Chapter 15

Bette had to smile widely at Shane’s last remark. Helena took the smile for what it was.

“She said something funny ?”

“No, just adviced to have fun… again.”

“Well, Darling, I’m game.”

“Thought so. But, love, let’s change the scenery. There is a nice big bed waiting for us.”

They got out of the tub and gently dried each other with the fluffy towels. Then took on the bathrobes and went back to the bedroom.

Standing at the large windows arm in arm, both of them looked down at the ocean.

“I just love this view and I hope tomorrow I can get the new house.” Bette whispered.

“Bette, about that…”

“What is it, love ?”

“That house is really huge. Why do you get one that big ? If you don’t mind me asking.” Helena was standing behind Bette, holding her losely in her arms and kissed her neck.

Bette turned around and smiled shyly. “Well, for one, when I have Angelica on the weekends, she’ll love it there. She needs the space. Then there is Blue… even if he came along after my bid, the new Mr. Porter will have a playroom of his own. And I don’t know about you, but we’ll need a lot of space, don’t you think ?”

“What are you insinunating here, Darling ?” Helena couldn’t believe what she had just heard. “That we move in together ?”

“Hmmm… to tell you the truth, Lena. That was not my intention when thinking about a house at the beach. But after I looked at the pictures of that particular house, I saw it had an extra apartment and that was a big factor too. I know Alice’s apartment and you two would kill each other in a few days by living this close together.”

“So you thought about renting it to… Alice or me ?” Helena asked.

“It was you that came to my mind first, really. I knew how much it hurt you to leave your house there, and even if there wasn’t going to happen anything between us, I would have made you that offer !” Bette’s honesty could clearly be seen in her eyes.