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The Beginning 3
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Two hours later, the lighting finished, workmen were setting up high top tables and everything but the flowers were in place. Bette left James to supervise the placement of the tables and barhops to see where Tina was.
The vases were ready and they were perfection. Each was similar, the arrangements beautiful in their color and depth. Tina was sweeping up the cuttings when Bette came to stand next to her.
“I had no idea my personal gardener was so talented. These are fantastic.”
“I have lots of hidden skills, Ms. Porter. One only needs to know the right way to persuade me to reveal them…”
Bette was about to respond to that flirty comment when James came in, his hand over his cell phone. “The florist called, she is on her way… she wants to know if you need her to bring anything from the shop.”
Bette whirled, one hand on her hip. “Yes. I do need something. Tell her not to bother coming here, we have an expert onsite. Then tell her to send one dozen roses to the office of Tina Kennard in appreciation of her skills. I have the address in my contacts.”
“Bette” Tina admonished behind her, chuckling.
Bette glanced at Tina. “You’re right, Tee. That is not nearly enough. Wait James. Tell her two dozen roses every day to her office for a week, home on the weekends. Different colors, they better be fantastic. And I do not expect to see a bill….”
“She wants to know what to put on the card…”
“Eternal gratitude and affection, love your secret admirer…”
“Secret…” James said looking back and forth between the two women.
“Thank you, James…” Bette interrupted.
James nodded and left.
“That was not necessary, I had fun doing this. You are going set every tongue in the office wagging with those deliveries.”
“Good. Now, thanks to you… I am done. I think I will take your idea and go home to get ready. It will be nice to sit for a moment in my garden and then take a long bath. Come on, let’s get out of here.”
I knew she liked to take baths.
***
Bette waited inside next to the closed doors, waiting for James to open them with a flourish. He looked dashing tonight; she had insisted on a tux and he looked right proper in the suit she ordered for him. And very pleased with himself.
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BK
This story is so, very, very sweet. Hilarious banter with our girls “thinking flirtatious thoughts” that they suppose the other can’t hear. But I think they are so willing to serve and comfort one another that their innocent play is now bubbling over!
I’m typing quickly now so that I can go back and read again. I must squeeze every drop of juice out of this delightful drama.????
I’m liable to blast off to the moon with chapter 4 now that they have had their first ????????. Can’t wait for them to have their little weekend get-away
Have mercy dear friend and post quickly!!
Thank you DT! I am enjoying writing their thought bubbles as they navigate this relationship. Who do they think they are fooling? As always you pick out my favorite parts as well, the little jealousy coming out in Tina being at the top of the list. Thanks for always being such a loyal reader, I look forward to seeing your reactions. Peace my friend!
Oh!! One more thing . . . I 🤣🤣🤣 when Tina was at the Gallery Opening watching Bette walk away and called herself “not likin’” how women were checking out Bette!!! That little jealousy devil reared it’s head in Tina’s thoughts real quick!!! In Tina’s mind, Bette was HERS and she was fixin’ to set some ladies straight.
This really was a hot ending to this chapter…actually a really nice cliff hanger.
So this is where everything changes….really sweet that Bette was so able just to let Tina take control and take this step. She is being a true friend indeed by not putting any pressure on Tina even though you know she been having a hard time not to be a little more romantic over the last three months of their friendship. Tina has made the move first and has indicated that she is ready for more than just a friendship.
This is really a nice story…ready for more.
Thank you Martha. How hard do you think it was for Bette to wait and wait to see what would happen. Glad you are along for the ride. Buckle your seat belt for chapter four!
I guess I am reading more into the story than is there. But I still see that it would be incredibly hard. Bette’s thoughts of how beautiful Tina’s body is my evidence. Bette has always been highly sexual and knowing that Tina was not very receptive and very straight kept her under control. I would think that she really liked Tina as a friend and did all she could to maintain that relationship. But I am sure there were times after Tina left that she had to head for a cold shower or even a little DYI to keep herself in check for he next time they were together. There only so much a girl can take without taking things into their own hands.
Thanks for the response. Always along for your rides.
Martha
My comment was missing some punctuation. I meant to say, in agreement with you, “How hard do you think it was for Bette…” with some exclamation points and possibly an LOL. I agree `100% with you – this has been really tough for her and you will see in the next chapter that it doesn’t get any easier.
Sorry for the confusion.
Reminds me of that old example of how important it is to check your writing – the difference between
Lets eat Grandma
and
Lets eat, Grandma
applies here. Thanks for your comments, as always. Have a great day!
I am running out of words, without repeating myself, to say how much I am enjoying this story! So glad you decided to write it and loving the affection and humour that you are giving this blossoming relationship.
Thank you, so much, for this post you brighten my day.
Looking forward to more.
Stay safe and well
SG
Thank you SG. Any time a story can make a day brighter is a good time to me. Stay tuned, more to come this week…
BK,
Wonderful chapter!
I enjoy the slow pace they take, friendship first and now Tina made the next step to move forward.
Thank you!
Thanks BIBI!
Beautiful, exhilirating, balm for the soul, sensual. BK, you once again created so many wonderful scenes with your words. You have an amazing talent with words. The sentences simply roll off the tongue smoothly and sweet like honey when read out loud.
From their banter in the garden and the first family dinner to Tina calming Bette during the “flower situation” and becoming Bette’s focus during the opening it’s palpable how their connection is growing fast and strong.
I love Bette’s protective instinct (and I’m not always a fan of it) with the best quote “Bette would have happily reduced him to a pile of ash. Then danced on the remains”. Yes! I’d cheer her on. And I love how Tina is taking care of Bette – the garden, taking time off work before the opening, the flowers, the promotion for the opening.
And that kiss! Wow. Simply wow. High up in the list of best first kisses. It was perfect that Tina indeed made the first move. Yes, it changes a lot but not the great friendship they already built.
Reading this made me feel wrapped up in the energy and love Tina and Bette are exuding.
BK, your story is just what the doctor prescribes.
Thank you for sharing. I’m with DT: have mercy and post more soon :-D
Enjoy your Sunday, stay safe
kp
This is high praise indeed KP. thank you so much. I loved the flower scene too, I tried to picture in my head how it would play out and put that to paper. I am not always a fan of Bette’s possessiveness either, it always seems to be a tool she used to lash out in the show but here she is feeling the first twinges of love that prompt her to want to take care of Tina. It is sweet. I wanted to be wrapped up in their energy too, it helps with all the craziness going on in the community and world.
Keep reading, I think you will love chapter four too. Thanks. Be well.
love this story! i love how you have tina exactly how she is…such a calming force for bette. and bette with her insecurities just under the surface that she revealed to tina. and insecurities that tina just sees without bette having to say anything. all these things just pulling bette and tina closer. I was surprised at the end but…with that…I’m going to respectfully ask that you post the next chapter (and chapters!!) PRONTO, ma’am! :-)
thanks for this take on their origin story.
betteandtina_houseofstirfry <3
BandTHoSF – Thank you for your comments! I am curious if you were surprised with the kiss, that Tina made the first move or that the kiss got hot and heavy? I always love to see reader’s insight, it makes me a better writer so please let me know if you have time.
I guess I was surprised by all of what you listed! varying degrees of surprise. :) that we got to that point with them in chapter 3 is…refreshing! but you had established that time had passed in this chapter and a deep friendship had developed (on top of the deep attraction). it was refreshing to see tina take charge. because on the show, the first kiss was bette initiating…I always thought that that artist dinner on the show was just so she could get closer to tina. I mean, do we remember the look bette had on her face when she was walking over to tina who was looking at the painting? :) but we see how tina had the confidence in your story to take the first steps (literally)…because bette was not wanting to be in the friend zone but didn’t know that tina was feeling that way. to not have to wait for them to figure stuff out and for tina to just go for it? surprisingly refreshing! im always fine with hot and heavy but especially if there is a reason for it…it’s their first REAL kiss and im glad that by the end? it’s clear how they are feeling. even if it’s scary. and here’s where the fun begins! so much more to discover…for tina…and for bette. im glad we get to get to it without waiting too long. sorry. this was really long. but…im truly loving this story (and im also loving Remember Who You Are!). thank you for understanding bette and tina and writing them with so beautifully and on point.
That makes a lot of sense. I do remember the look Bette had on her face – I love your thought that the artist dinner might have been a way to get Tina back in to the studio!!
And you are 100% right, here is where the fun begins! I really appreciate your comments, thank you for getting them the way I do
Peace, BK
Awesome story! Your writing is amazing, please keep it coming!
Thank you Jenna!
Another great chapter. Really enjoying this story.
Thanks
Thanks wkm, glad you are long for the journey!
Bk,
A truly amazing chapter of blooming love. Truly am enjoying your take on the beginning of their relationship & all the sweet connections they have.
Bette’s been very honorable in holding herself back from Tina as she has clearly fallen in love with her.
Tina has fallen too, but only now starting to realize the depth of those feelings.
Beautifully written.
Thanks so much.
Looking forward to the next chapter!!
Thank you Collins. I am enjoying your story too so don’t wait too long to update us on how things are going there. I think you are right, they have both fallen for the other but don’t see it yet. Next chapter coming this week. Thanks
BK
You caught so perfectly the emotions tied to the excitement associated with the transition of a friend to a lover. Add to that Tina’s decision to enter into a relationship that is different from what she has identified as a romantic partner in the past and complexities of that decision were caught beautifully. Even with Bette, her hesitancy to not push Tina into anything and yet her exhilaration when Tina made the first move.
Bravo…
K
Thank you K, that is so nice coming from you. You have spun some good tales yourself there my friend! I always wondered what it was like for Tina – canon bs about her sister aside – to go from a world of dating men to Bette Porter. I mean, she hit the jackpot but still… what a transition. Glad you enjoyed the chapter, I have the next one almost done….
Hope to see your work on here soon too. Peace
Ah, nothing’s better than a good help from the green eyes’ monster (ladies drooling all around Bette, for Tina, and the new James Bond close to Tina, for Bette !) to erase this little mascarade about a so-called friendship and open eyes – at least !
This first real kiss is a wonder to read, my dear magician, and how much I love your phrase here : “the feeling you get when you wake up and see the world covered in snow. Wonder.”
But I have to say it too : I felt the same hurt than your Bette hearing the “friend” word at the worst moment. For it will always bring such a melancholic feeling in my heart and a forever bittersweet taste in my mouth…
I really don’t think there could be an other theme that is able to crush me inside this way.
Luckily, this curse is far away for our beloved two and I cannot wait to savour the next chapter to follow them on the yellow brick road of shared love ! It’s a consolation for readers like me.
Take great care of you !
A.