[ Chapter 20 ]

I head into the room with her and push my body against hers as my leg closes the door shut.

I lift my arms and she pulls my tank top over my head.

I continue to roam her body with my hands.

She then pulls me close by my pants and unbuttons my shorts, pulling them down and tossing them to the side.

I then begin to remove her clothing with her help.

I push her onto the bed when we finish removing our clothing.

I open her legs and place my body between them as I kiss her lips and caress her body with my hands.

She moans through the kiss when I cup her breast in my hand and rub her nipple gently.

I begin to take my control of her body as I move my kisses down to her neck and then to her breast as her nipple enters my mouth.

“Fuck me Bette.”

Her words always take me to a new level. She lays back relaxed as I kiss her stomach and reach her mound. I take my hand that is caressing her breast and slide it between her mound, the heat generating from her makes my body tighten. I slide my finger in and feel her body flinch.

I continue to make my small movements inside her, loving every sound that escapes her mouth and body.

I speed up the pace every second and then slip another finger inside her until I feel her body beginning to shake.

I feel my body aching for her touch as she turns me on with every pleasurable gesture.
I feel her hand guiding my head between her and I place her into my mouth.

Her moans start to escape louder and I continue until she reaches her climax.

“Bette-Bette, don’t stop-” The words escape her mouth with continuous moans.

I feel her legs tighten around my head and then pull me up towards her.

“Your turn.” She says as I feel her tongue travel its way around my body.

..

“That was amazing.” I say as I pull my tank top over my head while sitting at the edge of the bed as she lay there fully naked. “I’ve got to get back.”

[ Chapter 19 ]

“How’s he feeling?” I step into Tina’s room holding two cups of coffee.

“He’s just napping.” I say sitting at the foot of the bed next to him.

“Our little man sure frightened me today.” I step closer towards her.

“I know how you get and I’m glad you didn’t actually see him faint like I did.”

“Yeah, I’m glad.” I hold out my hand. “I got this for you.”

“Thanks.” I smile and take the cup from her hand.

“How long do you think he’ll be out?” I ask.

“I gave him some medication that the first responders suggested, so maybe a couple of hours at best?”

I take the cup from her hands with my free hand and lay them both on the dresser across from us. 

I then take her hand into mine and pull her body towards the bathroom as I push us both in and close the door with my foot.

“Bette?”

I hear her voice saying my name in confusion.

I caress her face and pull her lips towards mine and gently push her body onto the door.

She reacts by pulling away and lifting up her own shirt, tossing it on the floor.

I react by following her steps.

—

“Shane?” I say stepping into her hotel room with a slight knock since she gave me her extra room card.

I turn the corner to see her with another woman.

“Oh god.” I say aloud.

I notice her stop and quickly collect herself.

“Rachel? Don’t you know how to knock?”

“Yes, I’m sorry.” I say turning and walking out.

“Wait”

I turn once in the hallway and wait for her.

She opens the door while buttoning her shirt.

“I’m sorry, I just- I didn’t know you’d be- I’m so sorry.” I stutter to find my words.

“It’s ok.” She says to me. “Is everything alright?”

“Yeah- I just wanted to talk.”

“Talk?” She pauses. “About what?”

“I um, I just wanted to talk about us.”

“Ok, exactly what did you want to talk about?”

“I know Bette and Tina belong together and I know Bette is still in love with her because I overheard her talking with Kit. And to be honest, I think I like you.”

[Chapter 18]

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-“So I guess that family dinner isn’t happening anymore?” My finger hits send and I wait for a response.

-“I think we should post pone that, Bette.”

– “Are we going to be awkward from here on out?”

– “I think we should just keep some kind of personal distance.”

– “Personal distance?”

– “Like emotions.”

I decide not to response and delete her messages from my phone.

“Are you coming?” Rachel asks me standing by the door.

“Yeah, I’ll be right there.” I say standing to my feet and grabbing my handbag. “How are you still hungry?”

“I have a big appetite.”

We make our way to the main lobby and our eyes catch a 12×12 poster posted to the dinning room main entrance doors.

“Dear Pieszecki and Williams guests-“ I begin to read the poster aloud. “There will be a engagement party celebration tomorrow night, July 23rd here at the Ivory- beginning at 8:30pm.” I finish reading and turn to look at Rachel. “I’m surprised we never got emails about this.”

“I’m assuming she thought this was a better way.” Rachel says.

We hear voices coming from the corner and our heads turn to see Shane and Tina appear.

My eyes catch Tina’s.

“Hey guys.” Shane says. “Whatcha guys doing?”

“We were just reading this fabulous poster done by Alice.” I say.

Shane glances at the poster and begins to read along with Tina.

“No email, that is strange for Alice.” Shane says.

“We are assuming she thought this was a better way of letting us know and to alarm people that this place is booked.” I answer.

“Well I guess a party is in store for tomorrow night.” Shane says.

“Where were you guys headed?” I ask.

“We were going to head to the beach for a little walk and to get some fresh air.” Shane responds again.

“Where are the kids T?” I ask.

“Angelica is just babysitting Cole in the room. I told her we wouldn’t be too long.”

I nod and smile finally getting her to speak.

“I guess we should get going.” I say. “See you guys later.”

—

“I can’t believe you just ate a full steak and veggies.” I chuckle looking across at Rachel.

[Chapter 17]

”Hey Bette!” Shane says. ”We can’t seem to agree on the same football team. The other night before we went to the club the main entrance bar was playing the game. And we started conversation about sports and she told me she doesn’t like the the Dallas Cowboys.” Shane says stretching her neck before taking a sip of her beer.

“I don’t talk sports, so you guys are left to fend for yourselves.” I chuckle.

Rachel grabs my hand and walks away with me.

”Are you back for good now?”

”I’m sorry. I really am, I just noticed how stupid she was acting and our children are right over there. I did not want them witnessing it so I hide her from their sight.”

”It’s ok, I understand I do.”

”You sure?”

”Yes I’m sure.”

I smile. 

I search around the place with my eyes to glance at Tina.

I notice her sitting with Kit.

”Wanna join everyone else?”

”That sounds great.”

I lead her over towards Kit and Tina. 

”Does anyone know when Tasha is gonna pop the question?” Kit asks.

”I feel it’ll be when the fireworks start.” Rachel says.

I glance at Tina and catch her eyes also looking at me.

”When is the firework show?” I ask.

I watch as Kit checks for the time. 

”Tasha said around 9. It is 9 now, so it shouldn’t be too much longer.”

At that moment we hear the clicking of glass and we all turn towards the sound to see Alice standing onto a chair.

”If I could get everyones attention!”

We all smile and release a chuckle.

”No laughing guys. I’ve decided to make a toast! A toast to this trip! A toast to us all being together!”

”Don’t forget Peggy, thanks to Peggy our children are well taken care of!” I shout out with a smile and chuckle.

”Yes to the one and only Peggy, thank you for your patience!”

”I love the children, they make me move around more! Well, I try my best!” Peggy cuts in laughing.

”I’m so glad everyone was able to make it on this trip and for that reason, everyone lift there glasses and drink to many more days together here!!” Alice shouts before sipping on her drink.

[Chapter 16]

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”Hello baby sis-ta” Kit says approaching me followed behind Shane. ”And hello Rachel honey.”

I smile and look towards the rest of the crowd.

”Hello Kit.” Rachel responds.

”Cole and I are going to go over there with the rest, ok Mama B?”

”Go right ahead.” I nod. ”Is everyone here?” I say looking around again.

”Everyone but Tina and Danielle.” Shane says.

”I think I am going to grab a drink, want anything Bette?” Rachel says looking at me while touching my arm.

”Surprise me.” I smile.

”I’ll come with you, I can do for a refill.” Shane says.

”So how is everything?” Kit asks me.

”Are you implying me and Tina again?”

”You know exactly why I am asking.”

”We talked. Got it off the plate.

Everything isn’t clear yet but it will be.” I pause. ”I do know that her and Danielle aren’t the greatest.”

”Has she told you?”

”Danielle is putting all her attention on other things.”

”You do know that this is her fight right? It isn’t yours.”

”What are you saying?”

”I’m saying you put yourself into other people’s business too much.”

”I know what I am doing. I do not need to be told from you what I should and shouldn’t be doing.”

”Alright, fine.” Kit says.

…

”Why did you follow me here?” I ask looking at Shane as we look at the drink menu together.

”I need to know that you haven’t thought about saying anything to Bette.”

”I don’t know what I am going to do yet.”

”Listen, Bette doesn’t need this.” I hear the begging in Shane’s voice once again.

”I don’t need this on my conscious either.”

”Let us both forget about this, your conscious will stop once we forget everything.”

..

The party continues with everyone still gathered around in separate groups laughing and drinking.

”Where is she?” My mind asks itself. My eyes travel around the room more until I quickly glance at the entrance.

She carries herself hopelessly and my bodies first response is to drop everything I am doing and make my way towards her.

”Tina, hey.”

Her eyes look through mine and I get no response.

”T, what is the matter?”

”I’m going to get a drink, I’ll be back.”