Meeting Again
Arriving at the Book Café, Theresa looks around for Ethan, and spots him in the corner booth.
"Hi, Ethan."
He looks up from reading a magazine. "Theresa! I'm so glad you're here." He gets up and helps her into the booth.
"Thank you for meeting me."
"You're welcome."
Taking a deep breath, Theresa looks into Ethan's eyes. "This is hard for me, you know? Finding out you were a Crane didn't sit well with me. At first, I thought you were just going to use me to your advantage. After I got your gifts, though, I thought, 'maybe there is another side to him that I'm not seeing.' Everyone keeps telling me that you're not like the rest of the Crane family, that you're different. I figured I'd use this time now to see that for myself."
After listening to Theresa, Ethan begins to speak, "Theresa, you have to believe that I am very sorry for deceiving you. That was never my intention. When I first met you, we got off on the wrong foot, for sure. But then, when we started talking, I realized that it was 'nice' just being Ethan, without having the Crane name attached for a few moments. You started a friendship with me because of how I acted toward you. When you found out the truth, I was hurt because I didn't know what to think. A part of me knew you weren't after me for money. Another part of me was afraid that you would never talk to me again because of how I acted toward you, and the fact that our relationship started off as a lie. I hope you can forgive me, Theresa, because I want you to know that I truly care for you. I hope that we can start again as friends, and see what happens from there."
"I'd like that, Ethan." Theresa says, as she watches Ethan's smile widen with happiness.
"So would I, Theresa, so would I."
After they finish drinking some coffee, Ethan and Theresa decide to take a walk in the park.
While walking, Ethan can't stop himself from looking at Theresa.
"What, do I have something on my face?" Theresa asks as she spots Ethan staring at her.
"Nope. You're just a beauty to my eyes."
"You're not trying to feed me a line, are you?"
Stopping in front of her, Ethan places Theresa's hand over his heart. "I swear to you that anything I say to you from here on out is nothing but the truth. You are a very beautiful woman, Theresa. A woman I would love to get to know more, if you'll let me."
Smiling, Theresa hugs Ethan close to her. "I think that can be arranged."
Ethan slowly bends his head down, and kisses Theresa's lips.
"To our relationship." Ethan toasts with a kiss.
"To our relationship."
Coming Up
Theresa and Ethan's relationship grows
What will the future be for E/T?
Please R/R