Chapter 3—Facing the Truth
(Author's note: Thanks Sweet Angel for the info. ()
After they share a hug, Ethan and Theresa make their way to the couch in front of the fireplace to begin their talk.
"Okay, Theresa, just start from the beginning, and leave nothing out." Ethan states as he looks at Theresa.
"Well, it started back at yours and Gwen's engagement party. I had overheard you and Chad talk about how Julian told you to have a "fling" with me before you married Gwen because it was a "Crane" thing to do. And then I ran into Rebecca as I was trying to leave the mansion, and she kept telling me how you were going to marry Gwen and that I was nothing but a slut and that I would never be good enough for the Crane heir. I yelled back at how I knew deep inside that you loved me, and that you would be with me because deep down in my heart, I thought that was the truth..." Theresa takes a deep breath.
"Go on, I'm listening."
"Well, after what I had heard from Julian and then from Rebecca, I got so mad. I went to my house with the intention of leaving Harmony forever. When I opened the suitcase from the hall closet, I saw your mother's note. I was curious, as you know me to be, and started reading the letter. I saw a picture of Chief Bennett in the letter, and on the back it said "Ethan's father." I was confused, because I knew you were a Crane. After I read the letter, I realized the truth. I was so mad because here Ivy was passing you off as a Crane, and then there you were with Gwen together and with all the news from Julian about the fling with me, I became really angry at all the Cranes. I scanned the letter into my computer simply out of anger. I had absolutely no intention of sending it to any tabloid, or anything. In fact, I was going to delete the letter after I had a talk with you, but the truth came out the night of our engagement party, and because of that, I couldn't do or say anything to you because you were mad at me." Theresa looks deep into Ethan's eyes, begging him to believe her. "And THAT is the whole truth, Ethan, I never would have stooped so low as to send that tabloid the information on who your true father was. I loved you too much then to ever want to hurt you."
After Theresa finishes her speech, she goes to the cabin window and looks outside. "Please, God, let Ethan believe me. He has to know that I would never hurt him."
"My God, how could I have ever thought that the woman I loved would have hurt me so bad? Ethan, you are a stupid man!" Ethan chastises himself as he makes his way to Theresa. Theresa slowly feels Ethan's arms wrap around her, and she sends a small prayer to God that things will work out for them.
"Oh, Theresa, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry that I lashed out at you." Ethan turns her around and holds her precious face in his hands. "How could I have been so stupid to think that the woman I love would ever want to hurt me? You can't hurt me. I know that, now. I think at the time when I found out the news, I was just so angry. Now, I realize that the one person I should be angry at is my mother more than anyone else. I mean, how could she have held that information for so long, you know? I've been living a false life for the last 25 years."
Theresa turns around as she hugs Ethan close to her. "Ethan, did you ever think that maybe Ivy had her reasons for why she didn't tell you that Sam was your father?"
"Perhaps. And believe me, once we return to Harmony, I'm determined to find that out. I'm also going to find out when that tabloid received the letter, and how. I'll use everything in my power to do so."
Theresa smiles slowly as she watches Ethan. "You know, you have a determined streak just like I do."
"Yeah, I know. You rub off on me quite well. Can you ever forgive me for being such a jerk? Please, know that I love you more than my next breath, and I would do anything for you."
"You don't have to tell me that, Ethan, I know. I know I'm the woman in your heart, as you're the man in mine. I love you, heart and soul. You and only you."
Ethan slowly lowers his head, and gives Theresa the most passionate kiss ever. They spend the rest of the night wrapped in each other's arms, talking about the future that they hope to have.
Coming up
Ethan confronts his mother
Ethan and Theresa team up to learn the truth
Someone is found guilty!
Please RR
(Author's note: Thanks Sweet Angel for the info. ()
After they share a hug, Ethan and Theresa make their way to the couch in front of the fireplace to begin their talk.
"Okay, Theresa, just start from the beginning, and leave nothing out." Ethan states as he looks at Theresa.
"Well, it started back at yours and Gwen's engagement party. I had overheard you and Chad talk about how Julian told you to have a "fling" with me before you married Gwen because it was a "Crane" thing to do. And then I ran into Rebecca as I was trying to leave the mansion, and she kept telling me how you were going to marry Gwen and that I was nothing but a slut and that I would never be good enough for the Crane heir. I yelled back at how I knew deep inside that you loved me, and that you would be with me because deep down in my heart, I thought that was the truth..." Theresa takes a deep breath.
"Go on, I'm listening."
"Well, after what I had heard from Julian and then from Rebecca, I got so mad. I went to my house with the intention of leaving Harmony forever. When I opened the suitcase from the hall closet, I saw your mother's note. I was curious, as you know me to be, and started reading the letter. I saw a picture of Chief Bennett in the letter, and on the back it said "Ethan's father." I was confused, because I knew you were a Crane. After I read the letter, I realized the truth. I was so mad because here Ivy was passing you off as a Crane, and then there you were with Gwen together and with all the news from Julian about the fling with me, I became really angry at all the Cranes. I scanned the letter into my computer simply out of anger. I had absolutely no intention of sending it to any tabloid, or anything. In fact, I was going to delete the letter after I had a talk with you, but the truth came out the night of our engagement party, and because of that, I couldn't do or say anything to you because you were mad at me." Theresa looks deep into Ethan's eyes, begging him to believe her. "And THAT is the whole truth, Ethan, I never would have stooped so low as to send that tabloid the information on who your true father was. I loved you too much then to ever want to hurt you."
After Theresa finishes her speech, she goes to the cabin window and looks outside. "Please, God, let Ethan believe me. He has to know that I would never hurt him."
"My God, how could I have ever thought that the woman I loved would have hurt me so bad? Ethan, you are a stupid man!" Ethan chastises himself as he makes his way to Theresa. Theresa slowly feels Ethan's arms wrap around her, and she sends a small prayer to God that things will work out for them.
"Oh, Theresa, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry that I lashed out at you." Ethan turns her around and holds her precious face in his hands. "How could I have been so stupid to think that the woman I love would ever want to hurt me? You can't hurt me. I know that, now. I think at the time when I found out the news, I was just so angry. Now, I realize that the one person I should be angry at is my mother more than anyone else. I mean, how could she have held that information for so long, you know? I've been living a false life for the last 25 years."
Theresa turns around as she hugs Ethan close to her. "Ethan, did you ever think that maybe Ivy had her reasons for why she didn't tell you that Sam was your father?"
"Perhaps. And believe me, once we return to Harmony, I'm determined to find that out. I'm also going to find out when that tabloid received the letter, and how. I'll use everything in my power to do so."
Theresa smiles slowly as she watches Ethan. "You know, you have a determined streak just like I do."
"Yeah, I know. You rub off on me quite well. Can you ever forgive me for being such a jerk? Please, know that I love you more than my next breath, and I would do anything for you."
"You don't have to tell me that, Ethan, I know. I know I'm the woman in your heart, as you're the man in mine. I love you, heart and soul. You and only you."
Ethan slowly lowers his head, and gives Theresa the most passionate kiss ever. They spend the rest of the night wrapped in each other's arms, talking about the future that they hope to have.
Coming up
Ethan confronts his mother
Ethan and Theresa team up to learn the truth
Someone is found guilty!
Please RR