Chapter 17:

Crane Mansion...

It was a new morning. Fox finally got up after a sleepless night. Last night he lost the woman he truly loved. Theresa had broken up with him because he missed their date at the Sea Scape. "Women." Fox repeated to himself. He had a shower, and got dressed. After settling down on the bed reading a book, he was interrupted by Phyllis, one of the Crane maid's coming in.

"Mr Crane, you have a guest." she said.

"Oh, thanks Phyllis." Fox said looking at the door. To his surprise, Whitney entered the room with a grin on her face. "Whitney what are you doing here?" he asked.

"I'm your guest... Mr Crane." she let out a little giggle.

"Oh, sorry." Fox said not really paying attention.

"Fox, I really need to talk to you about something." Whitney said sitting down on the bed. "I heard about you and Theresa splitting up."

"Gee, gossip does get around in this town fast." Fox said sitting down next to her.

"I just wanted you to know that I'm here for you. But if I could just be serious for a moment, I have something very important to ask you." she said.

"What? Ask anything Whit."

"Umm, when we broke up I was devastated. And I'm single, and your single. I just wanted to know if you wanna give things another go between us." Whitney said.

"What do you mean?" Fox asked.

"I want us to get married as we had planned to. The church is still booked, I didn't cancel it."

"Whitney-"

"Yes, I know I'm acting crazy. But I love you Fox. Please say you'll marry me." she said.

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At the Lopez Fitzgerald home Theresa was eating breakfast when her mother, Pilar came in. "Good morning Theresa." she said.

"Morning mama." Theresa replied.

"How did last night go?" Pilar asked.

"Last night?"

"Breaking up with Fox. I think you made a huge mistake."

"We've broken up now mama. And you'll just have to live with it okay? Just stay out of it." Theresa said hardly paying attention to Pilar.

"Mija, you don't have to be so rude about it. But I know you love Fox. And you can't say you'll just go back to Ethan. I know you so much better than that."

"I'm going to the mansion, I need to collect some of my stuff." theresa said getting up. She completely ignored Pilar and left the room. Pilar sighed.

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Mansion...

When Theresa got to the mansion she decided to let herself in. When she was inside there was a big gathering in the living room. "That's odd, the Crane's never gather like that." Theresa said walking into the room. All eye's stared at her as she entered the room. She saw Julian, Rebecca, Phyllis, Ivy, Fancy, Sheridan and Alistair in the room. But her eyes focused on Whitney and Fox who were hugging and holding each other in the centre. "What's going on?" Theresa asked.

"Ahh Theresita." Rebecca said walking towards Theresa. "You just missed the big announcement. Fox and Whitney are engaged again." she said. Theresa felt like someone had just stabbed her heart. She didn't know what to say. "Um, congratulations." she just said.

"Fox, I just came to collect some of my stuff." Theresa said walking off.

"Theresa wait!" Fox said walking off after her. "I'll help you." he said. When they got to his room he closed the door. "Are you sure your okay with this?" he asked Theresa.

"Excuse me?" Theresa asked turning around.

"My engagement to Whitney."

"Yeah, I'm fine with it. Why wouldn't I be?" Theresa asked crossing her arms.

"I just thought that maybe after last night..."

"No Fox, I think it was you who took last night worse."

"No, no I was fine." Fox lied

"Then why were you trying to bang down my door practically all night? Hmm..."

"I wanted answers."

"Whatever you say, Fox. I've just come to get my stuff."

"Fine. I'll go back downstairs then." Fox said leaving the room. Theresa was crushed. How could Fox become engaged to Whitney, when they had only broken up the night before?

"Why do I care so much if Whitney and Fox are engaged? We've broken up." Theresa thought out loud.

"I can tell you why." a voice said behind her.

Theresa turned around. "Oh My God." she said shocked at who was there.