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A Second Chance at Forever
Story written on August 26, 2012 by justkeepswimming.
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"I’ll call you tomorrow about details after I make a reservation," Bette continued. "But I think it’s well past time to get Angie home and into bed. Early morning tomorrow."
Tina glanced at the wall clock, surprised to see it was already approaching 9:30.
"Thanks again for dinner," Bette said as she stood.
"Thanks for the picture," Tina said. "It speaks to my heart."
Bette leaned over and offered Tina a chaste kiss on the cheek in reply to her gratitude.
Bette and Angie were soon on their way home, with an opportunity on the horizon for more family memories to be made.
Chapter 12
"That was a great dinner," Tina said as she unlocked the front door of her house. "Next time is my treat."
"There’s going to be a next time?" Bette asked as she followed Tina inside
"Of course Bette," Tina replied, amused that she needed the reassurance. "What can I get you to drink."
"Something light," Bette said. "Whatever you’re having is fine with me."
"It was good to have a night to catch up on the last few years," Tina said. "It wouldn’t have been much of a date if all we did was hash up our past."
She walked into the kitchen, soon returning with two tall glasses of water garnished with cucumber slices. She handed one to Bette, then sat beside her on the sofa.
"Thanks," Bette said, taking a sip.
"Tonight felt like a fresh start," Tina tucked one leg underneath her, facing Bette. "We needed a complete break from considering what Angie’s reaction might be to seeing us together."
"I’m surprised we didn’t run into anyone we know," Bette said. "Wouldn’t that just be the way?"
"And West Hollywood is like the smallest small town for gossip," Tina agreed. "Speaking of which, I don’t think we should mention to anyone that we went out tonight."
"No need to," Bette agreed. "We’d just end up facing a barrage of questions…why…what happened. And no one would believe that nothing happened."
"Nothing?" Tina asked.
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The anticipation is getting to me. I can’t wait for the next date and the gang’s reaction when they find out about the date.
I don’t know. They both feel like they’re coming from fear and for every step forward it feels like they step back two. At some points in the story I just want to say to them to forget it as neither one really wants to take the risk. I guess they can either stay stuck in the past with what they did to one another or they can decide to forgive and let it go and trust in their future together, It just seems so hard for both of them to be on the same page at the same time. I wish them all the best. Thanks for the update.
Thanks for the update.
🐠➡😍 thank you!
Great story. It feels right.
ooohhh wooowww it’s was beautiful thank you for this amazing update!!!
Aaargh! Once again, I love every sentence right up to the last one, with its cautionary, ominous sense of forboding. So I’m going to stop reading the last sentences. ;-) Just keep writing!
enjoying this story so much and i don’t care how long it takes for them, sometimes returning to the past might take time but i know if they both are willing then it will be 100% for them both :)
Contrary to what popular culture tells us, I think that once we are past the rutting years of young adulthood, it is not a given that mature people with lives and jobs and interests and responsibilities will hop into the sack with the odd hot body or ex. All that history could preclude them wanting to re-tread that rough road. The phrase, “All the tea in China couldn’t make me…” However, I am also reminded of Zora Neale Hurston’s saying, “You have to go there to know there.” Whichever road they may take, l will be along for the journey. Thank you for the update, JKS!
This story is depressing. They look like two people trying to grasp something they had years ago, but that something is not there anymore.
You lead this story very well. With perfect timing.
As far as someone making the next move, it to be Tina. Bette has already admitted she’s afraid by stating she doesn’t want to lose her. It’s now up to Tina to prove it.
One of them should now make the firt move.Thank you for the update.I love your stories.
Thanks JKS for another quick update and longer than previous update ;-) uhm… So it won’t be sound so bad for me to wishing for not so good weather in your side huh!? :-p lol … Back to the story… I am so want to bang their heads together to make them realize that they need the courage to face reality and not linger on the bad mistake on the past. It is history which means it’s over and it’s something they can use as reference when they plan for their future, not to live under the shadow of history and stuck there forever! If everyone thinks like them nobody will be dare to run again after they fell down! They need a wake up call I guess! … Hehe… Sorry for babbling :-p anyway, PPVS :-)
Omigosh! My head is awhirl with the possibilities you may spring on us! :)
I’m enjoying your story JKS – don’t find it the least bit depressing or frustrating. Their journey just is what it is. It would be easy to romanticize their reunion but I like the real-life way you seem to be taking this. Given all their history (good and bad) I get their wanting to be careful and not rush into things, especially with Angie to consider. They’re not the same people they were before. Both have grown and made positive life changes. Good for them taking the time to get to know and appreciate that about one another. The fact that they’re still clearly attracted to each other just makes their little dance all the more entertaining (you write their flirting so well ;). Looking forward to your next chapter.=====