Chapter Ten
Ethan was still stunned from the conversation that had taken place between himself and Gwen.
She just can't move to New York. She's having our child. Ethan left the room and went to go find his wife. I've got to talk to her.
Gwen was standing in the living room staring at her reflection in the mirror above the mantle. Does Ethan see Theresa when he looks at me? Does he pretend I'm her? She thought miserably.
"Gwen."
Gwen saw the reflection of her husband in the mirror. She turned around slowly and crossed her arms. "I think you owe me something." Gwen said.
"Yes." Ethan walked up to his wife. "I owe you this." Ethan leaned down to kiss his wife softly on the lips.
Gwen was taken aback by the kiss. "I- I didn't mean that." She said blushing.
"I know. But I also came to tell you how sorry I am. You're right. I haven't been fair to you at all. I promised you that I would be there for you for the rest of our lives and I haven't really been devoted to you a hundred percent of the time. So, as God as my witness, I am going to give you a hundred and ten percent of my attention. I chose you, Gwen. You have always been my first choice. I love you sweetheart and I don't want to lose you nor the baby."
Gwen was touched by Ethan's words. "Oh sweetie, I love you too. So, are we moving from the mansion?" she asked eagerly.
Ethan paused before he spoke. "Uh-If it's what you want, then we'll move."
Gwen was bursting with joy. "Oh Ethan! You are so wonderful! Finally we can move on with our lives. I'm so happy!" Gwen hugged her husband.
I'm glad you're happy, but I'm not so sure I'm as happy as you are. Ethan thought sadly.
"I'm so glad we're moving Ethan! But we need to find a place and-"
"You don't need to move." interrupted Theresa walking into the room.
Gwen's happiness immediately turned to anger. "What? What do you mean we don't need to move? See Ethan? She's trying to steal you away again! That's why she doesn't want us to move. She still has some plan to manipulate you again and-"
"Gwen, that's enough." Ethan said. "You're jumping to conclusions."
"There you go again. Why do you always defend her? Ethan I am sick and tired of-"
"Gwen, will you just shut up for a damn minute?" asked an irritated Theresa.
"How dare you-" Gwen began.
"Gwen- let her say what she has to say" Ethan interrupted. "Please honey." Ethan placed a hand on Gwen's arm.
"Fine. But I know what she's up to." Gwen mumbled.
"No you don't Gwen. Actually, you have no idea. But anyhow, you don't need to move out of the mansion because I'm the one who's going to be leaving."
"What? Why?" asked a confused Ethan.
"Did Julian kick you out?" Gwen asked smugly.
"No." Theresa said glaring at Gwen. "I divorced Julian."
"You divorced Julian?" Ethan repeated.
"Yes, I did. However-"
"However?" Gwen interrupted.
"Gwen-" Ethan said in a soft warning tone.
"However," Theresa said loudly. "I said I would only divorce him if he allowed me to keep my job at Crane Industries. I told Julian that he would not have to pay child support for little Ethan. Since I get to keep my job, I can provide for my son myself."
"Unbelievable." Ethan said in awe.
Gwen rolled her eyes. "We still aren't entirely rid of her."
"Gwen- Ethan will always have a special place in my heart, but he's your husband now. He loves you not me.
"Your point being?" Gwen asked.
"My point being that you need to quit these suspicions that I am trying to manipulate Ethan to get him to come back to me. Ethan still works with me at Crane Industries. That's not going to change anytime soon. You need to worry more about your baby. Besides, I'm moving on with my life."
"Yeah right." Gwen said haughtily.
"No, it's true. I'm moving on with my life, and I believe you should to. You're having a baby Gwen." Theresa said.
"Whatever. I don't need your advice and I don't believe a word you say." Gwen said cynically.
"Theresa's telling the truth.I witnessed her telling Julian that she was divorcing him. That clearly tells me she's moving on. Besides, she told me it was the beginning of her new life." Fox said entering the room. "I've been looking for you." Fox said to Theresa.
"Oh- I've been in my room the whole time packing." Theresa said to Fox.
"Packing? You're leaving the mansion?" He asked frowning.
"I kind-of have to Fox. I'm not married to Julian. The only thing I asked was to keep my job. I didn't ask to stay here to be included in the terms of agreement." Theresa was hit with deja vu. My dream.
"Well, I wish you didn't have leave." Fox said interrupting Theresa's thoughts.
"We'll still see each other Fox. You are my assistant at work."
"I won't see your beautiful face as often." Fox winked.
"Fox-" Ethan said warningly.
Fox ignored Ethan. Fox leaned in to whisper in Theresa's ear. "Since you said this was a start of a new life, I wondered if I could be a part of it. Do you think I could see you other times besides at work?"
Theresa smiled. Maybe the dream I just had might come true. "What'd you have in mind?" she asked softly.
Ethan shuffled his feet. Gwen knew that Fox and Theresa's flirting was bothering him. "So, Ethan honey," she said trying to distract him. "Isn't this great? At least she won't be in the house."
Fox and Theresa continued their conversation oblivious to Gwen and Ethan's presence in the room.
"Well, maybe I can take you out for dinner tonight- and maybe the night after that- and maybe the night after that-"
"And the night after that?" Theresa said chuckling. "But that isn't fair."
"What isn't?" asked Fox.
"I've only been available for like a couple of hours. The other eligible men haven't gotten a chance."
"Oh well. Tough luck for them. So what do you say?" Fox asked.
Ethan cleared his throat. "Don't you think Theresa would be too busy packing her things, Fox?"
He interrupted.
"No- In fact, I'll need a break from packing. I'd love to go with you for dinner, Fox." Theresa said.
"Great. It's a date then."
By this time, Gwen had left the room. A distracted Ethan didn't notice. "Fox, can I have a word with you?" Ethan said.
"Again?" Fox asked.
"Yes, again." Ethan said icily.
"No Ethan. I know what this is about and I have a few things to say to you myself." Theresa said crossing her arms.