Bette was now next to Tina. She gently took her hands, kissed both of them and still holding them she stepped forward diminishing the distance between them. In a soft but decisive tone she spoke “Tina, don’t you feel anything between us right now? Don’t you see a connection here? I know it must be scaring since you always thought about herself as straight but don’t you think that’s strong enough that’s worthy a shot? I think it’s strong enough for me to come to Paris and do two things I never did before, to come in between a couple and to open myself   about my feelings. But I need to win or lose you without any doubt or regrets. So I will respect your wish. I can try to make you the happiest woman in the world that you won’t even remember that you once were straight or I can leave now. Your choice.” 

            They stayed in that position; facing each other, shallow breathing due the expectation. It lasted just a minute that span an eternity. In a low voice, trembling with emotion Tina finally answered, “Just leave, Bette.” Bette just nodded her understanding and set free Tina’s hands. Yet she knew that a rejection was a big possibility, that didn’t make it any easier for her and she couldn’t help the single tear that rolled down her face before she hold back the next ones, trying to regain her composure to just leave as she was told to. But before she has a chance to leave, Tina embraced her and whispered in her year “If you are right about the connection, you will trust on me.” With that she left back to the hotel and Erick.

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            Their itinerary of the day began with the visit to the Palace of Versailles. They visit the  Palace and then its wonderful Gardens. Tina couldn’t help to remember the early events in the morning in other not as wonderful as garden. Erick took a box in her pocket, revealing a beautiful wed-ring. “Tina, I know every little girl dreams with their charmed prince. All I can offer of nobility to you is proposing you here. I hope however I can make true every thing else you dreamt about. Will you marry me?”

            What the ***** they are all obsessed with gardens and proposals today? *****. I swear I won’t come in another garden any time soon. “Erick, until two weeks ago nothing would make me happier than marry you. But honestly I don’t know anymore. I’m sorry.”

            “Is there someone else?”

            “Yes and no. I’m not involved with anyone else. But someone has made me rethink what I want for my life and I need to figure it out. I tried to do it while you were in Italy and if I could I wouldn’t bring this matter to this amazing trip. But I need to tell you that.”

            “Are you asking me for time?”

             “No, it’s not fair to hold you on waiting while I’m deciding what I want. If we are meant to be, we’ll find our way back to each other.”