Chapter 3

Teresa woke around 9am and got dressed for work at the crane mansion. She was wearing black Capri pants and a bright pink linen top that tied at the back of the neck. She fixed her makeup and then straightened her hair leaving it out. She was in a good mood. She was moving past Ethan, and even though she was sad it was for the best.
Quickly eating breakfast she made her way to get her purse when she was stopped.
'Teresa, where are you going?'
'Oh hi Miguel. I am going to work then I'm meeting Whitney for coffee.'
'Are you sure you're okay to go to the mansion and face Ethan?'
'Yep I have to get over it eventually. Better sooner than later right?'
'Okay. Good luck.'
'Thanks Migs'
Teresa made her way to the Crane Mansion and crept inside hoping to get to Ivy's office and start work without having to talk to anyone, especially Ethan. She had made it to the door and quickly opened it and went inside.
'Teresa' Teresa jumped at the sound of her name and screamed.
Turning around she saw Ethan sitting at his mothers desk, working.
'Ethan what are you doing in here? You scared the life out of me'
'Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I was in here waiting for you actually'
'Why were you waiting for me shouldn't you be with Gwen?'
At this Ethan started laughing uncontrollably and then his laughing turned to crying. Teresa raced over and knelt down next to his seat.
'Ethan what's wrong? Was it something I said?'
'Gwen is gone'
'Gone what do you mean gone?
'She left last night' he said still crying. He wasn't sure why he was crying but he was.
'So she had to work she will be back before the wedding' Teresa was trying to make sense of why Ethan would be crying because Gwen had to go back to work.
'No Teresa she left to go back to work and I told her if she did the wedding was off.' He stopped and looked directly into Teresa's eyes, 'she left me' he broke down again. And this time Teresa moved forward and wrapped him in hug to try and comfort him. Yesterday this would have been music to her ears, but now seeing how devastated Ethan was she knew that burning her dreams was the right thing to do because Ethan Crane would never love her.
Ethan couldn't believe it he had Teresa in his arms. The only thing was he had to trick her to get there. He was upset about Gwen leaving but not upset enough to be in tears like he was. Pulling away he looked into her eyes and was completely lost.
'Ethan' Teresa broke the silence, 'I think that I will take the day off. You look like you need to be alone and come to terms with what has happened'
'No' he said a little too quickly 'I haven't told my parents yet. I was wondering if you could be there with me when I tell them. You know for support.'
'I don't know Ethan. You don't really need me there do you?'
'I'd feel a lot better if you were there. You are my best friend after all' he said giving Teresa his puppy eyed look.
'Stop looking at me like that,' she laughed and got up to move away, 'its not working Ethan.'
'Please Teresa it would mean a lot to me.' He said pouting.
'Fine. But you owe me. By the way you're doing it now so I can start canceling the plans' she said finishing quietly.
Ethan looked at Teresa and smiled. His eyes were still red and puffy but he felt that as long as Teresa was around things would be all right.
'Okay lets go tell my parents'
Walking downstairs together they found Julian and Ivy in the lounge room.
'Father, Mother, I have to talk to you.'
'Good Morning Ethan, Teresa, where is Gwen didn't she come home last night?' Julian asked
'Actually that's what I need to talk to you about. Gwen left last night.'
'Oh that's okay sweetie, when is she coming back?' Ivy replied
'Umm that's the thing' he looked at Teresa and she nodded her support for him to go on, 'She isn't coming back.'
'What do you mean??'
'Gwen got a call from her father last night asking her to come back because the deal was falling through. I begged her not to go back until after the wedding, but she refused. So I gave her an ultimatum, either she stays or she goes and doesn't come back. And she left.'
'Oh Ethan I'm so sorry I really thought she loved you.' Ivy got up and went to hug him.
'Its alright Ethan we understand she obviously didn't love you enough to go through with the wedding' Julian added.
'Wow I didn't think you guys would take it so well'
'We just want you to be happy like we are. Right Julian?'
'Absolutely'
'Well Ethan since there isn't going to be a wedding I think Teresa and I will go start canceling plans. Come along Teresa.'
'Bye Ethan'
'See you later Teresa' he continued to stare after her as Ivy and Teresa went upstairs to start canceling plans. Meanwhile downstairs Julian started was curious about why Ethan had given up on Gwen so easily.
'So Ethan is there anything going on between you and Teresa because you seem to be taking Gwen's leaving very well'
'No Father we are just good friends'
'Are you sure. It is okay you know your mother and I won't mind as long as your happy' Julian finished and walked out towards his office, 'think about it'

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