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Summary: Chapter 3: Theresa's plans get under way, as she and Fox pretend to fall in love and make Ethan really jealous…but are Fox's feelings for Theresa just 'pretend'?

"Are you sure this is a good idea to be playing with Ethan's mind?" And my mind too! Fox asked, still not convinced that this plan would work.

"It's perfect! Now, all we need to find out is where Ethan and Gwen are going to dinner tonight," Theresa said, enthusiastically.

"Why?" Fox asked, confused.

"So we can follow them and get on with the plan!" Theresa replied.

"Oh."

"I'm going to go upstairs and put Baby Ethan to bed now. See ya later!"

Well, I might as well unpack my stuff and take a hot shower, Fox thought.

Theresa walked up the stairs and into her room and laid Little Ethan gracefully into his cot. She kissed him on the cheek and was going to go back downstairs when she hear Ethan and Gwen talking in their bedroom.

"I think we should celebrate our engagement and the pregnancy by going out tonight, Ethan, darling!" Theresa heard Gwen announce.

"Hmm…you're right. We should go out tonight. How about the Lobster Shack? I'll make a reservation for 6:30pm," Ethan replied.

"That's great!…"

Theresa chose not to hear the rest. That's all she needed and wanted to know. If they're going to the Lobster Shack, then that's where Fox and I will go tonight. Watch out Gwen, Ethan won't be yours for long! Theresa practically skipped down the stairs to the kitchen to look for Pilar.

"Mama, could I talk to you for a second?" Theresa asked, with a big smile on her face.

"Of course, Theresita." Pilar replied.

"Mama, I'm going out tonight and I was wondering if you could look after Baby Ethan for me?" There's no need to tell mama of my plans. She'll disapprove.

Pilar gave her daughter a suspicious look but answered, "Yes, I'm glad you're going out. You need some fresh air, away from this mansion."

Theresa nodded and hugged her mama. "Thank you so much! Now I've got to pick out what to wear!"

Theresa merrily walked off to call Whitney when she saw Fox, with a towel over his shoulders and long khaki pants. She smiled at the sight of him. She took a deep breath, the air smelt of his cologne. He looks great without a shirt. Hehe!

"You should put a shirt on, it's cold outside," Theresa said, with a grin.

Fox looked into Theresa's deep, dark brown eyes. He could lose himself in those eyes. "As you wish," he eventually replied.

"No, just wait a moment." Fox turned around, waiting for her to say more.

"I've found out that Ethan and Gwen are going to the Lobster Shack for dinner tonight at 6:30pm. So get ready at 6:30pm. I'll make a reservation for 6:45pm so Ethan will see us walk in together!"

"I see you've got everything planned out. But what makes you think I'm available tonight?"

"Oh, please, Fox, please?" she begged.

"I was only kidding! What else is there for me to do?" Fox answered.

"Great! Then it's set. Brilliant!"

"Wait, where's the Lobster Shack?"

Theresa just remembered Fox only came home last night. "You drive and I'll give you directions,"

"Ok."

"Now I've got to call Whitney to come over and help me with picking a dress and to do my make-up and hair!" Theresa left to call Whitney.

"Girls! Sigh" Fox complained.

Meanwhile, Theresa picked up the cordless phone and dialled the Russells' number.

"Hello?"

It was Whitney!

"Hey, Whit, it's me Theresa. I was wondering if you could come by and help me pick a dress, do my hair and make-up?

"Yeah, sure. But where are you going?" Whitney asked.

So Theresa explained her plan to Whitney.

"Are you sure about this?" Whitney asked after Theresa had finished explaining.

"100% sure!"

"Ok, I'll be right over. Bye!"

" See you soon!"

Theresa went back upstairs, daydreaming about the night to come. She was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn't see Ethan coming.

"Watch out, Theresa!"

Too late. She had bumped into him. It feels so good to feel his body so close to mine again. Theresa could smell his cologne. She missed him so much.

"Are you ok?" Ethan asked, concerned.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry about that," Theresa said, apologetically.

"It's ok…So, how's fox going?" Ethan asked, trying to make a conversation. Why did I ask her that? She's going to think I'm jealous or something…not that she'd be wrong.

Theresa smiled. Ethan was jealous! But she needed to play dumb. "What do you mean, Ethan?"

"Uh, well, uh, you're getting along with him fine."

"Yes, he's a wonderful guy. He's really sweet and gentle."

What did she mean by 'gentle'????!!!!

"That's great." Ethan said unconvincingly.

Anyone could tell that he didn't mean that! "Yeah, it is. Well, I better go and take a shower. Bye," Theresa said, certain he's fallen into the trap.

Theresa walked into her ensuite and turned the hot water on. She undressed herself and took a shower.

When she had finished and got dressed, there came a knock on her door.

"Come in!" she said.

"Hey, I'm here- at your service!" Whitney exclaimed with open arms.

Theresa laughed and went over and hugged her best friend.

"We better get started on everything to make you look completely gorgeous tonight…not that you don't already!"

At the Lobster Shack- 6:30pm…

Ethan pulled a chair for Gwen, who was wearing a short, baby blue dress with matching shoes. Her hair was up in a bun.

"Thank you, darling," she said.

"No, thank you. You look beautiful tonight," Ethan complimented.

Gwen blushed. He's mine and he'll be mine forever. And no one- not even that gold digger, Theresa- can steal him away from me!

The waiter came over and poured them some Champagne and took their order. Gwen raised her glass.

"I propose a toast- to us," Gwen proclaimed.

It took Ethan a while to answer. "To us," he replied.

Gwen took a sip of the champagne. Ethan was about to do the same until someone caught his eye. It was Theresa. She was absolutely gorgeous. She was in a strapless, purple dress with diamantès covering the top half of it. What surprised Ethan the most was the man that had his hand around her waist. It was his half brother, Fox! What the-? Why are they here together?

Gwen followed Ethan's stare to Fox and Theresa. Ethan's jealous! Wait a moment! Isn't that Ethan's half brother, Fox? So Theresa's playing games with Ethan, hey? Making him jealous, trying to win him back? Well, I'll prove to her that Ethan is soooo over her!

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"You do realise every guy's eyes are gaping at you- including Ethan's," Fox whispered in her ear.

"That's great. Ethan is jealous."

Fox went over to Theresa's chair and helped her into it. She could see from the corner of her eyes that Ethan was staring at them. She smiled.

As Fox got into his seat, Theresa said, "Move your seat over here so you can be closer."

Fox nodded and did so. He then put his arm around her shoulder.

"Good, you're getting the hang of this!" Theresa said.

So both couples ate their meals. Gwen tried to get Ethan's attention away from Theresa but to no avail. She was getting pretty annoyed at that.

"Ethan, I love you," Gwen said, wanting him to say it back to her.

No reply. Not even a glimpse. His body may be here but his heart is across the restaurant…with Theresa!

"Hello?" Gwen said, impatient.

"Huh? What?" Ethan replied, snapping out of his spy work.

"I said I love you!" Gwen repeated.

"Oh, I love you too," Ethan replied quickly, without much emotion. He returned to staring over the table to Theresa and Fox again. Theresa doesn't love him. She loves me.

Why is Ethan doing this to me? How could he just say "I love you" and return to drool over Theresa?!

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"Ethan is so jealous. He can't keep his eyes of me! Gwen can't even get him to talk to her!" Theresa squealed with happiness.

"Yeah. Well, I'm totally full! Ready to go yet?" Fox asked.

"Go? No way! This is only the beginning. Grab my hand," Theresa ordered.

Fox did as he was told. He took her hand into his.

"Now kiss me."

"What?!" Fox asked, shocked. This is ridiculous!

"You were the one that encouraged me to keep it real. And I am."

" Fine." He cupped her face into his hands and gave her a quick kiss.

"That was hopeless!" She put her arms behind his back and pulled him closer to her. She kissed him- not a quick, innocent kiss…but a long and passionate French kiss. Fox was shocked by her move but then, kissed her back. He could feel tingles all through his body. He pulled her closer to him. He wanted more. Uh-oh, he thought. I think I'm falling for her. Falling head over heels for her.

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Ethan couldn't believe his eyes. He dropped his jaws when he saw Theresa and Fox sharing an intimate kiss. I can't believe this! They're kissing. Not just on the cheek but right smack on the lips! ARGH!

Gwen was running out of patience. She was angry and upset. I HATE THERESA LOPEZ FITZGERALD!

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"Let's get the cheque and go down to the beach and continue that!" Fox suggested. Why the heck did I just say that? That'd give everything away!

But Theresa didn't think it that way. She took it as an opportunity to get Ethan even more jealous. "Sure, why not?" She held up her hand and motioned the waiter to come.

He walked over. "Yes, Mrs. Crane, what can I do for you?"

"Could you put the bill on the Crane card, please?

"Yes, of course. Have a nice night."

"Let's go, Fox."

"Wow, ok." This has to be a dream. I'll pinch myself and I'll wake up.

But he wasn't dreaming. He was holding hands with his step-mother, Theresa Lopez Fitzgerald- Crane. And he was falling in love with her.

A/N What do you guys think about it so far? What do you want to happen at the beach? Do you like Foxeresa or Therethan? Review and tell me!