“Thank you for bringing me here. I really loved it.”

“I know you will. Tina, I wanted to tell you something.”

“Yes, Hels? What’s up?”

“Tina, I love you.”

“Oh.”

Helena looked at Tina quizzically. “Is that all you have to say?”

“I’m sorry Helena.” Tina apologetically said.

“It’s okay. I understand. We have not been dating that long but my feelings have grown. I hope yours will too. And while you’re not yet there I will wait ok?” Helena said with a smile.

“Thank you.” was all Tina could say.

Helena tugged at Tina’s hand “Come on. I’ll take you home. It’s getting late.”

A couple of months after Helena told Tina the good news that the Lake House was unoccupied and was for rent. She asked if she wanted to move in together and they can get the house by the lake and Tina said yes. Prior to moving in Helena backed out stating that the commute was too much for her when in reality she was well aware that Tina was not at all into moving in with her but moving into the house she has always wanted to live in.

Tina was unaware of Helena’s real reason for not moving in with her but she was OK with it. In reality she was relieved and it wasn’t until now that she realized that the reason she may have met Helena was for her to be led to the Lake House which led her to Bette. And for that Tina was thankful. She may have hurt Helena but that was not her intention. Given the chance, she would like to tell Helena how thankful she was for letting her in her life.

Helena was there for Tina for a season of her life. Helena made her feel loved and happy and all other emotions when they were together. They both grew together and inevitably apart. Helena will always be a part of Tina. Tina will never be the same if she hasn’t met and been with her. Helena was in Tina’s life but it was just for a season.

A Lifetime

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;

things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.