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Summary: Chapter 31: Theresa has a chat with Fox. Will this "chat" lead to something more? Something new about Fox's life is revealed! Is it good or bad? Read it and see! R&R!

The familiar manly figure turned around at the sound of her call. He looked around until he saw whom the sound originated from. He wasn't sure if he had seen right, if this was just an illusion from working too much. He took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. Putting his glasses back on, he realised that the beautiful woman standing in front of him was real. A question rose in his head.

"Theresa?" Fox asked, still a bit unsure.

"Yes, it's me. I've come back to Harmony," Theresa replied, smiling. She wanted so much to hug him, to feel him in her arms once again, yet she knew it would probably be inappropriate.

"Wow, this is great! Do you want to come to my office to talk?" he offered some peace and privacy.

"Yeah, sure."

Fox lead them to his large and spacious office. Theresa walked in and he motioned her to sit down on the leather couch. She did and he sat down next to her. There was somehow an awkward silence that neither of them could shake off. Theresa was shy (although she wasn't sure why) and Fox was still trying to let her sudden appearance sink in.

"How have you been these years?" Theresa asked politely.

"Well, I started working in the Crane Industries a week after you left doing little stuff like paper work. I went back to school to do a degree in business and I've since been getting promoted. I don't know if it's just favouritism or if grandfather actually thinks I have talent but I've now reached the Senior- executive, Vice president, yada yada of the empire."

"Oh my, I guess me leaving did do a great deal for you," Theresa replied, not knowing if that was meant for Fox to feel guilty or agreeing.

Fox didn't know how to answer to that comment. "Uh, I'm really, really glad you're back though."

Theresa blushed. "Thanks, me too."

"So how about you? What have you been up to?" Fox asked, smiling encouragingly, hiding the nervousness in his body.

"When I first arrived in New York, I had to search for a job. I started small but worked my way up. My boss saw my potential and by the time I reached vice president, I decided to start my own fashion label. I've set up a fashion company in New York called "The Theresa Fitzgerald Co." and it's going really well."

"I'm so proud of you! Gosh, you've worked so hard," Fox complimented.

"And you know how you wanted to see Julia Roberts wearing one of my dresses to the Golden Globes?" Theresa asked.

Fox's eyes widened. "Yeah?"

"It's going to happen!" Theresa squealed excitedly.

Fox couldn't believe his ears. "It came true. Wow, that's freaky! That's great, no better. It's magnificent!" Fox cried, hugging Theresa.

Just then, a slim brunette walked in without knocking. Fox let go of Theresa to her disappointment and faced the woman.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt," the lady said innocently. Sure you didn't! Theresa screamed in her head.

"It's ok, Lily. This is Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald, my…uh…" he stumbled on his words. Ex-girlfriend?

"Friend," Theresa ended for him.

Lily extended her right hand to Theresa. "Hi Theresa. I'm Lily Porter, Fox's secretary," she replied, smiling at Fox.

For some reason, that made Theresa really insecure. This woman is gorgeous. And why is Fox looking at her like that? She's got brown hair, brown eyes and tanned skin…sound familiar, Theresa? She is kinda similar to me but she's not as pretty. Right? I mean, sure she's got a bigger bosom and a bigger backside and thicker lips but it doesn't mean she's better than I am right? I'm not jealous of her because I shouldn't be. I'm not in denial. I'm not in denial…

"Theresa?" Fox asked for the third time.

"Huh? Sorry, went off to another planet," Theresa apologised. Great! I just made a total fool out of myself.

"It's ok."

"So how long have you known Theresa, Nick?" Lily asked, placing a hand on Fox's shoulder, gently massaging it.

What is with the touching?! Nick? Who ever calls Fox "Nick"? Argh!

"Theresa and I have known each other for a few years. She only just came back to Harmony from New York a few days ago."

Theresa only nodded, hiding the burning anger and jealousy consuming her body. There was one question that was trying to burst out of her mouth though.

"How long has Lily been your secretary?" Theresa asked, begging God that she was just a friend.

Fox didn't know whether to feel happy that Theresa was feeling jealous which probably meant she still had feelings for him or sad to see her in such a position.

"Uh, it's been 2 years now."

"Oh," Theresa answered, expecting a better answer than that.

It seemed Lily did too, nudging him to tell more. Fox felt rather uncomfortable but he knew Theresa deserved to know the truth.

"And also, Lily and I…" Fox stumbled on his words. This was harder than he imagined.

"Go on," Theresa encouraged, knowing him saying "Lily and I" wasn't a good sign.

"Well, Lily's my…Lily's my girlfriend," Fox eventually stated.

Theresa was stunned by his words, his statement. He could see the pain and shock in her eyes, which seemed to be filling with tears. Theresa didn't want to look weak and tried to stay calm. Lily put her arms around Fox and Fox just smiled awkwardly. She turned to Theresa who had a really pale face by now. Lily gave her the "He's mine" glare and Theresa stared at the ground.

I don't know why but I feel like my heart is tearing into a thousand pieces. I came only to tell Fox about my past years and hoping to tell him about Ethan and me. But now I just feel rejected and deserted. I wish the woman in his arms was me. I realise now that not only have I not gotten over Fox, I still care for him and love him deeply. But now things are different. He has a girlfriend. I can't take this much longer. The tears are bursting to flow out.

"Excuse me, I've got to go," Theresa said bluntly, pushing past Fox and Lily, rushing out the door. By that time, tears were already beginning to flow down her cheeks.

"Theresa!" Fox yelled after her, worrying about her. She couldn't hear him from all the noise in the building.

"Fox! Where are you going?" Lily whinged, putting her hands on her hips.

"It's over, Lil. I don't love you, I love Resa!" Fox cried, then turning around to chase after Theresa.

"Theresa! Wait up!" he shouted after her.

A/N Will he be able to catch up to Theresa and if so, will she listen to him and give him another go? Will there be romance between the two? Will the love triangle be back full swing? Next chapter will answer these questions hopefully! R&R!!