Chapter 1-Reflecting on my life

Waking up in the morning, Ethan already knew it was going to be a bad day. Something just wasn't right in his world.

"Wait. That's it." Looking at the calendar on his desk, he sees the date. July 14, 2005. 4 years ago today, Ethan's life changed forever…

Flashback

"It was you! You sent the tabloid the information on my paternity!"

"No, Ethan, I would never do that to you! I love you!"

"Theresa, it says the information came from YOUR laptop! How could you? I thought you loved me!"

End Flashback

"God, it seems so long ago that night happened. And yet now I know that Theresa didn't send the tabloid that information, she couldn't have. Theresa genuinely loved me. She wanted the best for me. Yet, I was too stupid to have figured it out from the start. Had I done that, then I would be married to her right now instead of Gwen.

Ethan's Daydream

"Honey, I'm home!" Ethan yells as he walks into his home.

"Hey there, handsome. How was work today?" Theresa asks as she wraps her arms around her husband, and gives him a passionate kiss.

"Tiresome. But, I am very glad to be home now with my beautiful wife."

"Well, I'm glad you think that. I have made your favorite dinner tonight, and for dessert…well, let's just say you'll love it."

"As long as it involves you…"

"Oh, it does." Theresa winks as Ethan kisses her again. "I love you, baby."

"And I love you, Ethan."

Present

"God, that's how my life should have been with Theresa. We would have been so happy together. But, no, I was the idiot! I was so hurt, that I didn't stop to think, I just accused. And then what did I do? I went and married Gwen. Gwen! And now, all I can think of is Theresa. It's always been Theresa. I have to find some way to make my life work the way it should have…if only that tabloid never came out. Then this situation would have never happened. I need to figure out who sent the tabloid, then my life could start getting back on track, and maybe, just maybe, I can finally be with the one I really love.

Pulling out Theresa's picture, Ethan sighs again. "Theresa. God, I am so sorry for this. It should have been us all this time. I'm so unhappy with Gwen. If there was only a way I could get back to you…"

Coming Up

Theresa reflects on her life without Ethan

Will Ethan learn the truth about the tabloid?

Please R/R