his frustations out on her as his warm tougue soared through her mouth.He grew more hungry and hard when he saw that Theresa wasn't putting up a fight.She began to run her fingers through his hair started deepening the kiss until she realized what she was doing she abruptly pulled away from Fox.
"Fox!Are you crazy what if someone walked on us? I could be ruined!"Theresa said and imediately regretted.
Fox scoffed at her and then laughed trying to cover up his hurt "Surely you don't think that being seen with me would ruin you 'rep'.Infact I would beleive it to be quite the opposite"Fox said grinning.He would never admit it but what Theresa had said to him hurt his feeling and he wanted to get her back.
"What do you mean?How would me being seen withyou help me."Sheasked curiosity etched on her face.Fox was up to something and she didn't like the way he was smiling at her almost as though he had something that she wanted.
"I dont know if you've noticed Theresa but around here your known as a passive bitch."He said point blankly "Maybe if you were seen with me it could show that you know how to loosen up maybe even have a little bit of fun"
"In other words be one of your whores Fox!" Theresa said appaled by his suggestion"If you knew me as well as you thought you knew me you would know that Im not the kind of girl who would even think about becoming one of the numbers of women you have seduced and tainted with your touch".The truth of the matter was that Theresa had thought about what it would be like to let loose and have fun.She had wondered what it would be like to forget all the things her mother had taught her about what 'good' women do and what Pilar had taught her about true values and self-respect.In Theresa's own state of mind,she beleived that beeing with Fox would break all those values. "Oh and the answer is no Fox I refuse to become one of you whores."Theresa said once again trying to keep cool as if what fox had suggested hadn't affected her.
"Woah! I wouldnt exactly call it being a whore I more refer to it as being my 'special' friend"Fox stated with a wink to annoy Theresa.
"Well then I guesse ALL you friends are special " Theresa said trying to cover up how hot she was with disgust "Especially the blond ones"
Fox laughed once again 'She is sooo hot when she's angry' fox thought to himself 'Her cute little nose just flares and the the way her cheeks get hot like that! I need to this woman.I need to Feel her!Taste her'
"Really Theresa I'm intrested to know why your so adamant about not being with me.Is it because I'm a Crane because we both know how you've been withone particular Crane man"Theresa looked at fox daringly.She knew he was talking about Ethan.
"Fox You know Ethan and me are divorced."She said feeling pain from admitting it "He cheated on me with Gwen and revealed His true colours to me So and he and I both know it's over and-"
"I'm not talking about Ethan." Fox said cutting her off "Im talking about My grandfather."He said with a sad look on his face.Theresa looked at him in shock.She knew that everyone believed that she was sleeping with Alistar but no one, aside from Gwen dared to mention anything about it to her face.
"Oh come on Theresa You can't be so surprised that I know.Surely you know by now that your affair with Alistar is all over the building "Fox said in a diappointed tone.He almost envied his grandfatherfor beeing with Theresa 'I could give her so much more.I could make her feel things she could never imagine.Things that would blow her away.'
Fox was awoken from his thoughts by a swift hard petite hand striking his face.
"Listen Fox!" Theresa said colourless "I am NOT sleeping with Alistar Crane.I would never EVER let a disgusting monster like that touch me let alone sleep with me!All those rumours that you've been hearing are all just a bunch of BULLSHIT made up by people who are jelouse of me and a bunch of lowlives that don't know how to do there job and so they focus on making MY life miserable! "Theresa said lashing out at Fox.She was on the verge of tears and regretted it hapening infront of Fox.She quickly ran grabbed all of her things and ran out of the room leaving an apologetic nd pleading fox there.