Tina,

  With all my heart and soul, I love only you. You give me purpose and complete me in every way a person can possibly complete another. You have guided me through times of trouble. Held my hand, comforted me and loved me unconditionally. My heart is at its fullest knowing in just a few hours I will call you my wife. There are no words I can find that could bind you any closer to me than you already are. You are my love, my life; everything and tomorrow I will marry my best friend. God has answered me. I askedmay I have this woman, to have and to hold from this day forward and he said yes! I promise I will cherish you, comfort you and love you. So, tonight while you’re there you’re not alone. I’m there beside you, holding you and kissing you. Close your eyes and feel me there in the dark. Feel my love, my passion feel me. I will love you forever.

                                             Always & Forever, xxoo

                                                    Bette

 Tina folded the letter and looked out the window. As she wiped away the tears that fell, she pressed her finger against the window and rubbed slowly. Over and over she traced the heart shape she had made. Bette’s words had enveloped her. She was letting herself believe again and feel love again. It was real, it was really real. They were going to be married. Bette was giving her solemn vow and she was accepting it with all her heart. Letting it settle she lay across the bed and shut her eyes. She felt Bette’s fingers under her shirt softly brushing her back. In her mind she could hear the words as Bette has written them. And in this peaceful state she went to sleep.

  Bette finished her shower and went back to the couch. She picked the red envelope that held Tina’s letter and began reading.

                Bette,

   My heart has opened up and is full of love. I have been and always will be in love with only you. Our life together has been extraordinary. The years have passed us by in a flash. But, fate has been kind to us. We have been blessed with this gift God has sent. Tomorrow is precious as I will stand in front of our families and friends and marry my best friend. You are my passion; you carry my heart in yours. You have come to fulfill me like no other. Words escape me now for I can not find a word or words to express my love for you. There is nothing to measure it to. I need you to know that it fills me up. It consumes and completes me. You are now and forever my one and only. Loving you is all I will ever need. Sleep well tonight baby and know that I’m there with you. Feel me close to you holding you loving you.