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What is love? – Chapter 23
“Oh, well, I thought she was there every night.”
“Well, she is, but I haven’t asked her yet to move in full time.”
“When are you going to do that?”
“I thoughttoday.”
“Well, it’s high time you made an honest woman of her. I know she will be tremendously happy. She’s crazy about you.”
Bette was pleased that Kit finally got it. That this was a very big deal. And Bette was nervous. It meant a commitment, at least partially. And everyone knew Bette Porter didn’t do commitments. But Bette thought she was ready.
==================== The Gallery Office Carolyn stopped typing a document when she noticed Bette leaning on the door frame of her office. As she saved the partially completed document, she thought that this was a habit of Bette’s. When she wanted to talk about something personal, she stood in the doorway, leaning on the frame until Carolyn acknowledged her. Carolyn had to take the verbal first step in the conversation to come.
“Something on your mind, Bette?” Carolyn said. That’s what she always said.
And always, with a look of relief and gratitude, Bette moved from the door to a chair in front of Carolyn’s desk. She always leaned forward with her elbows on her knees and her hands clasped and Carolyn waited patiently. She had children as old as Bette and knew that sometimes you simply had to wait for them to talk.
“I’m going to ask Tina to live with me—full time.”
“I thought she was living with you all the time,” Carolyn commented, puzzled.
If Bette had known anything about baseball, she would have realized that she was 0 for 3. Nobody seemed to understand that she and Tina had nothing official, yet. That Tina was justwell, she was there all the time, but it was nothing official.
“Well, I haven’t asked her yet.” Bette explained.
“Oh,” said Carolyn, beginning to understand. “Is that what the flowers are for?” She had seen Bette go into her office earlier with a dozen red roses.
“Yesyes,” Bette smiled. Finally, someone had gotten it! “I’m asking her tonight.” Bette took a deep breath.
“I know Tina will be very happy.” said Carolyn
“Well,” Bette said. Carolyn recognized this as the signal that the personal conversation was over. Bette unclasped her hands, patted the tops of her legs twice, and stood up.
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(66 votes, average: 3.65 out of 5)
So funny, yet so SWEET!
DAMN!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS CHAPTER. IT WAS AWESOME. THE FACT THAT BETTE WAS DECLARING IT TO EVERYONE, IS PRICELESS. I WOULD LOVE TO COME HOME LIKE THAT ON A THURSDAY NIGHT. (THE POOL MAN RETORT IS ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS, REMINDS ME OF MY SISTER.) YOU ARE TRULY PRICELESS KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
PEACE
I love this I can see Bette maturing fast. It was funny that all four people said the same thing. To be so smart she is not smart sometimes. You are lucky to have a M.M and M.M. picture signed. Started about 20 yrs ago, Still have my ticket to Nolan Ryans seventh No Hitter Was a B’day present.. Thanks
hahahaha, when I read the last few paragraphes, I have to smile. How cute and obtuse-but-still-cute Bette is!
awww aww awwww, there you go again with the sugar… gosh, bette is just so darn cute, like a little kid. She might be trying to mature in this relationship, but she still is a wee baby right now. Just hope that you will continue this story to their proposal and much much more after that.
great chapter!
The last part was so cute. “CAN IT BE ME?”… &Thanks for not making a drama with the pool guy thing…hahaha
Keep posting!you’re doing a great job!
great chapter!
The last part was so cute. “CAN IT BE ME?”… &Thanks for not making a drama with the pool guy thing…hahaha
Keep posting!you’re doing a great job!
That was sooo cute i loved it poor Bette the commitment was already a done deal but 10 outta 10 for her very sweet efforts…loved it
Sweet. Nothing more to be said.
B is maturing quite nicely, nice chapter…
that was a very sweet chapter…poor bette. post soon
Bette is so funny and cute and sweet and now she is growning, love her. Ok post soon please, thanks!
Not sure if I ever commented, but have always looked for this story. Poor Bette, she is like Dana in this story, the last to know. I liked your joke where Bette wants to be the one to propose. Maybe she should have done it right then and there before the others thought they are already “married”.Great story. Thanks for sharing your time and creativity.
you are so rocking girl. bette is all over herself. still cant see the forest cuz of the trees. so dang cute. really love your story. you write it so well. thanks.
I really love the dynamics in this story, plank headed bette really gets a chuckle…pls continue…
Ok this is priceless stuff Bette can be so clueless I’m tempted to say sometimes but it seems more like all the time. It’s good to see she’s letting some of those barriers down, thanks Pancha
Bette for sure is a piece of work..lol..techgal said everything our baby Bette is growing..lol..cant wait for the propose..im glad Bette have that in mind..great as always post soon thanks :o)
BP is growing! Wonderful chapter!
Thanks!
that could be a dissaster, thankfully bette really loves tina and it was important to her to approach the commitment issue…i’m glad they didn’t fight…of course we can expect problems in their relationship since it’s so new for bette and she growing slowly but if they are honest with each other and wotk together on these issues, they will be fine…thank you
STRIKE 3!..u’re OUT!..haha..so cute..well at least Bette has the idea of proposing in her head!..post soon
this chapter rocked!! my heart skipped a beat with every other paragraph!
awwwww..they are juz toooo Sweet. Well…lifetime is really sumthin. They might not get that in S3. but definitely in FF….and in your story,they will get that lifetime chance? :)
Glad Bette took it well, Think it’s sweet she wants to be the one to propose and Tina agreed. Thanks a bunch
very sweet!
0-4 but at least it worked out in the end.
I love your story. More Please!!!!
Bette is so multilayered …and she’s funny without trying …very cute chapter Pancha, very cute.
Thanks, i laughed so hard and for so long!!!
Sometimes these stories are hard and bring on tears. But today these tears were of joy. Thanks again.