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Dante’s View
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Tina saw Bette’s eyes dance as she spoke. She’d heard about Dante’s View but never took the time to hike to it. Tina was happy she was experiencing it for the first time with Bette. She squeezed Bette’s hand. Bette became aware they were holding hands. She looked down as Tina caressed the back of her hand with her thumb. The contrast of their skin tones was so beautiful. Bette watched Tina’s manicured thumb slowly move back and forth over her mocha skin. She began drawing tiny circles sending chills up Bette’s spine. Tina squeezed again. Bette squeezed back and looked into Tina’s eyes. For a moment, everyone else faded away and it was just the two of them mesmerized by the other’s soul. A bird cawed in the distance breaking the trance. They both smiled.
“Oh my goodness, Baby. This view is so beautiful.”
“It really is. It’s one of my favorite places.”
Tina noticed two memorial plaques overlooking a lovely stand of palm trees and wildflowers. According to the markers, Joe Goldman “Liked This Park” and he “Always Promised [his wife Golda “Sally”] A View”.
Bette knew the plaques would make Tina emotional. And as if on cue, tears rolled down Tina’s cheeks. Bette remembered a few weeks later Tina asked if it was okay for her to plant a garden in the big empty space by the pool.
***
Bette was sitting on the bench and had been lost in thought for about 30 minutes. Soaking in the view with a sad expression. That’s how Shane found her.
“You okay?”
“I don’t know anymore, Shane.”
Bette exhaled.
“I told her I didn’t want to communicate with her while she was in Vancouver,” she confessed.
“I’m sure you had your reasons.”
“Fear,” Bette said plainly.
Bette exhaled.
“I’m a coward.”
“You’re not a coward. You’re just being cautious. Maybe a little too cautious.”
“You told me I needed to figure out which was bigger, the love or the hurt.”
“I did tell you that. Annnnd…have you figured it out?” Shane asked in her Shane way.
“I love her so much, Shane. I ache for her but…I’m scared. And I’ve allowed the fear to fan the flames of hurt. My love for her is bigger than the hurt. But…but the fear. The fear has paralyzed me.”
“The fear of what? Her hurting you again.”
“The fear of her leaving me again. I would not survive that.”
Bette looked at Shane. There wasn’t much else to say after that confession. She exhaled and they made their way back down the path.
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Oh Max Gosh…
Sitting home Alone (in Germany- sry for May
Englisch) with covid Cought me – and i could Not belive May eyes… what a beautiful capter!!!
Imagine Tears in My eyes, i just Love this Story an Hope for some more Soon
Thank you so much! I hope you feel better soon.
Glad to see you back!
Love is bigger than the hurt but the fear of Tina leaving Bette again that’s simply not something you can get past soon. Tina has to show Bette in deeds that she is committed and will not walk away again but she needs to be careful not to overwhelme Bette to much by over doing it. The hike was a great idea but everything else she has planned can be to much to handle on the same day for Bette.
For Bette, the memories are bringing her sadness, she loves Tina so much but Tina hurt her almost beyond repair by running away. Tina had a moment of clarity when she spoke her therapist, it’s all about Bette’s happiness and maybe Bette’s happiness is without Tina in her life. I as true Tibette fan hope desperately that they will reconcile but Tina, please please give Bette the time she needs and don’t try to shower Bette with to much things you think will let Bette feel your love, a small step instead of doing it all in once, her intentions are pure but can set Bette of.
I truly love this story
Yes, Tina needs to find a balance. She also needs to work on her own inner struggle. She knows she messed up and she’s truly sorry. In the past that would’ve been enough because Bette would’ve forgiven her and taken her back instantly. But this time is different for both of them. And neither of them know how to navigate this new terrain.
Why are love and fear so interconnected? Hopefully Tina can stay the course and let love do its job. You are forgiven for being absent with this excellent post. Keep Shane and the every long suffering Alice on course. #TibetteIsEndGame
Thank you for forgiving me! I’m glad I redeemed myself. ;-)
The love and the pain. So much angst. Hoping the love will overcome the fear. Great chapter!
I hope so too!!
I hope so too!