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The Settlement – 19
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Previously…
Today. How could it have slipped my mind? Then again Bette’s memory had always been superior to mine for these dates. She always took care to mark the occasion.
My practical nature was not as attentive.
Regrettably our anniversary passed without meriting celebration but she’s right, that milestone was just as meaningful having changed both our lives. Looking around the apartment, my thoughts brought me back in time, to our past.
There was no fault in remembering.
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No rest for the weary. Usually even-keeled, today was testing my resolve.
A late meeting the prior afternoon resulted in my rather ornery mood that lingered through today. The colleague assigned to a project I was unceremoniously assigned to lead was out with pneumonia. Pneumonia! Unable to report to work for at least two weeks per his doctor’s orders.
Consequently, I was ‘invited’ to review preliminary results and confirm the preparation was sound. Inheriting two junior people for the project meant having to validate their work was completed accurately as well.
All this was an added burden to my current workload that already had me stretched.
I had stayed late not leaving the office until almost nine o’clock. Yet my day hadn’t ended then. Lucky me, I received three office boxes full of notes and background material from my now incapacitated coworker.
Even without interruption or breaks, there had been little hope of getting through everything while daylight graced my office windowsill. The benefit of additional hours after its disappearance alleviated some pressure but a good deal would clearly remain undone.
Therefore my assistant was charged with having the material sent to my apartment through a messenger service. A neighbor was enlisted to sign for the delivery.
It always felt awkward, sending myself something. Surprise seemingly inherent in the act of finding packages upon arrival, especially at home.
However, any discomfort with the strangeness of the act dissipated quickly upon realizing how difficult carrying the material home would have been. I was even willing to feign the unwarranted reaction of surprise for the convenience.
Separate from what I had to accomplish at the office, presently that paperwork lay strewn across my living room furniture and carpet. Majority had been reviewed, piled and marked appropriately. An unopened box lay in wait for me tonight. Unquestionably requiring my attention through the early hours yet again.
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Hate to see a grown person beg. Go far it Tina. You can see her ever morning and night ,curl up in her arms and spoon with her in bed. Yes yes yes. thanks
I liked the smooth way Bette went about asking Tina to move in with her, but what got me the most was this –
“I’ll continue to see you in my dreams but I want to know you’re next to me.” She added, “Everyday.”
“Please don’t go T.” Her gaze was penetratingly sincere. “I think you’re home already.”
Okay, either I missed something between chapters or Tina is having a flashback to when Bette asked her to move in at the beginning of their relationship. Patiently waiting for your next post!!!
I love this incranation of B&T in which B is so much into Tina and unabashedly shows her adoration. Many other authors have portrayed Tina as the one solicitous of Bette, or the one that desires more of Bette’s affections or the the one that is more demonstrative of her own affections towards Bette, waiting on Bette, waiting for Bette. However, in this story Bette openly adores Tina and shows it with words and deeds. This is a more powerfully romantic depiction of their love story. I think Jennifer Beals understood the character in a similar way when she claimed in an interview that Bette is the most romantic character in TLW. Thank you for giving us a very sweet, very passionate Bette (without deBetteing her an iota) and a very practical but equally in love Tina. I love this story. More flashbacks like this please.
Ditto fortlw – Very sweet
Thank You! Just what I envisioned as a Bette and Tina beginning. Girl you know how to write a real story without all the flash and fake. Again Thank You! Looking forward to more as always!
Say yes T, say yes. Love the bantering and sarcasim between the two. Its so refreshing, and just the way they love each other you just have to smile.
never commented before but always eager to read your story. this is so true love but also heartbreaking. hope to read you soon. thanks.
I continue to be enamored with your writing. Thank you.
*dies*. so beautiful.