Chapter 7

Bette was unable to sleep that night. She kept on replaying the conversation she had with Tina. Why does she have to be a coward? Why can’t she muster the courage and tell Tina that she has fallen for her? She has also thought of the possibility of being able to pursue Tina without any work restrictions if she decides to move but the thought of not seeing her everyday in the office overpowers that desire. She isn’t sure to begin with if Tina feels the same way. She thinks she has too much to lose. But is Tina not worth it all? She drifted off to sleep only to be woken by her alarm. She felt like she has only slept for 2 minutes.

Tina was earlier than usual. She had too much on her mind and was not able to get a decent sleep. She decided to get coffee and got Bette her favorite drink, White Chocolate Mocha. She left it at her station with a note.

Bette was running late than usual. She had trouble getting up and was really not in the mood to go in the office. The news that Tina has sprung on her yesterday really didn’t help. She was planning to get coffee but decided against it since she has a meeting that she needs to attend to in a couple of minutes. To her surprise there on her station was a cup of her favorite coffee with a note on it.

Thank you for the advice. I will tell you about my decision once I have one. Coffee? :) Tee

What a perfect way to start a day. She logs on to her laptop and sends an IM to Tina.

Bette_Porter: Thanks for the coffee. :) I needed it.

Tina_Kennard. You’re welcome. You wanna grab breakfast?

Bette_Porter: Sorry. Can’t. I have a meeting in a couple of hours. Lunch?

Tina_Kennard: Ok. Might grab breakfast with that Henry guy if that’s the case…

Bette_Porter: Henry?

Tina_Kennard: The IT guy. He was here last week checking the PCs. He popped in earlier this week and we had small talk. He said he’s new and trying to make friends. He seems nice.

Bette_Porter: Nice? Is that all? Is there something that you’re not telling me, Tee? :P