Chapter 13

The weekend couldn’t have gone by faster for the new lovers. Sunday afternoon was spent walking around New York followed by a quiet evening at home. Their lovemaking that night was tender and slow. The passion and love between the two was relevant. It was as if they were trying to imprint the other onto their memory.

Bette woke up even before her alarm went off. She didn’t want to wake Tina up so she had to rely on her body’s internal alarm clock. She gently kissed Tina’s shoulder and carefully detangled herself from her lover. She took a quick shower and got the coffee running. She was preparing for her day when Tina woke up.

“What time is it, baby?” Tina inquired.

“7:30.” Bette walked over to Tina and gave her a morning kiss. “Good morning, babe. How’s my baby this morning?” Bette asked while combing her fingers through Tina’s hair.

“OK. I’ll be better if you were in bed with me.”

“Awh.” Bette said with a pout. “I have to go to work, babe. So that I can get out of there earlier and tell you what.”

“What?” Tina said interlacing her fingers with Bette’s other hand.

“I’m taking Thursday and Friday off. That way we can spend quality time before you leave.” Bette said kissing Tina’s hand in hers.

“Really?” Tina asked with a smile.

“Really. Now, you think you can join me for breakfast or coffee at least before I head out?” Bette asked.

“Cake” Tina said while getting up.

“Pie” Bette replied giving Tina a kiss on the forehead.

Tina walked Bette to the door of the apartment. She gave Bette a kiss before sending her off. She then pressed her back against the door after closing it. She closed her eyes and started thinking about the way her life has unfolded. Her lips inadvertently produced a smile. She then sighed and headed to the bedroom.

Bette pressed her back against the door. Her knees were threatening to give out due to the kiss Tina gave her before she left. A smile crept on her face. “It is going to be a good day!” Bette thought before heading off to work.

“Good morning!” Bette greeted her assistant when she came in. The assistant was a bit surprised at the unusual greeting.