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Art of Love – Chpt 18
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Previously
“Come lay next to me, Sweetheart,” Bette asked.
“Darling,” I said stretching out, “I thought you wanted me to make love to you.”
Bette smiled as I rested my head on the pillow next to her and she wrapped her arms around me.
“I do. But I just want to hold you right now,” she said, snuggling closer.
We gazed into each other’s eyes.
I caressed her face tenderly with my fingertips and leaned in to kiss her nose.
“Bette?” I asked softly.
“Hmm?” she responded, smoothing her hand over my hair and smiling.
“Are you ready yet?” I whispered.
“Ready for what, Sweetheart?”
I took a deep breath.
“Ready to make us a little more permanent?” I blurted out.
The motion of Bette’s hand stopped abruptly against my hair.
Chapter 18
After its sudden but brief delay, Bette’s hand began to slowly drift down the length of my hair again.
While it had been stopped, I know I had ceased breathing momentarily, shocked at the words that had gushed forth from my mouth, as well as at the possible ensuing ramifications. The implication inherent in the stilled motion of her hand frightened me beyond measure.
Having reached the end of my tresses, Bette rested her palm on the curve of my back and pulled her head away slightly to ponder the expression on my face and to search my eyes.
In a few moments, Bette moved her palm to my face and caressed my cheek softly with her fingers.
“Helena,” she whispered slowly, dragging out every syllable of my name.
I closed my eyes and squeezed them tightly, wincing, before rolling onto my back, away from Bette, gripped by the sudden despair of my precipitant behavior.
Although my eyes were closed, I knew Bette had propped herself up on her side and was staring at me. I’d felt her movement on the bed.
Self-conscious, I groped for the sheet to cover myself. I wanted to hide.
Finding the edge of the linen, I began to pull it up over me. Bette’s hand clasped mine and stopped me, pulling the sheet from my grasp.
“No,” Bette said.
I felt her hand caress my stomach, lingering, and then moving down to rub gently back and forth against my mound of curls.
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1st……BRB!! Glad 2 C U Posted!!
okay, you’re right…you could end here…but, you can’t…i mean there is so much more to say, so much to unfold…maybe helena and bette want to have a kid of their own, maybe you want to introduce kit, etc. to their relationship, oh there is so much more for you to do here zheese, to stop now, well to stop now just wouldn’t be right…so now that i have done my pitch…really cool post, PLEASE post soon!!!
Ok, let me ask this- Is there going to be another chapter; cause something about that last line made it feel like, ‘the end.’ Ok, now on to my comment. I wasn’t surprised that Helena reacted to Bette’s momentary pause. I could literally feel the turmoil Helena was going thru; waiting for yes, yet at the same time, so very afraid the answer is going to be no. I look forward to another or the next chapter. As always, your words flow like poetry in motion!!
Hey, zheese. Good to see you again. I suppose you could end this one here and start another story about the next stage of their relationship, as you began this one after A Thin Line. I’m always amazed to see Helena so insecure. Perhaps the next story could show Bette bringing her confidence to a climax.
That was nice. I liked this story! :D I like it that you managed to write Helena’s complicated emotions after dropping the question on Bette – the embarrassment, the sadness etc. Also how Bette had the initial silence, followed by the reassurances. You’re a great writer! Do continue, when your muse is back. Cheers!
Love the story, but PLEASE don’t end it here!!!!! I would love to read some more about their relationship, whether in a new story or another chapter. Love the Belena!!!
Home is where the art is. I like that! This is one of my favorite stories. I never want to see a great story end, but if you chose to, maybe come back in with them 6 months down the road as a power couple–as they should be. Awesome job as usual.
I loved the way they interacted, the embarrassment that Helena showed after asking the question. Bette oblivious of what the question meant. Great writing…missed it at lot during you absence. And last but not least the sentence “home is where the art is” just stole my heart. Thanks.
I’m saying NO! And i want be clear so there isn’t any confusion like in your story b/w Bette and Helena. I say NO to you ending this story. Come on zheese, I just love Bette and Helena in your story; so if you are taking votes I say nay to stopping this great story.
I just caught up with your story and I am hooked. You hooked me and then you say your going to end it. You can’t do that. Its not fair. I really really really hope you post soon. ;)
Hey Zheese sweetie nice to see you again. This was some chapter all those emotions running through Helena’s head afraid to be turned down. I’m glad Bette accepted and wants them to be more permanent BUT you CAN’T STOP here, you just can’t sweetie. I understand though when you feel you have nothing more to add to a story it’s better to stop it right there but who knows maybe some time later you’ll surprise us with another one of your wonderful stories. Thnaks for sharing your passion with us.
Aw, this chapter was so sweet! “… we were playing some odd version of boudoir ping pong.” LOL. Please don’t stop here! You’re a fantastic writer and this story is wonderful in every way. I hope they’re not running you ragged at work! The Beleners will give ’em hell if they are. ;)
Glad to see you back. Loved this chapter Zheese. Hope that you would continue to write …
I have missed you zheese. I love your Bette and Helena; I don’t want to see them go. Your writing is so well done. I hope you decide to keep going
I so do love this atory. Inhope you write more of it. Just love your B&H together. This Chapter was Great!!! PPS and Thank you
Z, you have an amazing way with words and imagery. As always, beautifully written. If this is the end, thank you for a wonderful story. If not, I’ll be looking forward to the next chapter.