Bette sat on the bed, thinking bout what Brian had said..Yes, she really loves Tinaand yes, she really wants things to be right between thembut how? She fucked up so bad.it may never be fixed..
Brain walked into the bedroom Get y our ***** upwe have work to do
I just dont feel like it Brinothing I do will change her mind
Brian had had enough..he walked to the dresser and started going through them..
what are you doing? asked Bette
He found a tank top, and some shorts.turned and threw them on the bed. Put these onwe have work to do..now, should I call that little *****-wad Franklin, or will you?.
OkIm goin .Im goinchill out she said as she slipped the shorts and tank top on.
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In the kitchen:
Brian is sitting at the table, drinkin an orange juice and reading the paper Hey, did you see this? he asked..
What? asked Bette as she reached for the phone and walked to the table with a coffee in hand.
That ***** is not good for you.this early in the morning..
Shut up Bri.It wakes me upnow, anyways
anyway, started Brain. Some kid got bashed againwhen are these people ever gonna learn that we arent goin to change out lifestyles..because they want us too..
Bri..that my dear, is a never ending battle.we just live day by day, just like str8 people
Well, drink up that coffee.and call that put-head
Bette just smiled at Brian. what makes you think that what I do will change the way she feels right now?
Now..my dear.bettercup..what is my name?
Uh.Brian.duh said Bette
Thats rightand who knows better than me?
Uh-hum.anyways said Bette as she dialed the phone.
Yea.heyJames..tell Franklin that I wont be in today..I need a break.just for a day.
Okay.I willum.but he isnt going to be happy..
I ***** dont care at this momenttell him to fire me, so that I can start my own gallery..and wipe his ***** with the profit.
NAH..I dont think Ill say that Bette.but I will pass the oter message along
thanx james.and call me if there are any problems..

Job well done Bette said Brian as he got up from the table. Now, come on..
He grabbed Bettes hand and out the door they wentthey got into Brians Mercedes..
Where are we goin? asked Bette
We are goin by a flower shop..and then over to Alices.
That is not gonna work.she isnt gonna want any flowers
She Isnt gonna want them momentarily..but she will appreciate them.its only the beginning my dear Bettercup.we are going to get your woman back.I cant stand to see you unhappy..and I refuse to watch you wallow in your self pitywe all make mistakes..but only a handful of us learn from em
Okay.so nowyou buy one red roseone yellow rose, one pink one.and one black one.. said Brian as they pulled up to the flower shop
I am not buying a black rose for Tinado you want her to kill me for real? You must want her to hate me..
Trust me Bettercup said Brian
Now that is the joke of the day.trust Brain Kenney.mu ha ha ha .. laughed Bette
Come on.just get the roses like I told you..1 red, yellow, pink, and black
Bette did as Brian requested.and got back in the car. Okay..I got the flowers that are going to be in my funeral
Hardy har har.I have a reason you know? said Brian..
I guess.. said Bette as she looked at the flowers.
Did they give you a card?
no said Bette Brian shrugged his shoulders. Do I have to do everything?
I had to ask for one you dim wit.
Okay. said Brian pulling a pen out of his glove box Writethis. and he handed her the pen..
Bette put the pen down on the card. Okay..shoot Cuz thats what she is going to do to me when she gets these. she said under her breath
The pink rose signifies how sweet, and loving you have always been to me..the yellow rose is for your innocence..that I myself, took away..the red one signifies the love that I have always had and always will have for you.and the black.well, the black is what I will be if you never give me a chance to make it up to you..
Brianthis is very corny said Bette as she looked at him
Well.I am a cornballbut just trust me Bette..
Like I said
I knowbut just trust me okay?.Has Bri ever let you down?
No
Damn said Brian He has never let you down?
Smart *****.. said Bette as she signed her name to the card..and stuffed it into the envelope
There was complete silenceon the way to AlicesBette was contemplating on what to say..if anything..
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Bette stepped out of the car.and walked to the door.she stood, staring at the number on the door. 13..now how unlucky is that? I never noticed it before now
Bette lifted her hand and knocked on the door..but no answer.
shitshe thought.. I really dont want to leave these here.so she knocked one more time.still no answer. Dammit.. she said aloud and leaned down to sit the flowers up against the doorjust then, the door flung open Im sorry.I.. started Tina before she realized who it was..
BetteI thought I told you that I didnt want to see you
Tina..I ..I just wanted to give you these said Bette as she handed the flowers to Tina.
Bette.I dont want you hand outs..I just want you to leave me alone.. said Tina.as she backed away from the doorand began to shut it.
Bette stuck her hand in the way T.please..just take the flowers..read the card.when I am gone
Tina stood there for a second..then reached her arm out for the flowers. She took them and looked them over A black rose? she asked starting to get angry
UmIf you could read the card..you will see the reason for that one said Bettealmost about to plead for her life
I have to get ready.. said Tina.. Before she closed the door
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Bette stood there at the door..just staring as if she could still see tina standing there
She leaned her ear up against the door..and could hear distinct sounds of Tina crying..
She reached down and put her hand on the door *****.turning it a little, she realized that it wasnt lockedshe slowly opened it.and stepped in.shutting the door behind hershe walked towards the living room and stopped short to see Tina..standing in front of the name chart on the wall.finishing Candaces name linked with Bettes..all the while, holding the card in her hand

Tbc..