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The Conversion

Before we knew it, it was dinner time. The news was announcing that all flights out of Regan National had been grounded due to weather just as Helena had predicted.
Dinner was served to Bette and I alone at the dining table. We were served a lovely merlot. The meal was a meat loaf with mash potatoes, green beans and fried apples. The meal seemed to fit the environment we were in. We then choose to skip dessert and just have after dinner coffee. We moved to the sitting area in front of the fire place and choose to turn off the television.
Bette: You know, I think there is a story here that we need to tell other than the biography on the Bidens.
Tina: Yeah, what’s that?
Bette: We need to tell the story about the support staff that works for the White House. You know the story about the butlers, the house keepers, the chefs, those who perform the personal services for the President and the First Lady.
Tina: Wow, that is an idea. Do you think we could get some inside information from Helena and Mark?
Bette: Well, I wouldn’t want a gossipy type book, but something that reveals what it takes to keep the President dressed, fed, rested, transported, safe and on time every day he or she serves. And maybe something on how these people get these jobs, what training they go through, how long they maintain their job… you know things like that.
Tina: Yes, to me that would be an interesting book. You know we might have to include a chapter on what happened to all those people when Trump became President. I saw in the news that he dismissed the Head Butler and appointed his own guy to take that position. I had always been under the impression that once you were on the White House residential staff, that you remained as long as you wanted or could perform the job. And there is not a lot of turn-over in most of the butler or housekeeping functions. I have no idea how well they are compensated, but for those who have the positions, it is considered a privilege.
Bette: Yes, I can see that. Would you be interested in working on something like that?
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Jeez!?,
I’ve only read the first paragraph and am welling up….how do you do that?
I can’t think of a time when they are not together.
I’ll continue reading now, tough beginning though
I’ll comment on the flip side
Thankyou for all your incredible stories Martha…your a f@@king Rockstar
Well, what a story, I really enjoyed it.
I love how they meet, their time at Camp David and the natural progression they took together.
Try really are perfect for each other and your story certainly reflects that.
I still can’t bear to think of them not being together!
Thank you so much, a beautiful story.
I look forward to the next one.
Janice24,
First of all this story is an alternative time and life for our Bette and Tina. The story is being told by a woman who is older (85 years old) and has experienced a full and joyful life with the woman she loved. They have had more than 40 years together even though they didn’t meet until they were middled aged. I like that they took the time to get to know one another for a few days before charging into a romantic relationship. I like that Bette insist that Tina think about her own life and if she is prepared for the changes which will occur as they start to see each other romantically. Bette wants Tina to make her decision about her life knowing the possible downside. For me, that shows immediately how much Bette respects and cares for Tina right out of starting gates. I also like that Bette insist they talk about things fully as they go. She seeks out Tina’s boundaries and comfort level before they do anything. This is why their relationship is so strong…. they hide nothing from each other.
From the idea to publication, I took 4 days… I enjoyed writing this story because I could see that both Bette and Tina would go from a mundane life to a life of love and devotion within a matter of weeks. And it would result in a lifetime of happiness. Isn’t that what we all want in our lives?
Thank for reading and for commenting on this story… until I saw your comments, I didn’t think anyone had read it…. Thank you for your support and encouragement…
OMG! How did I let this gem get past me. I loved every word. I would love to read something else from you, thank you so much for your talent.
OneStorm1 – Thank you for reading… I published this a little more than a year ago and I posted it this year on Achieve of Our Own. I do have three long book stories which is a single series and one other one shot which is about the same length as this one. I then not to writer about angst and problems between Bette and Tina. I think there are plenty of authors who present those kind of stories. All my published stories are on this website. Go to the story search page, put my name in under author (Martha3128) and they are all listed.
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