“I am here.”

“Apologies for intruding upon private space I just witnessed Kelly————.”

“Who is of no concern to me I’m fine.”

“Bette.”

“Yes.”

“Look at me, “Bette reluctantly turns to face her Gaia studies her knowing her friend for many years she knew she was not. She did not want to press upon the conversation that took place as it was a private matter, “You are of troubled mind whatever I can do to help ease such ask and see it done.”

“I love Tina she’s worth everything.”

“Yes I know as my wife is worth the same.”

“Why can’t Kelly acknowledge this why press upon past affairs I am now and forever will be a kept woman.”

“It seems your heart needs no convincing however it appears your mind is now in doubt why is that so?” The few words spilled from her dear friends tongue spoke what Bette wouldn’t allow hers too. In the matter to which Kelly spoke was truth. It wasn’t Kelly who ended things between them it was her in fact she had been untruthful to both her and Tina. With Tina it didn’t feel untruthful as she was the one who managed to capture her heart and all that it entailed. With Kelly it was no fault of her own Bette simply just fell out of love with her.

“The moment she revealed herself hidden affections exhumed, “she says worriedly.

“Bette.”

“Gaia, when first approached by Kelly being in her presence my heart rapidly beat against chest all these years why am I reacting as such, “she says in a panic, “I’ve never laid nor been tempted by any woman since taking Tina as my wife now I fear I may fall weak ruining all!”

“Hear my words, “Gaia says grabbing her shoulders, “You must silence all foreseen doubt that may dwell both in heart and mind.”

“A task easier said than done Gaia as she mentioned the———.”

“I will ensure great distance is kept between you both know you will be tempted remember at your weakness moment vision your beautiful wife welcoming you home and finding comfort in her loving arms.”

“Gratitude, “she says embracing her friend in a hug breaking the hug Bette picks up the wood that fell from her arms taking a deep breath she heads towards the site where the others awaited. Gaia picking up the remaining wood walks behind her friend as she too worried about her falling into her unwanted desires.