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The Journey 49
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Janice: “Bette Porter, Bette, hmmm..do I know any Bette Porter’s?” I say with a smile on my face that Bette cannot see as I sit in the back seat of the Jaguar.
Bette: “Fuck Janice, you really had me worried there for a minute.”
Janice: “Did I now? How are you Bette?” I say softening my tone.
Bette: “What are you doing in LA?” I avoid answering Janice’s question. “You said you hated it here.”
Janice: “I do, my mother is here. I’m visiting.”
Bette: I put my hand up to shade the sun from my eyes and talk into the phone. “How long are you here?”
Janice: “Long enough to make time to catch up with you. How are things with Tina?”
Bette: “She just had our second daughter” I say truthfully.
Janice: “Congratulations” and it does not escape my notice that Bette is avoiding or minimizing her answers. “Do you have time to catch up then? It must be hectic time.”
Bette: “I’d love nothing more than to see you.” And I almost whisper it.
I make my way upstairs and Tina and the baby are resting. I sit and watch both of them, wondering what my future holds. Tina stirs and I lean forward.
Tina: “Hi”
Bette: “Hi, how are you feeling?”
Tina: “Tired but better, thanks for asking? How about you?”
Bette: “I’m doing OK. Tee, Tina, I need to go into work tonight. Is that OK, I’ve kind of fallen behind with the baby being born and the exhibition only a couple of weeks off.”
Tina: “Go” I say and I mean it, I can do with the rest. “Thank you for being here Bette.”
Bette: I lean forward and am suddenly unsure whether I should be kissing Tina goodbye or not. I decide to kiss her forehead. “I’ll call later.”
Tina: “OK.” I hesitate. “Bette?”
Bette: “Yep?” I answer smartly as I pick up my bag and turn around to face Tina.
Tina: “Nothing, talk to you later.”
Bette: I watch Tina for a few seconds, aware that I am frowning but I do not push her. “Bye. Talk later” And I make my way home.
I am excited to be seeing Janice later this evening. I get home and do not check the messages or pat the dog and I feel lighter than I have for quite awhile. I choose designer black pants and a white delicate shirt, up market casual. I debate about which necklace to wear and whether to put my hair up or not. I leave it down. I look in the bedroom mirror and guilt starts to creep in. I remind myself I am doing nothing wrong, just dinner with a friend. Then if that’s true why did I lie to Tina about having to go to work. OK it was a half lie. I am behind at work, I just am not going there tonight. Why didn’t I just tell Tina where I was going? I AM DOING NOTHING WRONG. I convince myself and finish getting dressed. I pour myself a sparkling white wine and wait for Janice to arrive. She said she would pick me up and arrange dinner. I drink half of my drink and hear the door bell. I straighten myself and answer the door. I extend my arms and embrace Janice.
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wow, it’s getting more and more intense…i was wondering too, is bette willing to fight for tina? or will she just let tina to make all the decisions? how did they get to this point from being in love and commited? *sigh*, i need some happy B&T
Kit should have went over to Bette, it is not her personality to have just let Bette “cheat”. If she didn’t do that then stay out of the way. Bette isn’t he guilty party here. Bette doesn’t need to fight for Tina, Tina needs to decide what she wants. Bette wants her family, but she deserves to protect her heart too. If Tina doesn’t want Bette then Bette loses her and the children. For crying out loud, Bette was ready to buy wedding rings!
Bette doesn’t need more pressure from kit or anyone else, she only need to relax. Unbeknown, I’m holding my breath when I read your story, you’re incredible, thank you ;-)
Ouch..Kit was right. The intensity building between them both is so palpable. They need to sit the heck down and talk, like they did at the Inn. Maybe they need to visit there again. They both are running away when it get difficult…jeez, didn’t they learn anything from before?
Oh great. The baby isn’t even hardly dry yet and Bette is out on a date. They should have both choked on their dinners and died on the spot, victims of god’s wrath. …I jest…Somebody has to stand still and stop reacting – there are two (count them, two) children to consider now. All of you – grow up! Thank you for making your Kit the voice of reason, as the SHO Kit has gone crazy.
pretty please post soon…thank you for this chapter.
I meant for the adults to grow up. The kids have a couple decades before they can be held accountable. Thanks!
Gee Whiz! Bette didn’t do anything wrong. OK, so there’s sexual attraction between she and Janice, but apparently that’s not all, and they have never acted on it. I don’t blame Bette for wanting to get away from all the turmoil for an evening. Kit may be her big sister, but that doesn’t give her the right to tell her how to live her life.
Bette supported Tina through the delivery and plainly w/o hesitation told Tina what she wanted. Tina doesn’t seem to want Bette. Bette found solace in Jannice, the same friend who sent her back to Tina. But now Tina is rejecting Bette. Remember just 2 days ago Bette was buying wedding rings so I think we know what she wants. The time with Janice is a reminder that her life and world doesn’t actually have to end if Tina rejects her and they aren’t the family.
wow unbeknown just caught up reading your story. Love it. I hope they can work it out. NO matter what else happens I think love is worth fighting for.
Unbeknown,Kudos to Kit for stating it as it is. Bette had better get her shit in order and start fighting for what she wants; Tina. These gals belong together and no one else can come close in completely them. Bette, please heed your sister and go get what you want. All of this uncertainty in unsettling but I know that you will reunion these two halves. Puh-leaze make it so. Wonderful writing and torturous twist make this a must read. Thank you for all your time and effort. Your Loyal Fan.
Now that the ptoverbial shoe is on the other foot, Bette isn’t as forgiving. Maybe if she’d stop to think that if Tina had treated her the same way she wouldn’t have even gotten those precious months to try to renew their trust.Open your eyes Bette.
I second what techgal said. I love your story and I’m anxiously awaiting the next chapter.
Can’t wait to see how the situation turns out. Also I wondering did Tina hear their convo, since they were standing outside the door. Good Job.
This is getting more crazy!