“She informs me that she doesn’t believe in monogamous relationships” she says and my eyes widened and she gives me a look

“I know right.  I was just completely blindsided by that news along with the fact the artist she wanted to visit at C.U. was non other than an ex. She failed to even mention that.  She couldn’t even rule out dating someone else while being with me.  Even though she says she hasn’t since we have been together.  So like you there were issues being masked or hidden for the lack of a better word and honestly I can’t deal with the uncertainty at this stage of my life”

I’m absolutely shocked to hear this. I mean there was something about Jodi I didn’t care for.  Maybe it was the fact she has the place I so desperately want back but to hear that Jodi never told Bette about this in the beginning is just completely wrong.

“Jesus Bette.  I can’t even imagine.  I mean I’m not one to talk but for her not to even tell you that in the beginning is misleading and cruel”

Bette nods and weakly smiles

“I guess I’m glad to be finding this out though now before we progressed any further.  I do love Jodi but I’m not about to continue in a relationship with her waiting for the day she tells me ‘Hey Bette. I have a date.  I’ll catch you later’. “ She says jokingly but I can tell she is upset about it

“Listen Bette.  If I have learned anything at this point it’s to follow your heart and listen to your head.  Those two things will never steer you wrong.  If I had done that in the beginning I wouldn’t be blubbering about my fuckups to you right now”

She sighs and slightly nods “You are right.  I’m going with her to the Hammer tonight to see the work of an artist friend of hers. I know I need to have a serious talk with her about this”

I nod hoping that Bette makes the right decision for herself concerning her relationship with Jodi.  It mattered so much to me that she be happy and right now she didn’t look happy