“Did you regret it? Are you withdrawing what you said?”

“No for both questions. I still feel the same way”.

“So no need to apologize. I appreciated that you told me.  I’m sorry. I acted like a *****. I didn’t know what to say. I still don’t. I’m flattering that someone so nice and kind feels this way about me. I just need time to digest the information. I hope we can still be friends.”

Friends? Bette wasn’t sure if she could be around Tina and being just friends. But friends were still better than nothing. “Sure, Tina. I would love to be your friend.” I would rather to be your lover however.

“Can we meet tomorrow for lunch?”

“If you don’t mind of having Alice with us. Or I can cancel with her”

“No. I like Alice. And I won’t be alone either.”

*****. It wasnt enough that she wants to be just my friend and now I need to be friends with Erick too. “Ok, Tina. I call you later to set the details.”

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            When Tina e Abby arrived the restaurant, Bette and Alice were already there. Abby was curious to see what Bette Porter had of so special to make Tina leaves Erick and consider to be with a woman. When they reached the table and Abby saw a smiling Bette greeting Tina her question was partly answered. Shes hot.

            “I’m glad to see you, Tina.”

            “without Erick.” Alice muttered, but high enough for both Tina and Bette listen and blush with the comment.

            Finished the introductions, all of them took their seats and ordered their food. The conversation flowed at easy and Abby was impressed not only with Bette but also with the effect she had over Tina. She couldn’t remind a time when Tina was so happy and playful around someone.  Suddenly she felt sad for her best friend once she knew that even in case Tina faced her fears and apprehensions, she would yet have to face the prejudice of her family. They ended their meals and left the restaurant. Just right before Tina enters in Abby’s car, Alice pulled her aside.