Just to Let You Know

Chapter Ten



Tina had a hard day at work and just wanted to go home and sleep. Amy had wanted to go out but she was too tired. When she was pulling up into the driveway, she did not see her, until she made her way up the porch.

She was standing there with some flowers and something else she could not make out.

What what are you doing here?

T, I just needed to see you for a second. She could tell Tina was a little uncomfortable as she made her way to unlock the door.

Bette Im really tired and dont think I can, she was ready to fight because she knew Bette would until she had her way. Instead Bette just gave her the flowers and said, Ok next time when you have a minute, and walked off the porch and kept on walking.

Wheres her car? Tina wondered, Bette walking?


It was twelve thirty and she just couldnt sleep. The way Bette had just left, without fighting and doing what she wanted, so simple.

She kept on going back in her mind when Bette handed her the flowers, that her hand seemed a little empty. She had noticed that she didnt have her ring on. A little pain had flashed into her heart because she thought that though she didnt have her ring Bette would be the one to never take it off.


She knew it was late but she couldnt sleep and she hoped Bette didnt mind.

Three rings later,

Hello, Bette said as she wiped the sleep out of her eyes.

Bette, Tinas voice was all she needed to wake up.

T, are you ok. Is something wrong. Her heart smiled at how all she had to was say one word and Bette got all worried.

Yeah, I just couldnt sleep and I know its late, but I was wondering if you had a minute. Though she was tired she would have given Tina all the minutes in the world.

Of course, whats up?

Do you think we could talk for a second? If you can, would come over for a second.

Really, Tina are you ok, Im worried.

Please just come,

Ill be there in fifteen.



Tina opened the door to a very worn out Bette.

Come in,

Whats going on?

I just wanted to apologize. Bette a little dumfounded.

For what?

On how you found out about me talking to someone else. Bette still couldnt stomach it.

I shouldnt have told you like that. I meant to tell you the right way. The right way Bette thought. There is no such way. Still she managed a smile.

Tina, you dont have to apologize. I just dont get it honestly, but then I dont have to huh. I should though apologize for the other night. T, Tina, Im sorry.

I came by earlier to give you this. I hope you like it, and Bette was out the door. She wasnt sure if Tina was finished, but she didnt want to hear the rest of it.


At her desk, Tina read Bettes article over and over until she memorized it. She had like the pictures of Bette and she too noticed HER ring in every shot. Then she came to the 20 questions. Though her name never mentioned, she knew and was surprised at how Bette managed to be a little open about it.

Fine as long as she is by my side, hurting the ones I love, having her in my life is the greatest anything ever, hurting her, losing her altogether, love is all there is her reasons tore at her heart. Her ring was the thing she couldnt live without, but why after all this time, did she finally take it off, Tina wondered?

Bettes words didnt let her sleep, so she opened her doors, turned on some music and sat outside.

So take your pictures and your reasonstake your memories, I dont need themyoull think of me
What might have beenwhat should have been


Then Jenny appeared,

Tina, are you ok. She wiped the sleep out of her eyes and Tina wiped her tears away.

Jenny, Im sorry, I didnt mean to wake you.

Do you want some company?

I need some company. Do want some tea or something?

Hours later

Jenny why did you do it?

In the beginning, it was curiosity, but as the time passed it developed into needing her.

But you have loved Tim all this time right.

Of course, but I was missing something, but if it hadnt of been Marina, it would have been someone else.

Was he not enough?

Yes, but it was I the one who wasnt. Tina, I know our situations arent that different, but you cant judge it completely yet.

Why.

Because you love her too much to put aside the hurt and anger and just see her actions as they were. The only big difference between Bette and me is that, though I loved Tim, he wasnt my life completely like you are to Bette. That kind of love between you guys is something untouchable, and though there was infidelity, your love is the kind to take that and make your bond so much stronger.

Its not that easy when I need her so much, and if I take her back I dont want to be the weak one again.

Tina, you know and I know you were never the weak one, and if you do take her back, who cares what they think. You love her, she loves you more than you let yourself see right now, but she needs you to pick her up, so she in return can pick you up and put you back together.

She fell Tina, she fell hard and now she knows what she needs from herself, but she needs to know you need it to. Cause if she felt that you didnt, she wouldnt even try.

But Amy, has been so good.

Then continue with Amy.

But you just said

I know, but if she is what you need and want right now, let her pick you back up. And if you dont take Bette back right away thats okay too. Cause you know shell never stop for younever.