Chapter 17
'Cindy this is the love of my life and future wife Teresa Lopez-Fitzgerald, Teresa this is Cindy from school'
'Nice to meet you' Teresa said extending her arm.
'Same here' Cindy said taking Teresa's hand and then grabbing the other hand to admire the ring. 'Well what a beautiful ring, you know there once was a time when Ethan and I were close to that right Ethan?' she said slyly while trying to get closer to Ethan. He moved away quickly.
'We were never together Cindy' he said quickly.
'Sure we were, before Gwen, you just don't remember'
'Cindy look it was nice to see you again, but we were having a nice night out so if you could excuse us then we could get back to it' Ethan said in an attempt to get rid of her while moving behind Teresa and wrapping his arms around her waist. Teresa immediately relaxed back into his arms as though it was the most natural thing in the world.
'oh sure Ethan. I'll see you two around' she sauntered over to the bar and tried her luck there.
Meanwhile Ethan still had his arms around Teresa and had no intentions of moving. Neither did Teresa who was quite comfortable. She sighed and looked up at him. 'So how long does this charade have to keep going?' she asked dreading the answer.
'I think she got the message' he replied reluctantly removing his arms and sitting back down at the table. Teresa sat down next to him. The conversation drifted for the next hour or so with Ethan putting his arm around her every now and then when he noticed Cindy looking on their direction. Teresa didn't mind though, too bad it was only for one night. Teresa drifted her thoughts off into space. Tonight Ethan was her fiancé but as soon as she walked out of the restaurant it would all end.
'Teresa' Teresa's thoughts were interrupted by a new voice, looking up she saw someone standing over her.
'Patrick, wow, I hardly recognized you with clothes on' this commented caused Gwen to choke on her drink.
'Oh sorry Gwen, I didn't mean it like that. I met Patrick at the beach two days ago. Patrick this is my friend Gwen and her fiancé Brandon, and you know Ethan'
'Hi everyone, Ethan would you mind if I danced with Teresa?' he asked.
'Um, its up to Teresa not me' Ethan stated.
'Well Teresa what do you say?'
'Okay, I'll be back later' she said getting up and following Patrick onto the dance floor.
Meanwhile back at the table.
'Ethan why did you do that?' Gwen hissed at Ethan.
'Gwen its okay because he thinks Teresa is my girlfriend, plus its only one dance, how can that hurt?'
'Ethan Cindy is still here. The point of you and Teresa being engaged was to get rid of Cindy. Now she is going to have an opening.'
'Oh no' Ethan realized that Gwen was right he had to get out of there quick.
'I'm going to go for a walk'
'You look beautiful tonight' Teresa blushed at his compliment, 'I still say you should be a model'
'Thank you, but I doubt I would make the height' she looked back over at the table and noticed that Ethan had left. Her eyes searched the room trying to find him but couldn't seen him anywhere.

'So Teresa how long have you and Ethan been together?' Patrick asked while they danced.
'We aren't together Patrick' She stated sadly.
'Really? Then why did you let me think that?'
'I didn't let you think that. You just assumed we were together.'
'But you said you weren't interested when I asked you out?' he replied confused.
'That's because I'm not'
'But Ethan didn't correct me and either did you. Why?'
'Well I was in shock at your comment. Ethan's my best friend but we aren't together. I guess we were both in shock at your comment'
'Okay then explain this ring' he said holding her hand in front of her face.
'It's Gwen's ring' she said reclaiming her hand, they continued dancing.
'Then why are you wearing her ring?'
'I am doing Ethan a favor' his face twisted in confusion. She sighed and explained. 'Ethan was engaged to Gwen up until about a week ago. Gwen is now with Brandon and Ethan has some mystery woman who he is chasing. There was someone who they went to school with them here and Ethan didn't want to deal with her. She was always after him in school, so he asked me to pretend I was engaged to him for tonight.'
'Interesting, so you are single?'
'Yes'
'So am I that disgusting that you wouldn't go out with me?' Teresa laughed at his comment.
'No you aren't disgusting, far from it. I am just not interested'
'So you want someone else then?'
'Maybe but he isn't interested in me' she replied.
'Well then he is an idiot who needs to open his eyes and see what he is missing out on' Teresa smiled at his comment
'Thank you, I appreciate the vote of confidence'
'Your welcome, and remember I will always be here if you changed your mind' Teresa smiled again and kissed his cheek.
'I will remember, but I don't think I'll ever get over him, no matter how hard I try' just then the song finished and another started.
'So can I get another dance?'
'Sure' she agreed and they kept dancing.
Ethan had been leaning against the frame in the doorway to the deck watching Teresa with Patrick. He saw them talk while they were dancing. He wondered what they were talking about, he noticed that Teresa was sad to begin with and he was obviously asking about her ring because he saw Patrick take Teresa's hand. It was what happened next that made his blood boil. Teresa was smiling at something Patrick said and then she kissed him, it was on the cheek, but that didn't matter. She was supposed to his. This prom deal was not working for him. He needed to call Miguel and get it straightened out now. He pushed himself off the frame and stormed outside and got out his mobile phone.
Teresa who was dancing with Patrick had found Ethan in the doorway and saw the looks that he was sending their way. He looked angry and slightly hurt. She didn't know what was wrong with him, when she saw him storm outside she decided that she was going to find out. She stopped dancing and excused herself.
'Patrick I think something is wrong with Ethan; I'm going to find out. Thank you for the dance.'
'Your welcome, if Ethan doesn't wake up soon, I'll be at the beach.' He kissed her cheek and walked back to his friends.
Teresa made her way back to the table. Sitting down she made her presence known to a very involved Gwen and Brandon.
'Excuse me, sorry I didn't mean to interrupt but what is wrong with Ethan?'
'What do you mean?' Gwen replied.
'Well he was watching me dance with Patrick and looked angry then he left'
'Oh' Gwen had to think of something fast, 'he was just angry over something I said to him. He didn't like it. It had nothing to do with you. Look I'll go find him. Why don't you two talk I'll be back' Gwen excused herself and left.
'So Teresa what do you have in mind for my wedding?' Brandon asked and set Teresa on a steam train of ideas.

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