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Birthday Presence – Part II
“Tina on line 3.”
Bette jumped at the sound. She looked at the blinking light with trepidation. She was still smarting from her treatment at the Planet. Finally she picked up the receiver. She tried her best to sound nonchalant.
“Hi.”
“Hi, I called to tell you to clear your calendar for Friday.”
“Oh, Ok. Can I ask what I’m doing?”
“ You’re going away for the weekend.”
“I am?”
“Yup”
“Alone?”
“No, you’ll have the pleasure of my company.”
Bette smiled, her left hand unclenched its fist.
“That will be a pleasure.” There was silence on the phone. Bette shifted in her seat. “Does this mean you’re not angry anymore?”
“Hmmm, I would say that I’m working that out. It starts with this trip.”
“I see, um, can I ask where we’re going?”
“Someplace we’ve never been together.”
“That’s a long list. Can you narrow it down at all?”
“It’s not too far, that’s all I’ll say.”
Bette hears a softer tone in Tina’s voice and she leans back in her chair.
“Hmmm, still lots of choices there… what should I pack?”
“I’ll take care of that.”
“You’re going to pack for me?”
“Yeah.”
Interesting. And enticing, Bette thinks. “I like the sound of that.”
“I’m late for a meeting, So keep Friday free, OK? I’ll talk to you later.”
“Will I see you for dinner?” Bette asks quickly and hopefully.
“Sorry, I’m going to a reading, then out with the author and her agent.”
“Oh, so you’ll be late?”
“Maybe. I’ve gotta go, Bette. Bye.”
“Bye.” Bette hung up the phone slowly and looked again at her screen of slides. She replayed the conversation over in her head, dwelling on every inflection in Tina’s voice and thinking about every word she had chosen and whether or not it was the right one.
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(46 votes, average: 3.98 out of 5)
so glad you posted love this story you have been missed
I wonder where Tina is taking Bette?
Gee, I know how it seems time stands still when you’re wrestling with a problem and it just drags on and on. I’m sure it must have felt like months had gone by for Bette. Say, about 3 of them? Good to see you back, Massmom. Don’t be such a stranger.
Absolutely delicious. Please post as soon as you can.
Fanrastic! Can’t wait for the get away trip Tina has planned. They are off to a good start. PPS
PPS. dont wait too long!!!!!!!
Thank you for continuing this story. Forgiveness is important to a couple along with communication. Too bad the show could not show this in season 3.
absolutely love your stories and this one is no exception!!!
Yay Massmom. Boy you have no idea how much I’ve missed this fic!! So glad you gave us an update to this beautiful fic.I’ve been waiting with baited breath. I would’ve held it forever if I had to.And such a wonderful update to add. I’m so happy that Bette didn’t cancel out on Tina yet again,finally choosing the love of her life over work obligations. I loved the way Tina initiated this little gataway.I hope this isn’t the end of this fic,but should it be,then i must thank you. Excellent fic.
I love your beautiful, sophisticated writing..so warm, so lovely. You’ve been missed.
I so enjoy your writing…and this chapter was well worth the wait! Thanks.
Hey glad to see you back…you were missed. I was starting to get mad at Bette when it looked like she was gonna cancel on Tina again. I am glad they reconnected. I am glad you reconnected with your fans…keep posting.
OOOHH that was so right. The timing the battle and recognition by both sooo right. Thanks MM for the compelling story.
God, that’s good.
A friend of mine recommended that I check out your stories. What a wonderful writer you are…
this is really good. techgal said it best–it’s fun reading stories with such maturity and depth. i wish Massmom writes again.
so glad to see you back with this story…good for bette to say No ot arlette, tina is more important…thank you
Uh, folks, I think they may have already reached their destination…
I love, love, love your adult stories of two WOMEN in love. Bravo! You make it fun to be a grownup! Thanks!
I’ve really been looking forward to a second post to a very intersting beginning, but had given up!!! Great post and Bette definitely did the right thing about the invitation to the beach house, but I’m sure it will come up over the weekend. Especially if they’re staying close to that house LOL. Post soon please, this is very good :o))
That was simply spectacular! Thank you.
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww glad ur back
It had been awhile, but this is a great story. Okie dokie where are they going? Another chappy soon please, you are a great writer!
I’m so happy you’ve written a chapter! Loved this sentence: “It was all deliciously familiar and yet heightened by the distance they’d traveled to this place.” Beautiful.
Damn thats good and hot and let see where Tina take Bette. Ok post soon please, thanks!