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Summary: Chapter 30: Theresa feels she owes it to Fox that she sees him. So she goes to the Crane Industries. What happens? Well, you know what you have to do to find out! R&R!
Oh, Chapter 30! Wow! It's getting long! Hope you love this chapter!

Theresa woke up the next morning, knowing exactly where she was and the events that happened the night before. She smiled sweetly and opened her eyes. Ethan was lying next to her, still asleep. She rolled over to him and kissed him. It took him a while before he responded to the kiss with a smile.

"Morning, beautiful," Ethan greeted.

"Morning, sleepy head," Theresa said quietly, caressing Ethan's arm.

"I had an amazing night last night- one of the best."

"Me too. I felt completely happy," Theresa replied, leaning over to hug him.

"Thank you, Theresa."

"For what?" Theresa asked.

"For keeping me company last night and make the luckiest man on earth!"

Theresa felt her cheeks turning slightly red. "The pleasure was all mine."

Ethan laughed and Theresa joined in. Then he kissed her with all the passion he had in his body.

"I love you, Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald", Ethan stated, looking seriously into her eyes.

Theresa knew exactly the right thing to say. "I love you too."

Their lips met again in an intense kiss that lasted for a long time. After several minutes, they broke the kiss.

"I better go get my clothes and get home. Mama would be wondering where I went in a bikini and skirt!" Theresa laughed.

"Ok. I'll get dressed and help you look for your clothes."

Ethan got out of the bed quickly and grabbed his boxers that were on the ground. Theresa giggled when she saw him stumbling to them naked. He put them on and went to his closet to get a grey shirt and caramel coloured pants to wear. He was soon dressed.

"Hey, lazy bum, why don't you brush your hair and wash your face, huh?" Ethan told her.

Theresa smiled and wrapped herself up in the sheets like she did last night, making sure it wouldn't slip off and got up. She walked over to Ethan's bathroom and turned on the tap. Ethan was brushing his teeth so Theresa decided to wash her face first. She then grabbed his comb and managed to brush his hair. By that time, he was finished brushing his teeth.

"Now let's go searching for your pieces of clothing!" Ethan suggested.

It was harder than first thought. Since Theresa had only been wearing few clothing, it was a bit difficult to find. They had found the skirt but the bikini was still missing. So Ethan went downstairs to look for her top and Theresa stayed in the bedroom to look for the bottom.

"Hey, Resa! I think I've found it!" Ethan yelled from the stairs.

Theresa gasped and bolted down the stairs. Ethan was waiting for her, waving the bikini at her.

"Thanks so much!" Theresa cried, relieved that he had found it. Now I gotta find the other part of the bikini and get home quick!

"Here- let me help you put it on," Ethan offered, turning her around.

Theresa let the sheets fall from her body, exposing her to him. Theresa put on the bikini and he tied the strings.

"Why don't you just wear the skirt and forget about the bottom. I don't think we'll be able to find it and you need to get home so when I find it, I'll give it back to you, ok?"

"Yeah, good idea," Theresa answered, grabbing her skirt and putting it on.

Theresa turned around to face Ethan again and he gave her a jacket.

"You'll need this. It's pretty chilly outside in the morning."

"Thanks," Theresa slid it on, feeling warmer.

"I'll walk you home."

"You're the best!" Theresa cried, kissing Ethan on the cheek.

Ethan smiled and opened the front door. They walked out together and headed to Theresa's house.

When the two arrived at Theresa's front door, Ethan turned to face Theresa and kissed her on the forehead.

"Get some more sleep, ok? I'll call you later," Ethan said, brushing the hair away from Theresa's face.

"I will…Ok, bye," Theresa said, hugging Ethan then turning to leave.

Ethan grabbed her arm. Theresa turned around to see what Ethan had to say.

"I don't want it to be like old times- me and Fox fighting over you again. I want you to know exactly what you want and if it means seeing Fox again then I want you to talk to him again. He's my brother and a best friend to me now and it might be best if you see him again. I love you and I want to make sure that you're in love with me and only me. Because if you see Fox again and feel the same way you did 3 years ago, we'd be back where we started."

"You're right. I should see him again. I don't want to put you through what I did a few years back. I love you too much to want that," Theresa replied.

Ethan smiled, knowing he had done the right thing. Theresa stood on her toes and kissed Ethan on the lips passionately.

"See ya."

"Bye."

Theresa turned around and walked to the front door. She got her keys out and unlocked it. She turned around one last time to look at Ethan. Theresa smiled at him and walked inside, closing the door behind her. Theresa only took a few steps before Pilar popped out of nowhere.

"Where have you been Theresita?" she asked worriedly.

"I was just out relaxing, forgetting about work and stress." Which isn't exactly a lie.

Pilar who was still a bit unconvinced and worried shrugged it off. She is after all, a woman now. "Well, Little Ethan has gone out with Miguel and Charity for a bit of fun and shopping."

"Oh, that's great 'cause I really need some more sleep. I think I'm going to take a bath and catch some Zs," Theresa answered, yawning.

Pilar noticed the denim jacket Theresa had on. It was a bit big for her and Pilar remembered she hadn't taken a jacket with her. "Where did you get that jacket from?"

"A friend lent it to me…well, I better get to the bathroom now," Theresa quickly lied.

"Ok."

Theresa walked into her room and grabbed her nightie and a town. She went into the bathroom and turned on the water, putting some bath oils and bubble bath into it. While the tub was filling, Theresa took off her clothing and tied her hair back. Theresa then realised the tub was almost full and turned the water off. She stepped into the bathtub slowly. The water was hot yet not too hot. Theresa lay back, relaxing in the water. She washed herself and closed her eyes. It was so comfortable in the water, so calm and peaceful. She nearly fell asleep because she was so tired.

After spending half an hour in the tub, the water was beginning to cool, which prompted Theresa to get out. She grabbed her towel and dried herself. She pulled the plug out from the tub and slipped on her pink nightie. Trying hard to keep awake, she left the steamy bathroom and stumbled her way to bed. She got under the covers and it didn't take much time for Theresa to fall into a deep sleep.

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A few hours later…

Theresa eventually woke up hours later. It was either the hunger in her stomach that woke her or the fact that she wasn't used to sleeping in the middle of the day. Whatever it was, Theresa decided to get up. She walked over to her closet and took out a yellow singlet top with a teddy bear on it and a pair of faded Levi's. Theresa brushed her hair and her rumbles sounded from her stomach.

"I guess that means I'm hungry," Theresa said to herself.

She walked over to the kitchen. Pilar had left a note on the fridge.

Theresa,
I left some sandwiches in the microwave so that once you've woken up you can have that for lunch. I'm sorry I can't be home but I needed to be at the Crane mansion for work.
I'll see you later,
Your mama.

Theresa went to the microwave to get her lunch after she read the note. She ate it down really fast and drank some orange juice. After she was done, she wondered what she could do. She remembered Ethan advising her to see Fox. Maybe that wouldn't be such a bad idea. I haven't seen him in years. Maybe it's time to see him. So Theresa went back to her room to grab her mobile and purse. She looked into the full-length mirror in her room. She made a disgusted face at her clothing and told herself to change. First she pulled out a short skirt and boob tube out.

"Yeah, that'd be right. Go to the Crane Industries dressed like a hooker," Theresa said sarcastically.

So Theresa put that back and grabbed a white blouse and a grey medium-length.

"Yeah, like, I'm like, applying for, like, a job as Julian Crane's, like, secretary position, like," Theresa said in a 'dumb blonde' tone.

She also put that back and took another. This time it was a long, tight orange dress that showed some skin. It was one that Theresa had designed.

"I'm not going a ball! I'm just going to see Fox!" Theresa cried, frustrated. Why am I worrying about what to wear? I shouldn't…unless…unless I still have feelings for him…

Theresa took the dress back and picked out an alternative. She held a short pink dress with rose patters covering it. It showed off her tanned shoulders and was tight enough to show every curve of her body. Theresa smiled.

"Perfect," she said at last, finally making her choice and trying it on.

Theresa then put on her make-up. Some pink eye shadow, red lipstick and some blush. She put her hair up yet letting some fall, creating a sexy yet casual look. Theresa took one last look in the mirror and grabbed her purse. She took her keys, locked the door and got into the car. She slowly backed out the driveway and made her way to the place she used to work at- Crane Industries.

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It was a pretty long drive and Theresa took a deep breath as she parked her car outside the building. She stepped out of the car and walked calmly inside the air-conditioned hallway. She may have walked calmly but she was so nervous inside that she thought she might faint. This is worse than I thought. Last night all I could think of was Ethan and our future together. Now all I can think about is Fox and how he'd think of me now and my sudden return. I'd hate it if this love triangle returns again.

Theresa knew exactly where she had to go. She dodged the security guards, not wanting any trouble and took the lift up with several other businessmen. She pressed the 28th level and stood at the back. Level after level, the lift elevated. From the corner of her eyes, she could see the young men in the lift with her gaping at her body. There's not big surprise where in particular. Theresa smiled to herself. Job well done to get attention. The lift stopped and made that 'ting' noise at the 28th floor.

"Oh, that's where I get off," Theresa told the people around her.

Theresa squished her way through the men, making contact with them. She could tell the guys were enjoying this so when she finally did get out, she turned around to give them a sexy wave good bye. The guys practically melted and Theresa laughed. Now she went to look for Fox. After all this time, Crane Industries hadn't changed much. Their executive level was still here and it was just the same as the day she worked here. Theresa strode over the secretary's table. A brunette filing her nails and chewing gum sat behind this desk.

"Umm, excuse me?" Theresa asked politely.

"Yeah, what?"

Do all people here talk like that? She has some attitude problem! "Uh, would you happen to know where Nicholas Crane's office is?" Theresa asked, getting a bit impatient because this woman hadn't even bothered to look up.

"Duh! That is why I am the secretary!" she replied rudely. "It's over there," she pointed.

The office across the room was the one she indicated. Theresa began to make her way over to it. She was about to knock on the door when she heard a familiar voice. She turned around to see a blonde haired man, wearing a shirt and black pants leaning on a desk with construction plans in his hands. He was wearing glasses and was talking to a young lady. Theresa's heart skipped a beat and she felt like she was falling in love again. It was like love at first sight, well, not exactly. Theresa took a few steps closer to make sure he was who she thought he was. When she finally had enough courage, Theresa spoke.

"Fox?"

A/N I think that was the longest chapter ever! Oh, isn't it suspenseful? I kept my promise! What will happen? Next chapter will reveal that! Come on, more reviews!!! LOL!