As Michelle came down the stairs, Pilar was rocking Little Martin to sleep.
It was around noon, and about time for his afternoon nap. As she put him
down in his playpen, she noticed a confused look on Michelle's face.
Michelle was confused, but she was worried. Worried that everyone's dreams on the plane had in fact became a reality. At in this weird small town of Harmony, anything was possible, and that, just maybe that if she were to accept Ethan's proposal, she may just be signing her death warrant. Pilar made her way to her, interrupting her thoughts.
"What is it Michelle?", she asked.
"Nothing, nothing at all, just wondering what is taking Ethan so long", she grinned trying to hide it.
Pilar knew she lying, and decided to press the issue. She knew Michelle as long as she knew Gwen. She definitely knew something was bothering her, and was determined to make her talk, since after the fight last night with Ethan, she knew Michelle, of all people, should hide her feelings.
"Michelle Christine Bradford, you know you can't lie to me, talk to me, don't hold it in", Pilar said sitting her down.
She sat down and took a deep breath, because she was afraid to tell her, just because it may come true.
~Harmony High School~
Miguel and Reese helped Ethan out with everything, and it was spectacular. Every tree was in place, along with everything little detail that was their on that September day. They stood back and looked at the masterpiece.
"You two are lifesavers, thanks again", Ethan said.
"No problem, I just can't believe you were in love before Gwen and my sister, it's one secret I never thought to ask about with you at least", Miguel said.
"Yeah, everyone in town who couldn't remember, or just was too young to know about are talking about it. But enough about that, I hope you and she have the best marriage you could ask for ", Reese said.
"Thanks, I'm glad you two are friends again, I was a little worried there when Theresa and I talked", he added.
"We decided not to date within the same family, and that we have time to figure out who we are, and what we want from that special woman", Miguel said.
"I know what you mean, I was so pressured into marrying someone, that I really didn't know who I was, and what I wanted in life, and then when Michelle came back, and exposed everything, it changed my perspective on life. Hopefully, you two will find in someday", he explained.
"Well, until then, Luis and I planned a very good bachelor party, if she accepts", Miguel joked.
"She will, you can tell with those two", Reese added.
They parted ways, and he headed back to the mansion, to get Michelle.
~At the Lopez-Fitzgerald Mansion~
"Well? What do you think Pilar? Should I be afraid, or should I overlook it?", she asked.
"I think you are afraid, but it's because of the last marriage you were in. He scared you to thinking that you are having a hard time trusting anyone, including your own judgment. Go with Ethan, he will make you happy, and you and I both know that, never take for granted what you and someone may have, because you may not have them the next day", she said.
"Thank you, I know you truly mean that", she hugged her.
"You don't have to thank me, you have given me something I have wanted for everyone close to me, including myself, peace of mind", she said teary eyed.
"Don't cry, because if you do, I may not be able to control my tears".
"You save those tears for you and Ethan, when you get married, ok, and we will be there, I guarantee that".
Ethan walked through the door, and found two of the most important people in his life close to crying.
"Hey, what's wrong", he said to Michelle.
"Nothing, too much estrogen today I guess", Michelle lied.
Pilar and Ethan laughed.
"Well, I got to go over some papers for L.F. Industries, I'll see you two at dinner?", she said hugging them both.
"Yes you will", they replied.
She left, and he focused his eyes back to her. Her eyes to him was the most beautiful hazel eyes he ever saw in his life. Earlier he was nervous to even ask her, but now looking at her, he was comfortable. He never was comfortable with either Gwen or Theresa. He did love them, but always felt a part missing with them both, and this time with Michelle everything he wanted was right there, headstrong when needed to be, confident, and sophisticated, and very intelligent, but also knew when to just let go.
"Well?"
"Yes, you're curious to what I have up my sleeve aren't you?"
"Very, so are you going to tell me?"
"Nope, we are going to see it, and then you can answer me then".
He grabbed her, and headed out to the high school.
As they arrived, Michelle grinned from ear to ear, but it wasn't because she knew, because she didn't know. It was to thank God that she had Ethan back in her life, and that he loved her so much. What was puzzling her was why did he have on his workout clothes, and why did she have to change too?
As they jogged over to the field, he was grinning also. He knew she was trying to figure out what was going on.
"Jog with me".
They jogged around the track, and the best surprise was that he invited everyone to witness her reaction.
"What is this about and why is everyone here?'
"Not marble, nor the gilded monuments
Of princes, shall outlive this powerful rhyme;
But you shall shine more bright in these contents
Than unswept stone, besmeared with sluttish time.
When wasteful war shall statues overturn,
And broils root out the work of masonry,
Nor Mars his sword nor war's quick fire shall burn
The living record of your memory.
'Gainst death and all-oblivious enmity
Shall you pace forth; your praise shall still find room
Even in the eyes of all posterity
That wear this world out to the ending doom.
So, till the judgment that yourself arise,
You live in this, and dwell in lovers' eyes.
(Thank you William Shakespeare! Sonnet 55)
As he recited this, Michelle, once again got teary eyed. This time was because it was the first letter he ever wrote to her, after their families tore them apart. It gave her the motivation to keep going, and never forget he loved her.
"Michelle, we have known each other for the longest time, and I never want to be apart from you. After death, I devote my love for all eternity to you. You are my one and only soulmate. Lets us reunite as one, and will you do the honor of marrying me?"
She looked down, and he pulled her face up to his. She was in so much shock of everything that all she could do is mouthed "yes".
He picked her up and kissed her with all the passion he had for her. He totally forgot about the ring.
"Ethan!"
"Yeah?"
"A ring? You bought it, where is it?', Pilar asked.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm just so excited".
He placed the special ring on her finger, and everyone ran over to congratulate the two. They decided to have dinner at the mansion to celebrate. Theresa, Sheridan, and Whitney pulled her away from Ethan to shop for the special occasion. Meanwhile everyone else headed over to the mansion.
Michelle was confused, but she was worried. Worried that everyone's dreams on the plane had in fact became a reality. At in this weird small town of Harmony, anything was possible, and that, just maybe that if she were to accept Ethan's proposal, she may just be signing her death warrant. Pilar made her way to her, interrupting her thoughts.
"What is it Michelle?", she asked.
"Nothing, nothing at all, just wondering what is taking Ethan so long", she grinned trying to hide it.
Pilar knew she lying, and decided to press the issue. She knew Michelle as long as she knew Gwen. She definitely knew something was bothering her, and was determined to make her talk, since after the fight last night with Ethan, she knew Michelle, of all people, should hide her feelings.
"Michelle Christine Bradford, you know you can't lie to me, talk to me, don't hold it in", Pilar said sitting her down.
She sat down and took a deep breath, because she was afraid to tell her, just because it may come true.
~Harmony High School~
Miguel and Reese helped Ethan out with everything, and it was spectacular. Every tree was in place, along with everything little detail that was their on that September day. They stood back and looked at the masterpiece.
"You two are lifesavers, thanks again", Ethan said.
"No problem, I just can't believe you were in love before Gwen and my sister, it's one secret I never thought to ask about with you at least", Miguel said.
"Yeah, everyone in town who couldn't remember, or just was too young to know about are talking about it. But enough about that, I hope you and she have the best marriage you could ask for ", Reese said.
"Thanks, I'm glad you two are friends again, I was a little worried there when Theresa and I talked", he added.
"We decided not to date within the same family, and that we have time to figure out who we are, and what we want from that special woman", Miguel said.
"I know what you mean, I was so pressured into marrying someone, that I really didn't know who I was, and what I wanted in life, and then when Michelle came back, and exposed everything, it changed my perspective on life. Hopefully, you two will find in someday", he explained.
"Well, until then, Luis and I planned a very good bachelor party, if she accepts", Miguel joked.
"She will, you can tell with those two", Reese added.
They parted ways, and he headed back to the mansion, to get Michelle.
~At the Lopez-Fitzgerald Mansion~
"Well? What do you think Pilar? Should I be afraid, or should I overlook it?", she asked.
"I think you are afraid, but it's because of the last marriage you were in. He scared you to thinking that you are having a hard time trusting anyone, including your own judgment. Go with Ethan, he will make you happy, and you and I both know that, never take for granted what you and someone may have, because you may not have them the next day", she said.
"Thank you, I know you truly mean that", she hugged her.
"You don't have to thank me, you have given me something I have wanted for everyone close to me, including myself, peace of mind", she said teary eyed.
"Don't cry, because if you do, I may not be able to control my tears".
"You save those tears for you and Ethan, when you get married, ok, and we will be there, I guarantee that".
Ethan walked through the door, and found two of the most important people in his life close to crying.
"Hey, what's wrong", he said to Michelle.
"Nothing, too much estrogen today I guess", Michelle lied.
Pilar and Ethan laughed.
"Well, I got to go over some papers for L.F. Industries, I'll see you two at dinner?", she said hugging them both.
"Yes you will", they replied.
She left, and he focused his eyes back to her. Her eyes to him was the most beautiful hazel eyes he ever saw in his life. Earlier he was nervous to even ask her, but now looking at her, he was comfortable. He never was comfortable with either Gwen or Theresa. He did love them, but always felt a part missing with them both, and this time with Michelle everything he wanted was right there, headstrong when needed to be, confident, and sophisticated, and very intelligent, but also knew when to just let go.
"Well?"
"Yes, you're curious to what I have up my sleeve aren't you?"
"Very, so are you going to tell me?"
"Nope, we are going to see it, and then you can answer me then".
He grabbed her, and headed out to the high school.
As they arrived, Michelle grinned from ear to ear, but it wasn't because she knew, because she didn't know. It was to thank God that she had Ethan back in her life, and that he loved her so much. What was puzzling her was why did he have on his workout clothes, and why did she have to change too?
As they jogged over to the field, he was grinning also. He knew she was trying to figure out what was going on.
"Jog with me".
They jogged around the track, and the best surprise was that he invited everyone to witness her reaction.
"What is this about and why is everyone here?'
"Not marble, nor the gilded monuments
Of princes, shall outlive this powerful rhyme;
But you shall shine more bright in these contents
Than unswept stone, besmeared with sluttish time.
When wasteful war shall statues overturn,
And broils root out the work of masonry,
Nor Mars his sword nor war's quick fire shall burn
The living record of your memory.
'Gainst death and all-oblivious enmity
Shall you pace forth; your praise shall still find room
Even in the eyes of all posterity
That wear this world out to the ending doom.
So, till the judgment that yourself arise,
You live in this, and dwell in lovers' eyes.
(Thank you William Shakespeare! Sonnet 55)
As he recited this, Michelle, once again got teary eyed. This time was because it was the first letter he ever wrote to her, after their families tore them apart. It gave her the motivation to keep going, and never forget he loved her.
"Michelle, we have known each other for the longest time, and I never want to be apart from you. After death, I devote my love for all eternity to you. You are my one and only soulmate. Lets us reunite as one, and will you do the honor of marrying me?"
She looked down, and he pulled her face up to his. She was in so much shock of everything that all she could do is mouthed "yes".
He picked her up and kissed her with all the passion he had for her. He totally forgot about the ring.
"Ethan!"
"Yeah?"
"A ring? You bought it, where is it?', Pilar asked.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm just so excited".
He placed the special ring on her finger, and everyone ran over to congratulate the two. They decided to have dinner at the mansion to celebrate. Theresa, Sheridan, and Whitney pulled her away from Ethan to shop for the special occasion. Meanwhile everyone else headed over to the mansion.