Chapter 8

Bette’s day was uneventful to say the least. Tina made sure not to talk to her the whole day and she left earlier than usual. This only made Bette sadder. It seems that nothing is going right between her and Tina right now. She sent Tina a text message and prayed to the Gods that she would reply back.

Tina was at home. She was a bit preoccupied with how Bette had just brushed her off. She is still mad at her but she’s also concerned about what could cause the brunette to be in such a bad mood. As Alice said she was a grouch. She was better after lunch. She kept to herself. Something’s wrong and she can’t put her finger on it. She then hears her phone indicating that she has received a text message.

Bette Porter

I’m so sorry for brushing you off this morning. I don’t know what came over me. Please, Tee. :’(

Tina saw the message and felt her heart go out to Bette. Here she goes again. It seems that the sweet and nice Bette is back. She decided to wait before she replies. It wouldn’t hurt to give her a hard time. She might even learn a lesson on how to treat a person who cares for her nicely. Tina replied back after 15 minutes.

Bette felt so desolate. It has been more than 10 minutes and Tina hasn’t replied back. Great, Bette! She is so mad at you she doesn’t even want to speak to you. She decided not to call Tina as she just might hang up on her. Five more minutes and her mobile phone indicated an incoming message. She immediately grabbed it and checked her message.

Tina Kennard

I was just trying to help, Bette. You really didn’t have to be mean. You tend to be like that when something is wrong. You can’t always take it out on me. My patience with your inexplicable temper is starting to wear thin.

Bette Porter

I know. I really am so sorry, Tina. I know you were trying to help. I’ll remember to take it out on Alice next time. Her being mad at me would be to my benefit. That way, she would stop talking to me and I’ll get some much deserved peace.

Tina can’t help but laugh at Bette’s text. She really has a way of making her laugh.

Tina Kennard

:) That sounds like a plan. So, are you ok? You want to talk?

Bette Porter

You’re too kind, Tee. I am fine. Better since I know were good. :) I am sorry, really. Breakfast tomorrow?

Tina Kennard

It’s a date :)

Next morning

Tina and Bette were in the café having breakfast. Bette has her usual bagel and fruits while Tina was having Muesli and coffee. Talks then went to work and Tina saw this as an opening to tell Bette about her decision.

Tina: Hey Bette, I made a decision already.

Bette: Really?

Bette was fidgeting on her chair. She was nervous. Thousand thoughts ran through her head.

Tina: I refused the offer.

Bette: Oh.

Bette was relieved to hear that but was concerned why Tina turned down the offer. From what Tina has told her it was a pretty good offer. The salary and benefits were something that she cannot get from their company right now and she even Googled the company that was trying to hire Tina. They seem pretty solid and Bette told Tina about that. She was trying to be supportive and was trying not to make it apparent that just the thought of Tina leaving was breaking her heart. She knew Tina needed a friend so that was what she tried to be. A friend. Nothing more and nothing less much to her dismay.

Bette: What made you reach that decision, Tee?

Tina: You know Henry asked me that same question.

Bette: What has Henry has to do with all of this?

Bette: And what was your answer?

Tina looked directly to Bette and answered.

Tina: I told Henry that I can’t leave you behind.

Bette: OMFG.

And Bette was speechless up until they decided to head back to the office.