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If it makes you happy – Chapter 21
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“Hey” Tina called over her shoulder as she slid the mirrored wardrobe door shut and turned to face Bette. “This place is exactly what I need right now, I’m gonna call the agent in the morning and put down a deposit.”
“That’s great.” Bette responded as she forced a smile and cursed herself for ever telling Tina that she must move out.
“Any chance you might be able to help me shift some of my things on Friday? There really isn’t enough to warrant calling in movers.”
“Of course.” Bette responded with a smile which was the slightest bit too bright to be sincere.
“Are you really that happy to get rid of me?” Tina asked, recognizing that Bette’s sudden enthusiasm was not entirely authentic.
“What? No!” Bette responded hurriedly “In truth I feel a little guilty that I’m making you do this.” Crossing into the room, Bette moved to where her girlfriend stood and placed her hands on Tina’s hips.
“Don’t” Tina replied as she reached out and ran her forefinger down Bette’s cheek with the softest of touches. “I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make things work this time. Right now, living apart makes perfect sense. I know that you have Abby to consider too, it wouldn’t be fair on her if I stayed with you.”
Bette’s arms dropped from Tina’s waist as she turned back towards the wardrobe and put a little distance between them. Taking a deep breath she sighed heavily as she wondered whether she was actually ready to divulge what she was about to. “Abby doesn’t figure in any of this.” She stated, as her eyes focused on the nondescript beige carpet. “I’m not seeing her anymore.”
Tina’s heart began to race the instant she heard Bette’s admission, “When, why?” She asked as calmly as she could manage.
“We broke up when I told her that I wanted to start dating you casually also.” Bette admitted uncomfortably, this was not how she intended on breaking the news to Tina at all and she wasn’t enjoying having her hand forced, intentionally or otherwise.
“Bette, why didn’t you…” Tina refrained from finishing her question as she realised that maybe the answer wasn’t something she actually wanted to hear.
“Say something?” Bette finished her girlfriend’s sentence with a self deprecating laugh.
“Yeah” Tina agreed softly. Bette looked up into the mirrored wardrobe door and found Tina watching her, like she knew she would.
“In all honesty, I just wasn’t ready for you to know.” While voicing her apparent lack of faith caused Bette’s heart to sink, it was still a relief to no longer be keeping this information with the woman she was attempting to forge a new beginning with.
Bette watched intently as Tina nodded thoughtfully.
“If that seems selfish then I apologize.” Bette added.
Tina wrapped her arms around her body as her mind raced to understand the implications of Bette’s announcement. She couldn’t help feeling disappointed that Bette hadn’t willingly shared news as big as this. Still, Bette had made it known from the start that she had her reservations when it came to trusting her former wife. “I get it.” Tina acknowledged with a small and somewhat defeated shrug of her shoulders, “But don’t you see that this is why we need to take our time? Nothing restores trust like time.”
Bette had taken note of every emotion that had crossed Tina’s face while she dealt with this new information. The brunette knew that that her girlfriend’s careful response didn’t relay the hurt that she was inevitably feeling. Bette turned back to Tina and gently guided the blonde into a hug, hoping that their physical closeness might help when there were no words to ease the uncertainty.
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this was just excellent as always. the images you provoke are beautiful. thx
It does take time to wash away uncertainty. To trust again given their history. Thanks for the genuine portrayal.
I can understand Tina’s disappointment but I can also understand Bette’s need to remain mum. I hope that they can move forward with their relationship.
Ouch! That had to hurt Tina to have tangible proof that Bette really does have trust issues regarding her. I am glad in the long run that Bette told her and hope that they keep working at reconciling.
“…hoping that their physical closeness might help when there were no words to ease the uncertainty.” Nicely written.
I like the last sentence of this chapter. Well written!
well, they need to learn how to be a couple again and even if it’s slow progress, at least they are going in the right direction…love will conquer all and i believe in tibette love
Bette should offer to move into this new place and leave “their” home for Tina and Angie to stay in while they sort it all out.
Articulate and well written as always. Thanks for the update.
They’ve got a long way to go, but at least the love is definitely still there. I think the time apart will help, really. Nicely done, hg. Thanks for the post.
wonderfully told, as always. I especially like that you portrayed the reality that years later in a relationship, it’s the emotion conveyed in someone’s face, not their words that matter. Well done.
This is good and Im with pattifloatn and let see more please, thanks!
Just as I thought, Bette did not tell Tina that Abby broke up with her,It was just Bette always doing what’s right for herself and not thinking about the fall out and then claiming I was just so weak and could not stop myself, I hate that bullshit excuse. She didn’t tell Tina because she wanted Tina to believe that she was actually competing with Abby for her affection and attention and ultimately her love and choosing her over Abby, when there was noone else in the picture. It had nothing to do with trusting Tina, it was just Bette being selfish.