Chapter 19

Days passed with emails, SMS and phone calls. Both were working harder than the usual so as to momentarily forget the void that the other’s absence has caused. Friday came earlier than expected.

“Hello.” Tina answered the phone while working on an email.

“Hey, Tee!” Bette replied.

“Hi, baby!” Tina stopped what she was doing.

“How’s my favorite girl doing?” Bette asked.

“Fine. Still the same as I was the last time you called which was last night.” Tina sheepishly said.

“What?! Can’t I call my girlfriend?” Bette teasingly asked.

“Of course you can, baby. Just make sure it’s me that you’re referring to.” Tina said with a smile.

“Who else is out there? Hey babe, the reason why I called is because I was planning to get out tonight with Peggy. She invited me to dinner and I just wanted to inform you ahead of time. I might get in late but I have my mobile with me just in case. I’ll still call you to say goodnight, K?”

“Oh. OK. I, on the other hand will stay home and get some rest. Al wants us all tomorrow night at The Planet so I better save up my energy for that.”

“Planet, huh? If a girl even looks in your direction tell them you’re besotted already!” Bette said with a laugh.

“Jealous type aren’t we? Besides women don’t flock at me like they do to you. And I’m not interested. The last time I checked I already have a girlfriend.”

“You’re girlfriend is so lucky to have you.” Bette teased.

“I hope she knows it.” Tina teased back.

“Oh she does. I’ll knock her head if she doesn’t! Or better yet, I’ll fill in for her position!”

“Silly!” Tina said with a laugh.

“Hey, I have to run. I’ll talk to you later, cake?”

“Pie. I love you, Bette.”

“I love you more, Tee.”

Tina has been stuck in the office later than she thought she would be. It was already 8PM when she got home. She was so tired and all she wanted to do was take a hot bath and sleep. She parked her car on the driveway and made her way to the door.

She prepared her key and she stopped on her tracks when she saw the beautiful flower arrangement that was left on her porch. She went to it and read the card. Inside was Bette’s handwriting:

Babe,

Just in case I don’t get to tell you sweet dreams. ;) Sweet dreams, my love!

Yours,

Bette

PS

I looked it up and calla lily meant “Magnificent Beauty”. Fitting for someone who is magnificently beautiful inside and out.

Tina can’t help the smile that formed on her lips. She definitely has a very romantic girlfriend and she is not complaining. Bette always finds a way to make her feel loved and special. She fished for her mobile and sent her lover a SMS.

Sweet talker! Tnx 4 the flowers, babe! They r gorgeous just like u. Take care while ur out 2nyt. Miss u and luv u!

Tina placed the flowers on her night table. She wanted it to be the last thing she sees in the evening and the first things she lay her eyes on when she wakes up. She then proceeded to take a bath.

Tina just finished her bath when she heard her mobile ring. She knew it was Bette from the ring tone so she immediately picked it up.

“Hey, baby!” Tina said.

“Hi, sweetie! How are you?”

“I just took a bath. It was refreshing!”

“That’s good! Did you like your flowers?”

“I did. They were beautiful, babe. Thank you so much! How was your dinner with Peggy?” Tina asked.

“It was a bit rushed. She just dropped me off.”

“Oh. Did you have a good time?” Tina asked.

Bette was replying to Tina when Tina heard the door bell ring.

“I did but I of course had an ulterior motive. There was really a reason why I went out with Peggy tonight.” Bette explained.

“What is that?” Tina asked while opening the door.

“So I can personally say goodnight to my baby girl…” Bette said while shutting her phone and giving Tina her sweetest smile.