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First Year- Chapter 26
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She initially smiled brightly and nodded, but then she seemed to become more contemplative, and again looked out into the distance, “I suppose that is the plan. We’ve certainly talk about our future together, about family, how many kids, how and where we will raise them, what life will be like when I am in practice and when he makes partner.”
“Sounds nice.”
She smiled a quick short smile. “Yes. It is. Rick is great. He loves kids. He has a great sense of family and loyalty. He comes from a large close nit family. It’s such a contrast to me as an only child. He has 5 siblings.” She began to beam brightly, “Family gatherings at his parent’s house are always fun. Fun but chaotic. I’m not used to that except the annual Porter family reunion in Lake Tahoe. Those are fun and chaotic.”
I smiled at the concept. I had to admit I was jealous of the concept of family gatherings. Dylan was as close to a family as I got and those gatherings were often tense. I queried, “So you plan to have kids. How many do you think you’ll have?”
“Rick wants at least four. He likes the big family concept. I will be happy with two. I think it’s important not to be an only child. You can relate to that.”
“Bette, my childhood was so messed up. I was away more than I was home. I lived in boarding school and only came home for summer. My family were the kids at my school so I guess you might say I grew up with a large family.” This time is was me who looked away. I confessed, “I don’t know how families are. I can’t relate but I hope one day I will. Maybe I will do it better that my parents did. But I’m not sure that will ever happen. I don’t know if I would be a good mother. I’m not sure I know how.”
I could feel Bette’s stare at me. Then she encouraged, “I think you would make a very good mother. You underestimate yourself. I think you are very caring. I think you would be alright. You would probably pamper your kids to death.”
Before I could respond, Janet and the waiter staff of the hotel returned with lunch. The food was excellent. The company was, of course, much better. The condo was awesome. But regardless, I kept reminding myself all through lunch not to get too attached to the condo or the company. I didn’t want our time to end but I knew it had to. I found myself stealing glances at her but she seemed so lost in her thoughts again. I really wished I knew what was on her mind when she went into herself. I knew I could easily fall for her. I probably already had. She was beautiful, fun, intelligent, sensitive but entirely unavailable. I shook off the thoughts. I couldn’t allow myself to go down that road to disappointment because for all I could tell, she was into her man, their relationship and their future together. I had to respect that and remind myself she was still a definite no.
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S, am I the first to post :-) Just got our of work and come to find your new chapter up, lucky I am. Now I really enjoyed how both women had a gret time and how Bettte ended up looking at the new condo that would most likely be Helena’s and even maybe Bette one day,,,,only time and love will tell for these women huh S? I like this Janet a very good salewoman and knows all the tricks in the book IMO. I too would like to know what Bette is thinking when she hides back within herself…..loved it S!
This story is just amazing. The narrative, the dialogue….all top drawer. Maybe Belena not right away but soon?
Well, Bette is rather more noble than most going into dermatology. She was right about the umbrella, for sure. I once sat outside in shorts to read my Western Civ chapter. Took about an hour and a half. Next morning, while every thing else was fine, my shins and the top of my feet were violet (not a color I’ve ever seen in human skin before or since). When I got out of bed to get ready for French class I screamed and fell back on the bed. Felt like daggers being thrust into my lower legs. Needless to say I do NOT sunbathe. You could not pay me to get on a tanning bed. Good news is people are genuinely surprised to hear my age. Is it going to be the Peabody Penthouse? It WOULD be a good investment. Seems Bette and Helena are getting very close. Send more soon.
OH GOODY, my day is complete now, thank heavens you posted Squirl it just wasn’t Saturday without you. So Ms Bette is hesitating on the marring Rick gig, well ain’t that a beautiful thing. I think that Hels has to meet a few more people in her rotations though. Looking forwarad to the next round. Hope all is well with you. Thank you, Md aka Oma
This is my favorite chapter so far. Excellent writing.
hello my passionate friend… all the way from the beach to say you are completely and utterly amazing… your words have accompanied me on this journey and I cannot think of a more beautiful and passionate story by a more beautiful and passionate soul to be with… love and hugs, always and forever, JC
Indeed that was a good day with excellent company…Bette is revealing more…Janet is relentless and the place sounds beautiful…with bamboo floors, beck and call five star service, and multiple shower heads to boot! Verrrry nice feel! PPS
Hola Squirl…why didn’t H just ask her…”a penny for your thought”? As usual loved the update…their dialogue was really good and genuine… Tres bien!!!
ahh I love this story annd your a kick ass writer :)
I think Hels dont really know her own mind…one minute its all Dylan then Carmen and both at the same time than came along Lara…Tina and Bette have always been a maybe…Jeez Helena slow your roll. I think that she needs to focus on her self more and not unavailable women. And its true for all she knows Bette could be into her man and their future.She needs to stop dreaming, having fantasies and come back to the real world where she needs to be.PPVS. I want to see whether Helena can maintain an actual friendship while theyre in a relationship. I do hold out for her and Bette. But not like this, for things to become simplier and both women free from entanglements. Gr8 work
Great post, Squirl. I wish Bette would be a little more forthcoming with Helena… I guess Helena won’t be asking more pointed questions – she already feels as though she is walking on eggshells around Bette and is fearful of losing her friendship. The salesperson was hysterical – I could so see that happening. I hope Helena gets the money together – maybe from her upcoming trust dispersement. I agree that the Peabody Penthouse has a nice ring to it. Oh, and since Bette already saw the place, she’ll know exactly where to go once things start to heat up…boy, do I hope its soon, too. :)
Helena needs to get attached to the condoa nd the company (“Bette” of course). There has to eb something deeper and Bette and Helena having this growing friendship that if we’re lucky enough will blossom into something more. Didn’t that condo have 2 master suites? I can see Bette and Rick having some major fallout and Bette needing a place to stay for a while… We all know what can happen duirng the late night hours when… I’ll stop now, but pps!
I’ve been lurking here 4ever but this is only my second time commenting. I’m loving the story and I wait with bated breath for each post. It seems Helena is falling for Bette. I’m hoping this is where she can do some learning and through Bette’s non-interest in her see the effect she has had on Carmen. I truly think she loves Carmen but at the moment is far too ill-equipped emotionally to admit it. After her breakup with Dylan, she needs to take time for herself and just be by herself. Definitely, she needs to have some dalliances to appease her libido, just NONE with her co-workers. But after that she needs to re-evaluate things and hopefully she comes to the realization that she is indeed in love with Carmen.
I’ve been lurking here 4ever but this is only my second time commenting. I’m loving the story and I wait with bated breath for each post. It seems Helena is falling for Bette. I’m hoping this is where she can do some learning and through Bette’s non-interest in her see the effect she has had on Carmen. I truly think she loves Carmen but at the moment is far too ill-equipped emotionally to admit it. After her breakup with Dylan, she needs to take time for herself and just be by herself. Definitely, she needs to have some dalliances to appease her libido, just NONE with her co-workers. But after that she needs to re-evaluate things and hopefully she comes to the realization that she is indeed in love with Carmen.