Tina stirred and opened her eyes. She smiled at Bette. «Good morning…»

«Good morning. Did you sleep well ?»

«Like a baby… What time is it?»

«It’s a little after seven. I have to get ready for work», Bette told her. «Do you want to join me in the shower ?»

«How can I say no to the most gorgeous and sexy woman I know ?», Tina replied, already throwing off the covers.

Tina followed Bette in the bathroom. Bette turned the hot water on, and they both stood underneath it, kissing. They made love one more time before washing each other’s body. Bette ran her soapy hands all over Tina’s breasts, hips and back and Tina was too happy to return the favor.

«If you don’t stop that right now, you’ll never be ready in time», Tina whispered in her ear, giggling like a school girl.

«I just can’t get enough of you… You drive me crazy», Bette said, her voice dripping with tenderness.

They finally stepped out of the shower and got dressed. Bette in one of her business suits and Tina in the same dress she had worn last night. «Are you hungry?», Bette asked Tina. «I could make you breakfast if you want»

«No, I’m OK. I have to go to the airport. Joe’s coming home this morning», Tina said, bringing Bette back to reality. She consciously avoided her stare and Bette saw tears in her beautiful eyes. Tina sighed and finally looked at her. «You must think I’m such a cold bitch to cheat on my fiancé like that…», she began. Bette didn’t respond. She didn’t know what to say really… All she knew was that she was falling for Tina against her better judgement. Doubts began to creep into her mind. Would that woman break her heart in the end. The mere thought of her marrying someone else made her dizzy and weak.

«I’m not using you Bette, if that’s what you think… My life is complicated and I’m just so scared. I know I shouldn’t be, but I can’t help how I feel… Give me a little more time, won’t you?», she begged, her voice quivering.

It took all her strength not to pull Tina in her arms to comfort her or give her the answer she wanted to hear. Tina had to realise what she was doing to her and make a decision soon, for everyone’s sake. With a sad expression on her face, Tina turned around and opened the front door. Bette suddenly stopped her. «Will you call me later ?», she asked, silently cursing herself for being so weak.

«I will…», Tina replied, kissing Bette one more time before leaving. Bette closed the door and found the house to be suddenly so empty without Tina. «God help me, but I love you Tina Kennard», Bette whispered as she heard Tina drive away.