As their mouths finally parted in order for both women to breathe, Helena dropped her head onto Tinas shoulder and at the same time, reached up into Tinas shirt to touch her *****. First she gently caressed over the soft micro fiber material of Tinas bra, and then stretched the material up and over her chest in order to touch Tinas wonderfully full ***** directly.

Helena began gently rubbing Tinas hardened nipples between the thumb and index finger of both hands, causing Tina to moan in desire and throw her head back. God, your ***** are so beautiful, Helena said softly.

Theyre huge! Tina laughed.

Theyre gorgeous, theyre perfect, insisted Helena. Ive always thought pregnant women were the sexiest women on earth. Look at you. You are so alive, you are carrying a new life in your body, but you are still one hundred percent a woman. God, you are *****.

Helena brought her head down to Tinas clavicle and forcefully dragged her tongue up Tinas neck to her ear. The motion was so similar to how Bette used to arouse her that Tina instantly froze.

Whats the matter, luv? Helena asked, stepping back from Tina and peering into her eyes.

You know what, I have to go home, said Tina, backing away from Helena and rearranging her bra. I have to be at work for an early meeting in the morning, and I forgot to stop at the drycleaners today, so I have to look for something to wear, and

Christina, what happened here? questioned Helena, a concerned look on her face.

I just have toI just have togo. I have to go. Tina left the balcony and began frantically looking for her purse in the living room

Christina, stop! insisted Helena.

Tina picked up her purse and turned to look at Helena, tears now running down her face. Im sorry Helena, I just cant.

Just cant what, darling? I had no expectations. Its okay darling. Helena took Tina in her arms and gently patted her as if she were a frightened child waking from a nightmare.

God I feel like such a fool, wept Tina.

Please sit down here, Helena motioned to the winter-white couch. Do you want some more water, more wine, anything?

No. said Tina quietly.

Its Bette, isnt it? questioned Helena.

Tina didnt answer, but began to sob silently, her shoulders heaving forward, her head bent into her knees, but no sound emitting from her mouth.

I just feel like such a failure, said Tina after taking a few moments to compose herself.

Bettes the one that failed you darling, Helena answered.

Tina didnt want to discuss Bette in any more detail with the woman she had just minutes ago been passionately kissing. But she did wonder how anyone could find her sexually attractive right now. She certainly had not been attractive to her wife, or Bette wouldnt have found someone else for her sexual release.

I guess Im just not ready yet, said Tina, looking at Helena with glistening eyes. Im very sorry.

Im the one who is sorry, Christina smiled Helena. Im sorry you are not ready, because I have to admit, I am very ready. In fact, she whispered into Tinas ear, I hope it is not terribly improper for me to tell you that my knickers are thoroughly wet through!

Tina smiled and mimicked Helenas accent, I hope it is not terribly improper!

Christina, darling, I can do a dead brilliant southern drawl so youd best be careful here! warned Helena.

Dead brilliant, really? Tina mimicked again, and leaned over and kissed Helena gently on the lips.

The two women were quiet for a few moments, holding each other and silently acknowledging the weighty feelings swirling around them.

Good night, Helena, whispered Tina, grazing her lips over Helenas for the last time that night. And thank you.

Thanks for what darling, asked Helena.

Thanks for wanting me, Tina replied simply while quietly exiting the apartment.

TBC