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Summary: Chapter 9: Theresa plans to tell Ethan about her love for Fox at their date. In the meantime, Gwen is suspicious of where Ethan is going.
I'm sorry it's taken so long to update this next chapter but one of my best friend's have stayed over this past few days and I just feel I write better alone. So enjoy this chapter!
Ethan walked into his bedroom, as Gwen was about to walk out. She was now awake and dressed.
"Ethan, I was wondering where you were. Why didn't you call me up?" Gwen asked.
"Well, I thought you should get more beauty sleep because of the baby and all."
"Oh, you're so sweet! Well, I'm going to go shopping and then I'll come home and we can go do some wedding preparations."
"Umm…Actually, I have something on tonight."
"Something on?"
"Yeah, business stuff, you know."
"Oh." Yeah right! You're up to something, Ethan!
"Well, I better get ready. I'll see you tonight." Ethan gave Gwen a quick kiss on the cheek and entered the room.
"I'll be back with a plan to make you mine forever!" Gwen said to herself quietly.
Ethan got changed into blue shirt with the top two buttons undone and a long pair of black pants. The doorbell rang and he hurried downstairs to get it. It was the deliveryman for the flowers. He signed the papers he needed to and placed the bouquet on Theresa's bed, along with a card and a long, silver cardboard box.
Then he grabbed his keys and the things he needed and headed to the beach to make preparations.
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Theresa woke up a few hours after Fox and her made love. She smiled as she turned to look at him. He was still asleep and he looked so innocent like that. But barely innocent when he's awake! She looked at the clock opposite her room and realised it was 4:00pm already! She quickly and quietly slipped out of the bed and got some clothes, underwear and a towel and got into the shower. I have to tell Ethan about my feelings towards Fox. I can't lead him on. It would jeopardise a lot of things.
A hand squeezing Theresa's bottom distracted her from her thoughts and scared her.
"ARGH!"
"Hey, it's only me." There stood Fox naked. "Why didn't you call me up to join you?"
Theresa giggled. "I thought you'd be tired and you looked so innocent asleep."
"I could never be tired of you and let me warn you, when I'm alone with you, I'm never innocent!"
Then Fox pulled Theresa into his arms and the two started 'dancing.'
Half an hour later…
Fox carried Theresa out of the shower and back to the bed. They were still dripping wet but neither of them cared. Fox started to kiss Theresa and it made her dizzy. She felt like she was in heaven. Then she looked at the clock. It was getting late! She wanted to get back to the mansion to talk to Ethan about the whole situation before he goes out with Gwen or something.
"Umm…mm…Fox, I think we should stop. I need to get back to the mansion."
Fox stopped abruptly. He seemed a bit disappointed and hurt. Theresa didn't want to turn him down but she couldn't let Ethan get the wrong idea.
"I'm sorry, maybe we could continue some other time but I need to tell Ethan about us."
Us. She said us. It sounds so perfect. "Ok, a raincheck it is."
"Oh, you're the best!" Theresa cried and hugged him.
Soon they were dried off, dressed and looking around the house for Pilar.
"I wonder where mama is. She should be back by now."
"Maybe she went to the mansion and dropped him off there."
"Yeah, she probably did. Let's go home then."
So they left the house, hand-in-hand and started their journey home.
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Gwen on the phone with Rebecca…
"Mother, nothing- and I mean, nothing- is getting Theresa off Ethan's mind. It's driving me crazy. And you know what? I have a feeling that he's seeing Theresa tonight! What am I going to do? I need to keep him. He's mine!" Gwen cried hysterically.
"Calm down, Gwennie. We just need to figure out a plan to get Theresa where it'll hurt- bad."
"I didn't call you to tell me that, mother! I need to know how!"
"Yes, yes. I know my Gwennie isn't dumb. Hmm…who are the people Theresa really loves, besides Ethan?"
"Well, her mum, brothers, Whitney, her baby…"
"The baby!"
"What?"
"Listen carefully, Gwen, because your brilliant and beautiful mother has a plan!"
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Theresa hurried into her room, hoping to find Baby Ethan in there. She saw things on her bed and Whitney, holding her baby.
"Oh, Whitney! What are you doing here?"
"Well, Ethan called me to babysit for you because he has plans with you tonight," Whitney said, looking on the bed.
Theresa glanced at Fox (who had run into the room after her) with a weird look. Fox just shrugged.
"Go and see what it's about."
Theresa slowly walked over to her bed and picked up the large bouquet of fresh, fragrant flowers. There was a card and she opened the envelope and pulled the card out. There were two love hearts, one with 'Theresa' written on it and the other 'Ethan'. Inside the card it wrote:
Theresa, I love you so much and I'll prove it to you.
Meet me at the beach.
Ethan. xxxooo
Theresa was surprised, yet she really wanted to go. She wanted to see how Ethan was going to surprise her at the beach. Yes, the beach. It holds so many memories. Most of them are good. Then she looked over at the box. She took the lid off and saw a black dress. She lifted it out and saw it was a thin-strapped, low-cut, backless black dress. It was beautiful.
"Are you going to go?" Fox asked over her shoulder.
"I want to…but are you ok with that?" Theresa asked.
"I want you to be happy and if it means going out with Ethan for a romantic evening, where I won't know what the two of you will do, I'll have to live with it."
Theresa laughed. He can be so cute and jealous at the same time! "Well, what am I waiting for? I better get changed and ready to meet Ethan! Fox, I just want you to know I love you so much!"
Whitney was now confused. She's going to see Ethan, the man of her dreams and she's saying she loves Fox? Ok, I seriously need to find out what's going on.
Fox smiled and kissed Theresa. "I love you, too," he whispered in her ear. "Now go, get changed. I'll be waiting for you to come home!"
"Ok!" Theresa cried.
Then Fox left the room. Whitney lay Little Ethan in his little bed, while Theresa went into the bathroom to get changed. It fitted her perfectly and although, it revealed quite a lot of skin, it was incredibly beautiful. She smiled into the mirror. Why am I so excited? I feel like I'm going on my first date!
When Theresa returned back into the bedroom, Whitney came over to her.
"Why did you tell Fox you love him?" Whitney questioned.
"Because I do. I've fallen in love with him and I'm going to tell Ethan."
"But by going on the date, you're telling Ethan you love him back! Why are you going?"
Theresa came to shocking realisation that Whitney was completely right! And yet…Theresa wanted to go so desperately. Why?
"Oh no, Whitney!"
"What? What's wrong?"
"I think I'm in love with both Fox AND Ethan!"
"Uh-oh, this isn't good."
"Huh, tell me about it!" Theresa sighed sarcastically.
"You'll have to choose between the two of them because you surely can't have both! Now let's get you ready."
So Whitney helped Theresa put on her make-up and decided to keep Theresa's silky smooth hair down. After half an hour or so, Theresa grabbed her purse, picked her shoes and got a jacket. She was now ready to go.
"Thanks Whitney for everything tonight!" Theresa said, hugging her friend.
"That's what friends are for, Theresa. I just hope you will be able to make up your mind soon."
"Me too…Me too."
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Gwen pulled up into the Crane driveway when she saw Theresa in her convertible driving away along the street. Gwen saw that Theresa was dressed formally and was ready for a date. Gwen smiled. Tonight you may be seeing Ethan, but don't think it's going to be the best night of your life! Because it isn't! Gwen then pulled out of the driveway and sped after Theresa, following her every move. If you are going to meet Ethan, then I'll get you, Theresa. I'll get you bad! And Theresa had no clue what she was to come of the night.
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Theresa arrived at the beach, just as the sun disappeared under the horizon. It was a magnificent sight, romantic and spectacular. Then she saw candles, spread across the whole beach, shimmering like stars. She gasped. It was beautiful. She walked on, hoping to find Ethan. What she saw next was a big bright sign, which wrote: "I love you, Theresa!". Theresa wanted to cry because she was so happy, but she held back the tears so it wouldn't wreck her make up that Whitney had worked so hard and long on. Now she knew she was getting closer because she could smell the delicious scent of food, wafting in the air. The waves crashed on the beach, creating a great view. When she was least expecting it, fireworks flew up into the sky. They were of every colour. They were bright and so pretty. Theresa nearly had a heart attack. She could only manage an "Oh!" and put her hand over her mouth. She couldn't believe the heavenly and beautiful scene before her very eyes. What Theresa saw next was more beautiful and romantic of all these though- she saw Ethan, in a tuxedo, waiting patiently at her with loving eyes and a huge smile. Theresa couldn't resist any longer. She ran as fast as she could in her long dress, along with warm, soft sand. Ethan quickly walked towards her. Everything seemed to go slow motion at that moment, like one of those movies when the two lovers ran to each other. After what seemed like a lifetime, they met. No words were shared. None needed to be. Their lips met in a romantic, fiery kiss that lasted another lifetime. Neither of them could turn back now. They had already spent too much time away from each other's arms. Now, it was time to make it all up.
A/N I hope you liked this long chapter after the days you've waited for it! REWIEW!