Chapter 4

"Mija" her thoughts were interrupted as her mother came running into the room engulfing her in a huge hug. "Mija, how are you? Ethan told me what happened. This must stop immediately you will stop dressing like you do and show the real you" Pilar was giving her a lecture. Great this was all she needed after her ordeal she was getting a lecture.
"But Mama-"
"No buts you will go to the shops first thing tomorrow and buy some decent clothing" Pilar interrupted.
"Mama I can't we don't have the money to be buying me clothes and I'm happy-" cut off again.
"Happy!! How can you tell me you are happy after what happened tonight. Now you will go to the shops tomorrow and buy decent clothing. Then you will go out and find a job to pay for the clothing"
I: "Pilar I have the perfect solution" Teresa looked at the doorway where the voice had come from and there standing in the frame was Ethan and a very attractive blonde woman.
I: "Sorry to interrupt but I couldn't help overhearing the this dilemma that is occurring"
P: "Mrs. Crane I am very sorry about what happened here-" she was cut off
I: "Nonsense Pilar you are like family to me. Now you must be Teresa", she said walking towards the bed.
T: "Yes it is very kind of you to recover here but I think I should be leaving" Teresa started to get up but was once again pushed back onto the bed.
I: "Sit!" Teresa sat "Now, I heard Pilar say that need new clothes and a job"
Teresa started to speak but was silenced by Ivy.
I: "Now I just so happen to be looking for a personal assistant. So if you are anything like your mother I am sure you will be perfect"
P: "Mrs. Crane" Pilar started but was once again silenced
I: "Pilar, I will not take no for an answer. Now about the clothes, seeing as how you will be my personal assistant you will need proper attire. So what I propose is Teresa spends the night here, tomorrow morning Teresa, Ethan and I will fly to New York and for the weekend and go on a shopping spree. No objections? Good", continuing on before anyone could object. "Now Ethan go to your sisters room and get an outfit for Teresa to wear tomorrow, we will be leaving very early. So much to do, Pilar take the rest of the night off"
P: "but Mrs. Crane"
I: "Pilar you know when I want something I get it. So go home Teresa will be back Sunday night in time for school Monday. Okay Teresa" Ivy finished.
All Teresa could do was nod. In a matter of five minutes she had gotten a job, the chance to go to New York on a shopping spree and was sleeping overnight at the Crane mansion.
I: "Good now get some sleep we will be leaving very early. Come on Pilar." Ivy finished and taking Pilar's arm began leading her out of the room.
P: "Bye mija. Be good" Pilar called
T: "Bye Mama" Teresa sat on the bed trying to comprehend what just happened.
A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts
"Come in" she called
"Hi" Ethan walked in with some clothes, "these are for tomorrow. I think that you are about the same size as Amanda, so you won't have a problem fitting in them. If they don't fit you can always for something else, but its up to you" he was rambling, he knew it but just couldn't stop. She was so beautiful. Now he was staring, "Good one Crane make her even more uncomfortable" he scolded himself. She was just sitting on the bed in a daze. "Look I'm gonna go. Sleep well and I'll see you in the morning. Night Teresa"
"Night Ethan" she called as he walked out the door.
She looked at her watch and saw it was 9:30pm only two hours ago she was in the book café, drinking and laughing with Whitney.
WHITNEY
"Oh my gosh
WHITNEY
"Oh my gosh" she thought reaching for the phone on the bedside table and dialing the familiar number. She hoped Whitney was home.
"Teresa?" she heard Whitney answer.
T: 'yeah it's me'
W: 'What happened to you I have been worried sick. When Scott came in and started picking on you I went to find Beth for help. But by the time we got back you were gone. All we could find was your broken glasses. And I heard Scott say some guy had carried you outside.'
T: 'Yeah some guy did carry me outside'
W: 'So are you okay? What happened?'
T: 'Well I guess I should tell you the whole story'
So Teresa went on to tell Whitney how Ethan Crane had rescued her then when she fainted he took her back to her house. Getting comforted by him when she cried. Being told off by her mother about her image and then the amazing turn around of events where, she was offered a job by Ivy Crane, and the upcoming shopping spree in New York.
W: 'Wow!! A lot has happened to you in the past few hours then. So how do you feel? Are you okay??'
T: 'Well apart from the embarrassment of fainting on Americas most eligible and dreading school on Monday. I am okay'
W: 'Well then you better get some sleep for your big shopping spree and buy heaps of cool things'
T: 'Whit its not even my money. I would be happy with one dress.'
W: 'Well have fun anyway and call me on Sunday when you get home'
T: 'okay bye Whit. I'll talk to you Sunday'
W: 'Bye sweetie'
Teresa hung up the phone changed into the nightgown Ivy had left, and then laid back against the pillow. The last thing she saw before sleep took over was his gorgeous blue eyes.
Ethan was in his room trying to sleep but he couldn't, he had no idea why. No he did know why. Teresa, the most beautiful girl he had ever seen, asleep in the room next to his. His heart had broken when he sure the pure terror on her face back in the book café and then when she was crying on his shoulder. She held onto him like her life depended on it.
He knew exactly how she felt. He could never tell who his real friends were but at the same time he didn't know how she felt no one had ever been mean to him. And he didn't know how people could judge a person on looks alone. Because Teresa hid behind her glasses and clothing people were mean to her.
'Well that's going to stop' he thought Teresa was not going to hide from people anymore 'she is going to overcome her fears with my help. Starting tomorrow Teresa Lopez Fitzgerald will be reborn. And with that he rolled over and went to sleep in preparation for his new mission'
Teresa woke up with the sun shining in her face. Sitting up she stretched her arms and looked out the window. She had a full view of the Crane grounds. Getting up she walked over to the balcony and walked outside to enjoy the sunrise.
A loud knock at the door woke Ethan up.
'Coming. I'm coming', he got up and opened the door. He stood there in his satin pajama bottoms hair messy and looking like hell. He was definitely not a morning person.
'Honey wake up. I still have a few things to organize so can you please wake up Teresa and meet me downstairs in about 45mins' Ivy said walking away.
'Sure Mother' Ethan muttered walking into his unsuited to wash face and teeth. Running his hands through his hair he made his way to Teresa's room.
Knocking on the door he walked in.
'Teresa' he called looking around the room. She wasn't anywhere in sight. 'Must be in the bathroom' he thought turning to leave.
'Ethan' he heard her voice and turned to see her outlined by the rising sun in his sisters white silk nightgown. That clung to her emphasizing every curve of her body. Her hair fell in waves around her face and over shoulders. She looked like an angel. Finally releasing the breathe he had been holding since he saw her he realized he was staring. Then finally spoke.
'Um.. Ah.. My mother sent me to wake you up. Which you already are obviously, just get dressed and meet us downstairs in 40mins' he finished and quickly turned and walked out the door heading straight for a cold shower.
Teresa could not believe it she had just been woken up by Ethan Crane in nothing but pajama bottom. She just stood there relishing in the memory of Ethan in her room with nothing but his pj's and an extremely well toned and tanned chest and abs. She noticed that he had been staring at her and looked quite cute when he realized what he had been doing. Coming out of her daze she realized she had to be downstairs soon. Rushing into the bathroom she quickly showered then located the clothes Ethan had given her to wear. A pair of white ¾ length cargo shorts and hot pink top that tied behind her neck. Looking in the mirror she thought she looked pretty good. Ethan definitely had good fashion sense. Grabbing her purse she raced out and found the stairs that led to the foyer.
Ethan was talking to his mother about why she was doing this in the sitting room while they waited for Teresa.
E: 'why are you doing the mother? I mean sure Pilar is like family. But why are you so keen to help out Teresa?'
I: 'well I feel sorry for her. I know you can relate to her situation especially after Gwen-'
E: 'Mother!' he warned
I: 'I know never mention her. But I want to help Teresa out of her shell. Plus I miss being able to go on shopping sprees with your sister. So I can spoil Teresa like she was my own' Ivy finished, excited at the prospect of spending money.
E: 'Then why am I coming' Ethan asked
I: 'You. My dear, are going to be friends with Teresa. Plus I have friends I want to catch up with in New York So Teresa needs someone to show her the sights'
E: 'Fine. But I don't like it' hiding the fact that he was delighted by the fact he would be spending time with Teresa alone
'Hello', Teresa calling interrupted his thoughts.
'In here Teresa' Ivy called
Teresa walked into the room to find Ivy and Ethan waiting for her.
'Sorry I'm late, I got lost' she said quietly still trying to comprehend what was happening.
I: 'That's okay this house is fairly big. Now I know you haven't eaten, but there will be food on the jet.. So lets leave'
T: 'Um I don't have any clothes or anything else' Teresa said quietly to Ivy as they headed for the door
I: 'Its okay we'll get whatever you need when we get there'
T: 'But I still feel bad about you buying all this stuff for me and I can't give you anything in return'
Ivy was truly touched by Teresa's comment she had only ever met one other person as selfless as this. Pilar. Teresa truly followed after her. And no one was more deserving than Pilar. So Teresa deserved this too.
I: 'Teresa I am touched that you think that way but to be able to see your face when we go shopping today is enough for me. I want to do this for you. So lets get going. Ethan's already waiting in the limo' Ivy led the way to the limo that was parked at the front entrance
T: 'We're going in that?' Teresa stuttered
I: 'Of course dear we Cranes do everything in style'
T: 'but I've never been in one before'
I: 'then I'm glad we can help you with this experience. Now hop in or we will never leave;
Teresa stepped forward and into the limo. She saw Ethan was already inside on the side seat. Taking a seat she felt herself sink into the leather seat.
E: 'it's okay you can relax' he said smiling
T: 'it's my first time in a limo'
E: 'well in that case let me give you the grand tour. There are the two seats, over here is the fridge, radio, phone, TV.' He pointed to each of the items as he said them, 'through here is the driver and this is my favorite' he smiled pushing a button
I: 'don't even think about it Ethan'
E: 'Two minutes mother'
I: 'Fine two minutes' she agreed trying not to smile'
Ethan grabbed Teresa's hand and pulled her up through the newly opened sunroof.
T: 'wow!! This is amazing'
E: 'now you know why this is my favorite part'
Teresa smiled at Ethan and then let the wind blow through her hair as the limo started down the driveway. Driving along the road she felt so free like she was flying. She couldn't help but give Ethan a huge hug when they came back into the limo.
T: 'thank you so much that was amazing'
E: 'Glad to be of service'
He felt an electrical surge go through him when she hugged him. He simply smiled and resumed his seat. He couldn't stop sneaking quick glance at Teresa just so he could see the smile that was now permanently fixed on her face. He got a warm feeling inside him that he had never felt before. This was definitely going to be an interesting weekend.
Pulling up in the limo they were finally at the airport. Ethan helped Teresa out then practically dragged her towards the jet.
Ivy stood watching the whole exchange. She had never seen Ethan this happy and excited. EVER. Not even with Gwen. Damn she hated that girl. Ethan had been devastated. Hopefully Teresa wouldn't break his heart, because it looked like she was already beginning to fill it.
Once they boarded the jet, they all took their seats. Ethan sat next to Teresa and held her hand during take off. He was pretty sure she hadn't been on a jet before. And his guess was right on the money and he was awarded with another hug from Teresa.

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