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Date Posted: 19:54:30 09/24/02 Tue
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's message, "Title: “In The End Was True Love”© " on 21:38:10 09/20/02 Fri
Title: “In The End Was True Love”©
Author: Dee
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with NBC's Passions or its characters
Chapter 2 "You Are Mine"
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"So, Ethan, did you talk to the old ball and chain?"
"You know father, your thoughts on women are degrading, and I wish you would not disrespect them."
"Oh son, you have a lot to learn."
"Not from you I don't."
"O.K. Ethan, Truce. There is a new restaurant that I want to try out. And I thought that maybe we could go."
"Only if you promise not to say anything about Gwen or Theresa."
"Not one word my boy. I'll just leave the lovely Theresa to my private thoughts. And you can have Gwen."
"Whatever Father. I'll meet you there."
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As Theresa dressed, her mind was deeply on Ethan. All she could do was to let her imagination run wild. (Ding Dong. Theresa’s doorbell rang. "Coming", Theresa answered. At the door was Ethan. When he opened the door he saw the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. "Oh Theresa, you are so lovely. I don’t know why I didn’t see it before. Can you ever forgive me for being such a blind fool?"
"Ethan I love you. You will always be forgiven. Forever." And as she closed her eyes, he leaned close to her slowly, and placed his lips on hers, and kissed her gently.)
Theresa was so wrapped up in her fantasy that she didn’t even hear her doorbell ring for real.
On the third ring, she went to the door to answer it.
"Hi Chuck. I’m sorry to have kept you waiting."
Chuck looked Theresa over once. "That’s O.K. Theresa. It was definitely worth the wait. You look incredible."
"Thank you Chuck."
"Oh, thank you. Every guy’s eye in the restaurant tonight will be on you. Are you sure you want to waist your time on Ethan Crane when you can have me, or any other guy for that matter?"
"Chuck, you are sweet. And I appreciate you coming through for me. But Ethan has always been, and will always be the man of my dreams, and my future."
"Ethan is a lucky man. You just remember if things don’t work out with him, you always have someone that is waiting."
As Theresa smiled at Chuck, he leaned close, and kissed her on the cheek, and they soon left for the New Harmony restaurant.
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As Ethan walked to his table, he thought this would be a boring evening without Gwen at his side. He saw his father and sat down.
"Ethan, this place is crawling with attractive little dishes."
"I hope you mean the food father and not the women."
"Oh Ethan my boy must you be a stuff neck everywhere? Gwen is not around. You can show your true colors, I’m not going to tell. Just relax and enjoy yourself."
"I don’t think that is possible without Gwen."
"Oh yeah. Look who just walked in, on the arm of another man."
As Ethan turned around, he saw a vision. Theresa was the most beautiful woman in the new restaurant called Calentures.
Theresa had on a blue fitted chiffon dress that draped the floor beneath her. Her hair was lifted off her neck, and her diamond earrings sparkled as everyone in the restaurant turned and gazed at the lovely Theresa as she entered the room.
"Ahh, have you ever seen someone as sexy as that in your life? Those lips, that hair, that BODY! Wow! What a woman."
"Father would you stop it! Everyone in the restaurant knows you’re married, and this is how you act in public. What would mother say?"
"Your mother would probably be gauking at the guy on her arm. Do you know him?"
"Yes. That’s the guy who broke Theresa's heart. I’m surprise she’s with him after the way he has treated her. What nerve!"
"Sounds like someone is jealous if you ask me."
"No one asked you father. And I’m not jealous. I’m Just surprise to see her with him that’s all. I thought they were finished."
"Well apparently they are not. He just ordered the most expensive Champagne on the menu. Looks like a very special occasion too me."
"Stop speculating father. You don’t know that."
"Well I do know a man when he’s in love. And with the looks he’s giving our lovely little Theresa, he looks like he’s in love. It also looks like he’s getting lucky tonight. Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald is just waiting for a man to take her in his arms, and make love to her all night long."
"Father! Theresa is not that kind of girl."
"Oh, that’s what you think. I’ve seen the way she looks at you with those big beautiful brown eyes. She’s just waiting for the moment you take her into your bed."
"Theresa has never expressed any feelings toward me but friendship. She knows I’m with Gwen. She would not do anything to break us up. Never!”
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As Theresa and Chuck took their seats, friends of Chuck came over and greeted them. Most of them patted him on the back as to say way to go Chuck. The others just stared at Theresa as if she was a dish on the dessert tray.
After they were settled, Theresa looked at Chuck, and asked if he saw Ethan at the restaurant.
“Yes, he’s sitting with his father Julian Crane.”
“Has he looked over here yet?”
“Are you kidding? He not only stared you up and down, but he looked at me like he wanted to break my neck. What have you been telling him?”
“Well, it seems that Ethan thinks you broke my heart, and dumped me because you’re rich, and I’m not.”
“Theresa, you do know that if you gave me half a chance, I would never be so shallow? You are a very special lady, and any man would be lucky to be with you.”
“Thank you Chuck.” And Theresa reached for his hand.
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“My! My! My! Things are heating up over at Theresa’s table. Looks like she’s forgiven him for whatever he’d done to her.”
Ethan looked at Theresa and saw her take Chuck’s hand. He then started thinking about how pretty she looked lying in that bed in Bermuda. And how he was tempted to go and lay next to her.
Ethan was so wrapped up in his thoughts that he didn’t see Chuck pull a box out of his jacket pocket.
“Look son, the occasion is underway. Chuck looks like he is about to ask her a very important question.” Julian said in a gossipy tone.
Ethan stood and said, “not if I have anything to say about it!”
Ethan walked over to Theresa and Chuck’s table just before he could show Theresa the box he was holding in his hand.
“Ah, Ethan Crane, nice to see you again.” Chuck said smiling.
“Well I’m surprise to see you Chuck. I thought Theresa wasn’t the girl for you.”
“Ethan!” Theresa’s voice raised. “What are you saying?”
“No Theresa let him speak.” Chuck’s arms folded.
“What I mean is, you really hurt Theresa, and I’m not sure what it is you are doing with her tonight.”
“Well! Well! Well! Ethan. I thought your girl’s name was Gwen, not Theresa.”
“Theresa’s my friend, and I don’t want to see her hurt like before.”
“Oh Ethan.” Theresa replied with a dreamy look in her eyes.
“Well Ethan, I assure you that my intentions are very honorable, and that Theresa is perfectly safe with me.”
Just as Theresa was about to speak, Chuck’s phone rang.
“I’m sorry darling, do you mind?”
“No Chuck, please, answer it.”
“Please Ethan, will you keep my sweetheart company until I return?”
“Sure “Chucky”, no problem.”
“Funny Ethan, very funny.”
As Chuck left the room, this gave Ethan the perfect opportunity to tell Theresa how beautiful she looked.
“You look lovely Theresa. You have the eye of every man in the room.”
“Thank you Ethan, but I’m not here to impress every man, just one man. The man of my dreams.”
“Oh yes, Chuck is very lucky. I can’t believe he left you here alone. What a jerk.”
“Ethan I’m not alone. You’re here.”
“You’re right Theresa.” Ethan grabbed her hands. “I will always be here for you.
Would you like to dance?”
“Sure Ethan. I would love to dance.”
Ethan took Theresa in his arms and pulled her as close to him as possible. Theresa felt like a puzzle piece fitting right in place. As the young couple danced they seem to lose themselves in each other. Nothing else felt so right. Nothing was more perfect than those precious moments together.
Ethan looked into Theresa’s eyes and knew that this was right.
(“How can I be without her? She’s like my soul mate. My one and only True Love.” “ I can’t stop thinking about that kiss. Oh how I want to kiss her right now, and make her mine. I want to love her, and show her love. I want her every need met, and her dreams to come true.”)
Just as Ethan lips were about to meet Theresa’s, Chuck came back, and said,
“Well, looks like we’re very cozy.”
Ethan stepped back as Chuck came in between the two and put his hands on Theresa’s shoulders.
“Honey I am so sorry. Looks like we have to cut our evening short. I don’t mean to disappoint you, but there is an emergency at the office, and I have to work it out.”
Theresa looked disappointed.
“Well if you don’t mind Chuck, I could take Theresa home, so she can enjoy the rest of her evening out.”
“Well I wouldn’t want to impose on you Mr. Crane.”
Looking at Theresa, Ethan said, “oh there’s no imposition here. I would love to see her home, and make sure she gets there safely.”
“Well then, I guess that settles it.” Then he leaned close, and gently kissed Theresa lightly on the lips as she winked at him letting him know that their plan worked like a charm. “Good night darling. I’ll talk to you tomorrow.”
“Good night Chuck. Be careful.”
“I will.” “Thank you again Ethan for your kindness. Good thing you’re not available. I wouldn’t have this much faith leaving my Theresa in the arms of another man.”
Ethan smirked at Chuck as he exited the restaurant.
Ethan turned and looked at Theresa, and said, “I guess it’s just you and I now.”
Theresa smiled and thought (“Yes Ethan, you and I forever”)
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End of chpt 2
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