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And it Started with a Phone Call Chapter 15
“Okay, so as my very dear friend, you’re sure you’re fine with hearing about my incredible weekend with my amazing new girlfriend?” Bette asked.
“Let me settle in here Bette,” Alice flipped the lid from her zippo lighter and set flame to the end of her favourite demotivational tool, awaiting Bette’s story.
“Alice when are you going to give that stuff up?” Bette asked.
“What, it helps me relax before bed” Alice defended what she perceived to be her one and only vice.
Bette skipped much of what had made her weekend so amazing, but the excitement in her voice still penetrated the smoke that surrounded Alice as she listened intently.
“I couldn’t get enough of being with her Alice,” Bette continued. “I’ve never wanted to blow off work for anyone before. I think I’m in serious trouble with her.”
“Trouble?” Alice asked. “Liking someone isn’t trouble, it’s what most people search their whole lives for, Bette.”
“But she’s got me so distracted,” Bette said, silently berating herself for leaving work as long as she did this weekend. “Even as I was sitting here, I found my mind wandering off to various times over the course of the weekend. I’m trying to make a go of this gallery. It has to have my undivided attention.”
“It’s not as though she’s demanding your time 24-7, Bette,” Alice said. “She’s got a pretty high stress job, you know. It will keep her more than busy, and you’ll have each other for the down times. The weekends and whatnot.”
“I’m kind of concerned I’ve set a precedent this weekend with how much time we spent together though,” Bette said. “It can’t be like this every weekend or I might as well put a closed sign on the gallery door and start living out of a shopping cart.”
“You are a little melodramatic, Bette,” Alice rolled her eyes at Bette’s expectation of disaster. “There’s a little thing called ‘balance’ Bette. You don’t in fact have to live at the gallery to have it be successful. And you don’t have to be with someone constantly to develop a relationship either. In fact, if you are together all the time, that’s when it gets boring and routine. I have a feeling you two will never have to worry about that, as long as you have other interests to help complete your respective lives.”
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(28 votes, average: 4.79 out of 5)
I love where this is going. The pace is good, not too fast but not too slow, either. Bette’s concerns about a relationship interfering with work are very realistic. Thanks, I can’t wait to see where you take us next. :)
Absolutely charming in every way!! I could see Bette twirling her hair, and then getting that stern look on her face at what she was doing!! Thanks!!
Ah young and new love, I love what you are doing with them…..
Excellent chapter. I thought Bette’s doodling Tina’s name was so adorable. I really love reading this story. Can’t wait for more please post soon :)
” her favourite demotivational tool ” LOL!
Nice and sweet, please continue.
bette you are in so much trouble… but who wouldn’t want to be in that kind of trouble.. love this…please continue
K
Very cute chapter, excellent. I am glad your story is happy and positive. Love it.
You don’t miss a beat do you? Your story’s cadence is always so smooth. Thank you so much, your words are always absorbed with much pleasure.
I loved the picture of Bette picking up the pen to stop her self twirling her hair around her finger, only to use the pen to doodle Tina’s name on her pad.
Beautiful. Thank you
this was so refreshing. it just felt good. liked the pace. liked how bette didnt feel jealous about shar (?). just enjoyed the whole thing. thanks
this was so cute… keep going I can’t get enough
I was thinking…. was Alice smoking weed?..”with the demotivational tool” phrase. But then you confirmed my suspicions with the “partaking of the herb” statement.LMAO
That was lovely how you phrased it.
Lovely chapter.
Steph, I absolutely love this story!!! Thanks for sharing it with us. Post soon.
Nice to see that Shar is now more than just a co-worker for Tina. She needs someone like her that she can turn to if the need arises.
Who knew that Alice could be so lucid after firing up! I think her point about balance helped to make Bette feel more at ease in combining both work and a relationship. I also think that it was smart to point out that Tina is a busy woman as well, as was evidence when Bette wanted to see her the following evening.
Bette caught herself contradicting her earlier comment to Alice…but will she heed it?
Lovely story with a delightful rhythm to it. Looking forward to the next stage of their relationship.
Another great chapter. I can relate to Bette’s concern about work, been there a time or two. Hard sometimes to concentrate. Looking forward to next chapter.
Very nice.
Nice pace good update
This is one of my absolute favorites. I love the fact that their work is interrupting both of them (although Bette seems to be more bothered by it). It’s cute to see the first steps of their dating relationship and that T is not bothered by her switching to a woman now.
sweet, charming and amicable. Getting better and better by the chapter. Can’t wait for the next one. Thanx!
JKS this is just heavenly. Reading your chapters gives me this goofy smile on my face. Congrats on your award. This story is sexy and steamy even when it is rated PG…now that’s the sign of a gifted writer.
is juz too cute to see them at this stage.. :) ha~ post soon…!
Yes, the mind is the ultimate erogenous zone. And relationships that originate in the mind are some of the most satisfying. Shared thoughts are a wonderful prelude for…
Whatever.
Tina, girl, I hear ya about the sore body!
JKS- I’m glad you’re okay with the occasional prodding. You just pull this stuff out of your hat? I can see it. I can SEE what you’re talking about! Their interactions are so very real!
For real, though, this is a wonderful story. I’m as enchanted as they are with this new love!
Thank you for writing this story!
I wanted to officially congradulate you on your award!! great job and keep up the good work. This was a great chapter as always :o)
This is such a great chapter…after such a wonderful weekend, the best thing to do is process it with a friend…and I loved that Tina called her at the gallery. I hope they get to see each other on Tuesday, if Monday is a no-go.
What a good and beautiful chapter!