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Story written on April 4, 2012 by kins40.
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"Happy Birthday, Darling."
3.
Bette walked out of the shop and looked at the little piece of card she was holding.
She sighed loudly when she realised that once again she’d have to extend it away from her eyes that little bit more for her to be able to focus on the lettering.
Together with the name and logo of the eye specialist on the one side, the other side showed a little table of letters and numbers which in short summarised the fact that Bette had passed another milestone in her life.
She needed glasses.
She sighed loudly again at the realisation.
With some annoyance, she reluctantly came to the conclusion that she had no other option but to wear the dreaded things because right now her arm was definitely not long enough to allow her ‘ageing’ eyes to focus on the prescription.
She fished into her handbag to retrieve the little case the optician had offered when Bette had gone to pick up her glasses.
She opened it and took the elegant frames out of the leather casing. They still felt foreign in her hand and could not comprehend how she would ever get used to them, perched on her nose day in day out.
She slid them on and got annoyed at how everything suddenly came into focus…. it was a small victory for the argument that definitely sealed the fact that she was …well … getting old..er!
She eyed the numbers again, laughing at how perplexed the optician had looked at her when she had demanded an explanation for the letters and numbers on the card.
OD – Oculus Dextrum – SPH +3
OS – Oculus Sinistrum – SPH +3
A minimal hyperopic prescription. In layman terms, she was longsighted.
One thing in her favour was that at least she was ageing uniformly. The prescription, respectively in her right and left side, was the same for each eye.
"Hooray for small victories!" she sarcastically said to herself, heading towards her car thinking ahead, at the other hurdle she’d have to overcome.
Tina.
Tina, who, enjoyed those little jibes about Bette’s age a little too much.
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Nice job…really great stories!
How strange is it that I found myself thinking about you these past few days K. Hmmm what does one say, I think I became saddened at 83, not for it was badly written, but for the turmoil my heart endured. If had me thinking these feeble thoughts. Had me choked up for a little while as my mind went into over drive. Such love yet knowing sometimes you were a complete stranger to the woman you have always loved. I will admit I was scared comparing it to the reality life brings. i always say your stories are amazing, which as a matter of fact they’re, but I found myself lost within that part. Although sad, I continued to read and 3 made up up for the fear that came to light. I will message you. Thanks again for my heartache and freedom to admit my thoughts. C x
Just in case you need more numbers mine would be; 24.
I wish I had your (and a long list of others) talent for story telling. I use crayons while you use brush strokes. Absolutely beautiful K, I wasn’t aware of the number lotto or I would’ve participated as well. Oh well, I loved every “digit” of this story. Thank you 😘
Fabulous! Story 83 was tender, poignant and a sad reality. The vast majority of TiBette stories show them in their 20s-40s not in their elder years. They are still beautiful together. Brava!
Kins!!! :-)) so happy to see you back! You made my morning! Thanks!! :o)x your writing almost ALWAYS bring sweet tender moment to my heart… Some like the 83… Sweet tender yet sad :-/ it’s real life issues and it kinda remind me that your writing is part of FF! :-p lol.. And I thought you asked number for lotto :-D anyway.. Thanks for sharing another great story. Will keep looking forward to your next update ;-) enjoy the day! ^^,
Beautifully written. I got a little teary at 83, but no. 3 made up for it. If it’s not too late, I’ll throw in no. 17.
My day is complete..you’re back! Wow such incredible stories..thanks so much!!
That was absolutely wonderful. Loved it all. Excellent writing have missed your story telling. Thank you again.
Very cool way of putting a couple of shorts stories together! Ingenious really!!
I’m out of words to say… it was *sigh* deliciously beautiful… and I gotta say reading stories like this made me think about things…
That was great and sad and tear at number 83 but number 3 made it better. That was beautiful and thanks for sharing this with us!
Thank you Kins for using my number in your first set of stories. “5” made me tingle, “83” made me teary eyed and “3” was just HOT! I remember well the day I needed glasses, but I didn’t get the response Bette did. Lol! Well done and thanks.
Fantastic, as always. Sweet and touching. Thank you.
I’m not done reading.I’m in the beginning of the third part But I have to post this.. Cuz, really taken me aback to your.. “83” Specially when Bette said these… “Because it is not for you to remember, but for the ones around you who love you the most,” Bette explained simply, producing a little box tied with a multicoloured ribbon and a silver decoration which read “83”.”Happy Birthday, Darling.”..Bravo Kins, Bravo!going to read again.
Me like the glasses too…[Drooling]..Hey forgot to add mine..13..
Welcome back Kins :D I always got overwhelmed by Tibette getting old together it always brings tears to my eyes I don’t know why!!! but these installments r very wonderfully written, and the last one is really funny ;D thank u for sharing ur talent with us.
Just wonderful, yes 83 really had me thinking. just magical
You are an amazing writer.Great stories.Thank you.PPS
Kins, what can I say. I am so honored that you chose my number to begin this new project of yours. Sight, sound, touch, taste and smell are a major part of every relationship. Sometimes I think we forget how lucky we are to experience these wonderful sensations. 83 had me in tears. Just the thought that you could be with someone so long and one day they won’t remember you and the past you’ve shared is heartbreaking. You wrote it beautifully though. As for 3, well I have to laugh at that one. Simply because Tina’s reaction to Bette wearing glasses is how I react when my partner wears hers! So hot!!! Anyway, this was a perfect trio! Sensuous, Heartfelt, and Witty. I love your writing and can hardly wait for your next installment.
Aww kins, glad you’re back… 83 was really lovely especially how gentle bette was. I work with the elderly and i have totally embraced a little 97 year old lady who feels like a surrogate grandmother…i have learned so much seeing life through her eyes so this was story was special to me
So happy to see you are back. Nobody can write stories the way you can that leaves me happy, sad, teary eyed, choked up and emotional. You have such a wonderful way with words!
wonderfull update i like it thank you morrreeeee please!!!!
Oh kins you know I’m your biggest fan I will read absolutely anything you write, 83 reminded me of the Notebook heh, but you brought it home with 3, she only has a correction of 3? That’s nothing! I have one of 9! Haha that made me feel better about wearing glasses. I bet Bette would be even more sexy with glasses. Keep them coming girl