Chapter 13 PART 1
Teresa was ready for dinner within 20 minutes after Whitney had left. She ran downstairs as soon as Pilar called her down. She sat down beside Miguel and Beth and started to eat, but stopped once she noticed everyone was staring at here.
"What?" She asked with her mouth full of tacos.
They all gave a little laugh and Pilar said, "Honey, aren't you forgetting something?"
"No." She said as she continued to eat her taco.
"Teresa, would you care to lead us in prayer?" Luis asked.
"Oooh! My bad. Of course." She said realizing why they were staring at her. "Thank you God for this food here before us today. We are lucky enough to have it. Amen." She said quickly and shortly.
"Best prayer I've ever heard." Miguel laughed.
Teresa put down her food and gave him a hard look.
"What's wrong with my prayer?"
"Oh nothing. It's just a little too short don't you think?" Miguel said.
"No, I don't." She sighed and continued to eat.
"Now, Teresita," Pilar began, "why don't you tell us all about your trip."
"I'd rather not. I mean I just got home and I want to return to simply life. I suppose living in fancy hotels and buying anything you want is nice, but I'd rather just live in a simple little house with my wonderful family." She told them all because she didn't want to relive what happened in Paris.
They all smiled kindly at her and returned to eating.
"So, Teresa, did Ethan show you around Paris?" Beth asked.
"Yes, he did. He was nice enough to take time out to show me." She replied.
Beth nodded her head and said, "Ethan is a very nice young man. He's always at the cafe with his fiancé, Gwen. I must admit though I'm not too fond of her."
"Why not?" Luis asked out of curiosity.
"I can't really explain. You'll see for yourself soon. I think he's going to make a big mistake if he marries her."
"Oh really?" Pilar said. "Gwen seems like a nice girl. I met her this week while working at the mansion."
"Don't get me wrong now. I have no hard feelings for her, but the thing that bugs me is how she's so worried over losing Ethan. It's like someone is trying to steal him from her. I didn't mean to listen in, but she was at the cafe the other day with her mother and they were talking about some new girl who was trying to take Ethan away from her. She said that she's just sure the girl has a high school crush on Ethan. But I think if Gwen keeps worrying over it being more than a crush she just may lose him."
Teresa sat quietly in her seat. She lost her appetite after hearing that Gwen knew someone was trying to take Ethan away from her.
"You know, Beth, I think you're right." Luis said sticking his two sense into this conversation. "If someone is that worried over losing someone they aren't worth it. People in love are suppose to be able to trust one another. Maybe Ethan should just let her down gently now before both of the woman get hurt."
"Exactly!" Miguel exclaimed.
"May I be excused?" Teresa asked.
"Of course." Pilar said. "Are you feeling okay? You look a little pale."
"I just need to get some rest. I haven't had much." She said to cover up.
"Okay, if you need anything just let me know."
Teresa drifted off to sleep once she laid down on her bed. All she could dream of was Gwen yelling at her for ruining her future. She couldn't let that happen. Finally Gwen slapped her in her dream and Teresa awoke in a cold perspiration. She was shocked to see him standing there.
"Wha...what are you doing here? Wait I must be dreaming." She rubbed her eyes, but still saw him standing before her very eyes. "Matt, what are you doing here?"
"Surprise!" He exclaimed. "Are you surprised?"
"Very!" She jumped into his arms and gave him a big kiss. "Come and sit down. Tell me why you're here."
Once her sat down he explained everything.
"Teresa, I came back because I still love you. I still want to marry you. Nothing has changed between us."
"Oh everything's changed." She told him.
"That's true. Thing's have changed, but not our love for one another. Please give me another chance." He begged her.
"Why?" She asked as tears began to well up in her big beautiful brown eyes. "Last time it seemed like fate was against us."
"I can't just be friends with you. I love you too much. I know I made a stupid mistake. Since you've moved I've been so lonely. Lost without you. I know we can make it work." He got down on one knee and pulled out a black box from his coat. "Teresa Lopez Fitzgerald, will you do me the honor of being my wife?"
That did it. The tears streamed down her face like rain falling down during a storm. Ethan wasn't even on her mind at this moment all that really mattered was that Matt was back and he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. Not Shannon, just her. She looked deeply into his eyes and she saw that he had truly changed his player ways.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes!" She jumped back into his arms.
"I love you sooo much." He whispered into her ears.
The ring was big and beautiful. One large pink diamond with two smaller clear diamonds beside it. They went downstairs to tell everyone the good news. They were all sitting in the living room talking when they found them.
"Matt??" Luis asked. "What are you doing here?"
"A better question is why were you in Teresa's room?" Miguel said worrying over what Matt might have tried with his sister.
"Miguel, that's no way to treat your future brother-in-law." Teresa smiled.
"What?!" Luis shouted. "Don't tell me he's pulling this crap again."
"Luis, he's not pulling anything." Teresa defended him.
"Teresita, is this true?" Pilar asked.
"It is mama. I love Matt and he loves me."
"I forbid you two from seeing each other!" Luis shouted.
"I second that!" Miguel shouted after his brother.
"You can't stop us from seeing each other!" Teresa screamed. "I love him and we are going to get married!"
"Luis, come outside ad get some fresh air with me." Beth said taking his hand and pulling outside.
"Miguel, go upstairs while I talk to Teresita and Matt." Pilar told him.
"Yes, mama." He obeyed her.
"Matt, will you excuse us for a moment?" Pilar asked him kindly.
"Of course, Pilar." He said while leaving the room.
Once they were alone Pilar took Teresa's hand and led her to the candle she has kept lighted for Martin.
"Teresita, do you remember how much trouble Matt caused when your father was still around?"
"Yes," she said sadly.
"Do you remember how much pain your father went through when he saw how Matt was treating you?"
"Yes, mama. I do, but it's different now."
"How do you know that?" She asked her seriously.
"I just do. Please, mama, can't you be happy for us?"
"I don't know. I just don't know."
Teresa was hurt that her mother didn't want them together.
"I'm going out." Teresa said as she grabbed her purse.
"Where are you going?"
"Anywhere but here." She said as tears fell down her face. She went and got Matt and they left together speeding away in his yellow mustang.
Luis came back inside after driving Beth home and saw a yellow car speed away. He found Pilar crying in the living room by herself.
"Where is she?" He asked.
"Gone."
"Damn it! I should've stopped them." Luis was angry with himself. He should've done something.
"Don't blame yourself, Luis. I just hope they don't do anything foolish."
Luis and Miguel wanted to go and look for them, but Pilar thought it would be better if they just waited for Teresa to return home on her own. Teresa and Matt spent the night together in a hotel room. The next day Teresa went straight to work. She decided to skip school that day. while walking around trying to find Ivy so she could ask her something she ran into Ethan and Gwen.
"Oh I'm sorry." She apologized.
"Don't worry about it." Ethan said nicely.
"Congratulations!" Gwen said as she hugged Teresa.
"What for?" Teresa was confused.
"What for?" Gwen laughed, "on your engagement. I'm so happy you found that special someone like I found Ethan." She kissed him softly before Teresa.
"Oh well thank you. Matt and I were engaged once and we called it off, but I'm so happy and excited that we found each other again."
"I'm so happy for you. Aren't you, Ethan?" Gwen asked him.
"Huh? Oh yeah. Congrats."
"Ethan, could you say it any more dryly. He really is happy for you."
"I know." Teresa smiled.
"Is that your ring?" Gwen's eye lit up.
"Yes, isn't is beautiful?"
"Yes it is. Wow! Isn't that beautiful, Ethan?"
"Yes, dear."
"Oh look at the time!" Gwen exclaimed as she took a glance at her watch. "I really must be getting back to work. I'll call you later honey. And Teresa we must talk more." She smiled and left.
Teresa looked at Ethan and began to walk away but he stopped her.
"Teresa, I know you don't love him."
"How dare you tell me who I love! Matt and I have always loved each other. I was foolish to fall for you when Matt and I are meant to be." She said harshly.
Ethan felt her words like a dagger to the heart.
"I hope your as happy with him as Gwen and I are." He said before walking away.
Teresa finally went home after work. Pilar hadn't gone to work so she didn't see Teresa that whole day until then. Pilar welcomed her back with open arms.
"Mama, we have to talk."
"About what?" She asked.
"Mama, I'm going to move to N.C. with Matt and we are going to live with Aunt Maria."
Pilar was shocked. She had thought that Teresa had decided not to marry Matt.
"I won't let you." She said truthfully.
"Then I guess I won't see you again. I love Matt and I'll risk losing my family for him."
"Teresita, never do that. Please reconsider this. You'll be ruining your life."
"The only way I'll ruin my life is if I stay her with this horrid family!"
"Oh don't say that!" Pilar was so hurt. She never thought Teresa felt this way.
"I'm going to pack and then I'm leaving." She said not having a thought about changing her mind.
A half hour later she cam downstairs with a couple of packed suitcases and boxes.
"I'll send for my other things later." She told Pilar.
"Teresita, pleas don't."
"I'm sorry it has to be like this." She said and walked out that door without saying goodbye to anyone.
Teresa stopped by to say goodbye to Whitney, but left fast. She said she would call her once she got settled.
Spoilers*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Does Teresa marry Matt?
Ethan learns that Teresa left Harmony for good!
Teresa and Matt arrive in N.C.!
Much feedback is appreciated!!!
~Mandi~
Teresa was ready for dinner within 20 minutes after Whitney had left. She ran downstairs as soon as Pilar called her down. She sat down beside Miguel and Beth and started to eat, but stopped once she noticed everyone was staring at here.
"What?" She asked with her mouth full of tacos.
They all gave a little laugh and Pilar said, "Honey, aren't you forgetting something?"
"No." She said as she continued to eat her taco.
"Teresa, would you care to lead us in prayer?" Luis asked.
"Oooh! My bad. Of course." She said realizing why they were staring at her. "Thank you God for this food here before us today. We are lucky enough to have it. Amen." She said quickly and shortly.
"Best prayer I've ever heard." Miguel laughed.
Teresa put down her food and gave him a hard look.
"What's wrong with my prayer?"
"Oh nothing. It's just a little too short don't you think?" Miguel said.
"No, I don't." She sighed and continued to eat.
"Now, Teresita," Pilar began, "why don't you tell us all about your trip."
"I'd rather not. I mean I just got home and I want to return to simply life. I suppose living in fancy hotels and buying anything you want is nice, but I'd rather just live in a simple little house with my wonderful family." She told them all because she didn't want to relive what happened in Paris.
They all smiled kindly at her and returned to eating.
"So, Teresa, did Ethan show you around Paris?" Beth asked.
"Yes, he did. He was nice enough to take time out to show me." She replied.
Beth nodded her head and said, "Ethan is a very nice young man. He's always at the cafe with his fiancé, Gwen. I must admit though I'm not too fond of her."
"Why not?" Luis asked out of curiosity.
"I can't really explain. You'll see for yourself soon. I think he's going to make a big mistake if he marries her."
"Oh really?" Pilar said. "Gwen seems like a nice girl. I met her this week while working at the mansion."
"Don't get me wrong now. I have no hard feelings for her, but the thing that bugs me is how she's so worried over losing Ethan. It's like someone is trying to steal him from her. I didn't mean to listen in, but she was at the cafe the other day with her mother and they were talking about some new girl who was trying to take Ethan away from her. She said that she's just sure the girl has a high school crush on Ethan. But I think if Gwen keeps worrying over it being more than a crush she just may lose him."
Teresa sat quietly in her seat. She lost her appetite after hearing that Gwen knew someone was trying to take Ethan away from her.
"You know, Beth, I think you're right." Luis said sticking his two sense into this conversation. "If someone is that worried over losing someone they aren't worth it. People in love are suppose to be able to trust one another. Maybe Ethan should just let her down gently now before both of the woman get hurt."
"Exactly!" Miguel exclaimed.
"May I be excused?" Teresa asked.
"Of course." Pilar said. "Are you feeling okay? You look a little pale."
"I just need to get some rest. I haven't had much." She said to cover up.
"Okay, if you need anything just let me know."
Teresa drifted off to sleep once she laid down on her bed. All she could dream of was Gwen yelling at her for ruining her future. She couldn't let that happen. Finally Gwen slapped her in her dream and Teresa awoke in a cold perspiration. She was shocked to see him standing there.
"Wha...what are you doing here? Wait I must be dreaming." She rubbed her eyes, but still saw him standing before her very eyes. "Matt, what are you doing here?"
"Surprise!" He exclaimed. "Are you surprised?"
"Very!" She jumped into his arms and gave him a big kiss. "Come and sit down. Tell me why you're here."
Once her sat down he explained everything.
"Teresa, I came back because I still love you. I still want to marry you. Nothing has changed between us."
"Oh everything's changed." She told him.
"That's true. Thing's have changed, but not our love for one another. Please give me another chance." He begged her.
"Why?" She asked as tears began to well up in her big beautiful brown eyes. "Last time it seemed like fate was against us."
"I can't just be friends with you. I love you too much. I know I made a stupid mistake. Since you've moved I've been so lonely. Lost without you. I know we can make it work." He got down on one knee and pulled out a black box from his coat. "Teresa Lopez Fitzgerald, will you do me the honor of being my wife?"
That did it. The tears streamed down her face like rain falling down during a storm. Ethan wasn't even on her mind at this moment all that really mattered was that Matt was back and he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. Not Shannon, just her. She looked deeply into his eyes and she saw that he had truly changed his player ways.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes!" She jumped back into his arms.
"I love you sooo much." He whispered into her ears.
The ring was big and beautiful. One large pink diamond with two smaller clear diamonds beside it. They went downstairs to tell everyone the good news. They were all sitting in the living room talking when they found them.
"Matt??" Luis asked. "What are you doing here?"
"A better question is why were you in Teresa's room?" Miguel said worrying over what Matt might have tried with his sister.
"Miguel, that's no way to treat your future brother-in-law." Teresa smiled.
"What?!" Luis shouted. "Don't tell me he's pulling this crap again."
"Luis, he's not pulling anything." Teresa defended him.
"Teresita, is this true?" Pilar asked.
"It is mama. I love Matt and he loves me."
"I forbid you two from seeing each other!" Luis shouted.
"I second that!" Miguel shouted after his brother.
"You can't stop us from seeing each other!" Teresa screamed. "I love him and we are going to get married!"
"Luis, come outside ad get some fresh air with me." Beth said taking his hand and pulling outside.
"Miguel, go upstairs while I talk to Teresita and Matt." Pilar told him.
"Yes, mama." He obeyed her.
"Matt, will you excuse us for a moment?" Pilar asked him kindly.
"Of course, Pilar." He said while leaving the room.
Once they were alone Pilar took Teresa's hand and led her to the candle she has kept lighted for Martin.
"Teresita, do you remember how much trouble Matt caused when your father was still around?"
"Yes," she said sadly.
"Do you remember how much pain your father went through when he saw how Matt was treating you?"
"Yes, mama. I do, but it's different now."
"How do you know that?" She asked her seriously.
"I just do. Please, mama, can't you be happy for us?"
"I don't know. I just don't know."
Teresa was hurt that her mother didn't want them together.
"I'm going out." Teresa said as she grabbed her purse.
"Where are you going?"
"Anywhere but here." She said as tears fell down her face. She went and got Matt and they left together speeding away in his yellow mustang.
Luis came back inside after driving Beth home and saw a yellow car speed away. He found Pilar crying in the living room by herself.
"Where is she?" He asked.
"Gone."
"Damn it! I should've stopped them." Luis was angry with himself. He should've done something.
"Don't blame yourself, Luis. I just hope they don't do anything foolish."
Luis and Miguel wanted to go and look for them, but Pilar thought it would be better if they just waited for Teresa to return home on her own. Teresa and Matt spent the night together in a hotel room. The next day Teresa went straight to work. She decided to skip school that day. while walking around trying to find Ivy so she could ask her something she ran into Ethan and Gwen.
"Oh I'm sorry." She apologized.
"Don't worry about it." Ethan said nicely.
"Congratulations!" Gwen said as she hugged Teresa.
"What for?" Teresa was confused.
"What for?" Gwen laughed, "on your engagement. I'm so happy you found that special someone like I found Ethan." She kissed him softly before Teresa.
"Oh well thank you. Matt and I were engaged once and we called it off, but I'm so happy and excited that we found each other again."
"I'm so happy for you. Aren't you, Ethan?" Gwen asked him.
"Huh? Oh yeah. Congrats."
"Ethan, could you say it any more dryly. He really is happy for you."
"I know." Teresa smiled.
"Is that your ring?" Gwen's eye lit up.
"Yes, isn't is beautiful?"
"Yes it is. Wow! Isn't that beautiful, Ethan?"
"Yes, dear."
"Oh look at the time!" Gwen exclaimed as she took a glance at her watch. "I really must be getting back to work. I'll call you later honey. And Teresa we must talk more." She smiled and left.
Teresa looked at Ethan and began to walk away but he stopped her.
"Teresa, I know you don't love him."
"How dare you tell me who I love! Matt and I have always loved each other. I was foolish to fall for you when Matt and I are meant to be." She said harshly.
Ethan felt her words like a dagger to the heart.
"I hope your as happy with him as Gwen and I are." He said before walking away.
Teresa finally went home after work. Pilar hadn't gone to work so she didn't see Teresa that whole day until then. Pilar welcomed her back with open arms.
"Mama, we have to talk."
"About what?" She asked.
"Mama, I'm going to move to N.C. with Matt and we are going to live with Aunt Maria."
Pilar was shocked. She had thought that Teresa had decided not to marry Matt.
"I won't let you." She said truthfully.
"Then I guess I won't see you again. I love Matt and I'll risk losing my family for him."
"Teresita, never do that. Please reconsider this. You'll be ruining your life."
"The only way I'll ruin my life is if I stay her with this horrid family!"
"Oh don't say that!" Pilar was so hurt. She never thought Teresa felt this way.
"I'm going to pack and then I'm leaving." She said not having a thought about changing her mind.
A half hour later she cam downstairs with a couple of packed suitcases and boxes.
"I'll send for my other things later." She told Pilar.
"Teresita, pleas don't."
"I'm sorry it has to be like this." She said and walked out that door without saying goodbye to anyone.
Teresa stopped by to say goodbye to Whitney, but left fast. She said she would call her once she got settled.
Spoilers*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Does Teresa marry Matt?
Ethan learns that Teresa left Harmony for good!
Teresa and Matt arrive in N.C.!
Much feedback is appreciated!!!
~Mandi~