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Luis knew what he was doing. He wants her to think about him constantly. He wants her to dream about him the way he dreams about her. He is certain she will want for more. Luis gazed at himself in the mirror. While, Theresa is snooping in on him and he turned to her. �Hey sis, I thought I told you to stay out of my room.� He bantered. �Whatever.� She laughed. �So how did that date go?� She smiled slyly. �What date?� He blankly asked. �I know you wasn�t with Beth. You were with Sheridan, weren�t you?� She suspected. �Is it really necessary? Theresa, I think you are imagining things.� He chuckled. �I don�t think so . . . Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald, I know you have the hots for Sheridan Crane. The look is in your eyes.� She walked away. He sighed and he saw Pilar standing in the doorway. He glanced at her nervously.

He wasn�t sure of how much she has heard so he gave her a transitory smile. �Hey Mama, what�s up?� He kissed her cheek. �Did I heard Theresa, right?� She discerned something from him. �If you are, you�re playing with fire. Mijo, you are involved with Beth. If Beth suspects that you�re cheating on her. It�ll only devastate her.� Pilar crossed her arms. �Mama, I love Beth, she knows that . . . but I�m not playing with fire. Theresa has always managed to get wild ideas popped into her head.� He laughed nervously. �Besides, Sheridan is just a friend.� He brushed it off. �Whatever you say, Mijo. Buenas noches.� She kissed him good night on the cheek. ��Night Mama.� He soughed and turned in.

�Theresa is right about one thing. I do like Sheridan Crane. A LOT!� He chuckled to himself and fell fast asleep.
Sheridan slipped into her peach nightgown and impetuously she thought of that guy. �I actually thought it was Roberto who wanted to meet me.� Sheridan got a strange feeling. �Is it possible that Roberto didn�t sent me those letters and flowers? No!! If he didn�t, he wouldn�t be loving me so much.� Sheridan convinced herself. �Roberto is the only man for me and I love him. But the tall, dark, and handsome stranger is exhilarating. What is it about him that makes me find him to be attractive?� She queried. �It was an once in a lifetime thing . . . it�s not like I will see him again.� Sheridan knew it was the end of her and this suave stranger. Is it really the end for her?

Ivy rolled her eyes after playing �fire� with Julian. As in the norm, Julian is in bed with one of his tramps. Ivy desired to see Sheridan at her cottage. Sheridan opened the door. �Hey Ivy! How are you?� Sheridan hugged her with tenderness. �Just peachy.� She sarcastically replied. �Let me guess? Julian is at it again?� Sheridan shook her head and started giggling. �Need I remind you?� Ivy joked again and tittered also. �Why so cheery?� Ivy�s curiosity risen. �I had the most wonderful time of my life!� Sheridan exclaimed. �Really? So, Roberto was there?� Ivy knew it wasn�t Roberto who put that gleam on her face. It was Theresa�s brother. �Um . . . well. Ivy, you can�t tell Father or Julian. But I met with a stranger and he is so nice . . .� She sighed sweetly. �Sheridan, you went to have dinner with a complete stranger?� Ivy posed dryly.

�Ivy, he�s so charismatic. It�s something about him that I can�t ignore.� She cracked an innocent smile. Ivy knew she shouldn�t say this, even though, she shouldn�t be the one to talk. �If you are playing with fire, Sheridan. Please be careful.� Ivy warned her. �I will. But it was only a one time thing. It won�t happen again. Roberto is the only one for me. So don�t worry.� Sheridan secured her. �If that�s what you believe.� Ivy poured herself a glass of water. �Of course, that is what I believe.� Sheridan made certain of herself of what is to be conceivable. �When Roberto come home, I will give him all of my love. I love him, Ivy.� Sheridan claimed. �Well, if you need anything, Sheridan, anything. Please let me know.� Ivy exchanged a grin and showed her own way out the door.

Beth knocked on the door and Luis managed to get it. �Beth, hey, how are you?� He kissed her, but Beth turned her cheek. �Luis, how come you didn�t call me?� Beth folded her arms. �Beth . . . I apologize for not calling you. I got caught up with some work. And it I didn�t mean to forget.� He shrugged and closed the door. �Are you free for tonight?� Beth wondered. �Free? No, I�m not . . . I have to work again. I�m sorry Beth. I won�t be off in two weeks. So maybe, I�ll get with you then.� He tried to make it easy. Beth didn�t say much. She kissed him goodbye and shut the door after her. Luis soughed and felt bad. �Damn, I never wanted to hurt her. I�ll make it up to her. But my date with Miss Crane was wonderful. I know she�s thinking about me.� He conversed with himself.

While entering in the kitchen, he saw Pilar. �Mama, I didn�t know you were here?� Luis found it odd for her to be here at this hour. �Mama, are you on your day off?� He had to make it smooth. �Luis, we need to discuss about Beth.� Pilar pulled out a seat and sat down. �Mama, I just saw her . . .� Luis open the refrigerator to get some orange juice. �Luis, you were supposed to celebrate her birthday with her.� Luis dropped his glass. �Yesterday was her birthday?� He cursed under his breath once he remembered. �Luis, how could you forget your own girlfriend�s birthday?� Pilar stared at him bizarrely. �Mama, I . . .I don�t know! I was busy!� He calmed back down because he easily knew his mother wasn�t going to have it from him. �Sorry, Mama. I didn�t mean to yell. I . . . don�t understand why she didn�t tell me.� He scratched his head.

�Luis, a girl isn�t supposed to remind you that it�s her birthday. You must keep that in mind.� Pilar admonished him. �I will make it up to her. I promise. I got to work day and night two weeks straight.� He sighed. �I�ll try to ask Sam can I have a day off so I can make it up to Beth.� He almost slipped of saying another day off. He really doesn�t want his mother to know that he�s been with Sheridan Crane. He�s anticipating to see her again and he won�t stop until he accomplish his goal. He�s eager to get to Sheridan even if it means to risk his relationship with Beth. Not to say that Beth is boring him, instead he�s losing interest with her because he thought that Beth is the �one� for him.

Theresa made it to the Crane Mansion but Ivy assisted Theresa to go to Sheridan�s cottage. Because Ivy will be out of town and there�s not much for her to do. But Sheridan wants Theresa to help her out with a dress for a children�s benefit. Theresa tapped on the door. Sheridan smiled after answering it. �Theresa, come in. I�m so glad you�ve came. I need your help to pick out a dress for the children�s benefit. How are you?� Sheridan invited her in. �I�m good. Sheridan, how are you?� Theresa gleamed. �I�m fabulous. I�m going to get the dresses and if Roberto calls or comes by please let him in.� Sheridan briefly went into her room.

Theresa looked confused. �That�s right, she is going with Roberto. I can�t seem to remember his face.� She chuckled. She hear the door and walk over to it to see who it is. �You must be Roberto?� Theresa quizzed. �Yes, I am . . . is Sheridan around?� He beamed. �Yes, she is. Come on in. She�s in the room, so you�ll have to wait until she comes out.� Roberto smiled at her. �You are Mrs. Crane assistant, aren�t you?� He cocked a brow. �Yes, I am . . .� Theresa replied quickly. Sheridan came out and ran into Roberto�s arms. �Roberto! You�re home! I�ve missed you so much! Come here you!� She kissed him fervently. Theresa turned away with embarrassment. �Sorry . . .� Sheridan blushed. �Roberto honey, can you wait for us? We�ll be in my room, so make yourself comfortable.� She beamed and brushed her lips on his once more.

Theresa curiously stared at the dresses. �That one!� Theresa spotted out the sky blue dress. �That will look nice on you.� She continued. �You think so?� Sheridan pressed the dress on her and took a glimpse in her mirror. �I�m positive. It�ll be the talk of the night. Trust me!� Theresa is sure of it. �So . . . how long have you and Roberto been going with each other?� Theresa asked out of the blue. �Nearly two years now. Theresa, why the interrogating?� Sheridan went into the bathroom to try it on. �I apologize, Sheridan. It�s just he seems to make you happy.� Theresa hunched her shoulders and her hands cups her face.

�Yes, we are happy. Theresa, love will come your way if that�s what you�re implying.� Sheridan concluded. �Oh, sorry. I didn�t mean to make it sound like I was implying. I hope you�ll have fun tonight.� Theresa wished Sheridan well and didn�t hesitate to leave. Sheridan is ready for the benefit and Roberto is all dressed up to take her out later after this charity event.

Beth and Luis went to the park to make up for her birthday. They talked about everything for hours. Luis stared into Beth�s eyes and remember the innocence that he adulated. He ran his fingers through her hair and kissed her. He closed his eyes and he thought of Sheridan. He wants to see her again! But how? What will he do this time to get Sheridan�s attention?