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Bette slowly stepped over to Angelica, always surprised with the comfort she felt around the child. She got down onto one knee. “How do you feel about all this?”
“I’m happy for my mom, and-”
“No. You.” Bette insisted, really looking at Angelica before she could even hear her own words. It was all so natural to her. “Just tell me how you feel. Please – I’d like to know.” She gave Angelica time to think, and give her answer. And for once in all the time Bette had known her, the little girl seemed shy.
“I … know. That you’ve been at the house at night.”
Bette chuckled, wincing playfully as Angelica blushed. “Yes?”
“And I … I want you to stop.”
“You want me to stop spending time with your mother?” Bette scoffed accidentally, clearing her throat.
Angelica seemed upset, but even she couldn’t seem to understand the way she really felt. “When you’re both alone … I don’t know what you’re doing.”
Bette wanted to laugh, thinking Well that’s the point!, but she kept a straight face. “Angelica. Look at me.”
Slowly, she did.
“I know this has got to be strange for you. You don’t even know me, and I’m spending all this time with your mother.”
Angelica sighed, biting her lip nervously.
“I’ve spent some time wondering how you must feel, and I can’t understand exactly, but I can speculate.”
Then she paused, finally wondering aloud: “Do you know that word?”
Angelica nodded. “Like when you guess?”
“Good. Then maybe you know what I mean?”
But the little girl just shrugged.
“Listen, I know all of this is weird, but … your mother and I are very, very in love, and we’re trying our best to make you comfortable with all of these changes. I’m sure you can understand that.”
The little shoulders tensed and then relaxed again, Angelica finally nodding in agreement. “I guess.”
“And in any relationship …” Oh boy … “People need to spend time together. When your mother’s with me … sometimes it will be just the two of us. And I need you to know I’m not trying to take her away from you.”
Angelica rolled her eyes.
“I just need you to hear this. Because I’ve heard that from other people, and I remember when my father saw other women … that’s how it felt to me.” When Angelica looked surprised, Bette chuckled, “I know it’s hard to imagine, but I was young once too.” She laughed again, and then got back to her feet for the sake of her knees on the cold, hard floor. “I just wanted to explain it to you – I want to get to know your mother better. That’s all.”
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Great job
Hi GR… Thanks for another amazing update! I am sorry to hear that you were not feeling well! And glad to know that you are better now! :-) please take care and get fully recovered! And for someone who is a bit drowsy because of the cold.. I must say that your writing is more than perfect and no one will ever thought that it’s written under such condition ;-) PPVS when you can! ;-)
What a wonderful story. Bette is slowly being accustomed to loving and being loved. Just lovely!
I know this will make you feelbetter. Three dozen long stemroses delivered by me personally. One dozen red symbolizing my love forYou. One dozen yellow bringing you to a swift recovery. Making you feel better, reminding you of the joy and happiness you bring us all with sharing your stories. And one dozen white roses to remind you of my loyalty to you as one of your many readers. Besides a beautiful woman deserves them all. The voices Bette hears in her mind as she prepares to apologize to Alice I’m certain we have all experienced at one time or another. These voices are real and exactly what we need to hear reminding and directing us to follow the things that feel right in our hearts. Everyone deserves to be lovedunconditionally but we must also be willing to give it in return. Thank you for usingyour imagination I enjoyed it.
Hey GR!Sad to hear you were sick,and happy to know that you’re better now and very very GRATEFUL that you have post a new chapter! Beautiful story ,with a chapter that warms your soul,at least for me. Is wonderful to see how a person like Bette (a player)was given the chance to meet the love of her life and she didn’t let it pass,she overcame her fears and bet on love. And i bet all my chips to the team of Bette-Angie ha!I’m worried about Tina, why she is tired all the time? i hope that is only stress from work and not a serious illness(please don’t be the last!), maybe Bette can take her girls on a nice holiday, what do you think?REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO READ MORE
That was great and wonderful, love it. Please post more, thanks!
I’m not sure which was sweeter, Bette w/ Angelica or Bette w/ Tina when she was sleeping…. Thanks for the great update. PPS!
We’re glad you’re posting again, too! Hope you’re on the mend, and hope to see another installment soon! Each one is a new kind of wonderful. :-)
I love it. I love it so much. Always brings a smile on my face. This Angie is precious.
Great update, GR!
Could Tina’s being tired all the time mean that she maybe sick. Angie’s a smart little kid. Bette really stepped up to the plate.
Wonderful update. thank you. love this story.
Thanks for the wonderful posting. Ditto to the comments above. I love the way you are developing all the characters as they travel their paths of humanness. You amaze me and I feel lucky for reading such great stories. Thanks!
Great update. Something nice to read before chaos takes over my morning. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing story,great update.Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your ailment GR 😷 hope you got as much rest as Tina did. I have been that exhausted before and sleep was just what the doctor ordered. Thanks for being a super trooper and posting this amazing update for us. Neither rain, sleet or cold, you too good to us 😘
WOW!!! What a wonderful chapter!!! I am glad Bette and Angie are getting to know each other better. Glad Bette talk to Alice. Thank you Happy you are feeling better. PPS
really sweet! More please!
Happy to hear that you’re feeling better and thrilled that you took the time to post this update. I love the relationship that Bette is forming with Angelica and it was really terrific that she took the time to apologize to Alice for the pain she caused her in the past. You’re an amazing writer. PPS!
They are becoming a little family. Lovely. Thanks.
And I really really like this story!