Bette held the card up to her chest as her eyes became misty with emotion. Oh how I wish you would she thought to herself. Picking up the vase, she put it on her nightstand, and just stared at it. Grabbing her phone she dialed the number that she could do blindfolded. Walking over to the cart she lifted the lid to find a variety of cheeses, fruits, thinly sliced meat as well as butter wafers. It was accompany with a bottle of the hotel’s finest wine. One ring, two rings and thr..

“Hey love.” Helena answered in a low sultry voice. Bette thought she would melt right through the phone.

“I am so missing you right now.” Bette said just above a whisper.

“And I you.” Bette could picture Helena’s bottom lip quiver as she said this.

“The card, the food, the flowers it’s almost perfect. Except for one thing.”

“And what’s that Bette?” answered Helena as her voice cracked.

“You. You are what is missing, Helena. I would give my right hand just to be with you right now.”

“Well forgive me darling if I choose to be a little selfish. But I like your hand right where it’s at. It has given me such great pleasure and I for one would hate to see it go!” said Helena almost breathless. This did not go unnoticed by Bette.

“Honey you sound a little winded. Are you okay?” ask Bette.

“Yes I’m fine… Bette?”

“Yes”

“Can you do something for me love?”

“Anything”

“Open your door.”

“Open my…?”