Chapter 20
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The bell ringing told Teresa that it was the end of another school day and one day closer to the prom. She sighed as she got up and made her way too her locker to rid herself of her books. Thank goodness the teachers knew that there was no way the students were going to concentrate on homework so they didn't gave any all week. this was a huge relief because it meant that her bag was light for the walk home and it also meant she could spend more time with Ethan fixing his life. The sooner the better.
Reaching her locker she opened it to put her books away but was shocked by the site in front of her. Resting in her locker was a large bunch of roses that barely fit in her locker. Pulling them out she looked for a card and found one attached to the side.
Teresa, please accept these as a token of my affection for you. I hope they light up your life as you do each time I see you. You don't know who I am yet, but if you give me a chance, I will give nothing short of a loving devotion. See you on Saturday. Love your prom date.
Teresa was in shock; she had just received flowers from someone she didn't even know. And the note attached was so sweet it went straight to her heart and warmed it. Whitney then appeared, they always met at Teresa's locker to walk home.
'Hey Teresa, what's that you've got'
'Oh hi Whit. My prom date sent me flowers, can you believe it?' she replied showing Whitney.
'Was there a note?'
'Yes here read it' Teresa handed Whitney the note and waited to see what she thought.
'Wow, you've definitely got a keeper there. That is such a sweet note.'
'I know'
'Still don't know who it is?' Whit asked smiling.
'Nope, but I have every intention of getting it out of Miguel when I get home'
'I don't think he will tell you no matter how hard you try'
'Why do you say that?'
'Well you gave him orders to set you up and you don't want to know do you? I mean you wanted it to be a surprise' she said trying to get Teresa to stop her pursuit.
'Well that was before I knew he was such a sweet person. I want to know who he is now so I can thank him' she said walking out of the school. Whitney stared at her as she walked ahead and then ran to catch up to her.
'Don't you want it to be a surprise on Saturday? That was the whole point of getting Miguel to set this up. Now just drop it and let fate do its work.' Teresa stopped and looked at Whitney shocked.
'Do my ears deceive me. Did Whitney Russell just use the F word?'
'Yes I did now keep walking you have to go to work' Teresa's mood was immediately squashed.
'I don't want to go' she sulked
'Why not? You get to spend time with Ethan. He is your job this week isn't he?'
'Yes but I was so excited about the prospect of someone new and now I have to ache over Ethan again'
'Any news on his mystery woman?' Whitney asked smiling.
'Nope but you know what, I'm moving on and so can he so tonight it ends' she said with a determined voice and walked off leaving Whitney to run after her once again.
Crane Mansion
Ethan was in his room when he heard Teresa calling his name. His heart immediately did back-flips, he was anxious to know what she thought of her flowers and note.
'I'm in my room Teresa'
'Do you ever leave your room lately? Every time I see you, you're in here'
'Hi Ethan, how was your day? Mine was fabulous' he mocked her.
'Sorry I am just a bit skits today' she apologized
'Really any particular reason?' he said smiling idiotically.
'As a matter of fact yes there is a reason, I got flowers today' she said, her smile lighting up the room.
'Really who from?'
'I don't know who he is, but he's my prom date. you remember how Miguel is finding my perfect prom date?' seeing him nod she continued, 'Well today I got flowers from him and a really sweet note attached. Which got me thinking if I can be this happy then so can you. So…' she got up and walked over to the phone picked it up and handed it to Ethan, 'it's time for you to get on with your life and tell this mystery woman how you feel. Call her now' Ethan stared at the phone knowing that she wouldn't be home. She was standing in front of her.
'Umm actually I already did that today' he answered quickly.
'Really' she asked skeptically
'Yup so I don't need to call her now'
'What did she say?'
'Not much, but I think she was happy'
'What do you mean you think she was happy?'
'Well I didn't stick around to get her response'
'Ethan what on earth am I going to do with you? First you want to get married as Elvis and now you tell me that you told this woman how you feel and didn't hang around for a response?'
'Yep, that pretty much sums it up'
'Where did I go wrong' Teresa asked and collapsed on the bed. Ethan laughed and went and sat down next to her.
'Well as bad as I am you still love me don'tcha' he teased, but inside was fully serious. Teresa rolled her eyes at him and laughed.
'Why not. I guess my work is cut out for me though. Trying to turn you into a romantic, mission impossible.' And she started laughing even harder.
'Mission impossible hey, I'll show you mission impossible. And on that note he launched a full scale tickle war.
For about half an hour the only sounds coming from Ethan's room were those of laughter and Teresa's screams as Ethan attacked.

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