Chapter 9
When they got inside they found Chad had the early shift and Whitney was at a back table after an early training session.
'I'm going to go talk to Whitney, get me croissant and coffee' she said reaching into her purse for money.
'Its okay Teresa I'll get it'
'But today's my treat' she protested.
'Its my thank you in advance' he said smiling
'Alright' she retreated over to Whitney.
Ethan walked over to Chad
'Hey Chad'
'Ethan. What on earth are you doing up this early?' Chad asked
'Teresa is taking me out today'
'What on a date? Good for you, you make a cute couple' he said happy at the prospect.
'No' Ethan laughed, 'she is just trying to get me out of the house. What makes you think we would be on a date? We're best friends' he stated not allowing his delight of the idea he was dating Teresa show.
'Nothing man, just thought you might have got over that chick you were in love with.' Ethan sighed at this comment and looked over where Teresa was talking to Whitney then back to Chad.
'Sorry Chad but there is no way in the world I could get over this girl so quickly even if she doesn't reciprocate my feelings. Besides I have a plan in the works,' he said smiling, 'and she is going to fall in love with me, we were meant to be together she just has to see that. I don't know what I will do if she doesn't love me' Chad laughed.
'Now you are starting to sound like Teresa'
'What do you mean by that?'
'Meant to be together. All Teresa talks about is fate and how if two people are meant to be together they will be'
'Teresa really believes that?'
'She lives her life by it. Why do you want to know?'
'No reason'
'Hey Whitney' Teresa said sitting down opposite Whitney.
'Hey Teresa what brings you out so early?'
'I am getting Ethan out of the house. Apparently he hasn't left the house all week. So I thought I would help out.'
'So you decided that you would start with breakfast at the Book Café at 7am on a Saturday'
'No, we actually started with watching the sunrise' she stated waiting for the lecture.
'Teresa are you sure you want to be doing this? You're supposed to be getting over Ethan.'
'I know all of this Whitney. But he is my best friend I can't just let him wallow in self-pity. And don't worry about me falling for him more because he keeps talking about the woman he is in love with, so I get a nice dose of reality every few minutes'
'He must really be in love with her then' Whitney said looking in Ethan's direction. Teresa followed her gaze.
'Yep and she doesn't even know.' She sighed.
'So what have you got planned for today?'
'I don't know. I thought we could go for a drive, roller blading, movies, anything to keep his mind off that woman'
'Yeah but what about your mind?' Whitney asked.
Teresa didn't have a chance to answer as Ethan was walking in their direction with their food. Taking a seat next to Teresa, he noticed the look on her face and was worried.
'Are you alright?' Teresa snapped back to reality and plastered a smile on her face.
'Yep I am fine. Whitney just reminded me of an essay that we have to do' she looked at Whitney for help.
'That's right. It's an English essay on Robert Frost. You know the poet'
'Yeah I do. I studied him back in school. I can help you out if you want.' Hoping she would take him up on the offer, which meant more time he got to spend with her.
'Thanks Ethan but I've got to do it by myself' Teresa missed the frown on Ethan's face but Whitney didn't. She noted that he looked crushed almost disappointed. 'What was that about?' she thought.
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