What happened to Carol and Therese after the end of Carol, the movie.
CAROL AND THERESE
Chapter 1- So you've managed to arrive.
Therese stood at her. As if it wasn't anyone else in the room. And Carol realized Therese was there, she couldn't follow what her friend was saying anymore, she just fixed her eyes in Therese's, as if she was asking her a confirmation. Therese smiled, but was so drown away that her eyes remained with no expression at all, completely absorbed by Carol's glance. And, with glittering eyes, Carol smiled her back.
The man who was talking to Carol, suddenly noticed she was distracted, and turned his head to watch who Carol was staring at in such a deeply way.
" Therese! So you've managed to arrive. " Carol stood up before her friends could notice her eyes were full of tears, although she couldn't control her tone. Her heart was beating faster and she felt a huge hole in her stomach, totally overwhelmed with emotions when she embraced Therese.
On the other hand, Therese wasn't able to move. She just wanted to close her eyes and let the whole room disappear, her being in Carol's arms. She felt Carol's body close to hers, she closed her eyes and, just for a while, the trick worked. It all became dark, and she could perceive only Carol's perfume and Carol's lips brushing her cheek. "This is Therese Belivet." Carol broke the hug and said to her friends. "She's..." Carol's voice paused. She's the woman I love Carol thought. But her voice collapsed. Therese touched briefly Carol's hand, understanding her embarrassment. Then she made a step toward the table and presented herself to the guests.
A waiter added a chair for the young woman, and she sat just in front of Carol. The people started to ask her insignificant questions, but she wasn't able to elaborate a proper answer, especially with Carol's eyes on her. So suddenly they lost interest in her and started to talk as they did before.
Therese felt all the Oak room vanish, as her mind was distant thousand miles from all the laughs and voices of the restaurant, as Carol occupied all her senses. In fact, Carol was watching her, probably waiting her to say something, but Therese couldn't utter a word, her throat completely dry.
Carol put a hand on her own chin, then she smiled and whispered to Therese softly " So you are here." "Yes."
Hi everyone! I am not a native english speaker, therefore, if you'll find mistakes please do apologize me. I've really loved Carol (especially the movie, but also the book) and, because I am an imaginative person and, of course, to escape the routine, I've decided to write a story. And that's it, the first chapter of " Carol and Therese", or better, what happened after the end of Carol. Hope you've appreciate it! Please feel free to write below comments/suggestions/impressions or whatever you want, just leave me a feedback, so I know if you'd like me to continue sharing my fantasies. A big hug to all of you,
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