The food looked delicious, as always, and the two women settled down at a table. It was only 7 o’ clock so there weren’t to many persons present. They shared an intimate but private breakfast and went to visit the little village afterwards. They strolled past the little streets and decided to visit the museum of trains. It was a little different from what they had done before, but none the less it was interesting and amusing. They went back to the hotel and went for a swim in the smaller pool. Bette leaned against the side of the pool and Tina quickly settled herself in her lover’s arms. She gently kissed Bette’s neck and played with Bette’s fingers.

They stayed like that for what seemed to be an eternity, at least they wanted it to be an eternity.
Tina: “Bette?”
Bette: “Yes T?”
Tina: “Did you ever ask your father why he cheated on your mother?”
Bette let out a soft sigh before softly kissing her wife on the shoulder.
Bette: “I didn’t really, no. My father has always been someone who needs to be able to explore the world and move. My mother was only 19 when she met him, 25 when I was born. They both changed a lot through the years, especially when they found out about my mother’s disease. My father told us that he fell out of love with my mother. When it happened, that I don’t know. It could have been before they found out about the disease. Time changes people. My father met Samantha through his work but only fell in love with her several years later. I don’t hold anything against my father for cheating on my mother, although I think he should have told her before. I don’t think he ever wanted to hurt her, he didn’t want to divorce my mother and let her stay at the house with me. He would then continue to leave at night to go to Samantha, but my mother didn’t want that. She didn’t want to be married to him anymore. I can understand both of their perspectives and thought a divorce would be the best because they fought a lot and even though my mother still loved my father, he didn’t love her anymore so reconciliation was no option. I believe people shouldn’t stay together if one person or two persons don’t love the other one anymore.”
Tina: “I can see that you went through a lot of pain growing up Bette.”
Bette: “It’s okay. Everybody has problems, it’s how you deal with them that defines who you are and makes you stronger.”
Tina: “That what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?”
Bette: “Something like that yeah. I’m glad for my parents because they both found a strong love. My father proved that his love for Samantha was real and my mother found someone that she loved even more than my father. Time definitely heals all wounds, my mother and father are the perfect example of that. Even though they have their differences, they left the past in the past and became friends, not only for me but for themselves too. T, I don’t ever want to go to bed angry with you, I want us to talk everything out. I want to be with you forever and to do that we need to continue like we are doing right now.”
Tina: “I completely agree with you Bette. You’re such a wonderful and bright person. You have a great way with words and always know the right thing to say.”
Bette: “That’s because of you T. You make me a better person. Your love flows through me and gives me strength and hope. I never want to be without you T.”
Tina: “I’ll do everything to make sure that you will never have to be. Even when we are parted by space, our minds and souls will still be together. Remember that.”
Bette: “I will.”
Tina: “Now let’s go have some lunch and we can talk more later. What do you say?”
Bette: “As long as you’re with me, everything is wonderful baby.”

The two lovers softly kissed before getting out of the pool. They dried each other off and got dressed. The rest of their day was simply wonderful, the foundation of their love and trust grew a lot that day. They didn’t think it would be possible, but with every passing day, their love for each other expanded to another dimension. Life just couldn’t get any better for the two young women. All they needed was each other and they would be able to survive each curve ball life would throw them.

To be continued…