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Date Posted: 20:53:54 09/24/02 Tue
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's message, "Chapter 3" on 20:08:26 09/24/02 Tue
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 7 ~ "The Choice"
Everyone was gathering at Theresa’s house for the party. Theresa was so excited and it was not just because it was her birthday. Ethan was coming to be with her on this special occasion, and she couldn’t wait until he got there.
“You sure are glowing Theresa.” Whitney said.
“Why shouldn’t I Whit? Ethan is coming to my party. Nothing can go wrong now. This is going to be the best evening of my entire life.” Theresa and Whitney went over to mingle with the other guest that were already there.
Chad was providing the music for the party and he was playing some hits.
Everyone was having a good time dancing, laughing and talking. Every time the bell rang, Theresa ran to the door with such enthusiasm. But each time she opened the door, she was disappointed that it was not Ethan. It was now 7:00P.M. and he had not arrived yet.
“Maybe he’s not coming Theresa.”
“He is Whitney! He has to come. Fate wouldn’t be so cruel.”
“Well maybe you’re right. If the flowers were from him, he’ll be here then.”
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“I hope you didn’t mind me driving my car Ethan.”
“Oh no Gwen, I don’t mind. I was still a little tired from my nap. And speaking from my nap, where did you go earlier?”
“I went to get Theresa a birthday present.”
“Why did you do that? I thought we weren’t going to the party.”
“Well I thought it would be a nice idea since Pilar invited us. And besides Theresa has done so much for us. The least we could do is make an appearance and give her a birthday present. But I promise darling, we won’t stay too long, I know you want me all to yourself, and I promise to let you have me.”
Ethan smiled a crooked smile feeling ill inside. 'What am I going to do?' Ethan thought. 'If I show up at this party with Gwen, Theresa will hate me.'
“Ethan, Ethan! Hello, is anyone in there?”
“What? Oh Gwen, yes, what’s wrong?”
“Nothing darling. I was saying your name, but you didn’t hear me. It’s like you’re thousands of miles away. Are you O.K.?”
“Yes Gwen, are we there yet?”
“Yes darling,” Gwen said laughing; “you sound like a little child asking his mom are we there yet.”
Gwen and Ethan walked up to the door and rang the bell. Theresa ran to the door knowing that this had to be Ethan. When she opened the door and saw that it was Ethan, she threw her arms around him and said, “You made it! I am so happy.” But then Theresa heard another voice.
“Oh Theresa that is so nice that you were expecting us.” Theresa stepped back and noticed that Gwen was standing right behind Ethan.
“Oh Gwen,” Theresa voice shaky, “I didn’t know… you were in town.”
“Yes,” Gwen said putting her arm around Ethan. “I flew in to spend some time with my Ethan.”
“Your Ethan?” Theresa said, her voice still shaky and softer now.
“Yes,” Gwen said smiling. “I know he missed me, so I thought I would surprise him. And oh speaking of surprises, Ethan and I brought you a birthday present.”
At that moment, Theresa’s mom Pilar came to the door and invited the two in. “Mr. Crane, Ms. Gwen, please come inside. Welcome to my home.”
As they walked passed Theresa, she thought she would faint right there in that spot. Whitney saw the look on Theresa’s face and went to take her best friend out of the room.
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“Whitney how could he do this to me?” Theresa asked her friend as she stood in the kitchen crying.
“I don’t know Theresa. I’m not sure why Ethan would tell you that he loves you, and show up at your party with Gwen. Doesn’t make sense.”
“I thought he was coming here to be with me, and to tell my family that he wants a future with me.”
“Oh Theresa please don’t cry, it’s your birthday. Try not to let this bother you.”
“Try not to let this bother me! Ethan is my life! If I don’t have him, I can’t breathe. I might as well die.”
“Honey don’t say that, come here.” Whitney put her arm around her friend feeling her pain.
Soon there was a throat cleared in the room. The girls turned to see Ethan standing in the doorway. Whitney walked pass him and left them in the kitchen together to work things out.
“Theresa I am so sorry.”
“No Ethan, don’t apologize. You made your choice. What I don’t understand is why you showed up at my house with that choice. My world crashed down before my eyes. How could I let myself be fooled by you? My family, Whitney, everyone was right when they told me that there would never be a chance with you and me. Your family is rich, and I’m the housekeeper’s daughter. 'The girl from the wrong side of the tracks.' What a fool I’ve been.”
Ethan put his hand up to Theresa to comfort her, and to explain, but she pulled away.
“No! Ethan! Don’t touch me! There is nothing you could say or do to change what has happened tonight. I thought fate couldn’t be so cruel, but I was wrong.” Theresa wiped tears flowing from her eyes and left the room.
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In the living room, everyone was ready to sing happy birthday. Whitney went and stood next to Theresa as everyone sang and cheered.
After the song, Gwen gave Theresa her present.
“You shouldn’t have Gwen.”
“Oh Theresa, you have done so much for me and Ethan. This was the least we could do.”
Theresa opened the gift and saw a very shiny gold medal that read, 'True Love Will Win In The End'. “This is beautiful Gwen,” Theresa said, fighting back tears.
“I’m glad you like it. When I saw it, it reminded me of you, and how you feel about love and fate.”
“Thank You Gwen, it’s very nice.”
“I have one more present for you, before Ethan and I leave.”
Theresa looked cautiously at Gwen. “You have given me so much already.”
“Well this one you have to give back.”
“Wha..What? I...I don’t understand.” She stuttered.
“Well, the birthday girl has to have a birthday dance.” At that moment Chad started a very slow love song.
“Ethan,” Gwen called to him. “Please come dance with Theresa for her birthday.”
“Oh, no Gwen,” Theresa replied, “I don’t think that is a very good idea. I mean, I know you and Ethan can’t stay long.”
“Oh it won’t be too long. Come on.”
As Ethan walked up to Theresa, he knew that this would be very hard on the both of them. As soon as their hands touched, the power of their love burned inside their souls. They could feel one another’s heart beating fast and steady. Their eyes locked together, knowing that this felt right. Theresa fought back tears as Ethan held her tight and close. It took everything for him not to kiss her lips and tell her that he loved her. He wasn’t sure what tomorrow was going to bring, but he knew right then and there that he wanted his choice to be Theresa. He loved her and only her. He was so grieved by this that a tear ran down his cheek.
Could life be so hard? Could fate be so cruel? Will they ever be able to tell the world that they loved each other? Only time would tell.
After the song ended, Ethan walked back to Gwen and Theresa turned away. Whitney announced that there was one more present for the birthday girl.
“I thought I opened up all my presents.” Theresa exclaimed.
“No Theresa, you left out one present.”
“Where is it Whit?”
“Here I am.”
Everyone turned around to see the very handsome Noah Bennett standing there with a blue vase with silver specks in his hand.
“Noah? Is that you?”
“Yes my love. I’m home. I’ve dreamed about this moment for so long.” Noah walked to Theresa, kissed her softly on the lips, and gave her the vase and said, “these are for the flowers I sent you earlier.”
“The flowers… They were from you?”
“Yes, whom else would they be from?”
“No one,” Theresa replied. “They’re beautiful. Thank you.” Theresa put her arms around Noah and embraced him right back. “I’m glad you’re home. I’ve missed you.”
“I’ve missed you too Theresa and I want you to know that I am never leaving you again. Never.” And he put his arms around her again and hugged her as she looked at Ethan with tears in her eyes.
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End of chpt 7
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