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Why, Bette? (Part 6)
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“I see. Well, I’ll make some calls. I’m positive that it could be arranged for tomorrow.”
“That’s excellent. Don’t let us down.”
“Okay. Well, why don’t you ladies come over here and we’ll write up the ticket.” He pointed to his desk in the middle of the store.
Tina took Bette’s hand and whispered, “You’re amazing.”
Bette winked and bent her head to Tina’s ear. “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”
Back on the sidewalk, the two women started down the street toward Bette’s Saab. On the way, Bette looked at Tina and said, “You were flirting with him.”
“No-oh,” Tina said in a tone that admitted she’d been busted. She waited a beat, then said, “I was flirting with you.”
“Oh.” Bette continued down the street. “I knew that.”
* * * * *
Sunday night was spent outdoors or on out-of-the-house activities. Their hormones had taken on a life of their own the night before and they each decided individually that it would be best not to provide temptation for those feelings. They went to the movies, then out for dinner at one of their favorite restaurants, Lucque’s on Melrose. Bette ordered the chickpea soup to start and her entrée was the fabulously flaky grilled King Salmon with white asparagus. Tina got her usual—a shaved porcini salad with herbs and the tender Veal Milanese with English peas. The dinner conversation was light with both women talking about their jobs. Bette focused more on her upcoming career change with an emphasis on location. Bette thought she might go back to Venice or look for something in Santa Monica. Tina thought that Santa Monica might be pricey, but LaBrea around the same area as the furniture store, might be a perfect location. Bette asked about the Center and Tina explained that it was all up and running and the first batch of kids were already at home in the computer lab, on the basketball court, and in the reading tutorials. A couple of volunteers were teaching arts and crafts as well. In mere days, the Center was showing the value of having activities for at-risk youth.
There was one topic of conversation that had not been explored, though it weighed heavy on Bette’s mind. Tina had yet to slide her wedding ring back on her finger. Bette didn’t know what to make of it. Things seemed to be going well, but maybe she was reading more into the situation than she should. Tina had said when she first broached the subject of moving back in that it would be ‘just for a while.’ Bette wondered if she still believed that. Maybe things were still temporary in Tina’s mind. Too afraid to hear the truth, she kept mum.
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Portia, your story is pure genius. Congrats on finishing, and I so look forward to reading more of your writing in the future.
Portia just read your series excellent!!
Please write some more. Wonderful series.
I have been patiently waiting for your new chapter, wow was I blown away. I just Loved how you told your story with so much love along with the heartache that a couple feels with infidelity. It is the most intimate betrayle ones partner can do. It opens up so many doubts which you have explored thru your story along with ” we all have our own stories of our childhood” you also explored that thru your story which tells a lot how one’s behavior is in a relationship. I hope that you write more for us readers to enjoy. Thank-you very much.
This series was amazing!!!!
Portia, I just hope that my We are Family! Series comes out a fraction as good as this series was. You’re good, write some more, please! :D
Such detail, such intensity, such love…you just let it all out with full humility…I hope you find time to give us a deeper look into your delicious imagination…I’m a true Portia fan forever!!!
excelent story
PortiaOnly, you did an astonoshing work…really truly amazing…i think it’s the best confrontation between bette and candace that i read – ” fucking is not a relationship”…really cool and strong…too bad you finished…
Portia–This series has been so incredibly well done. Your final chapters were well worth the wait. Hope that we can look forward to more great work from your talented self.
Brava!!
This is a great and captivating fanfic!! Are you sure it is the end? There are still loose ends like Bette not wanting to discuss her mother with the therapist yet, couple counseling (is it over?), hot love-making on the night of exchanging rings…you know :)
u r an amazing writer . u truly moved me and made it all seem so real . thank u for your creativity . i only wish the writers and the producers of TLW r able to create such truth, deepth, insight, dignity, and determination to rebuild their characters broken trust.
Portia, you are an incredible writer with amazing talent. This was written so beautifully, I was moved to tears on more than one occasion. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us. I eagerly await your next story.
Thank you for the final chapter. This story tops my list…
Great work!
I’ve greatly enjoyed you story.You’ve done a great job making us feel all the emotiona that Bette&Tina feel or felt.
Portia – I loved your tory – I printed the whole thing out & read it like a novel – you write so fluidly and handle powerful emotion and angst so well and then wrap it all up neatly – what more could we ask for – a good meaty read – I admire greatly the ability to get into the head of a character – I can’t write for Toffee – but I read avidly. Please do create more of this quality – I’ll start your next story & keep looking out for your name. Thanks
Bravo! Very well done! Your descriptions were fantastic. I will keep an eye out for more of your work.
Just find out your story….
Woah, you are gooood!! Words can not describe the feelings and thoughts that keeps running through my body, heart and mind everytime I read the lines of emotions between B&T!
I’m gonna read all your stories!
Please, keep up the good thing going and THANK YOU PORTIA, for sharing!!!