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I Will Not Let You Fall
As soon as they were out of the store, Tina was quick to explain herself. ”Babe, I’m sorry. I didn’t think you would… I didn’t–”
”You didn’t think I was able to pay for myself?” Bette retorted, sarcasm dripping off her tongue.
”No! No, of course I didn’t think that, don’t be ridiculous,” Tina said with a frown, however, the frown disappeared from her face as fast as it emerged. ”I don’t know… I guess I’m just used to pay for people, so–so I had this reflex to pay for you. There was no back thought in my head,” she offered, watching her girlfriend imploringly, seeking for understanding.
Bette sighed and looked at her. ”Well, you need to get rid of this little reflex of yours. I work and I earn money, just like you do, so I’m capable of paying for myself. I don’t want any more embarrassment such as this, do you understand me?”
They walked out of the mall and were strolling down the parking lot toward Tina’s car when the blonde couldn’t fight the urge to ask, ”So, I never get to pay for you wherever we are, is that right? What’s so wrong about it?”
”Nothing is wrong about it, Tina. I’m capable of paying for myself, it’s that simple.”
They both climbed into the car and looked at each other.
”But WHAT is wrong if I pay for you once in a while, at a restaurant, for example? Or if I buy you a bottle of water? Would it be wrong as well?” Tina was insistent to find the root of the problem.
Bette broke eye contact and turned away, staring straight ahead, her jaw muscle twitching. ”I already told you everything you need to know. End of discussion. Now, let’s go have dinner. I’m hungry.”
Tina narrowed her eyes, but decided to let it go for now. She set the car in motion and drove a couple miles to one Italian restaurant, a trendy place just off Sunset Boulevard. Over dinner they talked easily, flirted shamelessly with each other and discussed anything and everything except for what had happened in the mall.
When they were done and both were finishing their drinks, which was wine for Tina and tea for Bette, the waiter brought over the check. Tina watched calmly as Bette gave her a pointed don’t-you-dare look and proceeded to take care of the check.
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proteonomics says
Hi Valerie:
Thanks for this long waiting chapter, a wonderful one. I love Tina, how patient she is with Bette, how understanding, of course, she can see how distressful is her girlfriend.
I’m very worried about Bette, she is very fragile, all her fairs and mistakes, of course, she is traumatized with all her past and her wrong choices.
I don’t think it is in Bette’s mind, I believe someone is following her, who may be: Tina’s ex or Tina’s family; the gang for which Bette worked before; the drug cartel; the crazy PO; Helena, her own father Melvin. Bette had so many foes, but I’m also worried as Bette is for that SUB.
I like that Tasha and Bette are friends again, Bette needs many friends now. Good that Shane is okay, I hope she is out of troubles now.
I don’t like Tina’s sister at all. And I don’t like the PO either. I wish that time passes fast and Bette would soon be totally free.
Thank you very much for this wonderful chapter, I will be eagerly waiting for the next one.
P
Zhenya says
Hi! Thanks for the chapter!
A few thought:
1) Now we know what wrong with Karen – she just a jealouse spoiled brat.
2) I don’t think Bette owe Tasha apollogy at all – in the past they both doing their job, it’s not Bette’s fault that Tasha was too incompetent and allowed Bette to escape. And not forget – Bette saved her life.
3) I hope Bette in next chapter will tell Tina about black SUV.
Waiting for the next!
Angel1981 says
Bette needs to tell Tina about black SUV ASAP!
Bette PO asshole indeed.
I like how Bette handle the situation with Sam and muffin.
Thank you for the update and waiting for more!
Bibi28 says
Hi Valerie,
So glad to read a update from you!!!! You stayed away for a long time!
I am very happy that Tina is so caring and understanding to Bette, she takes charges and won’t back away. They have a good relationship, stronger than ever.
About Tasha, they both made mistakes and payed dearly for it, they both apologized and i hope they will develop a friendship. I think Tasha is the one who will help Bette again in the future.
I am worried about Bette, she is fragile and deeply traumatized from her past and i think she isn’t paranoia about the SUV following her, it could be everyone. She must let Tina in about everything. About the SUV and Nicole, the PO, etc.
Karen is a ass first class and will try to destroy Bette’s and Tina’s relationship, but they are so much stronger and Tina will not let that happen, she will fight for Bette.
Shane is allright, that must be a relief for Bette, maybe she is at the same place as Kit and i hope they will reunite in the future again and can live her life without angst and fear and really start over.
Truly amazing chapter!!!
Silentreader says
Agree with all your comments
I think Tina has learned a lot from their previous relationship and not making the same mistake As before, now she is more understanding, more caring, more loving, less selfish, less demanding, she really want to work on her relationship with Bette. It shows how mature she has become..
And Karen..still believing my previous statement..i think she like Bette, and she was jealous of her own sister, for having Bette’s love after all this time.
The black SUV, i think most probably is her old criminal boss or Tina’s dad, i don’t think as a surgery, Brenda would have a lot of time following bette around..(but who knows…if she decided taking revenge to bette as first priority…hahahaha)
Anyway, thank you for the chapter Valerie, hope you’ll give the next one a little bit faster..cos everyone is waiting for it..lol
Zhenya says
Bette’s old boss in pricon with life-sentence verdict. And you forgot about another option – Bette’s old “friend”, dirty cop whose name begin on “H”
Zhenya says
Bette’s old boss in pricon with life-sentence verdict. And you forgot about another option – Bette’s old “friend”, cop whois name begin on “H”
Angel1981 says
Forgot to add – i really don’t understand Kit. Your sister bought you new life, give you her house – and you not trying to speak with her more than 10 years? You even don’t know if she live or not. What the sister are you?
SassyGran says
Hi,
Thanks so much for coming back with this Story.
Really enjoyed it as instructed.
Agree with all the comments in fact enjoy reading them as they add to the pleasure on reading your Story.
Please post again soon
SG
BnTinmyhead says
I feel Bette will tell Tina.. she loves her and trusts her. She has to say something shes going to go crazy. Yeah Sam has a thang for our Blonde, Tina just doesnt see it. I believe Bette needs a better job. Lol.
Glad Tasha and Bette spoke and cleared the air. Thank you, waiting on next chapter.
Sasha says
Only catch up all this story – thank you!
I must say it’s very good and interesting. Bette needs to tell Tina what bother her.
Waiting for the new update than!