Chapter 2

At crane

Jared could not stop smiling. In one week he would marry the most amazing women he had ever meant. He could remember it all so clearly. They had had a romantic picnic on the beach. He had been so nervous. They walked along the beach and finally when he couldn't wait any longer he had taken he hand and asked he to marry him.

"Theresa, I know we haven't known each other for that long, but I feel like I've known you all my life."

Theresa was shocked. "Oh my god", she thought. Is this really what I think it is.

Jared continued, "I'm so in love with you Theresa."

"He never calls me that. This is really happening."

"I know you have a lot to handle with crane and all. I want to help you not only as your employee but as your husband. Will you marry me?"

"OMG! This is really it. Jared will make me so happy. But what about Ethan…."

"I don't know what to say, Jared. This is so sudden." Theresa knew the real reason she was hesitating. Ethan. No, she wouldn't let him control her life and her happiness. This was her chance to be truly happy.

"Yes, I will marry you." As he took her in his arms all she could think about was Ethan.

Just then Chad walked in. "Hey man, you're all smiles today."

"How can I not be? In one week Theresa will be my wife. What's not to be happy about."

Chad was happy for his friend, but he couldn't help but think what Ethan might do. When Theresa and Jared had first started dating Ethan had pursued Theresa, coming on to her every now and then. But now that she was getting married he had no idea what Ethan would do to stop her from marrying Jared. He truly felt sorry for Ethan. The man did love his wife, but he was and always had been in love with Theresa.

"Chad, you alright man?" Chad snapped out of his thoughts.

"Yea man just thinking, hey thanks again for asking me to be your best man."

"No problem."

"Well I've got to get going. I'll see you later."

"Yea, I think I'm going to run to the bridal shop and check on Tess. She might need help picking tuxes out or something. I'll catch up with you later."

At the bridal shop

Ethan could have sworn his heart stopped at that moment. Theresa was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. There she stood in he white gown, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. A voice in his head told him, "It should be you that she's marrying."

"Ethan, what are you doing here?" The sound of Theresa's voice snapped him out of his thought. "You shouldn't be here, my mother will be here any minute."

"Theresa you can't go through with this. Do you really even know this guy?"

"Don't start this again. Why can't you just leave me alone and let me be happy. You told me for so long to move on. You chose Gwen so go and be with your lying wife. I love Jared."

"Do you really", he took a step toward her, his voice turning husky and low, " or are you just trying to substitute him for me." He moved even closer.

Theresa stepped back. Her heart was beating fast. All of a sudden the room seemed too small. "Ethan, please don't." Her voice was barely above a whisper.

"You want me and I want you", he got even closer. He could smell that sexy perfume that always had his blood humming. "Don't fight it."

Theresa tried to back up, but found that she was against the wall. She couldn't give in to him. She was getting married in one week. He placed his hands on either side of her head caging her in with his body. She was drowning in his scent. She couldn't focus.

"Ethan why are you doing this to me?"

"Because I need you, Theresa."

Before she could answer he leaned in and caught her mouth in a passionate kiss. Her knees started to go weak. Ethan's kisses always had this effect on her. As he took the kiss deeper he started to peel the dress off of her exposing her smooth dusky skin for his roaming mouth. Theresa began to tear at his clothes. Her head was spinning. All she could think is how much she wanted his hands on her at that very moment. Jared!

"Ethan stop." It too all her strength to push him away."I can't do this, you can't keep doing this to me."

"But Theresa I love.."

"Don't! You say that, but you won't leave your wife. I won't let you play these games with me anymore."

"Theresa, I love my wife and I have to honor my vows.."

"Blah, blah, blah. I'm tired of it Ethan. If you're not going to leave you wife to be with me that you can't have me at all."

"I don't understand why we can't just be together on the side and…"

"How dare you", she slapped Ethan in the face and tears began to fall down her face. "How could you even ask me that? Damn you Ethan for making me love you so much. Get out! I never want to see you again."

"Theresa, you don't mean that."

"Just get out, just leave, now!" Theresa was blind with tears.

Ethan went to hold her, but she pushed him away. She was sobbing now. Finally he left Theresa sobbing on the floor of the dressing room. He hated himself for hurting her, but what could he do? He loved her so much. He couldn't bare to see her marry Jared Casey of all men. He would have to think of something. Or he would just have to make a final decision. Gwen or Theresa.