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Summary: Chapter 51: It's Chad and Whitney's wedding! Also a new person arrives in Harmony (yes another one!). Will this new person help Theresa or destroy her? R&R! *FINALLY UPDATED!!!*
Yep, I've finally updated. I'm sorry for all those waiting for this. I mean, all of you guys have probably given up on ever being another chapter. But no, here it is! Let's just say Chad is definitely not Julian and Eve's son. Sorry to disappoint some people but I will not be going through Whitney and Chad's wedding 'cause I want the focus wedding to be on Theresa and the man she chooses. Also there was a little bit that I changed in chapter 48. Whitney and Chad's wedding is no longer held on the beach but in the church.
Well, here goes:
At the Russell House…
"Whitney, you look absolutely stunning!" Theresa cried, looking at the work she had done for her long-time, best friend.
Whitney checked herself in the mirror. Her make-up was perfectly done, giving her a glowing, shimmering look with a pink tinge on her cheeks and the sparkling pink lipstick to match. Her wedding dress, made by none other than Theresa, brought out all her curves and looked gorgeous. It brought tears to her eyes.
"Oh Theresa! Thank you! You've done so much!" Whitney exclaimed, hugging Theresa.
"Whitney! First of all, you'll wreck your make-up if you cry and secondly, you're going to make me cry!"
"I just can't help it. I'M GETTING MARRIED!" she screamed hysterically.
Theresa laughed. "Not if you're not getting into the car in the near future," Theresa explained.
Theresa had spent an hour and a half dressing Ethan Martin, helping Whitney and herself. She had now finished her make-up and was dressed in a spaghetti-strapped, baby blue gown, with jewels dangling at the bottom of the dress. Ethan Martin, on the other hand, was sporting a tuxedo with a little cute, dark blue bow tie.
"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Whitney squealed in excitement.
"Come on, Little E. We've got a wedding to go to," Theresa said, taking her son's hand.
They rushed down the stairs- as fast as they could on high heels- and walked outside to the awaiting black limousine and Whitney's family.
"Finally you're down. We've been waiting. Oh darling, you look so beautiful," Eve complimented, looking at her daughter teary-eyed.
"Whitney, you're all grown up now and so dazzling," TC told her.
"Come on, sis. We better get going," Simone, the maid-of-honour hurried, after hugging her sister.
"We'll meet you at the church," TC proclaimed, getting his car keys.
Whitney, Simone and Theresa stepped inside the limo as the chauffeur opened the door for them. The others were taking the family car over to the church and since Ethan Martin was the ring-bearer, he needed to get their first.
"I'm so nervous yet so excited at the same time!" Whitney cried, smiling.
"I can tell," Theresa replied, as the limo backed out of the driveway and onto the road.
It was not time at all before they arrived at the local Harmony church.
"Let's put your veil over your head now," Theresa instructed.
"Here goes," Whitney sighed.
Simone walked out the limo first, holding her bouquet of pink-peachy roses. Her hair was up and she was looking great, smiling from ear-to-ear. She could hear the crowd inside the church. Whitney and Chad's family and friends all had come to see the pair get hitched.
Theresa stepped out of the car next with her bouquet. Just as she did she saw Fox a few metres in front of her, waiting for her. He was incredibly handsome in his black tux, wearing a dark blue tie.
"Wow! You look…" he sighed to gaze at her, "absolutely sexy," he finished.
Theresa smiled and blushed as Fox held out his arm for her.
"Thank you, Fox. I'd say the same about you," Theresa answered, taking his arm and waited for the music.
As the wedding music began, Simone was the first to walk down. Next were Theresa and Fox. Everyone was standing; Theresa and Whitney's school friends, Whitney's cousins… everyone.
Finally it was Whitney's turn to make her way down the aisle in the arms of her father, TC. She was about to become Mrs. Whitney Harris and she loved the ring to it. As she stepped farther and farther with the rhythm of the music, she saw Chad, looking at her with utter admiration and love. He looked so manly and protective in that tuxedo. Whitney couldn't wait until he'd be her husband and Chad couldn't wait until Whitney was his wife.
It seemed so long before Whitney reached the end of the aisle.
"I love you, darling. Take care of her Chad," TC said to Whitney then to Chad, as he placed Whitney's hands in Chad's and sat down.
"I love you so much, babe," Chad whispered.
"I love you too, Chad."
An hour later at the Lobster Shack…
"Wow! We're married! I can't believe it!" Whitney cried at the reception.
"It still hasn't settled in for you, hey?" Chad asked his wife.
"Nope!" Whitney replied as she kissed her husband passionately.
"I can't wait till we get to our honeymoon…" Chad told Whitney cheekily.
"You and me both!"
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"Hey Theresa, you were a great bridesmaid today. Boy, did you look hot too and you still do!" Fox complimented her with his arms around her waist.
Theresa smiled. "Why thank you," she chuckled.
Fox leaned down to kiss her as she stood on tippy-toes to receive it. The two met in a soft yet passionate kiss.
"Uh, sorry to interrupt but I believe there's someone at the door asking for you, Mr. Crane. You are Mr. Crane, right?" asked the waitress.
Theresa and Fox's kiss abruptly stopped.
"Uh, yeah, I'm him. Thanks," Fox said, "I guess I'll see you in a bit then."
"Yeah, I guess so," Theresa replied, a bit disappointed.
Fox kissed her on the cheek before moving into the crowd and made his way to the door.
Just then someone tapped Theresa on the shoulders. She turned around only to find Ethan right in front of her eyes, dressed in a white shirt and black pants.
"I heard you moved today. I've missed you, considering I haven't seen you in way too long," Ethan told his love.
"It's only been a few days and I'm sorry. I've just been so busy with the wedding and all," Theresa apologised.
"It's all right. Besides, you've down a great job. Whitney's, Simone and your dresses look great!" Ethan praised.
"Thanks…So what are you up to tomorrow? You know, I was just wondering if you'd want to go for a movie or something," Theresa asked hopeful.
"You know I'd love to go but oh, I have this case I have to go to Boston to work on. It's very important and I can't change the dates. I'll be gone tomorrow morning and won't be back until the next day. I'm sorry, honey," Ethan answered guiltily.
"It's ok. Your work is important and you won't be gone that long," Theresa tried not to sound so disappointed, hiding it behind a fake smile.
"It's good you think that way. Always my positive Theresa," Ethan smiled, kissing her on the lips.
"Maybe we could continue this some place else…" Theresa suggested, between kisses.
"Believe me I do want to Boy do I want you or what, but I still have to pack for my trip and I need an early night sleep tonight too. I really should go," Ethan stated.
Theresa let go of Ethan and crossed her arms. "You have to go already?" she almost cried out helplessly.
"I'm sorry babe but I really need to go."
Theresa closed her eyes and tried to calm down. Yeah, she was disappointed, upset and a bit angry but she could handle this. It's not like he doesn't want me. He just can't, not tonight. Ethan needs to work tomorrow, that's all.
"Well, I guess I'll see you when you get back, right?" Theresa finally spoke.
"Yep, good night. Love you."
"I love you too," Theresa responded.
They gathered together again for one more kiss before Ethan hugged her and left.
Theresa let out a sigh of disappointment but she knew she shouldn't be so selfish. Considering what she put Ethan and Fox through, she really had no right to be so upset. She walked over to the drinks table and poured herself a glass of champagne, gulping it all down to help her from feeling sorry for herself. I still have Fox…Hmm…I wonder where he is. He's been gone for a while. I'll have to go looking for him.
So Theresa made her way around the crowd, which was begin to thin as the time stretched on. As she walked out to the cool air outside, she could hear voices.
"Well, enough about what happened to me this year. It definitely has been eventful but now it's time to tell you why I'm here in Harmony," said a blonde woman, holding Fox's hands.
"Why Audrey, you need no reason to go anywhere!" Fox replied, laughing.
Who could this 'Audrey' be? She and Fox seem so…well…close.
"Yes, darling but this time I do have one. I came here for you, sweetie. It's time I gave you a chance, you know? Enough with the flirting and all the sweet talk and moving this relationship to the next level," she said terribly sweetly.
"Uh, you mean…" Fox started.
"Yes, I love you Fox. Oh I can't believe I was so straightforward and said that but…oh who cares? I do, I love you Nicolas Foxworth Crane!" she cried in her posh, princess tone.
What?! Fox, tell her you're in love with me! This is crazy!
There was quite a long silence as Fox tried to register this in his brain. His long-time friend just proclaimed her love for him. Sure they flirted a lot but it never really meant anything. In fact he hadn't heard from Audrey in a while.
"Well darling…?" she asked expectantly.
"Audrey, I love you too-"
But before Fox could say any more, Audrey pulled him into an intense lip lock, her hands in his hair, pulling him tight towards her.
Theresa couldn't believe her ears. He loves her? What is going on? I mean, first Ethan leaves me for Boston and now Fox says he's in love with some princess-wannabe?! Why is this happening? Theresa couldn't take this any longer. She needed to get back inside, away from this. This can't be happening! As Fox pulled Audrey away, Theresa bolted inside the restaurant again.
"What are you doing?? You never heard me out!" Fox almost yelled.
"I heard all I needed to hear. You love me. Now let's go somewhere a bit more comfortable," she whispered seductively, rubbing her hands on Fox's chest.
"No! I love you but not in the way you want! I have always loved you but as a friend, almost a sister! I never have and I never will love you like a partner though! I'm in love with someone else!" Fox explained, trying to get her to see the light.
"What?! You're rejecting me. No one, no one has rejected me before! A sister, hey? I don't think siblings flirt with each other like we used to!" Audrey screamed at him with fury.
"I know. I know that we used to flirt but I've changed since then. I've fallen for the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with. I'm sorry, Audrey," Fox spoke quietly.
"I guess she must be some lucky woman to have changed you from the play boy you used to be! Well that's it then isn't it? I guess this is goodbye then, Fox," Audrey replied.
"I didn't mean to hurt you, Audrey. I still care about you," Fox sympathised.
"Yeah. Bye," Audrey murmured sadly and walked away.
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Theresa couldn't believe her ears or her eyes. She could feel her heart breaking. Today she had two men in her life that wanted to be with her. Now she had none. She held back tears so no one could tell of her pain.
"Hey, Theresa! Wait up, we wanna talk to ya!" she could hear Chad cry out to her.
Theresa took a deep breath and turned around with a fake smile. "What's up, you two newlyweds?" she asked.
"We just wanted to thank you for all you've done in this wedding. You are the best friend I've had in my whole life. We just wanted to catch you and thank you before we left for our honeymoon," Whitney explained.
"Yeah, Theresa. You've been so nice to Whitney and me. Thanks heaps," Chad added.
They both hugged Theresa as Theresa felt tears welling up in her eyes.
"Hey, Theresa, are you ok? You seem a little upset?" Whitney noticed.
"Oh, me? No I'm fine. I think I've just got a little dust in my eyes from outside," Theresa lied.
"Ok. Well we better go thank the guests for coming. We'll see you when we get back from our honeymoon! Bye!" they said, hugging Theresa again and then went to talk to others.
Theresa didn't know what to do. She went over to the drinks table yet again and poured herself another glass of champagne. She was glad Ethan Martin wasn't here to see her like this. Pilar had taken him home with her earlier since Theresa had to stay because of her bridesmaid duties. Theresa had emptied her glass and poured more. Glass after glass, people began saying good night to her and she waved. Soon most of guests had left and Theresa had finished the whole bottle. She could barely stand and was most definitely drunk.
"There you are. I've been looking for you, Theresa. Looks like someone's a bit tipsy," Fox joked.
Theresa wobbled as Fox helped her stand upright. "Get away from me! I don't ever want to see you again, you lying, cheating scumbag!" Theresa slurred.
"Theresa, I think you've had too much to drink. Let me take you home," Fox coaxed.
"No! Get lost! I hate you! Leave me alone!" Theresa yelled, pulling her arm away from him.
Their conversation had caused a commotion and Noah came over to see what was going on.
"Is everything ok here?" he asked, concerned.
"No. I think Theresa's had a little bit too much to drink and is a bit moody," Fox explained.
"Moody?! Whatever! Just leave!" Theresa continued.
"I see. How about you go home and let her sleep on it and I'll take her home," Noah suggested, grabbing Theresa before she fell.
"I guess you're right. Well I'll see you tomorrow ok, Resa?" Fox asked.
"I told you, I never want to see you again!" Theresa pushed Fox.
Fox exchanged wide-eyed looks with Noah and he waved and left.
"Come on, Dreamer. Let's get you home," Noah helped her walk.
"Thanks Noah. You're the only friend that's still with me."
"Well if you keep yelling at them like that, you'll have none left!" Noah joked.
"Hey! Chad, Whitney, I think I'm going to take Theresa home," Noah announced, "She's had a lot to drink," he added quietly.
"Oh. Are you sure you're safe to drive? You've had a couple of drinks too, you know," Chad replied.
"It'll be fine. It's not a long drive. See you guys."
"Bye you two!" Whitney and Chad answered simultaneously.
"Bye," Theresa managed to form.
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Noah managed to carry Theresa out of the car, into the house and onto her bed.
She was muttering things but Noah couldn't quite make them out.
"There you go. Sleep tight," Noah said after pulling off her shoes.
"No! Stay. Don't go. Not like Fox. And Ethan. I'm scared. Alone," Theresa slurred, grabbing Noah's hand.
"Theresa, you're drunk. Go to bed. It's an order," he instructed.
Theresa began to cry. "Why? Everyone's leaving me alone!!" she cried, tears running down her face.
"Oh man!" Noah complained, rushing to get a damp cloth. "Here, let me wipe away those tears for you. You're going to look like a panda bear tomorrow if you don't stop," he informed, sitting on her the edge of her bed.
Noah helped Theresa get rid of her tears and her make-up she had on.
"Are you going to leave me alone like everyone else, Noah?" Theresa sniffed.
"Theresa…I told you, you've had too much to drink…"
"No, Noah. I know what I'm doing. I want you to stay with me tonight. I want you."
Noah gulped. Isn't this what he had wanted to hear for so long? He looked into Theresa's eyes. Those beautiful brown eyes. How can I resist? He looked at her in her spectacular beauty, hey body so close to his. And he noticed too, the right strap of her beautiful dress had fallen to reveal just enough of her soft, tanned skin. What could he do? How could he refuse? But she's drunk. She'll regret it tomorrow. She'll hate me. What should I do???
A/N A long chapter considering I haven't updated in awhile. Vote for what you want to happen next chapter! I promise I'll finish this fanfic! Vote now or the longer you'll have to wait!! Thanks for all your support for CofC!!