Previously…

“I love you and I’ll wait for you until you’re ready…”

Bette felt her heart grew big as if it wanted to explode at what she heard; she knew that Tina had always been in love with her but to hear the blonde said those words brought immense happiness to her once broken soul.

The rain had finally stopped and with their hands interlaced they hailed a cab to go back to the apartment. They resumed their crazy talk up until they reached Peggy’s place. They were smiling at each other while walking towards the building entrance when Bette heard someone called her name

“Bette I’m sorry to bother you but I need to talk to you”

“Ed what are you doing here?”

Chapter 27

“I have something important to tell you”

Ed said his voice firm and his gaze was on Bette and Tina’s entwined hands. The blonde noticed how the brunette abruptly removed her hand from her grip, Bette then crossed her arms against her chest. She didn’t expect Ed to be there and to see her with Tina in that kind of state, the blonde was quite alarmed at the sudden appearance of Bette’s husband and even though she didn’t want to go but because of the obvious awkwardness of the situation she decided to leave the estranged couple alone.

“Bette I’ll go ahead and change” the brunette just nodded without looking at the blonde. Bette only started to speak when Tina was out of sight

“Whatever it is that you want to tell me your lawyer can just tell that to my lawyer”

Ed’s face softened, his eyes pleading “Bette please…”

Bette looked at the man whom she fell in love with before and she noticed how his appearance changed, he used to look clean-shaven but now he had grown a mustache and dark circles were visible under his eyes. Despite the change he still looked handsome and his striking blue eyes that Bette always loved were now showing sadness and longingness. She took a deep breath and said

“I’ll be at the rooftop in 20 minutes”

“Thank you…” Ed replied

Standing on the rooftop, Ed could see the amazing view of NYC but all he could think about was how exceptionally beautiful Bette was. From the moment he laid his eyes on her a few years ago he knew at once that she’s the woman that he wanted to spend his life with. He always felt proud whenever he’s with Bette for he knew that every man desired his wife. But aside from her physical beauty Bette was a very exciting woman, they were really happy in the early years of their marriage it only started to strain after that fatal accident when Bette lost her friend/colleague and their unborn baby.