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Congratulations are in order
“Eric this is Bette Porter. Bette this is Eric Peters.”
“It’s nice to meet you Eric. Thank you for coming.”
“Thank you for having me.” Eric replied politely as they shook hands. “I’m sorry we’re so late. I got held up on a court case.”
“Yes Valerie mentioned it. Why don’t you get yourselves a drink and hors d’oeuvres? We’ll be starting the program shortly.”
“Thank you. Tina can I get you something from the bar?” Eric asked his girlfriend sensing that he’d better be attentive as she wasn’t likely to easily forgive him for ruining her evening plans.
“A white wine please Eric. Thank you.” If there was one thing about Tina that he admired she never made a scene in public and hid her emotions well.
“Does anyone else need anything?” Eric asked before walking away to get his and Tina’s drinks. Valerie, Bette and Peggy all declined. Max and Tom said they would accompany him and get their own. “OK I will be right back.” Eric smiled.
While Peggy and Valerie chatted Tina pulled Bette aside. She knew this night meant the world to Valerie and it was bad enough that she’d let down her best friend, but she really hated that she’d disappointed Bette too. “Bette I’m really sorry I didn’t get here earlier.”
“It’s OK Tina. I know work gets in the way sometimes. The important thing is that you’re here now. You look very beautiful by the way. Did Eric like the dress?”
“Thank you. He hardly noticed. He’s very distracted with the court case. Had I known he would be so disengaged I wouldn’t have invited him tonight. He’s got to rush back to the office so we might have to leave early.”
“Do you need to leave with him? I mean if he’s going back to the office you might just as well stay and enjoy the evening with us. This is Valerie’s special night. I would have thought you’d want to share it with her.”
“I do but with this case and my schedule Eric and I haven’t seen each other for weeks … he wants me to spend the night. I told him I would wait up for him. I’m sorry Bette it’s just better if leave with him. Valerie will understand.”
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I am sure you left out a couple of pages. ;-) Excellent chapter. I wonder if Tina will be upset that Bette didn’t tell her about her adoption plans? Eric seems awfully bossy especially if Tina and he have an “open” relationship. Tina seems kind of mousy/timid when it comes to Eric. Just my observation. Looking forward to more. Thanks for writing frequently and longer chapters as well.
azmama thank you for continuing to read and commenting on this story. Your observation about Tina and Eric’s “open” relationship is very astute. More will be revealed about Eric’s behavior in a future chapter.
Good chapter I’m glad everyone but Tina heard the happy news. I on the other hand think Tina shouldn’t be upset as she chose to wait for Eric and one thing led to another on that issue. If Bette does tell Tina than she has to be supportive as the next 3 months bette’s mind will be on this baby. The feeling I’m getting this baby is coming early am I wrong? Francesca wasn’t feeling too great after the show? so am I reading into it too much?
Dee22 we’ll soon see Tina’s reaction when she finally hears the news. No worries about Francesca. She will take the baby to full term. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Tina doesn’t seem too interested in Eric from a relationship standpoint as it looks more like an arrangement than anything else but she lets him kind of dictate things to much for them not being serious..And since she missed Bette’s announcement about the baby I hope she is supportive in Bettes decision when she does find out
Pie_Fair like azmama you too have hit the nail on the head regarding Tina and Eric’s relationship. More will be revealed about their intimacy. Stay tuned for Tina’s reaction to the news when she finally hears it. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Please get rid of Eric……
els73 – I’m working on it. :-)
Thank you for reading and commenting
Bette pity not to have the opportunity to talk about Tina
adoption, however, I know she will give support to Bette.
This story is excellent.
Great chapter.