Theresa sat in the passenger seat of the car while Ethan drove to the Bennetts for a barbecue. She glared at him, for the past three weeks he had been avoiding her, she stared out the window it didn't make sense, her marriage was disintergrating before her very eyes and there was nothing she could do to stop. She thought, no she hoped that things would get better after he explained that it was Gwen who sent his paternity to the tabloids, and after she explained about her plan to get him reinstated as Crane leaving out the part that Juilan tried to sleep with her for various reasons. She sighed, she hated the silence, she hated that there was gap between them and it was getting bigger everyday. The day after she had came home Ethan had canceled their honeymoon without consulting her and started to bury himself in his work at the lawfirm . But why, didn't he realize he was hurting her.
Theresa stared out the window it was such a beautiful day, she watched Ethan waiting for him to say something, the silence was getting her. She sighed and rolled her eyes trying to get his attention until he said something to her.
"Theresa can please stop sighing ", Ethan said a hint of annoyance in his voice.
"Ethan I'm sorry didn't realize I was bothering you". "You see this is what I've been doing for the past three weeks when your were ignoring me". Theresa snapped at him bitterly..
Ethan stared at Theresa she had every reason to be angry with him, he was avoiding her, and he had canceled their honeymoon. He just couldn't forgive himself, all those things he said to her that night haunted to him. He kept picturing how hurt she looked, he stopped at the red light as his thought drifted towards the nightmare that he had been having for the past three weeks.
Ethan's Nightmare
Ethan held Theresa in his arms trying to comfort her as she cried. She buried her head into his chest as he kissed her forehead. "Theresa I'm so sorry" he said as he rubbed her back.
She pulled away, rage over took her as tears ran down her face. She laughed a little as she wiped the tears away. "You're sorry Ethan, do you think I give a damn that your sorry"?
"I mean come Ethan do you really expect me to forgive you after everything thats happened, after everything you said to me! Did you get hit on the head or are you just plain stupid"?
"Theresa I don't expect you to forgive me, but if you let me I promise I'll make this up to you" he said pleading.
"Ethan I'm so sick of your promises, they mean nothing to me, you promised me that nothing would come between us, you're a liar" she hissed.
"Ironic isn't it Ethan, you said that I was a liar but it turns out your the liar Ethan not me you"!
"I did nothing wrong Ethan, did it ever occur to you that I was protecting you, or that it wasn't my secret to tell, but no you were already convinced that I had betrayed you until you got a clue that it was Gwen who was lying"!
Ethan didn't know what to say she right about everything. "Ethan, sorry isn't enough" Theresa said still crying but no longer angry. "I love you but you didnt' trust me, I guess you didn't love me enough". "I've done so much for you which makes me wonder why you didn't believe me".
Ethan was crying now, "Theresa please".
"No I have to do this, I guess we're not meant to be, Ethan I want a divorce"!
End Nightmare
"Ethan"! "The light is green, green means go". Theresa looked him in the eye, he looked pretty shaken up about something, she yawned as she relaxed back in her seat as he continuing driving, she had been tired lately, maybe the stress was getting to her.
They pulled into the Bennetts' driveway apparently all the other guests had arrived. She unfastened her seatbelt and bolted out of the car towards her mother's waiting arms.
"Mama I've missed you so much" she said as she hugged her mother.
"Mija I've missed you too, it has been about four weeks since I've seen you but I understand you went on your honeymoon and you're just getting use to being married".
Theresa smiled at her mother she wanted to say what honeymoon but she continued hugging her. "Mama are Luis and Sheridan back from Bermuda"?
"Theresita they're in backyard they just got back yesterday". Pilar eyed Theresa something was different about her she seemed so unhappy her eyes no longer sparkled but were dull.
"Mija is there something wrong"? Theresa frowned, her mother was catching on. "Mama everything fine I'm just tired thats all, I'm going to go see Luis and Sheridan bye". Theresa ran towards the backyard she needed to get way from her mother before she started the game of twenty questions.
"Luis", Theresa ran towards her brother and Sheridan. "I've missed you guys so much, so how was Bermuda"?
Luis pulled his sister into a bear hug and kissed her forehead. "Bermuda was fine, so where is that husband of yours"?
Theresa forced herself to smile and answer. "Ethan is probably inside with mama Luis".
"Well I'll leave two ladies alone" said Luis before walking inside.
"Theresa you seem kind of down, is anything wrong"? Sheridan asked as she watched Theresa fidget around nervous.
Theresa bit her lower lip, was she really that bad of actress Sheridan was the second person to notice that something was wrong with her who was next? "Sheridan I'm fine just a little tire that all".
"Theresa I'm not falling for that ,now tell me, I swear you and Ethan are bad at hiding your feelings.
"Sheridan so much has happened and I don't think my marriage to Ethan is going to survive. He canceled our honeymoon and he been avoiding me for weeks I don't know what to do or say".
"He did what? I told him to talk to you Theresa". Sheridan folded her arms across her chest "What is Ethan doing I have to talk to him later about this" she thought
"Sheridan I think he blames me about his paternity coming out. If I hadn't scanned it into my laptop Gwen and her mother would have never found it and all would be well".
"Theresa I promise you Ethan doesn't blame you. Gwen did this its her fault not yours". Sheridan gave Theresa a hug to comfort her.
Theresa scanned the crowd, she saw Whitney, Chad, and her brother Miguel. "Miguel",Theresa squealed. "How are you baby brother"?
"I'm fine Theresa but I glad your back so much has happened".
"Whats happened"? asked a curious Theresa.
"Theresa you didn't hear"? Theresa shook her head and Miguel continued. "The day after the wedding I was visiting Charity and she went to go get some water I heard a crash and there was glass every where and she was on the floor. I helped her up and she didn't know who I was or any body else for that matter. But if that wasn't weird enough the next day I came over she was acting like you".
"She was acting like me your kidding". Theresa said disbelief present in her voice.
"I wish I was but it kind of scary. But she been talking about fate and doing some of the things you do. But Dr. Russell is going to try hypnosis today to find out why she doesn't remember. I hope it works".
"I hope it works too Miguel", she said while patting his back. I wonder why Charity is acting like me " she thought.
Theresa looked around the backyard searching for Ethan until someone came behind her and wrap their arms her waist. "Theresa we need to talk. I have to go back to the office".
Theresa pulled away from Ethan and folded her arms across her chest and unleashed her anger. "I don't believe you, we haven't been here for an hour and you're already leaving"!
"Theresa please claim down". Ethan said trying not to make a scene.
"SHUT UP Ethan you promised me we going to spend time together! Why do you keep avoiding me"?
Theresa looked around all the guest seemed to be staring at her and Ethan but all the anger she had bottled up over past three weeks erupted.
"I'm sorry I'll make it up it to you but I have to go"! Ethan said trying to keep Theresa claim.
"WHY DON'T YOU JUST SAY IT"! Theresa spat out.
"SAY WHAT "?
"THAT YOU BLAME ME ETHAN! That if I hadn't put the proof about your paternity on my laptop your life would be perfect"!
"I don't blame you Theresa!
"If don't blame me Ethan why are you avoiding me? Why did you cancel our honeymoon? Ethan you did all those things for a reason.What do I have to do to get my husband back! We were so happy when we first got marry Ethan don't you remember? I just want to know what you want from me. Do you want me to get on my hands and knees and beg you for forgiveness"?
"Theresa STOP IT! I said I don't blame you and of course I remember"!
"Well you don't act like it Ethan. I'm so tired of this, do you not realize how much you're hurting me? What are you stupid"?
"I think you two should cool it" said Luis stepping in between Ethan and Theresa.
"Luis you're right. Ethan as of right now this conversation is over. Sam, Grace I'm so sorry for causing a scene". Theresa said embarrassed about the whole situation.
"No it ok Theresa we understand". Sam said trying to reassure her.
"Theresa" Ethan started to say before Luis stopped him.
"Ethan I don't know whats going on between you and Theresa but I think you need to let her cool down". Ethan nodded sadly but agreed.
Theresa was about walk inside the house when she felt dizzy and her vision began to blur " E Ethan" she managed to choke out, she watch him slowly make his way towards her and then suddenly everything went black.
Next Time
Charity get her memory back.
Kay and the new guy are caught kissing by Miguel.
Theresa makes a decision regarding her marriage to Ethan.
Author's Note
I decided to split chapter 4 into two parts because it really long and I don't know when I'll be able to finish it since I'm heading back to school. So in the second part of chapter 4 you will learn why Charity is acting like Theresa and the new guy that Kay literally falls for in addition to the spoilers above. I just want make sure so there no confusion. Also please Review after reading I want to know what you think.