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Tina’s Side
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"Hi." I nervously answered. "Is Bette around?"

"May I know who’s on the line please." The lady on the other line replied.

"Bette’s girlfriend." I simply said knowing that Bette wouldn’t answer if it’s no one important.

"Oh." The lady answered. I’m not sure if she was shocked to know that Bette has a girlfriend or that Bette is gay. "She went out with Julie."

I took a deep breath upon hearing that Bette is with Julie. "Just when I thought I was up to something nice then I heard that woman’s name!"

"I’m sorry," The woman stuttered. "Don’t get the wrong impression. Bette just accompanied Julie to the hospital." The woman continued. "Her daughter had an emergency and her husband was unable to fetch her so Bette offered her a ride." The woman explained. "Don’t worry your girlfriend’s been very faithful." The woman continued to talk. "Would you like to leave a message?"

I hang up the phone before I could even answer.

Julie has a kid and a husband? Why would Bette left me for a woman with a husband and a kid? It doesn’t make any sense. Who is this Julie? And why does mom know her?
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"It’s the least I can do." I said to Julie.

"But I know you’re on a deadline and for you to do this is–" Julie said but I interrupted her.

"Hey, you’ve been a constant friend to me. Giving me advice, listening to my problems– love problems, you’ve helped me on almost all of the reports I’ve made. Again, it’s the least I can do."

"If you need anything from me, don’t hesitate to ask." Julie said as she touched my arm.

"You don’t have to tell me, you know that I will." I said smiling. "And you can do me a favor by taking the day off and take care of your daughter." I continued. "Don’t even start to argue with me."

And with that I left Julie at the hospital. I somehow felt happy that I’ve helped Julie. She’s always been there for me since Tina left and I’m glad that at least someone’s still there when I needed someone to talk to.

She really is a good friend.
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Tina’s Side
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"Mom what were you and Bette talking." I paused. "When the two of you talk?" I asked mom anticipating for her answer.

"Tina we already had this conversation–" Mom started.

"No, we didn’t!" I exclaimed. "Just please answer me."

Mom looked at me like she was about to punish me for raising my voice but when she saw that I am dead serious when I told her that I want her answers, she cleared her throat and started to answer me.

"Mostly about your dad." Mom said. "But we haven’t talked since your dad passed away."

"What about on the day of dad’s funeral? What did you talked about that made her cry?" I asked hoping that my mom will finally be honest with me.

"I told you already, she was sorry about your dad." Mom said and I can feel her becoming angry.

"But why is she crying?" I pleaded. "She usually doesn’t cry in front of other people."

"I don’t know." My mom said. "Maybe it’s personal stuff. I didn’t dare to ask because we don’t talk about personal stuffs."

"Then how did you know Julie? Bette’s Julie?" I asked as my anger grow bigger. "Mom tell me what’s going on. Please.."
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