Bette threw her head back on the couch, eyes closed she wondered what Tina wanted to speak to her about, especially so desperately.

“Hello, it’s me, Bette.” She didn’t know how it happened but there she was, speaking her first words to Tina in well over three years.

“Hey..hmmm, Hello Bette, thanks for calling me.” Tina answered happily surprised to hear from Bette. The brunette didn’t miss that either, she was taken aback at that sexy voice.

“I’m…sorry for calling so late.” Bette started explaining, feeling that she was unfair to not have called earlier.

“Well you are calling now, so….yeah that’s great.” Bette couldn’t get over hearing Tina’s voice. It hurt, but in that longing, pinning way. “Can we meet up?” Tina finally asked.

“Yeah sure, when?” Bette didn’t want to draw this out. Let it happen so she can get over it and move on was her plan. She didn’t know how she was going to survive this, but she had not much choice, save telling Tina to stay far away from her. She knew very well that it wasn’t an option as she had been pinning for Tina, more than ever, though privately.

“That’s up to your schedule,” Tina answered, leaving room for Bette to make a decision.

“I’m generally free. Tomorrow?” Bette questioned.

“I can do lunch if that’s ok with you.” Tina answered.

“That’s fine by me, if anything changes I will give you a shout.” Bette felt relieved at the fact that she managed to get over this part. Way easier than she’d imagined, that’s for sure.

“Thanks Bette.” Tina almost whispered that, which made Bette’s skin tingle. That voice and her name, too much to handle.

“Sure, tomorrow it is then.” Bette knew that this call has to come to an end and didn’t want to draw it out. She still had to deal with seeing Tina in the flesh. At least this time it wouldn’t be a surprise.

“Good night Bay..Bette.”

“Good night Tina.” Bette couldn’t wait to get off the phone after that sleight of words from Tina. Did she really almost say babe? Or perhaps it was all just wishful thinking. Tomorrow couldn’t come quicker for either of them.

Bette was dealing with one of her big buyers who also just as big a pain. She always wanted Bette to attend to her and answer to her every whim.