Chapter 5 – Breakfast with The Ice Queens

Theresa

I woke up with the sun glaring in my eyes insisting that I wake up; I was still very exhausted from last night's escapade. Ethan, my hero, my prince had come to my rescue again. As much as he denies it I know that deep in his heart that he still loved me. He just doesn't believe in us anymore and that hurts more than anything in this world.

I decided that the Sun was beginning to be a thorn in my side with its brightness peeking through the curtains. I guess it was time to get up and face the firing squad! I walked into the shower and let the Hot water massage my body. It felt really good; I wanted it to wash away all my pain and sorrows, if only that was true, if only you can wash away your problems huh! I got out of the shower and got dress, and I gave Little Ethan a bath and dress him.

"O.K. Sweetie, let's go see if we can get you some breakfast, yes your so cute, yes look at you, you look nothing like you father!"

All little Ethan could do was Coo at his mother. She loved him so much more than life itself one might say even more than Ethan. Little Ethan is her heart and soul. Her whole world revolved around him. There were times when she regretted Bermuda but if Bermuda never happen than Little Ethan would be non-existent or would he. Though she cringed at the thought of sleeping with Julian Crane, her eyes always overflowed with joy when it came to Little Ethan. She loved him so much.

She picked him up and started downstairs she already heard the commotion from the top of the stairs. God don't these people anything else but argue this is pathetic even the rich can't act civilize with their own family.

"Fox, what are you going to do with yourself! This is the third school that you have gotten kicked out of within a year!" I heard Ivy yell

"Mother, why do you care so much it not like it's your money that I am spending your not even married to father anymore!" Fox he was a sarcastic one he was going to make a great allied

"Fox, I don't think you should talk to Mother like that, she bore you into this world, show her some respect!"

"Oh shit, the Choir boy speaks, who are you to tell me what to do, you who are so clueless about the things around, you who are blind to the lies and deception that is in front of your face and no I am not talking about Theresa. But look around you everyone has been lying to you, face the fact Bro, you're so easy to manipulate, to be lied to, you only believe what you want to believe!"

"What are you talking about Fox, tell me now!" I heard Ethan yell, I could tell that he was frustrated it was apparent in his voice

"I am talking about the real culprit who sent the email to the tabloid, I cannot say more but if I were you I would follow the clues that is in front of your face"

I decided that it was time for me to make my entrance, I got the dirty look from the peanut gallery, Gwen's eyes were train on me like a Jackal to it's prey, Ethan looked like he was dog in heat and Fox he slowly walked over to me and grabbed my hand a gently placed a kiss on it

"Good morning Step-Mommy did you sleep well last night after our little run in?"

"Yes Fox, I slept fine thank you for asking!"

Quite the charmer this Fox fella was, I don't know if he was doing it because he was attracted to me or because he love to see Ethan blood boil. What ever it didn't matter.

"So Theresa!" I heard Ivy ask

"What is it Poison Ivy?" I said as I gave her the evil glare.

"How dare you call me that?"

"I can call you anything I want you are the one that is living in my home, if you don't like it then I suggest that you pack your bags and leave, I can have the staff help you!"

"Why you little............"

"Little what Ivy, huh what racist comment were you going to make? I am fed up with you and Rebecca prancing around here like you shit don't stink, making outrageous accusations at me and calling me racist names, YOU WILL RESPECT ME IN MY HOUSE!" Yelled Theresa "There are secrets in this house and I intend to find out what they are, if it kills me!" I laughed "So the 3 of you better watch yourself!"

"What, What are you going to do, there are no secrets between us none what so ever, tell her Pookie!" I heard Rebecca whine on and on to Julian

"Rebecca put a can in it already!"

That was the first time that I heard Julian talk to Rebecca that way it was kind of a relief, She was so annoying with her Pookie this and Pookie that doesn't that old goat have anything else to say

"Now if you don't mind I am going to eat my breakfast in peace"

I saw Gwen strode towards me "What do you want?"

"Oh nothing just that me and Ethan had a great time last night making love over and over again on OUR honeymoon!"

"I would tread lightly if I were you Gwen last time I check Ethan isn't a Crane anymore and you are living in my house, also I heard something interesting last night coming from your room" I lean in a whisper in her ear "I heard Ethan calling my name while you too was making love." "So how does it feel Gwen? How does it feel to know that your husband is in love with another women?"

"Why you little............"

"Bitch Gwen, yes isn't that hypocritical of you! I know you have secrets Gwen and I am about to expose you for the fraud that you are, so if I were you I would watch my back!"

The look on Gwen's face was priceless, I knew she had been up to no good, I know that her and her conniving Mother were the ones behind the whole paternity scandal, but what I needed was proof but how was I going to get it with everyone around here all the time. No matter I think I need to go but some tape recorders or some video camera's I need to expose these women. Now!

"Well look everyone it was great bonding over breakfast with you guys but I have to go to the my brother's wedding" "Phyllis will you take Little Ethan for me and dress him, I have to change and get dress!"

"Sure Mrs. Crane"

"No Phyllis it's Theresa remember!"

"Oh O.k. Theresa!" said Phyllis with a big smile on her face once she saw the look on Gwen, Rebecca, and Ivy's face

"Oh and ladies, please keep in mind that you are in my home so please tread lightly if you catch my drift!"

"Is that a threat?" I heard the 3-witched bellow

"No not a threat a PROMISE!"

I slowly walked out of the dining area and into the hall it was a relief that I was finally out of that War zone.

"You know you handle yourself very well in there" I heard a voice say, I slowly turned around and was facing HIM.

"Thank you Fox"

"You know what I told Ethan was directed to you it was meant for you, you have to follow the clues Theresa its there for you right in your face you just have to look harder"

"Fox what are you talking about?"

"I am talking about the people who plotted you demise your downfall, they are close to you, you just have to find the evidence, or everything you know in your heart will just be your word against them, look I have said too much I have to go"

"Wait Fox, I don't understand!"

"Dig deep Theresa the truth is there you are just blinded by the love for Ethan to see it, go search for you clues collect them and confront your accusers"

"Fox, Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure, What is it?"

"Why are you telling me this?"

"Because I feel that Theresa you deserve better, you deserve the truth, you deserve to redeem yourself, most of all you deserve peace. I have seen how they treat you! Like they could do no wrong and you are the only one that is manipulative, a liar and dishonest! They are hypocritical Theresa just look for the clues you will find them and when you do I will be there right behind you watching the bomb explode!" He gently leans in to kiss me but I backed off

"Look I couldn't get you off my mind all night Theresa, I wanted to see if we had a chance and if we didn't then I wanted to be your allied in the fight against Mother, Rebecca and Gwen."

"Fox let's just start off as Friends first?" "DEAL?" as I extended my hand towards him and he kissed it.

"Friends"