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    Promises

    Story written on November 13, 2008 by lwordid.
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=71626
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    “Your hair, like mine with traces of gray.  The wrinkles more pronounced around our eyes, my mouth.”  The right side of the brunette’s lips turned upward, “Your hand in mine.”

    “Sometimes I forget I’ve lost you.”  Bette straightened, unconsciously flicking the wetness away from her body.  She smiled wryly, “Then another morning comes and the house is…quiet.”

    “I never thought our lives would be so separate.  Not after what we shared.”   Though tainted with regret her voice was clear.  “You never know do you?  What could happen.  How unpredictable life can be.  How one gloriously fucked up mistake could…” the older woman sighed softly. 

    “You plan.  You hope.” 

    Bette concluded with one word that led nowhere. “Well…”

    “I’ve promised Mario that his information will go to our realtor which will be passed on to the new owners with glowing references.”

    She continued – the forlorn tone disappearing as she hoped for what could be.  “The house will bring good memories to the next family.  I can see that.”  The wish brought a genuine smile to her face.  She looked over at Tina, wanting to share the thought with the woman who once held the dream of recurring tomorrows as one.

    For a while, the blonde didn’t say anything.  Instead she looked at Bette with a measured stillness in her demeanor. 

    “A long time ago you promised me something too.”  Tina said pointedly.  “I thought it would be our family with memories to build in this house.”

    Bette sighed, “I know.”  What else could she say? 

    “That it would be us.”  Tina reiterated with a voice that was barely audible, "You promised me so much more once."

    —

    “I love you.” Bette said out of the blue.

    Sunday afternoon, post lunch was reserved for catching up on news both local and global.  The weekend newspaper, typically the most robust of the week’s deliveries, served as their window to the world.  Reinforcing facts and knowledge garnered from public radio broadcasts that mellifluously filled the living area while attending to after work tasks such as preparing dinner or sifting through the day’s mail.

    That scene was exactly what they were in the midst of.  A quiet hour or two wherein Tina was immersed in an article from the Metro section.  Usually, Bette joined in reading but the pages she favored lay neglected, folded neatly on the table in front of her.

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    3. Just thrilled to bits to see an update to The Settlement as it’s one of my all-time favourites. My memory is definately not legendary, but your writing certainly is…really hope to see you continue. Thanks!

    4. Wow…Please reconsider and finish this story. It is so exquisitely well written. Your take on Bette and Tina’s relationship is the best I’ve seen…such maturity…I hope that at the end of the road they can find it in their heart to reconcile…Thank-you for such a heart rendering, thought provoking story…Please return and finish this story…

    5. I remember the stories, so it was easy to remembe that it had to do with settlement of the properity of their time together. Hope you will finish this. It is a beautiful story. Full of what if and the hope and love of two beautiful women.. If only. thanks

    7. This was beautifully written. So sorry but I don’t remember reading any of this in the past but I will go back and find it. If you will, please continue this story. It is heartwrenching to read but it seems that a reconnectin is imminent or have I misread the story. At any rate I want to read more of them and their love and life together. Must go back and read for clarity now because I’m not sure if they are reminiscing or if in a current relationship. Missed reading your stories. Thanks for posting.

    8. Damn you Ilene, just for giving them all that hell when clearly it was pointless because Tibette always comes out on top through it all…promises of forever I like that ideal for them

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