Whitney walked in the house and found her mother and David hastliy straightening
their hair and clothing. Whitney smiled. Her mother was turning into a
teenager again, making out on the living room couch with David. Whitney
forced a stern look on her face and marched into the room.
"And what do you think you are doing young lady! You know better than
to let boys into the house wihtout supervision."
David stiffled a laugh. It was great to see the parental role reversed
with Eve and her daughter. Eve stared at Whitney, a look of mock surprise
on her face.
"You weren't supposed to be home til later."
Whitney faked glaring at David and said "I think it's time you left
young man."
David put his hands up in defeat. "Whatever you say, maam."
He gave Eve a tender kiss ont he lips. "I'll call you tomorrow" he
promised as he walked out the door. Whitney plopped on the couch next to
her mother.
"So I take it the dinner at the Crane's went rather well."
Eve laughed. "The dinner was rather uneventful..."
"Don't give me that...tell me everything, especially about you and
David. But first, I'm going to go make us some popcorn while you change
out of your dress."
The two spent the rest of the night munching popcorn and laughing about
Theresa's big plan, Ivy's scheme, and Eve's date with David.
Chad had been thrilled to see Theresa at his door. He had offered her his bed while he slept on the couch, but she informed him that she was not int he mood to sleep. He had tied to convince her that she needed it, but she had been busy making a list of things to do in order to win back Ethan all night. Theresa told Chad what had happened at her mothers and Chad was appalled. How could her own family tun her away? It seemed like the whole town had suddenly turned against her.
"You don't deserve any of this, Theresa. You are totally innocent in
this whole thing."
"I know! And no one will listen to me. I tried over to tell Ethan that
he is making the biggest mistake of his life by staying with Gwen, but
he won't listen."
"He's just in denial, Theresa. Gwen's been feeding him lies about how
she loves him, but everyone knows he can't possibly love her as much as
he loves you."
Theresa smiled at Chad. It was nice to have at least one person left
who agreed with her. She didn't understand. SHe used to have everyone backing
her up and now, suddenly, they all changed their minds. Something must
be wrong with them. She looked at her list. SO far she had that she needed
to talk to Ethan at Crane Industries the next day. She knew if she talked
to him, he would love her again. She just had to say exactly the right
thing. She also was going to convince Alistair to reinstate her as VP and
kick her mother out of her new house. She couldn't believe that her mother
would be so horrible to her and not let her in last night. She would make
sure that Luis and Sheridan also were kicked out. How dare Luis talk to
her like that. Didn't he know she was a Crane? She was going to make them
all pay for embarrassing her last night.
Ethan came to breakfast the next day, a worried expression on his face.
Julian and Ivy quickly dropped hands and turned away from each other as
he entered the room. "What's wrong, Ethan?" Ivy asked, concerned.
Ethan sighed."It's Gwen. She's not feeling well. Theresa came to out
quarters last night and got Gwen upset. At her frail state, I'm really
worried about her."
Ivy patted his hand. "I totally understand Ethan. I promise, I won't
leave her side today while you're at work. I'll make sure she doesn't lift
a finger. I'll take care of Andrea and little Ethan today. Heaven knows
she needs the break."
Ethan smiled and kissed his mother. "Thank you so much. I know I have
to go into work today, it is my first day as Vice President, but I have
been so worried about leaving Gwen here when she's feeling so low. You
have eased my mind a lot."
Ivy waved him off, blushing. Ethan walked out the door as Julian leaned
in to kiss Ivy's lips. "You are so beautiful when you're not scheming"
he said, then ducked as she swung her hand around to slap him.
Ethan was packing his belongings to move into Theresa's old office when
she burst throught he door. She was wearing a tight, short black skirt
and a see through white top that was very low cut. She swept into the room
and perched herself ont he edge of Ethan's desk.
"I wouldn't move too many things if I were you because I will soon
be reinstated as Vice President." she informed him, pushing a picture of
Gwen away from her with distain. Ethan kept packing.
"What makes you think that?" he asked.
"Because, I have to have some way to care for Little Ethan and AListair
has taken care of me thus far. He was just a little upset last night."
"You slept with his grandson. Of course he was a little upset. He won't
change his mind, Theresa. He made his rule that you were only allowed to
stay in the mansion and as Vice President months ago, and you knew it."
"Well then, you won't let me be jobless and alone" Theresa said coyly.
"Especially since I have your son. Your first born."
"That has yet to be proven."
"How could you doubt me Ethan?"
"Because you have lied to me over and over and schemed over and over
to get me to stay with you. I can't even talk to you without wondering
how much is the truth and how much is a lie."
"But I love you Ethan, and you love me."
"You don't love me Theresa. If you did, you wouldn't have to have lied
to me from the start. I didn't love you either. I loves a lie. You had
lied to me from the beginning and that person you made me believe I loved
was never real."
"But I do love you Ethan! And I made you love me once, I can make you
love me again."
Theresa stood from the desk and wandered over to where Ethan stood.
She pressed her body up against him and wrapped her arms around him.
"I know you want me, Ethan" she purred in his ear. "You cannot resist
me. You have come to my rescue over and over and you would give up everything
to help me."
Ethan felt himself growing hot. She was beautiful. It was hard to resist
her. With how close she was, he was having a hard time. Then he looked
up and saw a picture of his wife smiling at him. He would not let her down,
not ever again. He would spend the rest of his life striving to make her
happy. He promised to himself and her right there that he would never make
her doubt him again. Quickly he turned and pushed Theresa away from him.
"I want you to leave right now."
"I won't leave until you tell me you love me."
"I don't love you."
"Yes you do. I will always have your heart."
"Gwen has my heart, my body, and my soul. You were nothing but a temporary
distraction. I will never let you do that to me or her again."
Tears began forming in Theresa's eyes. "What about your son? You saw
him being born. You almost lost him and me that night. DOn't you remember?"
"Yes I do remember that night. I remember you and your son would have
been dead if it weren't for Gwen. I remember Gwen being willing to help
you even after everything you did to her. I remember that since then, Gwen
has been more of a mother to your son than you have. He hardly even knows
you. I remember you not caring about hurting your son as long as you were
with me and I rememebr me being stupid enough to go along with you. If
Lil Ethan is my son, like you say he is I will protect him and care for
him like I have since the day he was born. I will be a good father to him,
but I will not be with you. DO you understand that?"
"I don't believe you. You wouldn't neglect the mother of your first
child. You will change your mind once you realize that Lil Ethan is yours.
And you will leave Gwen and come to me. It's fate that brought us together
and it is fate that will bring us together again."
"No, it was your lies and schemes that brought us together and it is
your lies and schemes that will keep us apart. Now go pack up your office
before I have security remove you and your belongings."
Theresa glared at him. "You do love me and I will prove it to you.
You and I will be together again if it;s the last thing either of us do."
With that Theresa turned and left, smashing a few more pictures along
the way. Ethan sighed and called security. "Ms. Lopez Fitz-Gerald is in
the Building. Would you please keep an eye on her and make sure she leaves
without incident?"
Ethan then sat with his head in his hands. What was he going to do
to keep Theresa away from him and his family?
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