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And it Started With a Phone call Chapter 23
Tina wasn’t sure what made her feel so bold all of a sudden. Perhaps it was a combination of Bette’s magnetic presence, in addition to the fact that she had her boss figuratively on side. She slipped her hand into Bette’s and gripped it tightly as she spoke.
"Given the conversation you’re trying to draw me into I guess it’s safe to say you didn’t realize Bette’s my girlfriend?" she said, trying to muster every bit of courage she could, wishing she had some in the liquid form to bolster her resolve.
Sharon just stood back and smiled as Tina’s words penetrated the thick armour that had been created by years of conditioning.
"Bette’s your girlfriend?" Mike was incredulous in his response when he finally realized what Tina had said.
"Now that’s cool," Jerry said to Sharon as he raised his fourth gin and tonic in a toast. "To hot looking ***** chicks!"
They all laughed, though Mike did so with a certain level of embarrassment. No one even noticed that a new visitor had arrived. Mike was happy to see someone, anyone, who would take the spotlight away from his gaff. He greeted the approaching guest first.
"Hey, I’m glad you could make it," Mike said boisterously, as he broke away from the quintet to greet the latest addition to the party.
Tina turned to see Eric standing stock still, focused solely on her and Bette as they stood there holding hands.
He stood only for a moment before he turned and started to walk away. Mike stopped dead in his tracks, having realized the likely impact on Eric of seeing his ex-girlfriend holding hands with someone else, let alone another woman.
Tina turned to look at Bette, and with an apologetic look in her eye, released her hand and started walking toward Eric’s retreating form.
"Eric," she called when she got close enough that she didn’t have to raise her voice too much.
He turned his head to speak quietly over his shoulder, but kept up his pace.
"I never should have come," he said simply.
"Eric stop, please," Tina pleaded. She knew there had to be a reason he was there and wanted a tidier resolution than this hasty departure was likely to engender. He turned and stopped so they were facing each other away from any other party guests.
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Well done, and thank you for the “drama-free” chapter. This weekend has served with sooo much heartache from other writers, I am worn out. I enjoy your story and your writing.
Great story and really well paced. And i agree with your comments – life is dramatic enough – its good to have fantasy and escape into a happier world! Please keep writing.
This is one of the two stories I read / keep up with at this board, I love it. Thank you and please post another chapter soon!
Delightful!! I love this story, the sweetness is enchanting. I suspect drama is coming but nonetheless, the ride so far has been divine!! I am a notoriously picky reader of everything Tina-esque (I don’t know why, other than I’m just kind of odd) and I really really like your Tina. Alot. She’s a peach. Makes me understand how Bette fell for her… something I’ve had trouble with in the past. Anyway, wonderful!!! Great writing too – well deserved award for you!
absolutely delightful! as others have said, a much needed balm after all the drama that we have been dished out by the other authors! liked the maturity of tina and eric’s conversation. thanks for the update!
no need to apologise cliff hangers r wat keep us coming back. this chapter was amazing and yes thanx for not having so much drama as much as i like it theres alot going on now. please post soon!
WHOA! Hey I’m still reading LOL! I Love it yes really delightful and Wonderful Story I really Love it Thanks for this Awesome Story so tomorrow I’m going out of town so I’m going to Arlington VA visit my mother I’m gonna Missed the Story I guess I’m just gonna catch soon! so keep up the good job I’ll really Love the Story Please continue post soon Thanks.
im absolutely giddy. jks has posted. this was so well done. the scene with eric spot on, girl. there desire for each other knows know bounds and we can feel it. thanks for your authors comments. there is way to much heavy drama. we need some but jeez dont kill us. thanks for this sunday afternoon delight.
great chapter B&T are great together. love the drama and cliffhangers as long as B&T stay together.
Great chapter i am so happy that the evening turned out so well!!!!
Simply beautiful! It’s good to see that Tina’s little coming out party went well. Gotta love Bette getting Tina turned on in public, only adds more fuel to the fire when they get into the bedroom ;) Can’t wait for more!
Thank you.
Hi Fins, Poor Eric, but how classy he reacted! You can’t help to feel bad for him. I liked when he admitted that if Tina was with a man, he would have tried to win her back. How nice that Tina had such a positive coming our story, especially at work. Wouldn’t it be nice if all coming out stories were so positive!!!
Another great chapter. Keep on writing. I’d have to say you are by far my favorite author. Can’t wait for the next one. Have a great week
ah indeed, it’s slipping to the uncontrolled oblivion quite quickly. Nice change from other chapters laced with drama…
Nice job.
Eric turned out to be the better man. He left with his dignity in tact. A class act. I hope that was not just a smoke screen.
Tina didn’t balk and jumped right off of the high dive! Personal freedom is very empowering. Even better when your host is a Friend of Dorothy.
Excellent chapter. Way to come out Tina!
Thanks for sharing this with us.
wow, the comming out part was written very well! keep it up ;) wonder what else could happen…hmm maybe another night out with the girls? :p
Nice chapter. I like your story. You have an interesting way with words. Next chapter please!!
Talk about coming out, damn. But I liked how it took care of some of Tina’s fears and at the same time silenced someone who you just know was going to say something insulting. Nice twist with the boss. Eric well what can you say, he handled it like a gentlemen. Great update.
Beautifully done! Vermont was great, by the way.
<<“Oh God,” he said with a groan as held his thumb and forefinger to his furrowed brow. >>
I could see this so clearly. My heart ached a little for Eric. But it also jumped for joy with B&T. Okay, why was I trying to click “Next page” at the end of the story? Help me somebody. Loving this story.
I’m with beltmaker and everyone else who loves this story and your top notch writing. So many use drama for drama’s sake. I’ve never had an appreciation for that style of writing. I enjoy authors who allow the story to dictate direction rather than vice-a-versa. Thank you and please keep the well written chapters coming.
Fucking beautiful …. too good. Thank you
Romance, romance, romance………..that’s enough for me! :-)
Great chapter.I love a happy love story… :)
I’m glad that Eric was a nice gentleman and realized without any hassle when his presense was no longer needed. This was a sweet chapter and I am glad that Tina was able to come out of the closet so easily. Then again, if I had Bette as my girlfriend I would do it with ease as well. =)
You are doing great with you Finnish. And yes the language is very difficult, but at least the pronounciation is easy….you just have to prononce every single letter. We’re not as lazy as the English speaking people. JK =)
Kiitos ja jatka samaan malliin. Olet yksi mun suosikkikirjailijoista!
you make me happier.yoo hoo~ Glad it turn out so well..is juz have a great feelin for them being together rather than drama every moment.. *smile*
Eric took that well. I love T&B’s vebal foreplay :-)
Hey Swim, Honestly I have to tell you that this story is getting better and better. That’s another great chapter. And I really like the way you cope with Eric. As always looking forward for more.
Thank you for another great update. Post soon
Just basking in the bliss…of your superbly told tale of this sigh-producing runaway romance. Happy sighs. Contented sighs. Thanks, Swim.
Thanks for this chapter you called it in you forewordcomment “drama Free” It was beautiful written and Tina got to tell hnd show her co-worker her love. thanks so much
I love how you concluded this chapter. You never fail to please – so much detail, so many varied scenes and all the action that you manage to pack into each episode of this compelling story.
And you bring it all to a close with the whisper-light nuances of their lovemaking.
Love it! Drama is highly overrated!
Perfect! What more can I say?? This story is “swimming” right along….I think what I like the most is how you bring “reality” to the story. I can’t tell you how many times I could relate to B&T’s thoughts, feelings and experiences, it brings back such fond memories….Thank You!
Nice to see Eric is intelligent and cares enough about Tina to know when to let her go. Given that he’d just attempted to date Bette I’m sure he’d be feeling like a fool. Very smooth all ’round – Tina had a lucky break with her boss and his partner but that’s not to say she didn’t have to take a stand and declare herself. Glad to see she had the courage to do so. Love this fic!
What a wonderful chapter. This is good and no more drama and let see the love of these 2. Thanks!