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Day 8, Letter 8
“Trouble in paradise” Alice sang, sipping her drink dramatically.
“Bullshit, Al. I am not worried…” Tina said, turning her back on the scene at the bar. She trusted Bette. If she started down the road of questioning every little thing Bette did or didn’t do all the progress they made over the past five weeks would be all for nothing.
She knew this in the depths of her heart, knew it like she knew Bette always read the last chapter of her crime novels first because she couldn’t bear the suspense. Knew it like she knew Bette enjoyed a small bowl of chocolate chip ice cream the night after a stressful show, standing in their kitchen barefoot and giddy from too much champagne.
“I’m not worried…” she repeated to Alice who made a face like oh-really and Tina nodded, “really, Al. Not in the least…”
And she wasn’t. Because only Tina and Bette knew what they now shared, only they knew the progress and depth of change their relationship had undergone in the past month and a half. For Tina, the comfort of Bette’s love, the fierceness of it, enveloped her like a second skin and nothing else mattered. She smiled to herself, remembering their lovemaking on the couch that morning, and knew Alice would never know every little detail again, and that was the way it should be.
She stole another glance at the bar and Bette met her eyes, and Tina smiled at her, the kind of smile you give your lover when you’ve been apart for too long but you know the night is ending and you will be back with them soon. And Bette sighed, her own smile breaking out like the sun behind the clouds on a chilly day, the words of whoever was speaking to her falling on deaf ears. She only had eyes for the blonde. She left the women at the bar without saying goodbye and made her way back to Tina’s side. She handed Tina her wine and took a seat next to the blonde, crossing her long legs, Tina reaching for her hand to kiss it in the middle of her palm.
Surrounded now by their friends it was an evening they would all remember fondly. Now that Tina was back by her side, Bette was able to finally, fully relax, her heart happy and her soul soothed. The hard part was over, as long as they continued talking that is. She glanced over at Tina, their eyes locking, Bette’s swimming with love, Tina’s a mirror.
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Martha3128 says
Wow… that was hot….. happy holidays…. for Bette and Tina.
Thank you for this chapter….
BK says
Thank you Martha!
Billy says
“You used to say that the Gallery without James is like art without a canvas. What about me without you?”
I love that Bette and Tina are finding a healthy mix between seeing their friends, socializing, and spending time together – just the two of them. In the past, Alices’ flippant and incendiary remark would have most likely led to trouble. Luckily, Tina has faith in Bette and has finally learned not to listen to or share private matters with Alice.
Bette is finally able to relax. She no longer has to worry -what about me without you? She knows her Tina is back. Their lovemaking is amazing beyond words. You sure do know how to construct one hot and sensual and truly lovely sex scene. Great read to begin the day!! Thanks BK!
BK says
Thank you Billy. Alice has met her match with Tina, now that the boundaries are up maybe just maybe she will move on to other things. We can hope, right?
Thanks for reading and commenting! More tomorrow
Collins says
BK,
Agree with Billy about the question in the letter for Tina – “What about me without you?” So heartfelt & soulful.
There really is no Bette as we know her without Tina. And they both know it. She is the same – both shells of themselves without the other.
The club scene & Tina’s reaction to other women’s interest in Bette truly show her growth & the bond & trust they have now forged with each other . They are attached at the hip.
The last scene was awesome & so sweet & tender.
Thanks for sharing this special day for them.
Collins
BK says
Collins – I like how you describe them as being shells without the other. So true.. More to come –
Bibi28 says
Hi BK,
Wow, another fantastic chapter!
Totally agree with the comments from Billy and Collins!
There were several things i want to point out, if i would say everything i want to say then my comment will be longer than this chapter ;-)
The first one:
“Trouble in paradise” Alice sang, sipping her drink dramatically.
“Bullshit, Al. I am not worried…” Tina said, turning her back on the scene at the bar. She trusted Bette. If she started down the road of questioning every little thing Bette did or didn’t do all the progress they made over the past five weeks would be all for nothing.
She knew this in the depths of her heart, knew it like she knew Bette always read the last chapter of her crime novels first because she couldn’t bear the suspense. Knew it like she knew Bette enjoyed a small bowl of chocolate chip ice cream the night after a stressful show, standing in their kitchen barefoot and giddy from too much champagne.
“I’m not worried…” she repeated to Alice who made a face like oh-really and Tina nodded, “really, Al. Not in the least…”
I am very annoyed by Alice, always ready with (negative) comments in the hope of problems between Bette and Tina?
I think she’s a lousy friend and won’t shed a tear if they dump her as a “friend”.
Love how Tina reacted full of trust and is secure in her Bette, she knows Bette better then eveyone.
The second one:
For Tina, the comfort of Bette’s love, the fierceness of it, enveloped her like a second skin and nothing else mattered. She smiled to herself, remembering their lovemaking on the couch that morning, and knew Alice would never know every little detail again, and that was the way it should be.
Beautiful said, so sweet and loving and so happy that Alice would never know every little detail again. Tina learned her lesson that most of the things she should share and talk with Bette about it and not with motor mouth Alice. Bette feels freer and can now be herself without any worries because she knows that most of the intimate details remain between her and Tina.
I also loved the scene on the couch. God, that almost makes me speechless the way you described it, the way Bette shows her love! And how Tina is aware of that.
Let’s agree on one thing that you don’t mention the word C. during such a moment !!!
Good to hear you have almost two weeks free! Enjoy it!
kiwipit says
Dito! Well said Bibi.
Collins says
Agree with you about Alice. Always been a terrible friend – twisting situations just for fun & attempting to put doubt in Tibette’s minds.
See ya Alice!!!!! Gone!!!
Billy says
I always felt she was jealous that Bette had dumped her for Tina. Definite hostility.
BK says
I think so too, so obvious that she felt like it ended too soon with Bette
Billy says
Excellent!
BK says
Thank you BiBi! Bette is free to be herself, safe in the knowledge that Tina will keep their stuff between them. AND HAHA about the C word during a sexy moment… we can soon put her to rest. THanks
SassyGran says
Wow I think I’ll just Ditto Bibi!!
I’ve just melted
Thanks for the post
Can;t wait for the next
SG
BK says
Saw the UK is going to a level four. Stay safe SassyG. Stay safe.
SassyGran says
My area still Level 3, not being near London, but things very tough. Staying in isolation over Christmas and hoping for a Jab early in the New Year.
You stay safe too
kiwipit says
I’ll join the chorus in saying that I’m still smiling at Tina’s cool and confidend answer to Alice’s having a dig at Tina and Bette.
“Bullshit, Al”. Alright! That’s the way to deal with Alice trying to rile Tina up and to create trouble between T + B for Alice’s amusement only. Alice feeds of the misery of her friends and it’s time that someone starts to steal her thunder. Well done, Tina!
Great 8th day, BK. I love how secure T + B once again are in their love for each other.
Happy holidays, enjoy your time off.
Billy says
Bull shit, Al is right!!! Take a hike.
BK says
Alice does feed off the misery of her friends, always looking for the chink in the armor. Thanks KP
Labrys7575 says
*sigh* That was beautiful.
Billy says
Very very very very beautiful.
BK says
Thank you both
DumplinT says
GeeGollyBums BK!
Just the short intro letter from Bette to Tina got me! So sweet!!!
“I will never go again without you. . . . I tell you this for the purpose of making it clear that I am waiting for you, Tina.
Yoga helps. The wine doesnt. Shane helps. Alice tries. What about me without you?
Alice.
Always so worried about what’s goin’ on with Bette . . . What are you going to do about the pack of women who don’t know she’s off the market?” Look . . . Alice used her eyes to get Tina to look. Tina shifted . . . To get a better look, and it was true. She had many admirers. But Tina trusted Bette. She knew this, knew it like she new Bette . . .
I’m not worried. . . AND SHE WASN’T.
Tina bent her forehead to touch Bette’s briefly. “I KNOW” she whispered, “I KNOW . . . “
THE SWEETNESS Bette showed with this simple need . . . The need to be as close as possible, to be SKIN to SKIN, to breathe her lover in with each breath was humbling to Tina, endearing.
Bette had softened . . . More introspective, vulnerable, open to expression of her feelings and thoughts. Fiercely Bette loved her, and it was HER RESPONSIBILITY to PROTECT Bette’s HEART.
How sure we (think) we are at “protecting our own hearts” but are we really??? Isn’t that where the wheels come off our go cart and we viciously splat into retaining wall, our brakes having failed us. Wonder if this is what will be the “answer” to the “why of Candace”. We’ll see.
Billy says
Miss your emojis.
DumplinT says
Those, bloody useful emojis now hide from us even when lovingly dispatched. Blame it on the 2020 gremlins I guess
BK says
The wheels come off and we viciously splat into a retaining wall, our brakes having failed us. Excellent excellent imagery DT. AND yes miss the emojis too.