Second Chance at Love

Taking Theresa's hands into his own, Ethan looks up into her beautiful brown eyes. "I'm asking you to forgive me. This was never the way our lives were supposed to be. We were supposed to have been happy. We can be now, Theresa. We can still create the family that we always wanted!"

"Do you realize what you're asking me to do, Ethan? You were the one that ended our relationship because you couldn't trust me. Now, you suddenly want me back?"

"Theresa, please understand, I've always wanted you. I just felt…I don't know, obligated…to Gwen because of the baby she had and what not."

"Ethan, that is a poor excuse, and you know it."

"Theresa, what can I do to you to convince you that you're the only woman I want and need in my life. I can't be away from you. You mean everything to me."

Sighing, Theresa looks away from Ethan's penetrating gaze. I want to take you back, Ethan, it's just so hard to know if this will last or not…

Looking back at him, Theresa holds his gaze. "Ethan, you were a man that I fell in love with so long ago. I never stopped loving you. But, during this process if you will, you've hurt me many times. You chose Gwen when your heart told you to pick me, you believed her lies about the tabloid when you started to blame me for it. How do I know that by taking you back that you won't do this to me all over again? I have to move on, Ethan, I can't keep waiting for you to smarten up and realize what has been in front of you all this time."

"You know, you sure have developed a back bone against me."

"Don't be mad, alright. I've just grown up. I need time to really think about giving us another chance, Ethan. Because, I tell you right now, if I give this chance to us, this would be the LAST time I'd do it. I can't keep putting myself in harm's way."

"I understand, Theresa. I'll do anything to make you see that we belong together, the way fate intended."

Closing her eyes, Theresa sighs. "Let me think about it for the next few days, alright? When I have a decision made, I'll let you know."

"Fair enough." Kissing her cheek softly, Ethan whispers. "I never will stop loving you, Theresa, never."

Watching Ethan leave, Theresa wipes a tear from her eye. "And I'll always love you, Ethan. Always."

"God, what am I going to do now?"

Coming Up

Theresa thinks of her relationship with Ethan

What decision will she make?

Please R/R