Chapter 7 PART1
Teresa woke Whitney up early the next morning because she had to get ready for work. Teresa was so nervous about seeing Ethan. She was afraid to tell him that he had a week to make up his mind. Whitney kept telling her all morning though to be strong and everything will work out okay. After eating a quick breakfast Teresa drove Whitney home.
"Next time you have to sleep over." Whitney said before she got out of the car.
"Okay. I'm sorry about my brother's scaring us last night." Teresa apologized.
"Don't worry. It was kind of fun." She laughed.
"Yeah I guess so. Now I have to go to work."
"And see Ethan." Whitney added.
"Yeah, I don't think I can talk to him today." Teresa confided in Whitney.
"Well, try to avoid him, but if you run into him then tell him he has a week."
"I'll try. Thanks, Whitney."
"No problem. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay, bye."
Teresa drove over to the mansion then. She sat in her car thinking about what she would say to Ethan. Just the a song came on that made Teresa cry and made her realize what she had to say to Ethan.
Song begins:
(Chorus
Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry?
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night?
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right?
Have you ever?
Have you ever?
Have you ever been in love
Been in love so bad
You'd do anything
To make them understand?
Have you ever had someone
Steal your heart away?
You'd give anything
To make them feel the same?
Have you ever searched for words
To get you in their heart
But you don't know what to say
And you don't know where to start?
(Repeat chorus)
Have you ever found the one
You've dreamed of all your life?
You'd do just about anything
To look into their eyes?
Have you finally found the one
You've given your heart to
Only to find that one
Won't give their heart to you?
Have you ever closed your eyes and
Dreamed that they were there
And all you can do is wait
For that day when they will care?
(Repeat chorus)
(Bridge
What do I gotta do to get you in my arms, baby?
What do I gotta say to get to your heart
To make you understand
How I need you next to me?
Gotta get you in my world
'Cause, baby, I can't sleep
(Repeat chorus twice)
Have you ever?
Song ends:
Teresa dried her eyes and rang the mansion door bell. She hoped that anyone, but Ethan would answer.
"I've got!" Ethan yelled heading to the door.
He opened the door and found Teresa. She had a tear stained face.
"Hi Teresa." He said softly.
She couldn't look at him, but she said, "Hello Ethan."
"Come in."
"Thank you. Is your mother here?" She asked still looking away from him.
"Yes, but can we talk first?"
"I suppose so."
"Let's go somewhere private and talk."
She nodded her head. They went into Ethan's room. Teresa stood looking at the floor while Ethan kept his eyes on Teresa.
"Teresa, please look at me."
She took a tissue out of her purse and whipped away her tears and said, "I can't. It hurts too much."
He couldn't stand to see her like this. He moved closer to her and took her face in his hands.
"Please, don't cry because of me."
"I'm not just crying because of you. But because of what we could've had. I have to tell you something." She said as she released his hands from her face.
"Do you want to sit down?" He asked her.
"No. I rather get this done fast so I can do my work in peace."
"Okay."
"Ethan, you love Gwen. I know you do. You two belong together. It's fate."
"Teresa, where is this going?" He interrupted her.
"Please listen. I can't be with you." She said as her tears came more and more. "Just leave me be. I'm only a child as where you are an adult."
"Teresa, I can't lose you." He put his arms around her.
She moved his arms and said, "I just want to be friends. That is if we can control our feelings." Then she left to find Ivy. She was running throughout the mansion trying to find Ivy. She bumped into her in the hall.
"Teresa, there you are?"
"I'm sorry I'm late."
"Oh don't cry about it." Ivy thought Teresa was crying about being late.
"Oh I'm not."
"Then why are you crying?"
"Because my heart is broken." Teresa cried in pain.
"I'm so sorry. Come let's sit down and you can tell me about it."
They sat down in the living room.
"When I moved here, I met this wonderful guy."
Ivy smiled.
"Well, I found out the other day that he is seeing someone."
Ethan was coming down the stairs right then. When he heard Ivy and Teresa he stopped. He didn't want to listen in on their conversation, but when he heard Teresa crying he couldn't help but listen.
"Oh no!" Ivy said in shock.
"He's truly wonderful, Ivy. He tells me that he loves me and I believe him. The problem is he won't break up with her. He suggested that I be his mistress. That hurt me so much."
"Oh dear! Listen you shouldn't have to be anyone's mistress. I've learned that the hard way."
"But I love him so much! And to make things worse I just talked to him and told him that he belongs with the other woman."
"Listen to me Teresa, I lost the love of my life. It hurts me to this very day. Don't let him go."
"But how do I change what I told him? I don't know if he still loves me now."
"Try, dear. If he loves you he will understand."
"You really think so?"
"I do." Ivy smiled.
"I'm going to tell him as soon as I get off work."
"Oh take the day off." Ivy told her.
"I can't."
"I insist."
"No, I need the money. Besides I don't have anything else to do after I tell him. He may need some time to think about it."
"Okay, you can work if you want. Do you like fashion?"
"I love it!" Teresa said smiling for the first time today.
"Good! Have you ever been to Paris?"
"No, but I've heard that it's lovely. I always wanted to go there."
"Well, how would you like to go?"
"Me? I'd love to!" She said excitedly.
"Okay, I'll talk to your mother about taking you. You don't start school yet because you aren't signed up yet so this would be perfect timing. I could buy you some new outfits and you and Ethan could get better acquainted."
"Oh Ethan coming." She sounded a little sad.
"Yes. Don't you like Ethan?"
"Oh yes! I just don't see how Ethan wants to go shopping."
"Oh well he is going to see some of his old friends and I have a business meeting."
"Oh I see."
"Well, why don't you come with me and we can go talk to your mother about it."
"Now?"
"Yes, why not?"
"Well, there's no problem, but don't I have work to do here?"
"Well, if you want you can stay and do work while I talk to your mother."
"That would be fine."
"Alright then you can and Ethan can work together on finding a hotel and airplane tickets."
"Fine."
Ethan heard Teresa and Ivy getting up so he ran back to the stairs and acted like he was just coming down.
"Oh Ethan!" Ivy shouted. "Can you do me a favor and help Teresa get tickets for Paris and our hotel rooms?"
"Of course, mother."
"Great! I'll be over at Teresa's. Call em if you need anything."
"Have a good time." He said as he kissed his mother goodbye.
"Of course. Goodbye."
"So Teresa, where do we begin?"
"I don't know. I haven't planned a vacation before."
"It's not a vacation." He reminded her.
"I know, but going to Paris is a vacation to me."
"So um...why did my mother go to your house?"
"Because. Why is there a problem with her coming to my house?" Being a little angry with him she asked.
"No! I was just wondering."
"Oh well, if you must know she is asking my mother for permission so that I may go to Paris with you and her."
"Oh that's nice." He said absently.
Teresa thought that he was already forgetting about her, but he was really thinking about being in Paris with Teresa. The endless possibilities. They started working on finding a hotel. It was turning out to be hard even though Ivy and Ethan were Cranes. They finally found a hotel they was very nice and expensive. Ethan told Teresa that price didn't matter. Obviously it didn't because each room was $1000 a night. Before looking for plane tickets they decided to take a break.
"Would you like a snack?" Ethan asked Teresa.
"No thanks. I'll just have a glass of water."
"Okay."
Ethan had Phyllis bring them a glass of water and a brandy. Ethan turned on some music and began to dance to a fast moving song. Then a slow song came on.
"Would you care to dance?"
"No, I'm sorry."
"Oh come on!"
"Fine. Just one."
Song begins:
You and I must make a pack
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love
I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
I build my world of dreams around you
so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength
You know, I'll keep holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness is all I'm after
Whenever you need me
And I'll be there
I'll be there to protect you
With an unselfish love I'll respect you
Just call my name and I'll be there
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
I build my world of dreams around you
You know, I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength
You know, I'll keep holding on
If you should ever find someone new
I know she'd better be good to you
Cos if she doesn't, Then I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
I'll be there, baby
You know I'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
Song ends:
"Your a good dancer!" He told her.
"Your not so bad yourself." she laughed. "Now let's get back to work."
Teresa was happy to see that Ethan wasn't mad at her. But she wondered if he still loved her. She wanted to tell him so bad that she loved him still and that before she didn't know what she was saying.
They went back to work. Teresa was on the phone with an airline while Ethan was writing down airports close to their hotel. The couldn't use the Crane plane because it was being repaired. Teresa leaned forward for a piece of paper as so did Ethan. They were staring face to face. Their lips barely touching each other. They were losing their will to hold out. Ethan leaned closer for a kiss while Teresa realized what he was about to do. So she turned her head as soon as Ethan's lip touched her's.
"Ethan, we have to finish this so I can leave."
"You're right. Sorry."
They finished everything by 5 p.m. Ivy just walked through the door.
"Did you guys find everything?"
"Yes we did." Teresa said.
"Good. I talked to your mother and after a long time of convincing her she's letting you go."
"Oh thank you so much, Ivy!" Teresa said excitedly as she hugged Ivy.
"Thank alright. Your already like a daughter to me."
"And you feel like my second mother."
"Thank you. Well, we leave in two days."
"Okay. Well, I better get home. But I'll be over tomorrow."
"Okay bye, Teresa."
"Bye, Ivy, Ethan."
"Good luck with that guy!" Ivy shouted to Teresa.
"Thanks."
"Teresa, hold up!" Ethan shouted. "Can I ask you something?"
"Sure, but hurry up."
Ethan walked Teresa out to her car.
"Teresa," he said taking her hands, "I know you love me still. I love you too! Please, give me a chance to break up with Gwen."
"Ethan, I do love you! I just want you to be happy."
"I'm happy with you. You complete me."
"Ethan, you hardly know me."
"I know, but I do know that I love you. Please give me a chance." Ethan looked like he really wanted a chance.
"I'll give you a week to break it off with Gwen."
"Okay. I won't need that long. I love you so much."
"I love you too!"
He then kissed passionately. Teresa left then. After she left Gwen came over. She saw Ethan standing outside.
"Hi Honey!"
"Hi Gwen."
She walked up and kissed him.
"Did you miss me?"
"Of course." He lied. "We have to talk."
"Okay. It has to wait though because I have to talk to your mother about going to Paris."
"Why you can't go?"
"Afraid not. But you'll be fine without me."
"I guess."
He was so happy that Gwen wasn't going. Now he and Teresa could spend a lot of time together.
Teresa woke Whitney up early the next morning because she had to get ready for work. Teresa was so nervous about seeing Ethan. She was afraid to tell him that he had a week to make up his mind. Whitney kept telling her all morning though to be strong and everything will work out okay. After eating a quick breakfast Teresa drove Whitney home.
"Next time you have to sleep over." Whitney said before she got out of the car.
"Okay. I'm sorry about my brother's scaring us last night." Teresa apologized.
"Don't worry. It was kind of fun." She laughed.
"Yeah I guess so. Now I have to go to work."
"And see Ethan." Whitney added.
"Yeah, I don't think I can talk to him today." Teresa confided in Whitney.
"Well, try to avoid him, but if you run into him then tell him he has a week."
"I'll try. Thanks, Whitney."
"No problem. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay, bye."
Teresa drove over to the mansion then. She sat in her car thinking about what she would say to Ethan. Just the a song came on that made Teresa cry and made her realize what she had to say to Ethan.
Song begins:
(Chorus
Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry?
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night?
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right?
Have you ever?
Have you ever?
Have you ever been in love
Been in love so bad
You'd do anything
To make them understand?
Have you ever had someone
Steal your heart away?
You'd give anything
To make them feel the same?
Have you ever searched for words
To get you in their heart
But you don't know what to say
And you don't know where to start?
(Repeat chorus)
Have you ever found the one
You've dreamed of all your life?
You'd do just about anything
To look into their eyes?
Have you finally found the one
You've given your heart to
Only to find that one
Won't give their heart to you?
Have you ever closed your eyes and
Dreamed that they were there
And all you can do is wait
For that day when they will care?
(Repeat chorus)
(Bridge
What do I gotta do to get you in my arms, baby?
What do I gotta say to get to your heart
To make you understand
How I need you next to me?
Gotta get you in my world
'Cause, baby, I can't sleep
(Repeat chorus twice)
Have you ever?
Song ends:
Teresa dried her eyes and rang the mansion door bell. She hoped that anyone, but Ethan would answer.
"I've got!" Ethan yelled heading to the door.
He opened the door and found Teresa. She had a tear stained face.
"Hi Teresa." He said softly.
She couldn't look at him, but she said, "Hello Ethan."
"Come in."
"Thank you. Is your mother here?" She asked still looking away from him.
"Yes, but can we talk first?"
"I suppose so."
"Let's go somewhere private and talk."
She nodded her head. They went into Ethan's room. Teresa stood looking at the floor while Ethan kept his eyes on Teresa.
"Teresa, please look at me."
She took a tissue out of her purse and whipped away her tears and said, "I can't. It hurts too much."
He couldn't stand to see her like this. He moved closer to her and took her face in his hands.
"Please, don't cry because of me."
"I'm not just crying because of you. But because of what we could've had. I have to tell you something." She said as she released his hands from her face.
"Do you want to sit down?" He asked her.
"No. I rather get this done fast so I can do my work in peace."
"Okay."
"Ethan, you love Gwen. I know you do. You two belong together. It's fate."
"Teresa, where is this going?" He interrupted her.
"Please listen. I can't be with you." She said as her tears came more and more. "Just leave me be. I'm only a child as where you are an adult."
"Teresa, I can't lose you." He put his arms around her.
She moved his arms and said, "I just want to be friends. That is if we can control our feelings." Then she left to find Ivy. She was running throughout the mansion trying to find Ivy. She bumped into her in the hall.
"Teresa, there you are?"
"I'm sorry I'm late."
"Oh don't cry about it." Ivy thought Teresa was crying about being late.
"Oh I'm not."
"Then why are you crying?"
"Because my heart is broken." Teresa cried in pain.
"I'm so sorry. Come let's sit down and you can tell me about it."
They sat down in the living room.
"When I moved here, I met this wonderful guy."
Ivy smiled.
"Well, I found out the other day that he is seeing someone."
Ethan was coming down the stairs right then. When he heard Ivy and Teresa he stopped. He didn't want to listen in on their conversation, but when he heard Teresa crying he couldn't help but listen.
"Oh no!" Ivy said in shock.
"He's truly wonderful, Ivy. He tells me that he loves me and I believe him. The problem is he won't break up with her. He suggested that I be his mistress. That hurt me so much."
"Oh dear! Listen you shouldn't have to be anyone's mistress. I've learned that the hard way."
"But I love him so much! And to make things worse I just talked to him and told him that he belongs with the other woman."
"Listen to me Teresa, I lost the love of my life. It hurts me to this very day. Don't let him go."
"But how do I change what I told him? I don't know if he still loves me now."
"Try, dear. If he loves you he will understand."
"You really think so?"
"I do." Ivy smiled.
"I'm going to tell him as soon as I get off work."
"Oh take the day off." Ivy told her.
"I can't."
"I insist."
"No, I need the money. Besides I don't have anything else to do after I tell him. He may need some time to think about it."
"Okay, you can work if you want. Do you like fashion?"
"I love it!" Teresa said smiling for the first time today.
"Good! Have you ever been to Paris?"
"No, but I've heard that it's lovely. I always wanted to go there."
"Well, how would you like to go?"
"Me? I'd love to!" She said excitedly.
"Okay, I'll talk to your mother about taking you. You don't start school yet because you aren't signed up yet so this would be perfect timing. I could buy you some new outfits and you and Ethan could get better acquainted."
"Oh Ethan coming." She sounded a little sad.
"Yes. Don't you like Ethan?"
"Oh yes! I just don't see how Ethan wants to go shopping."
"Oh well he is going to see some of his old friends and I have a business meeting."
"Oh I see."
"Well, why don't you come with me and we can go talk to your mother about it."
"Now?"
"Yes, why not?"
"Well, there's no problem, but don't I have work to do here?"
"Well, if you want you can stay and do work while I talk to your mother."
"That would be fine."
"Alright then you can and Ethan can work together on finding a hotel and airplane tickets."
"Fine."
Ethan heard Teresa and Ivy getting up so he ran back to the stairs and acted like he was just coming down.
"Oh Ethan!" Ivy shouted. "Can you do me a favor and help Teresa get tickets for Paris and our hotel rooms?"
"Of course, mother."
"Great! I'll be over at Teresa's. Call em if you need anything."
"Have a good time." He said as he kissed his mother goodbye.
"Of course. Goodbye."
"So Teresa, where do we begin?"
"I don't know. I haven't planned a vacation before."
"It's not a vacation." He reminded her.
"I know, but going to Paris is a vacation to me."
"So um...why did my mother go to your house?"
"Because. Why is there a problem with her coming to my house?" Being a little angry with him she asked.
"No! I was just wondering."
"Oh well, if you must know she is asking my mother for permission so that I may go to Paris with you and her."
"Oh that's nice." He said absently.
Teresa thought that he was already forgetting about her, but he was really thinking about being in Paris with Teresa. The endless possibilities. They started working on finding a hotel. It was turning out to be hard even though Ivy and Ethan were Cranes. They finally found a hotel they was very nice and expensive. Ethan told Teresa that price didn't matter. Obviously it didn't because each room was $1000 a night. Before looking for plane tickets they decided to take a break.
"Would you like a snack?" Ethan asked Teresa.
"No thanks. I'll just have a glass of water."
"Okay."
Ethan had Phyllis bring them a glass of water and a brandy. Ethan turned on some music and began to dance to a fast moving song. Then a slow song came on.
"Would you care to dance?"
"No, I'm sorry."
"Oh come on!"
"Fine. Just one."
Song begins:
You and I must make a pack
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love
I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
I build my world of dreams around you
so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength
You know, I'll keep holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness is all I'm after
Whenever you need me
And I'll be there
I'll be there to protect you
With an unselfish love I'll respect you
Just call my name and I'll be there
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
I build my world of dreams around you
You know, I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength
You know, I'll keep holding on
If you should ever find someone new
I know she'd better be good to you
Cos if she doesn't, Then I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
I'll be there, baby
You know I'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
Song ends:
"Your a good dancer!" He told her.
"Your not so bad yourself." she laughed. "Now let's get back to work."
Teresa was happy to see that Ethan wasn't mad at her. But she wondered if he still loved her. She wanted to tell him so bad that she loved him still and that before she didn't know what she was saying.
They went back to work. Teresa was on the phone with an airline while Ethan was writing down airports close to their hotel. The couldn't use the Crane plane because it was being repaired. Teresa leaned forward for a piece of paper as so did Ethan. They were staring face to face. Their lips barely touching each other. They were losing their will to hold out. Ethan leaned closer for a kiss while Teresa realized what he was about to do. So she turned her head as soon as Ethan's lip touched her's.
"Ethan, we have to finish this so I can leave."
"You're right. Sorry."
They finished everything by 5 p.m. Ivy just walked through the door.
"Did you guys find everything?"
"Yes we did." Teresa said.
"Good. I talked to your mother and after a long time of convincing her she's letting you go."
"Oh thank you so much, Ivy!" Teresa said excitedly as she hugged Ivy.
"Thank alright. Your already like a daughter to me."
"And you feel like my second mother."
"Thank you. Well, we leave in two days."
"Okay. Well, I better get home. But I'll be over tomorrow."
"Okay bye, Teresa."
"Bye, Ivy, Ethan."
"Good luck with that guy!" Ivy shouted to Teresa.
"Thanks."
"Teresa, hold up!" Ethan shouted. "Can I ask you something?"
"Sure, but hurry up."
Ethan walked Teresa out to her car.
"Teresa," he said taking her hands, "I know you love me still. I love you too! Please, give me a chance to break up with Gwen."
"Ethan, I do love you! I just want you to be happy."
"I'm happy with you. You complete me."
"Ethan, you hardly know me."
"I know, but I do know that I love you. Please give me a chance." Ethan looked like he really wanted a chance.
"I'll give you a week to break it off with Gwen."
"Okay. I won't need that long. I love you so much."
"I love you too!"
He then kissed passionately. Teresa left then. After she left Gwen came over. She saw Ethan standing outside.
"Hi Honey!"
"Hi Gwen."
She walked up and kissed him.
"Did you miss me?"
"Of course." He lied. "We have to talk."
"Okay. It has to wait though because I have to talk to your mother about going to Paris."
"Why you can't go?"
"Afraid not. But you'll be fine without me."
"I guess."
He was so happy that Gwen wasn't going. Now he and Teresa could spend a lot of time together.