Chapter 6

Ethan had no idea of where he was going. He kept walking and rounding corners. He passed what seemed like thousands of rooms until he stopped. Coming out of his daze he made a realization.

He was in front of Theresa's bedroom door. Of all the places, he ended up there.

He walked slowly to the door and pressed his fingertips along the dark wood. Ethan bent his head and recalled his conversation with Fox.

"You will keep your damn hands off of her if you know what's good for you."

"I know what's good for me Ethan. And what's good for me includes Theresa. You know you're a damn fool for letting her go. Oh well. That's your loss and my gain."

"Damn Fox." Ethan said through clenched teeth. The anger began to boil inside of him once again.

"You can't do a damn thing Ethan. She will be mine and there's nothing you can do about that."

Fox's words echoed in his head.

Ethan closed his eyes and clenched his jaw. Ethan was infuriated by Fox's words.

"You can't do a damn thing Ethan."

Ethan sank to the floor.

"She will be mine and there's nothing you can do about that."

He sat up against the door feeling defeated. I've lost her. He thought to himself.

But I have to keep trying. Ethan rubbed his temples. He felt a knot forming at the base of his skull. Even if it kills me, I am going to make sure Fox stays the hell away from Theresa.

An exhausted Gwen rounded the corner and spotted her husband leaning against a bedroom door.

"Finally." She said.

She sat down for awhile to catch her breath while observing her husband. "Wait a minute," Gwen said aloud. Gwen got up to her feet and made another disturbing realization.

Ethan was in front of Theresa's bedroom.

"Damnit Ethan. I am going to stop this once and for all."

A determined Gwen marched up to her husband and crossed her arms.

"Ethan we have to talk. Now." Gwen said crossly.

Ethan looked up into the eyes of his infuriated wife. "Not now." Ethan said tiredly. "I'm sorry, Gwen. I just-"

"No, Ethan." Gwen interrupted. "We are going to talk now. You have no say in the matter, so I suggest you get your ass into our bedroom." Gwen said icily.

"Discuss what?" Ethan inquired wondering what had gotten Gwen so upset.

"Theresa." Gwen said fuming with anger and irritation.

Oh no. Ethan thought. He got up and walked to their bedroom.

Gwen walked behind him resolved to make Ethan forget about Theresa once and for all.

She slammed the door behind them. Ethan's eyes widened with surprise. She's really pissed.

"Ethan. I know why you're upset and frankly, I'm not surprised. But this has got to end. I'm sick and tired of it and I want it to end."

"What are you talking about" asked a perplexed Ethan.

"Forget about Theresa damnit! Do I need to remind you that you married me and not that bitch? I am having your child and I will not have you still-"

"Gwen," Ethan interrupted.

"Oh no you don't. I'm am not finished. Ever since we've gotten married you've still harbored feelings for Theresa. Haven't you?" accused a furious Gwen. "Ethan answer the question." Gwen said prompting her husband to respond.

"Gwen" Ethan sighed. "Theresa and I are over. I married you. I love you."

Unconvinced Gwen crossed her arms and huffed. "Yeah right, Ethan. Then tell me why you're upset."

"Gwen- I really don't-"

"Damnit. Tell me. You won't tell me because it deals with Theresa right?" When Ethan didn't answer Gwen crossed the room. "Why am I even asking?" she asked. "I already know the answer. It is because of that damn Theresa. She always gets to you Ethan!" She pointed an accusing finger at Ethan. "Why does she have that effect on you Ethan, huh? Answer me!"

"Gwen- how many times do I have to tell you? I love you. You are the one I want to be with. I married you."

"You say that, but you don't mean it. Why does Theresa always get between us? Because you allow her to. Damnit Ethan why can't we get her out of our life? We're going to have a child. Why can't we live somewhere else?"

Ethan walked cautiously towards his wife. He stopped inches from her and looked her in the eyes. "I'm sorry you feel this way, Gwen." he said softly.

"Well I can't help it. Ethan, like I've said before I am tired of Theresa." "I've been thinking, and  I'm going to give you an ultimatum."

"An ultimatum?" Ethan asked.

"Yes. We either move out of this house away from Theresa, or, our marriage is over and I move to New York."

"But the baby needs a father-"

"Well, Ethan you aren't being a devoted husband right now, so how do you expect to be a devoted father when you still lust for another woman."

"I am not lusting for Theresa." Ethan said in his defense.

"Whatever, Ethan." Gwen dismissed her husband's comment with a wave of her hand. "You know what, I can't even look at you right now. But I will tell you one thing." Gwen turned to face her husband and looked him straight in the eyes. "It's either me or Theresa."

Gwen left the room leaving a troubled Ethan to his thoughts.