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Friendship Foundation Chapter 4
Story written on January 5, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
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Bette had been enjoying her yard all day. She wanted to phone Tina, but Alice’s words echoed in her head. She did not have her eyes set on Tina. Tina was the girlfriend of an important client.
Besides. They already had plans to meet on Thursday. There wasn’t any need for her to get in touch with Tina. They would see each other soon enough without any effort on Bette’s part. These thoughts were running through her mind when she heard her phone ring.
She managed to answer it before the second ring. She didn’t even know why she rushed.
"Hey you," Tina’s voice was on the other end. "How was your Sunday?"
"Much like my Saturday, but without the intriguing conversation" Bette replied. "A lot of lounging around the pool with a book."
"I finished it this afternoon," Tina said.
"I thought you’d read it already?" There was no need for Bette to ask what book.
"I bought it on my way home from your place yesterday…and read it again," Tina said. "So incredibly moving."
"That was a quick read," Bette said.
"It’s a skill I’ve perfected over the years," Tina replied. "There are a lot of scripts and treatments to make your way through in my job."
Bette took a seat on the wing chair in her living room, and stretched her legs out onto the foot stool.
"Are you…home?"
"I am. I left Eric to do his work," Tina replied. "He was so obviously distracted as the afternoon progressed, I thought I should just let him be."
They offered each other a recap of their respective days, and ended up talking about…anything and everything.
Bette wanted to invite Tina over so they could continue getting to know each other in person. But she couldn’t get Alice’s allegation out of her head, and the memory of it kept her from posing the question.
Tina felt no such reticence. She was thrilled to have met someone she had such a connection with, and looked forward to getting to know her better.
"If you’re not doing anything for dinner, you should come over," Tina said. She added as an afterthought. "Alice too."
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Another great update thank you
Loving the story………can’t wait till the deeper connection happens
You said it more eloquently than Shane – some girls are straight until they’re not. That’s the way life is sometimes – you can be on the spectrum or just meet someone that you have an amazing connection to and it changes the landscape. I have this friend who just said to me, “If you have any shred of straightness left….” Of course, I objected to be categorized that way. Anyway thanks for another chapter in this tale.
I agree that make up sex is always a good idea ;-) dang it Alice for planting a seed in Bette’s head about her and Tina being more than just friends. Nietzsche was never my go to, how about Rousseau instead (just a thought).And maybe Bette should get around to telling Tina that her and Alice broke up…sooner rather than later! great post as always.
🐠 Swimmie! Thank you for kick ass post.
It’s a fascinating story, love its pace, your Bette & Tina.Sorry you have lost a friend, but perhaps once you have one, they are never really lost.
Love this story…and who does Bette think she fooling lol. Just friends…yeah right.
I loved the scene at dinner. Seemed intimate as if I was watching them through an one way window. Can’t wait for more.
Swimmie, so sorry to learn that you’ve lost a wonderful friend. Thank God for the time you did spend in each others lives and for the things you learned. And I’m happy your day was better than anticipated. As for “our girls,” well it is so great for them to begin with an easy mature friendship, not expecting anything but a new friend, that shares some of the things that they love also. Swimmie I just love you for this story. It is fantastic.
Very intresting
“Eyes to the skies and just keep swimming.” We’re doing the backstroke, are we? LOL!
Interesting quote Tina used for the toast. I wonder how Tina will take it when (or if) Bette discloses that she and Alice have broken up? Thanks for posting. :)
They seem to be progressing nicely, thanks for the update
Lovely pace, wonderful writing. It is such solace and relief to have the time to say good buy.
Interesting quote indeed. Loving this story.
Interesting quote indeed. So, did Alice plant the seed about Bette being interested in Tina. Love the pace of the story.
You leave me wanting for more
what an enlightening update, i enjoyed it very much. Connections between people are rare so it’s interesting to see how this one goes
Amazing story,as always.Thank you.P.S I hate Nietsche.
I really enjoy reading B&T portrayed as intelligent, mature, cultured, women of substance and integrity. Bette’s relationship with Alice seemed more of the ‘casual friends with benefits’ even though they coined it ‘dating’ which tells me that neither one has really experienced a true, deeply meaningful love relationship. Although Bette’s mind is already contemplating something sexual between them I think the friendship she’s cultivating with Tina is already so much deeper even in the early days. Thank you for this story, and thank you for the insightful authors notes.
Thank you giving us another amazing chapter to this most interesting story. I agree with the comments, esp BAT2012. Its nice to see two mature women come at one another as friends first before the veil is lifted for them to see their truths. Amazing way your putting this story together. Thank you!