Chapter 8

After the reception, Theresa checked herself into the hotel right next door to the reception hall. She lazily made her way up to the room. She was about to undress when there was a knock on the door.

Theresa opened the door and stood in shock.

Theresa- "Ethan?"

Ethan- "Hi Theresa."

Theresa- "What are you doing here?"

Ethan- "Theresa, I have to talk to you."

Theresa- "Ethan, this really isn't a good time. Maybe tomorrow, I'm really tired."

Ethan- "No, this won't take that long. Can I come in?"

Theresa- "Fine." She holds the door open a crack.
Ethan walks into her room and catches a sniff of the delicious perfume that Theresa wears. That heavenly vanilla scent was enough to drive any man crazy.

Theresa- "So, what did you have to talk to me about?"

Ethan- "Why didn't you tell me you are moving tomorrow?"

Theresa- "Ethan, when did you become my keeper?"

Ethan- "Theresa, what I meant was, how could you take my godchild out of the country and not tell me? I think I have the right to know."

Theresa- "I didn't tell you because you are the main reason that I am leaving."

Ethan- "I know, Whitney told me."

Theresa- "Well, I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but I have to get away from here." There was nothing but silence. "Ethan, I'm really tired, and I would appreciate it if you left now."

Ethan- "Okay, but Theresa…?" Remembering Whitney's words.

Theresa- "Yeah?"

Ethan- "Did you feel that tonight?"

Theresa- "Did I feel what tonight?"

Ethan- "When we were dancing. Didn't you feel that pull to one another?"

Theresa- "Ethan, I'm really tired right now."

Ethan- "Theresa, how else would you explain how we were both drawn into that kiss?"

Theresa- "We were just too involved in that dance. That's all."

Her words hurt Ethan.

Ethan- "Theresa, that last time that we talked on the bench…"

Theresa- "What about it?"

Ethan- "…I told you that I thought that you forgot everything that we shared. Do remember all of it?"

Theresa- "You know I do, Ethan."

Ethan- "Do you remember everything?"

Theresa- "Yes." Theresa started to wonder where he was going with this.

Ethan took a couple steps toward her. He was extremely close to her face.

Ethan- "Do you remember every whisper?"

Theresa stood silent.

Ethan- "Do you remember every kiss?"

She nodded, almost losing her balance at how close he was.

Ethan- "Every touch….?" He traced her face with his hand. She closed her eyes and the room seemed to spin.

She nodded again. Theresa grew weak under his touch.

Ethan- "Do you remember how we connected? The way we connected in a way that only lovers know?"

Theresa looked confused.

Ethan- "We connected Theresa. That night at the beach. Do you remember?"

Theresa- "Of course I do."

Ethan- "Do you remember the way we connected? Our very souls connected. We were connected through our love, through our passion. We were one, Theresa. Do you remember?"

Theresa- "Of course I do."

Ethan- "That night on the beach, we made love, Theresa."

Theresa- "I remember." Tears started to form in the corners of Theresa's eyes."

Ethan- "Do you remember what you told me that night?"

Theresa- "I told you… I told you that I had given you my most precious gift…."

Ethan took yet another step closer. Ethan- "And you did."

Theresa- "…my virginity."

Ethan- "Theresa… Do you regret any of it?" Fear in his eyes.

Theresa- "No, of course not. I could never regret that. Many other things yes, but that no."

Ethan- "Theresa, do you remember that night I made you a promise?"

Theresa- "Yes, you said that you would love me forever."

Ethan stared at her. Ethan- "And to that I hold. I will love you forever. I love you still."

Theresa- "What?"

Ethan- "I love you, Theresa."

Theresa- "Ethan… I…"

Ethan couldn't hold out anymore. He took her in his arms. Ethan kissed her with all that he felt. His urgency melting into passion, Theresa didn't pull back. Tears spilled from her eyes.

Ethan pulled back with a heavy breath and swollen lips.

Theresa- "I love you too."

Ethan captured her lips again. This time Ethan didn't let go. Nor did he plan to again. She was his, and he would never let her go.

Ethan walked her over to the bed and sat down. He slipped his arms around her back, never leaving her eyes. He slowly began to undo her dress. Once it was unzipped, it fell to the floor, exposing her to him. Ethan stared at her in awe. She was perfect, and she was his.

Theresa leaned in for a kiss and Ethan didn't deny her. Suddenly their world that once made absolutely no sense to live in without each other, seemed to come together to form a complete world that neither wanted to leave.

Once Theresa's dress was a puddle at her feet, she stepped out of it. She walked towards Ethan and began work on the buttons of his shirt. Once the shirt fell open, Theresa slipped her hands inside, letting her fingers graze Ethan's bare skin. Ethan responded to every touch Theresa gave him and Theresa noticed. Ethan helped her by removing his shoes, socks, and pants. Theresa lay on the bed with Ethan beneath her. His arms wrapped around Theresa's small waist, drawing her closer.

Ethan- "Theresa…."

Theresa put her fingers to his lips. Theresa- "Shhhh…" She kissed him. Ethan's hands started to roam all over Theresa's petit body, which shivered, responding to every touch.

Ethan rolled, he was above Theresa. She looked at him such love that he felt it to his bones. Ethan knew what he wanted, but was it what she wanted?"

Ethan- "Theresa, are you sure?"

Theresa- "Yes."

Ethan- "Theresa, I don't want to do anything you don't want to."

Theresa kissed him, hoping that was reassuring. Ethan understood her response and he thanked God for it. He couldn't stop now. Now that he was so close to the one woman that he truly loved.

When Ethan and Theresa were ready, they both looked at each other with a passion that only the other would understand. Ethan took his place and Theresa kissed him, signaling for him to go on. Ethan slowly slid into Theresa, he saw her face grimace in pain. He stopped.

Ethan- "Theresa, are you alright?"

Theresa- "Yes, I'm fine."

Ethan- "Do you want me to stop?"

Theresa- "No, I love you so much."

Ethan- "I love you."

Ethan began again. Again he saw pain in Theresa's eyes, still he knew this is what she wanted. He slowly began a rhythm and Theresa was sure to follow it.

They spent the entire night coiled in each other's arms, making up for all the time that they had spent apart.