“Kit please remove yourself, “she says sobbing uncontrollably.

“Tina I meant you no harm I spoke only as concerned sister, “she says pulling her into a hug. She wanted to push her away, scream at the top of her lungs, pound away at the granite walls until her knuckles were bloody and bruised, all in attempt to subside the pain her heart carried all these years. Her body once tense, finally relaxes against Kits wrapping her arms around her waist she held on to her for dear life. Through her tears she was finally able to release her greatest anguish onto the world. A secret that plagued both her mind and heart was no longer hidden, as the tears continued to fall for the first time she began to feel relief. Kit vowed to hold her as long as she needed her too. When Tina slowly pulled away Kit allowed her too slowly loosening her hold. Wiping the tears from her eye Kit stares at her longingly. The longer she stared guilt consumed her seeing her in so much pain she now regretted speaking on the matter.

“Apologies for upsetting you as it was not my intent, “she says trying to fight back her tears, “I will honor request to remove myself from your presence.” She says turning around walking towards the door.

“Kit, “she says barely above a whisper now sitting on the edge of the bed. Kit turns around to face her.

“Stay.” Grateful she wanted the company she takes a seat next to her.

“Have you always known?”

“No, Bette has never broke words about the matter. When I caught glimpse of the contents in the letter as her sister I felt betrayed as I assumed our bond was greater. I forced thyself to pause as the betrayal felt as sister did not compare to the pain you felt as the one who holds her heart.”

“She doesn’t know I am aware of hidden secret, “she says as tears continued to stream down her face. Kit reaches over and grips her hand in support.

“How did you stumble upon discovery?”

“Many years past Bette was away fighting, while tending to the garden in her absence a small box hidden alongside the stable caught my attention. It appeared to be once buried, due to the rains it forced itself from the ground. Moved by curiosity, I recall smiling like a child from gathered excitement in anticipation of what it held, “she says pausing, “Now, I regret acting upon such childish curiosity and pray to the Gods since to reverse the sun.” As Tina spoke Kit gave her a listening ear.