Our First Date
Hearing the doorbell ring, the girls run to the door excitedly, waiting to find out who Ethan chose for the first date.
Shauna spots the box on the stand, and brings it inside. "Okay, who wants to open it?"
"Me!" Gwen says as she lungs for the box. Opening it up, she finds two champagne flutes, and a playbook. The women each sigh in happiness, when Sarah finds the envelope.
"Okay, everyone, good luck." All the women cross their fingers while Sarah reads the note.
"Theresa."
The room erupts in a cheer, while Gwen looks on angrily.
"Theresa, please join me for a night made of fairy tales. See you around 7. Ethan".
"Congrats, Theresa" Jessica says, giving her a hug.
"Yeah, Theresa, congrats. Hope your date is awful." Gwen says.
Not paying attention to her, Theresa looks down at the box in her lap. Wow. Ethan picked me. I can't believe this! I am so happy!
Getting up from the floor, Theresa, Sarah, Jessica, Shauna, Carly, and Tina make their way to the kitchen for some food.
Theresa, you bitch. You will not win Ethan. He is mine! All mine! And I will get him, come hell or high water! Gwen thinks, as she huffs her way to her bedroom.
"Gee, you think she's unhappy?" Shauna asks as the women watch Gwen leave.
"Don't worry, Theresa, she'll get over it. Just be happy. This is going to be an incredible night for you. Enjoy it." Carly says as she gives a friendly hug to Theresa.
"You girls aren't mad?" Theresa asks.
"Not at all." Jessica says. "I mean, sure, we'd love to get to know Ethan more, but, if it's not meant to be, then it's not meant to be."
"Thanks, girls."
"No problem!"
Theresa goes off to get dressed for her date with Ethan, while the girls remain in the kitchen.
"She looked so happy, didn't she?" Sarah asks the group.
"She sure did. You know, I hope she wins in the end. Don't get me wrong, I came here to find love. But, I just have this feeling that Ethan may have already fallen for Theresa." Jessica says
"Yeah, me too." Shauna replies.
"Well, think all you want, but Ethan will fall in love with me, and he will be mine!" Gwen says as she saunters in from the living room.
Around 7p.m., the doorbell rings.
"Theresa, are you ready?" Shauna yells to the bedroom. "The limo is here!"
Theresa comes out wearing a long, beautiful cinnamon colored gown (Click here to see Theresa's dress!)
"Wow, Theresa, you look amazing!" Sarah says as the girls watch in awe as Theresa comes to the foyer.
"You don't think it's too much, do you?" Theresa asks self-consciously.
"Well, just a tad, Theresa." Gwen says sarcastically.
"Never mind her, girl. Just enjoy your night, you look beautiful." Sarah says, as the women watch Theresa head off to the limo.
"We have got to do something about Gwen, she is just the mood breaker in this house!" Sarah says to Carly and Jessica as they close the front door.
"All I know is that Ethan better realize what he is doing…and fast."
"Yeah, no kidding."
In the limo
"Miss, I will be taking you to Mr. Winthrop's estate."
"Thank you, sir."
"Please, call me Carl."
"Thank you, Carl."
As the limo proceeds to Ethan's place, Theresa takes the time to reflect on her experience. "It's like a fairytale. Question is..will Ethan be the prince I've been dreaming about all my life?"
Feeling the car come to a stop, Theresa is about to open her car door, when it automatically opens for her. Looking up as she comes out of the car, she meets the most beautiful eyes she's ever seen.
"Hello, Theresa."
"Hi, Ethan."
Helping her out of the limo, Ethan takes a moment to admire Theresa's dress. "You look absolutely beautiful."
"Well, thank you. You look quite handsome yourself."
Holding out his arm, Ethan smiles, "ready for an amazing date?"
Putting her arm into his, Theresa smiles, "Yes I am." As the couple walks around the house, Ethan consistently looks at Theresa's profile. "God, she is so beautiful, the moonlight just makes her look like a princess."
"I must admit. I am a little curious about what our date will consist of tonight." Theresa says.
"Well, my lady, be prepared to have your fantasies come to life." With that said, Ethan goes behind Theresa, and covers her eyes.
"What are you doing?" She asks teasingly.
"Don't you worry. Just be surprised." Ethan says as he brings Theresa near a hard object. "Are you ready for your surprise?" He asks.
"Yes, sir."
Uncovering her eyes, Theresa opens them, and sees the backyard of Ethan's house transformed into a romantic setting for dinner. "Oh, Ethan, it's beautiful." She accepts Ethan's pulled out seat at the table, and sits down. God, if this is a dream, don't ever let me wake up. She thinks to herself.
Sitting across from her, Ethan smiles. Soon, the waiters begin to serve their food. Theresa watches, amazed, as chowder bowls, mushrooms, Caesar salad, and filet mignon are served.
"Wow, I hope I have room in my stomach for all this." Theresa says jokingly.
"You have a beautiful figure, Theresa, I am sure that you can splurge just this once? For me?" Ethan asks as he gives her a puppy dog face.
Theresa laughs, "oh, Ethan. You're too much."
"Well, thank you, ma'am."
The two share a laugh, and enjoy their dinner. Once dinner is over, Ethan escorts Theresa back inside.
"Are you enjoying yourself, Theresa?"
"Absolutely. Are you?"
"Yes. Would you like to have another surprise tonight?"
"Sure."
"Follow me, madam." Pulling out her chair, Ethan takes Theresa's hand.
Standing in front of a closed room, Theresa is about to open the door, when Ethan covers her eyes again.
"What are you up to, Ethan?"
"Just trust me." Opening the door, Ethan eases Theresa into the room. "Ready for your surprise?" He whispers in her ear. Taking a deep breath from the closeness, Theresa manages to nod her head. Ethan takes his hands away from Theresa's eyes, and when she opens them, she sighs in pleasure as she looks around her.
Candles decorate the room, with soft, romantic music playing. "Oh, Ethan, it's gorgeous."
"Just like you." Smiling, Ethan leads Theresa to a chair, and gets down on one knee. "Now, I know that in Cinderella, the prince finds his princess by putting a glass slipper on her foot, am I right?"
"Yes."
Smiling, Ethan takes a box out from under the chair. "Well, it just happens that a little birdie left this box here. Would you like to see what's in it?"
Speechless, Theresa just nods. "Okay, well, let's see." Opening the box, Ethan reveals the glass slippers. Smiling up at Theresa, Ethan gently takes her foot in his hand. "Would you like to see if you're my princess?"
Nodding again, Theresa smiles at Ethan. "Very well." Taking one shoe out of the box, Ethan gently places it on Theresa's foot. Smiling up at her, he says, "perfect fit." Theresa looks into Ethan's blue eyes, finding herself drowning in his stare. After Ethan puts the other shoe on Theresa, he takes her hand, and guides her to the center of the room.
Taking her into his arms, Ethan feels Theresa's body mold to his. "God, if this is heaven, don't let me leave." He thinks to himself.
Theresa looks up at Ethan, and smiles. "Thank you for this night."
"It's only the beginning, Theresa. May I kiss you?"
Speechless, she nods, and watches as Ethan's face descends to hers. "To new beginnings" he whispers as his lips mold to Theresa's.
Coming Up
Ethan and Theresa share their stories with each other
What will happen when Theresa and Gwen are left alone?
Please R/R