Ch. 28
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Chad swallowed and looked at Theresa, he could easily kiss her right now. Her hair flowing down her shoulders, her smile reflecting the beauty that was deep in her. Yes, he could see himself kissing this woman before him. But he wouldn’t. She was his best friend, he had to keep that in mind. But looking at her eyes, as they looked at him, searching him out for whatever was puzzling his mind scared him. Just glancing at her made him wonder what was happening to him. Was he falling for her? Head over heels for Theresa? This woman who had been through so much heartache? She wasn’t ready to dive into something with him, and he wouldn’t ask her to. No, he’d just get the idea out of his mind.
"Chad?" Theresa whispered finally removing her hand from his. "Are you Ok?"
He nodded. Why did she have to be so caring? So sweet. "Yeah girl, I’m great." He said forcing a smile for her.
"You sure? Want to tell me what’s on your mind?" She asked her eyes showing concern for only him.
Chad shook his head. Why did she have to be so wonderful? She wasn’t worried about herself, didn’t even care at the moment about the pain she had dealt with at the party. No instead she was worried about him. Wanting to help him. Her mind was always on the kids or her family. Never herself. She wasn’t resting, she was too busy helping everyone else. She was everything he had ever wanted. But he couldn’t do it. Not now, just not yet. "Resa, don’t worry about me. You need to focus on yourself a little more." He smiled.
"I suppose. But I don’t have time." She sighed.
"Sure you do. Let Pilar take the kids for a day and you rest. Not work, rest." He grinned. Knowing any moment she had without the kids meant picking up a pad and working.
"Yes sir." She teased. "Anything else?" She asked.
"Not at the moment. I just worry about you Theresa. You need to take time for you again. The kids know you love them. But you’ve gotta worry about you, so you can be better for them."
" I understand what you’re saying. Its just hard." Theresa sighed.
"Theresa, you are too good to be true." Chad laughed watching as her own smile brighten he face.
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Miguel looked at Gwen as they entered the club. "Following them is a bit much isn’t it?" He questioned.
"I just want to make sure they are getting it together." She explained looking over at where Chad and Theresa sat.
"They look fine. Can we go?" He asked.
Gwen shook her head. "No. Look at them. Puppy dog eyes and all. They are crazy about each other Miguel. They just need to realize it." Gwen smiled.
"Well do you have something in mind?" Miguel quizzed. "Playing matchmaker for my sister isn’t something I do every day you know." Miguel pouted.
"Look sugar, they belong together. And if fate isn’t going to help them, I am." Gwen informed him taking his hand and dragging him toward the DJ. Smiling at the young guy Gwen took out her own music and spoke. "Cutie, could you do me a favor?" She asked the DJ.
"Sure." He said staring at Gwen a goofy smile on his face. "Play this song." She said adding a fake giggle. "I just love it." She cooed.
The guy nodded and did as he was told. Gwen walked away with Miguel and grinned "A little flirting goes a long way." She boasted.
"You women are all the same." Miguel teased. "Using us poor helpless men like that."
"Helpless? Please." Gwen laughed. "Now sit back and watch the fireworks lover boy. " She said as they both looked over at Theresa and Chad.

Deep in Denialville
Tryin' a' fight the way I feel
I go jello when you smile
I start blushin'-my head rushin'
If you stand too close to me
I might melt down from the heat
If ya' look my way one more time
I'm gonna go out of my mind
Whatever you do...

Don't even think about it!
Don't go and get me started!
Don't you dare drive me crazy!
Don't do that to me baby!

You stop me in my tracks
My heart pumpin' to the max
I'm such a sucker for your eyes
They permanently paralyze
Whatever you do...

Don't even think about it!
Don't go and get me started!
Don't you dare drive me crazy!
Don't do that to me baby!
 
 

(Whatever you do, don't do that to me)
You got my heart under attack

You give me shivers down my back
D'ya have to walk the way you do?
I get weak just watchin' you
Whatever you do...

Don't even think about it!
Don't go and get me started!
Don't you dare drive me crazy!
Don't do that to me baby!

Don't do that-don't do that

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Theresa and Chad both stared at each other. The song that had just played had been strange for both of them. Theresa took a huge breath, did Chad know that that’s how she felt about him? That she got shivers looking at him? That his smile made her go weak? What if he knew? He was her best friend, the person she turned to when she needed someone. Did he know the song that had played explained everything she had been feeling about him.
"I didn’t realize you played Shaina Twain here?" Theresa said forcing a laugh.
"Neither did I." Chad said looking over at his DJ. "Must be the new guy’s music." He shrugged.
"Good song though." Theresa admitted.
"Nice lyrics." Chad laughed.
"Yeah nice lyrics." Theresa repeated.
Chad shifted in his seat. Could Theresa see how nervous he was? That the song that guy had just played was talking about how he felt? If she caught on to these strange feelings he had begun to have she’d freak on him. He could loose her as a friend if she knew.
"So, tonight’s been Ok right?" Chad questioned.
Theresa laughed. "Other than those women, and Ethan’s goodbye, yeah its been a good night."
"Good. I’m glad." Chad smiled.
"Chad, just so you know, you’ve made it a good night for me. You know me well." Theresa spoke softly, looking in Chad’s eyes.
"That means a lot Resa. We should do it again." Chad said watching as Theresa smiled.
"Like a date?" She questioned before she could stop herself. ‘Good going Theresa’ She scolding herself mentally hoping Chad wouldn’t think she was being to forward.
"A date? Yeah I guess that would be about right. If you want to sometime. Its up to you." Chad rattled trying not to let the huge grin he felt forming hit him to fast.
"I’d like that." She said trying to show a hint of shyness.
"Yeah. Me too." Chad admitted.
Theresa smiled. She was aware that anyone looking at them would think they both were nervous and uncomfortable. And if anyone guessed that, they would have been right. She knew falling for her best friend was exactly on the to-do list for her day, but as she looked at Chad she couldn’t help but add it, in fact the next morning ‘figuring out how I feel’ would be on the top, next to feed the kids she thought to herself a grin coming to her face.
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"I think they’ve figured it out." Gwen screeched with a laugh.
Miguel shook his head. "You’re so cute when you’re happy." Miguel smiled.
"I can’t help it. Look how sweet they are. I mean its so perfect." Gwen said rubbing her hands together. "Do you think the song helped?" She asked looking up at Miguel.
"Oh I don’t know. I was too busy picturing you in leather pants and a belly shirt like Shaina." Miguel smirked. "I liked the image too." He admitted.
Gwen smacked him on the shoulder. "Hush your mouth child." She teased. "I’m going to have to clean out that mind of yours. " She smirked.
"My mind is in the gutter. And it will stay that way thank you." Miguel said laughing.
"As you wish." Gwen sighed giving up.
"But you would look good in leather." Miguel tried his luck again.
"You wish."
"No, I dream." Miguel smirked. "Every night."
"Is that so?" Gwen questioned, "I might just have to hear about these dreams then." She laughed looking up at Miguel. She wouldn’t dare tell him the dreams she had, had of him. Nope she wouldn’t go there.
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Julian sat on the phone crossing his arms he swallowed.
"Father, you’ve lost. "
"No Julian I haven’t." The man on the other end of the phone laughed.
"Shall I give away all our little secrets? Tell everything I know? Or would you rather me have my dear old dad committed, It wouldn’t take much to prove you unstable father."
"You wouldn’t dare."
"Try me. You haven’t talked to me since Sheridan’s tragic death, the truth is you simply don’t care. Furthermore I think its time we do things my way. And I have a few surprises up my sleeve. "
"Surprises? What are you talking about Julian?" Alistar questioned.
"There is going to be a resident of Harmony returning home. A person you never thought you’d see again. And I want no trouble out of you. Or else." Julian said hanging up his phone before Julian had time to even speak.