Tina: I’d expected Bette to ask about Helena particularly but perhaps not so soon or so directly. Helena was one of the few people who Bette could not compete with. It seemed at the time that whatever Bette could do, Helena‘s money could simply do better. As time had passed I’d regretted letting Helena get the better of Bette on occasions, especially in public. Bette had eventually learnt to deal with Helena by not engaging her. My mind flashed back to her words at Dana and Tonya’s engagement party. I also knew that Bette would never have let me fight her battles. Anyway most of Bette’s battles were with herself. What Bette never understood was that it was not Helena she was competing with. “OK. What would you like to know?” And I am cautious because I know that talking about other lovers with your wife, even if you have been separated for two years is fraught with danger and volatility.
Bette: I look over to the fire and do not look back to Tina. “Is it over?”
Tina: “Bette!” I say in surprise.
Bette: I look at Tina and try to remain impassive, although in truth I always hated Helena and I am sure Tina knows it. “I think it’s a fair question. When I left you were.whatever you were doing with her, and I have been away nearly eighteen months Tee.” I stop eating at the thought of Helena‘s hands, tongue and whatever else all over Tina.
Tina: I watch Bette struggle to keep her composure, one thing is for sure, her dislike of Helena has not lessened. “It’s over Bette and has been for a long time. We are not in touch, even casually.”
Bette: “I see. Do you mind if I ask what happened?”
Tina: “Bette, it was never exclusive or serious, you know that. It just didn’t work out.”
Bette: I press Tina further. “You could have had anything you wanted.”
Tina: “You’re not listening Bette, she is not what I wanted. Her money never impressed me.” And for the first time I feel a little annoyed. “If only you’d waited another month Bette.” And I know instantly I should not have said it. I can feel Bette looking at me.
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Loving this story – great job!
Thank you for such a deliciously graceful chapter. I await the dessert.
I love the way this is going….please keep them talking and making progress. Post soon please…
awesome progress, i’m glad they talked and moving forward…thanks
Wow that was lovely and love the way they talk and work thingk out. Ok post soon please, thanks!
i have never read anything that had been more beautiful then this. i have been reading from the start of the story and i have to say i think you should write a book you are a wonderful writer and you make it known exactly what each of the girls are thinking and feeling and i have to say thank you for one hell of a great story cant wait to see if tina gets what she wants and bette is longing for thank you again
Oh now our girls are getting somewhere. Glad they are talking look forward to the next chapter
That was good, keepthem talking. please post soon
MORE! :D love this story :)
always love this story..beautiful!
Very sweet! great chapter! post soon please!
woohoo, thanks ubk. very well done. you wrote that wonderfully. savoring? anticipating that. thanks.
Very sweet and needed. They need to continue to talk…and be open and receptive of the other’s side. Thanks for the update.
I am so looking forward to the next chapter…that was great! please post soon.
I love the dialogue, it was so needed and so on target. You set a mood wonderfully. Can’t wait to read and feel what happens next.
woooowhooooo..i cant wait for next chapter just cant..please please post soon thanks
really nice, girlie! don’t make us wait too long for the next chappy……..glad you’re back!