Chapter 13

To love, to love to love, even when you think the heart is exhausted by anger and fear and hurt and disappointment – Jennifer Beals

The rest of the week was spent with phone calls and text messages. Both Bette and Tina were doing great but they also know that they have to talk about what happened so they can fully move on.

They made plans to meet on Saturday at Bette’s place. They decided to stay at Bette’s home so they can talk without any interruptions.

Friday came and both women were starting to get crazy as they were missing each other. Bette was the first one to give up and called Tina.

“Hi Tee.”

“Hey babe.” Tina greeted.

“You sound tired.”

“It’s because I am. I love what I do but this is somewhat starting to kill me and my social life.”

“I can make it better.” Bette softly said.

“Really? What do you have in mind?”

“Well, how about you and I have dinner at my place?” Bette offered.

“That sounds nice Bette but I really would just like to crash. That way I’ll be fresh and alert for our talk tomorrow.”

“You didn’t let me finish, Tee. I was also going to ask you if you want to stay the night at my place. That way you can sleep all you want and never have to worry about getting late for our date tomorrow.”

“That sounds great, babe but don’t you think that it’s too fast? We really need to have THE talk first.”

“Tee! I am not asking you to sleep with me. I am asking you to sleep in my house. I have very good intentions for you and I am not going to do anything that both you and I don’t agree on. Besides, I really just want to see you. I miss you too much it’s starting to hurt.”

“I am sorry, Bette. I didn’t mean to offend you. I don’t know where my head is.”

“It’s OK, Tee. I understand. I didn’t really quite make myself clear but I would really be happy if you’d say yes. I’ll cook.” Bette offered.

“Well, if you put it that way, how can I resist? I’ll drop by my house first then I’ll see you at around, say, 8pm?”