A Blessing in Disguise

Ch. 1

A magnificent shooting star swept across the vast sky. "Wow!" exclaimed Theresa. "What a beautiful night this is." 'I only wish Ethan can be here to share this with me. I miss him so much that my heart aches whenever I think about him. Get a grip Theresa. Ethan has chosen Gwen and vowed that he will stay by her side even though they lost their baby. What a tragic and heartbreaking thing to happen. My heart goes out to Ethan and Gwen. I meant what I said when I said that I would never wish any mother to lose her baby. It has been a year since that happened and I have yet to give up on Ethan until now. The tears that were trickling down her eyes began to pour down. Theresa leaned against the balcony of the beach house. Her shoulders shook violently as the images from the last moment that she spent with her one and true love appeared. I can't get the memory out of my head.'

An hour earlier:

"Theresa, it is unhealthy for you to chase after me when you know that I made vows to Gwen. She is the woman I married and will remain married to until my dying days. I hope that you will find someone who deserves the love you will embellish him with. I am not that man Theresa." Ethan brushed the tears off the most exquisite eyes he had ever seen. 'Theresa, I hope you know that my heart and soul will always belong to you, but I can not live in a life of sin. I made a sacred promise to God, the church and Gwen that we stay together no matter what obstacles may be in the way.'

"But I love you Ethan! I always have and that will never change. How can I even think about another man, let alone be with him when my entire soul belongs to you? You are the first and only man that I will ever love. Look me in the eyes and tell me that you can live your life without me," said Theresa as she looked intently into Ethan's eyes.

"I..." Ethan tried as hard as he could but his eyes darted toward the ceiling. 'Why can't I say the words that I know Theresa needs to hear. It is not fair for Theresa to go through this roller coaster relationship. She deserves more than I am able to offer.

"I knew it!" Theresa exclaimed. "You need me as much as I need you." She walked towards Ethan until they were only inches away. 'I can sense that you want to be with me. Why won't you admit it Ethan. Fate has always brought us together. How else can you explain how we would always end up back together? Destiny has not yet failed me and never will. I captured your heart just as you captured mine.'

Ethan gathered all his courage. He looked at the exquisite woman that stood before him. He couldn't believe that the lovely young lady he met a few years ago could become more beautiful woman each time he laid his eyes on her. "Theresa, I love Gwen and always will." 'I'm so sorry, but this is the only way I can let you go. Even though it's a lie, it's for the best.'

"No! You can't mean that," shouted Theresa.

"I want you to find someone else. Someone who deserves your undying love," Ethan said with a worried expression on his face. 'As much as I know that this will hurt us both, I know that you will find another love Theresa even though I never will.'

Theresa raced out of the room crying her eyes out. She ran so fast that she did not see the person who she ran into. Looking up, Theresa said, "Excuse me!" As the blurry image of the young man standing before her became clear, she realized that it was...