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Summary: Chapter 53: Will Theresa and Fox sort things out? And does Theresa begin to fall for Noah? R&R!! N.B. *R* RATED!!

Fox decides to catch up to Theresa. I'm not going to let the love of my life walk away from me! He bolts forward, increasing in speed. He looks around and finds her inside the Book Café. Fox takes a deep breath and opens the door.

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Theresa enters the Book Café and orders her coffee.

"Little Ethan, do you want some ice cream?" she looked down and asked her son.

"No thanks, mama. I'd like a chocolate milkshake though!" he replied in his squeaky voice.

"Ok, one chocolate milkshake then thanks," Theresa told the man behind the counter.

"Mama! I'll just go over there and read a book, ok?" he asked

"But you're not that good at reading yet, honey," Theresa coaxed.

"I just want to look at the pictures," Ethan Martin pleaded.

"Ok, darling, you can go. Mama will be waiting here ok?"

He nodded and scurried off to find a book. Theresa sat down at a small table close to the bookstands. Just then someone pulled a chair out next to her and sat down, panting.

"Theresa. You've got to listen to me," he said between breaths.

It was Fox. Theresa looked at him in annoyance.

"Fox, I already said I-"

Fox cut her off. He needed to say this. "You misunderstood last night. Sure I told Audrey I loved her but you didn't hear the part that I said I love her only as a friend because I love you…more than anything, Theresa," Fox explained, looking deeply into her chocolate-coloured eyes.

Theresa laughed a fake, sarcastic laugh. "I wonder why I didn't hear you say that. Maybe it was because you were to busy pashing her!" Theresa cried.

Just then the waiter came over with her drinks.

Theresa managed a "thankyou" and then he left. She took a sip out of it to calm her. She couldn't lose it; she wouldn't give him the pleasure of seeing her in pain.

"Theresa, she kissed me. I pushed her away. I love you and only you. I told her that. She's left. We're just friends," Fox tried again.

"Friends? Friends just go around kissing each other and sleeping with each other, do they?" Theresa retorted, then realised that she was being a hypocrite, considering her situation with Noah. She bit her tongue but couldn't let it show to Fox.

"That was the old me. I completely changed when I met you. You're my world, Theresa. Believe me. I've never lied to you and I'm not going to start now. Theresa, my heart belongs to you," Fox took her hands into his, "I love you too much to want to hurt you."

Theresa cried. Tears descended her face, not because she was hurt by his betrayal; she believed him. She cried because he loved her so much to not make a mistake with another woman but Theresa couldn't do the same.

"I'm so sorry, Fox!" Theresa cried, about the misunderstanding and about the thing with Noah. I just don't think I have the nerve to tell him…

"It's ok, baby. As long as you know I love you and I'd never jeopardise our relationship," Fox replied gently, wiping the tears away from her eyes.

Theresa stopped crying. She looked into Fox's eyes. They were filled with love and sincerity. She loved his honesty and his boldness. She nodded and as if reading her mind, he leaned over to kiss her gently, ever so gently, letting her be the one to deepen it if she chose to. Theresa did and kiss grew passionate. Theresa loved it when Fox knew her so well, as he gently thrust his tongue into her mouth. He pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her waist and she played with his hair. She missed his kisses, they made her dizzy. They didn't care who was watching, their love was not secret. They continued to kiss ever so passionately until their lips were numb. Neither wanted to stop. They have found each other once again. Their love prevailed through the thinnest of times in their relationship. Theresa moaned in his mouth. He made her feel so good. Their lips eventually had to separate because they needed air. Both panting, they looked into each other's eyes and felt completely satisfied to be one another's company. Theresa seemed to have lost her voice, how- she didn't know. She mouthed an "I love you" to Fox and he returned it. She smiled and then Fox spoke.

"I was wondering if you were free tomorrow. Crane Industries is having one of its many "charity" balls and I have to attend. Would you be my date, Resa?" he asked sweetly.

Theresa smiled. She was doing that a lot now. "I'd love to!" she squealed with excitement.

"Great! I'll pick you up tomorrow night at 7 then," Fox settled it.

Theresa drank the rest of her coffee. Boy did she feel hyped now. Ethan Martin soon joined them and drank his milkshake and Fox had some fun with him.

"Well we better get home, Ethan Martin. You must be tired and you're awfully dirty from the park," Theresa announced.

"I'll drop you off," Fox offered.

"That'd b great," Theresa got up.

The three went to the counter, paid and walked to Fox's sports car.

The car ride wasn't long, too short really because soon they had arrived at Theresa's house.

"Well, here we are!" Fox proclaimed, killing the engine.

Ethan Martin unbuckled his seat beat, opened the car door and ran to the front door.

"Ethan Martin!! Wait there!" Theresa yelled after him.

She turned to Fox. "Thanks for the ride, Fox," she said quietly.

"It's always a pleasure. I'm just glad we got things sorted out."

"Yeah, me too," Theresa replied, leaning over for a good-bye kiss.

Boy is he an amazing kisser! The kiss was yet again intense and passionate, Fox's hand running up and down her thigh. They reluctantly let go.

"Bye Fox."

"Bye sweetie."

Theresa got out of the car, waved to him and she and Ethan Martin walked into the house. Fox got his car engine running and pulled out of her driveway. There's just this feeling that I can't get rid of. I just don't feel too comfortable with her around this Noah guy. Sure they're just best friends but they're also living together. It's that feeling…I think it's jealousy.

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Theresa walked in with a smile. She was so glad it was all a mistake she made and Fox and her and worked things out. It was good again. But now there was still Noah to face. Oh Noah. Noah greeted them as they walked into the living room.

"Hey little guy! How was the park?" he asked Ethan Martin.

"It was great! I built the biggest sandcastle!" he squeaked, spreading his arms as wide as he could.

"That's great!" Noah replied, patting his head. "Hey Theresa, you got a message from your designing company and your secretary said everything was done. What's the mean exactly?"

"Oh, that's good. It's just I doubt I'll be heading back to New York any time soon so I'm handing over the responsibility and stuff to my friend Jack and I can trust him to head the company permanently. I mean I have designers still designing for the company and I'll do some too but I just can't be in two places at once," Theresa informed him.

"Ah, I get you. That's good. Ethan also left you a message saying his case has held him up in Boston and he won't be back until the day after tomorrow. He says he's really sorry and uh…that he loves you a lot," Noah found it hard to say that last bit. It was awkward she had another guy loving her.

Theresa sighed. She was disappointed he wouldn't be back but in another way, it gave her time to sort this mess with her and Noah out.

"Thanks, Noah," she replied tiredly.

"Hmmm…is anyone hungry? It's nearly dinner time and I think you're lazy to cook and so am I. Why don't I order some Chinese?" he suggested.

Theresa smiled and nodded. "That'd be really helpful, Noah. Thanks." Oh, why did he have to be so sweet? So considerate and caring. He's always been my rock and foundation, always able to rely and lean on him for support.

"Cool. I'd get onto it!" Noah turned around and went to get the phone.

"Now let's get you into the bathtub, sweetie!" Theresa picked up Ethan Martin. "Oh boy, you're getting heavy now!" she cried.

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After Theresa helped Ethan Martin get cleaned up, the two ventured downstairs to smell the delicious aroma of Chinese food.

"Yum! I'm so hungry, mama!" Ethan Martin cried and ran down the stairs.

As they entered the dining room, they saw the table was set and the food ready to be eaten. Noah was sitting there, already eating.

Theresa laughed. "Such manners you have!"

"Hey, I said I was hungry didn't I?" Noah laughed.

Theresa laughed then helped her son into his chair. The three of them ate their dinner quickly since they were starving. Dessert was ice cream with chocolate topping and that went by quickly too. Soon Ethan Martin was in the living room, watching some TV while Noah and Theresa cleaned up and place the dishes in the dishwasher.

"Thanks so much for everything Noah," Theresa spoke, slightly emotional. Could she break it to him?

"It's alright. Anything for you," he replied, wrapping his arms around her.

Theresa managed a weak smile.

"Why don't you get Little E in bed? He seems really tired," Noah pointed.

"Yeah, I should," Theresa sighed; glad to escape from this awkward situation.

Noah kissed her on the cheek and let her go.

"Come on, baby. It's time for you to go to bed," Theresa instructed, lifting him up.

Little Ethan yawned sleepily and did as he was told. They journeyed up the stairs, into Ethan Martin's room. Theresa helped his change into his pyjamas and tucked him in. He requested a bedtime story and Theresa happily obliged. He soon fell asleep, so Theresa kissed him on the cheek, switched off the light and walked out the room.

Theresa decided to take a shower, relieve her of the day's events. She slowly walked into her room, gathered her clothes and hopped into a hot, steamy shower. The water ran down her body and soothed her. She conditioned her hair with her sweet-smelling, rose-fragranced conditioner. Noah's so nice to me and we have this amazing connection. How can I tell him he got it all wrong? Do I REALLY NOT love him back? Oh, it's so confusing, all these emotions, hormones, desire…all running around inside my body. What am I going to do? Theresa closed her eyes and turned up the spray of the water and increasing its temperature. The whole bathroom was foggy and Theresa felt so relaxed. She went to get her loofah to wash her body but couldn't find it. Suddenly she felt its texture down her back and the smell of her body gel wafting in the air. Theresa gasped in shock, turning around. She came face to face with a naked Noah, smiling at her with his perfect, cute smile. Damn that smile! He ran the loofah down her side and around ever so tenderly, it tickled. She shivered even in the hot temperature.

"Noah," she whispered.

"I thought I'd join you," he said, letting the loofah fall to the ground as he pulled her closer to his bare body.

"Noah, now's not the right time-"

"I understand our relationship is new and it might be scary because of your relationships with Fox and Ethan, but I'm fine with it. I'm willing to be patient and work this out," Noah explained, caressing her shoulders.

"I need time to think," Theresa stated.

"I understand but tonight, let's just celebrate our beginning for tonight," Noah persuaded.

Theresa opened her mouth to speak only to find Noah's lips on hers. He kissed her with much desire and passion. She could feel him against her and it made her even more confused. She also felt his hands roaming her body and it sent little shivers around her body. The foggy atmosphere made it hard for her to breath. Theresa pulled him away.

"Please! Noah, let me think," she breathed out.

Noah, slightly disappointed nodded and agreed. He kissed her quickly on the lips and walked out the shower. Oh man! Why the perfect body? The great bu- Oh! I can't do this! Theresa spent another ten minutes in the hot shower before deciding it was best to get out. Drying her hair and herself, she got dressed into her red silky, lace-trimmed, loose nightie. Sighing, she opened the door and got out of the foggy bathroom. She opened her eyes to the room dimly lit by many lavender-scented candles. The room glowed with romance. Theresa gasped. Oh my! Her eyes travelled to the bed, where she saw her red, lace semi-transparent curtains of her four-poster king size bed were hanging down. She could see Noah's silhouette half-lying on the bed. She took a deep breath and smelt the strong smell of lavender. This is so sweet! Oh but oh…?!?! Theresa walked over to her bed, half scared, half dreading it. She pushed the curtain to the side to get onto the bed, slightly scaring Noah. But really, Theresa was the one shocked. He was still undressed, lying bare skinned in front of her.

"Hey," he smiled, looking at her nightie that showed a majority of skin.

Theresa gulped. She gaped at his arms, stretching out to touch hers; so strong, so tanned and so smooth. Ooohh…He leaned over to kiss Theresa's dry, frozen lips.

"You look sooo amazing," he complimented, never keeping his eyes off her.

"Listen Noah, about thinking time…" Theresa started.

"I know, I know. This is all new but tonight is our first night. Let's make it one never to forget. Spend tonight with me; like u said "Savour the moment with me"," Noah explained.

Theresa was left speechless. It was true, she had said those words. She dropped her head, feeling like it was too heavy to stay on her shoulders. She saw Noah's chest; the muscles, the hardness of it and his six pack. Theresa licked her lips before she knew she had done it. She slapped herself in her mind. Noah was talking but she couldn't hear him. Her eyes had disobeyed her head and darted lower down his body. Oh my! He was huge. Theresa's jaw dropped in shock. Woah! Does he love me or what?! She snapped out of it and realised Noah had finished speaking. Not wanting to seem like she hadn't heard, Theresa nodded and said "Yeah". She guessed that it was something important because then Noah smiled and began nuzzling at Theresa's neck, allowing her to fall back on the satin sheets and down feathered pillows. Theresa moaned; his touch so tender it sent electric shocks around her body. His hands roamed all over her body. He lifted her nightie and felt his way around. He pulled down her lacy underwear as Noah kissed Theresa's lips. She moaned in his mouth; their tongues battling. He pulled away from her to rid her of her nightie. She breathed heavily; numb from the pleasure he gave. She was now naked in front of him. He gazed at her body and looked in awe.

"You are incredibly beautiful, Theresa," he complimented.

Theresa smiled. Unable to speak from the feelings in her body, she rubbed her hand on his smooth chest. He lowered down to kiss her; first her shoulders then her breasts. He nibbled, sucked and kissed them, moving his way down. Theresa groaned out his name.

She couldn't hold on any longer; she flipped him around so she was on top. She ran her hands down her body to try unsuccessfully to take him into her small hands. He moaned Theresa's name. She gave him so much pleasure, he grabbed at the sheets and Theresa could see his muscles bulging and it made her hot. His breathing fastened and he turned Theresa over.

"You ready?" he managed to say, smiling slyly.

Theresa spread her legs out, inviting him and nodded. He placed himself into her with a powerful thrust. She screamed loudly.

"NOAH!" She couldn't think of anything else. Her body must've been shaking. She might have woken her son up.

"Are you ok?" he asked concerned.

Theresa nodded. "Keep going…" was all she could muster.

He happily obliged as she wrapped his legs around him. He quickened the pace and she rocked along with him. They both moaned and panted and squealed in ecstasy. It wasn't long before the two reached the top; the utmost feeling of climaxing. They shouted out one another's names and they collapsed in pleasure. Theresa was stunned from the satisfaction Noah gave her; both panting, their hearts thumping. Noah turned to look at her, rubbing his hands on her butt. Oh, he feels so good.

It wasn't long later that they made love again…

A/N Does anyone want Noah and Theresa together? They sound pretty good together ;)!! Just asking!

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