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The Conversion
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Tina: Well, if someone is my friend and I decide to date women and they decide I’m strange, well they weren’t much of a friend in the first place.
Bette: That is true. So, are you going to be okay with them thinking you are strange and possibly avoiding you whenever they can in the future? Are you going to be okay with those ladies possibly not extending the invitation they once did for luncheons and get-togethers? Is dating me or any other woman worth that cost to you? If it is something that will truly make you happy and is deep within your soul a part of who you are, then it will be worth it as these people do not and will not make you happy. But if appearances of being a straight woman is important to you when you know deep down that you are not, well you should take a pass on dating me. Whatever your decision is, I will honor it. It is absolutely not what I want. But in reality, I don’t get a vote on what is important in your life.
Tina: I see what you mean. This is a big decision for me. Bette, I do want you in my life in some form or fashion. I truly believe that we can be friends. I believe we could be more than friends. You are very special to me Bette. And I believe that I am willing to risk it all to be with you. But I will do as you have requested. I will go home and consider all these questions and determine if I am ready. So, how soon can you and I get together after we leave tomorrow?
Bette: Let’s talk about that after we get home. Let’s start to talk about the book and doing the research later this week. Maybe we will have some information from our lawyers on how to handle our publishers. Maybe we form a new publishing company which has the rights to all our collaborative works.
Tina: Bette let’s go for a walk.
Bette: Sure. Let me use the potty and get my coat and hat and I’ll be ready to go.
Bette and I went for a leisurely walk. I hooked my arm into hers and held her close. We were quiet most of the time we were out. I was thinking about what she had said earlier. She truly cared about me. She wanted only what was best for me and my life. No one had ever given that much consideration and caring for me. She was special and truly a unique individual. This conversation made me see that this woman was not playing a game. Was she worth a complete change in my life? Would I be willing to move? Would I be willing to be ostracized by all my friends and acquaintances for a possible life with Bette Porter? With her on my arm, I most absolutely would. But would I feel the same once I got home? I believe I would. Was I ready to have a relationship with a woman? Is this who I am? With the way my life has gone so far, maybe this is where I have made my mistake. Perhaps I should have been looking for the right woman instead of the right man?
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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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