Ch 26

Alice dropped Sasha at Bettes office and filled her on, on his morning and left him in her capable arms. Bette was very happy to see him she has missed him so much. She prepared his feed and fed it to him gazing lovingly at his deep green eyes and remembering Nat, she felt a lump rising in her throat and tears coming down her face. Shes missed Nat like crazy and her heart was tearing. She often talked to Sasha and told him all about his mother.
Bette: Sasha I love you so much my boy. Yes you, you are a gorgeous baby just like your mom, my sweet pie. Mammy loves you very much; all your mommies love you and uncle Daniel loves you too. Oh my baby you are my breath and my sunshine, you are my all. You have made my life worth living. Yes you Sasha I am so blessed because of you, you and your mother have made me the happiest woman alive.
Sasha was looking at Bette and making baby noises he obviously liked the sound of her voice. He carried on feeding slowly but steadily. When he finished Bette changed him and got him ready to go for a walk. She grabbed her sandwich and a drink so that she could eat while outside. She pushed his pram and walked with him outside of the CAC heading for the playground. It was a beautiful sunny day and Bette felt amazing. Sasha was sitting in his pram looking around him at nothing.
Bette got to the playground and was about to push the little gate open when a little girl came rushing out and pushed her out of the way. Bette went back ward and let the girl pass by. She looked at her and was transfixed. The girl looked very familiar. She was the spit image of .oh my God could it be? No it cant be!
Could she be Tinas?
Bettes head was swimming, her legs shaking and she had Goosebumps all over her body. She got hold of the girl got down to her level and looked at her closely.
Bette: Little girl what is your name? And where is your mommy?
The little girl looked at Bette and said with a small voice, my mommy calls me B for Beatrice.
Bette: That is a lovely name and your mommy what is she called?
Bette noticed that Beatrice was a bright little girl and was sure she would be able to answer her questions.
Beatrice: My brother is Melvin and my daddy is Jack and I am going to buy some ith cream.
Bette: B for Beatrice I will buy you some ice cream if you tell me the name of your mommy please.
Beatrice: Okaaaay, my mommy is called Tina can I have some ith cream now?
Bette heard the name Tina and she was shaking from head to foot. She couldnt stand still any longer she was leaning on Sashs pram to steady herself. It was astonishing and unbelievable, her ears were buzzing and she couldnt hear anything else the girl was saying. Tina. Tina. Tina. There was a hammering in her head. Was it her Tina or somebody else by the same name? But how could it be? Melvin is my fathers name Tina knew this name, and B oh my God yes B for Beatrice only Tina called me B no one else. She looked at Beatrice and asked her again.
Bette: Do you want me to call you Beatrice or just B?
Beatrice: I like B better mommy told me that my new mommy is called B for Bette. We are going to see her today and live with her; do you know where she is?
There was no stopping her now she started to talk and tell Bette about her brother and the rest. But that was it. Bette was unable to wait, she had to find out and she had to see for herself to believe it.
Bette: B can you please take me to your mommy honey I would like to meet her.
Beatrice: Ok then but will you buy me ith cream if I take you to see her?
Bette: I promise you I will.
Beatrice: Come on then give me your hand she is over there with my brother.
Beatrice put her tiny hand in Bettes hand and led her to where she could see her mom.
Tina was busy sorting Melvin out after his fall and her back was turned round. Beatrice went to her and told her to look round.
Beatrice: Mommy look I have a new friend this lady here would like to meet you.
Tina: What baby what did you say? Just a minute I am busy sorting Melvin out.
Bette was standing behind Tina with tears in her eyes. It is her. It really is. IT IS MY TINA.
Beatrice: But mommy come on the lady is upset and she needs to talk to you.
Tina: Who who is upset B?
Tina got up and turned round. Her heart skipped a beat, she couldnt believe her eyes, she nearly fainted and couldnt steady herself. Bette got hold of her arm and gave her some support. The touch of hands sent electricity through their bodies and ignited them and set them on fire. They both blushed.
Bette: Hello T its been a long time.
Tina: Hello B yes it has.
Tina put Melvin down and threw herself into Bettes arms. They hugged and kissed again and again, their tears mingling with each others and their hearts beating faster than ever. They’ve wanted this for so long. They’ve ached for each other’s for so long, they hoped and prayed for a miracle to bring them back into each other’s arms and now it’s been done. The mothers all around them were moved to the scene, their eyes glazed with tears too wondering what was the story behind such display of public affection.
Bette: Oh my God Tina where have you been? I missed you so much.
Tina: I missed you too Bette. It is a long story where do you want me to start?
Bette: Oh honey Ive looked for you everywhere.
Tina: I know Bette, I know.
Bette: I am so glad to see you again, you dont know howmuchI..suffer..
A lump was forming in Bettes throat and her nerves were up the shoot.
Tina: I know Bette, I know my darling.
Beatrice: Are you my mommy B Bette?
Bette looked at Tina and raised her eyebrows searching for an answer. Tina looked back and nodded her head encouraging Bette and approving with Beatrice.
Bette: Yes I believe I am B, and who is this? Is it Melvin?
Tina: Bette meet Beatrice and Melvin my twins, I guess youve met B already!!!!!
Bette: Nice to meet you Melvin and you too little princess.
Bette looked at Melvin closely now, he was looking very familiar too, Bette was thinking, if she didnt know any better she wouldve thought that he was related to her little boy Sasha. He had some of his features, the shape of the eyes, the dark hair and the handsome face. Bette shook her head and was brought back to her senses by Beatrice.
Beatrice: Mommy B can we have ith cream now?
Tina: Not just yet B I told you, you have to eat your sandwich first.
Beatrice: But mom Bette promised.
Bette: Tina I promised.
Tina: Ok, ok you twisted my arm but wait a minute we can all go together, let me finish sorting Melvin out and we can ask mommy B to buy the ice cream.
Tina still holding Bettes hand she cleaned Melvins face from the sand carried him on her hip and walked with Bette and Beatrice to the ice cream van.
They were both walking on air and had so many questions they wanted to ask each others. Their hearts couldnt contain their joy and happiness for finding each others. Half way to the ice cream van, Tina stopped looked at Bettes face still not believing what she was seeing, she had longed and yearned for her for so long and now here she was right in front of her. Bette looked back at Tina and had the same thoughts on her mind. She couldnt believe how fortunate she was. She has finally found her lost love.
Tina: Wait a minute Bette you didnt introduce me to the baby in the pram.
Bettes face turned red, she looked at Sasha sitting in his pram. She took his hat off and introduced him.
Bette: Tina, meet my sweet pie, Sasha Jubraan Porter, my son with Natasha Jubraan Porter.
Tina was taken aback, she didnt understand what Bette was saying to her and she looked very puzzled.
Tina: Did you say Jubraan Porter Bette? Does that mean that you are married to his mother?
Tina didnt register in her mind first the name Jubraan and let the doubt take over.
Bette: Yes T I am, I was. Look Tina I will explain to you everything. It is a long story too. I need to make few phone calls but first lets sort these guys out with some ice cream.
Tina: But Bette I dont understand. My childrens father is Jack Jubraan!!!!!! He told me that he was looking for his long lost family and that his little sister was called Natasha, could all this be a coincidence?
Bette: Tina what are you saying? I dont understand what you mean?
Tina: This is driving me crazy, I am sorry Bette but I have so many questions.
Bette: Ok Tina I understand, baby lets go home and we can talk about it.
Tina: Bette are you sure you want me back home after all these years? And with the children, its a lot bigger package than youve bargained for Bette. I dont expect you to do that, and I will understand if you cant take me back with the twins in tow!!!!!
Bette: Tina what are you talking about? Of course I want to take you back with whatever package you have. Do you know how much Ive dreamt of the moment when I could see you again? If you only knew how much I wanted you back you wouldnt have ask me such a question Tina. Have you ever doubted me love for you T?
Tina: B I didnt mean like that but we are 3 now and you are 2 thats a ***** of a big family.
Bette: Oh Tina dont you worry baby our house is big enough for a family of six or even seven or eight if we decide to have more children. Youll see the change when you come home.
Tina: B I cant wait please take me home, I cant bear this anymore. I want to see the house again and I want to know everything about this boy and his mother and I need to tell you everything about my disappearance and the twins and their father. Oh Bette I have so much to tell you.
Bette: Ok T, just calm down, we shall soon go home and get to the bottom of the saga, just give me a minute to call the CAC and tell them that I am taking the rest of the day off; in fact I am taking the rest of the week off. I am sure we have a lot of catching up to do.
Tina: Ok Ill wait for the twins to finish eating their ice cream. We will sit here on this bench hurry please. Do you want me to look after Sasha while you calling?
Bette: Would you T thank you itll only take a minute.
Tina: Yah sure he is going to be my baby too, isnt he Bette?
Bette: T my baby is your baby and your babies are my babies too.
Tina kissed Bette fully on the mouth and pinched her bum with anticipation. She was grinning from ear to ear now and had a twinkle in her eye.
Bette got her phone and started to dial the numbers. She informed the CAC first then she called Al and told her to take the rest of the day off and told her to tell Dana that she wouldnt need her on Tuesday.
Alice: Bette why what is the matter are you unwell? Is Sasha unwell?
Bette: No Al we both are fine, something has come up and I need time to sort it out. You and Dana can meet me at my house Wednesday evening. I have a surprise for you all, its going to knock your socks off.
Alice: Bette you always do this to me and you know that I cant wait to know, its not fair you have to tell me now or the suspense would kill me if Dana doesnt, she is going to harass me for an answer.
Bette: Al I am sorry babe I cant tell you, you have to wait like all the others and tell Dana what Ive told you exactly. Thank you Al and see you later.
Alice: Sure thing Bette we will see you later, thank you and bye for now.
Bette went back to Tina and the babies, kissed her and each one of them, and took her hands in hers.
Bette: Come on T, B, Melvin and Sasha lets go home.
Tina: Yes B, B, Melvin and Sasha lets go home.
Bette and Tina walked off hand in hand, Beatrice insisting on pushing Sashas pram and Bette carried Melvin on her hip still marvelling and not believing that all this could happen to one person in one lifetime.