Mom its obvious shes talking to Bette and I look at the both of them. Thats one of the things Im jealous of, the two of them has a special bond, and I know that Clara loves me, Im her mom. But theres something in the way she and Bette interacts that isnt there when she talks to me. I cant say what it is, but its something, and that something was what now told me to retreat a little. Mom, can I explain?

Bette looks at her and nods her head.

We didnt do anything, mom, and we dont plan to either. But I like her, a lot. Clara looks almost shy, and thats not very common, since most of the time shes secure about herself.

Im disappointed, Clara. Bette says. Why didnt you tell us about this girl? Did you have to keep her a secret?

Im sorry, I just didnt think youd approve of me having a girlfriend She looks at the floor and then up at Bette again.

Honey, why wouldnt we? We love you, and we just want you to be happy.

Bette embraces Clara and I smile to myself, theyre so different but at the same time so much alike. Clara looks at me and smiles. Mom She says and holds out her arm towards me. I smile at this as I walk up to them and embrace them both.

**Kathy**

I ring the doorbell as I walk into the house. Clara comes to meet me at the door, she looks really cute in purple sundress. She gives me a hug and looks curious on the man standing beside me. I smile at my little sister. Clara, this is Pierre, Pierre Clara. They say hi and shake hands. Where are the other two? I ask her.

Um, in the bedroom I think. I can go and get them. She turns and walk towards the major bedroom.

Pierre takes my hand and squeezes it tight. Hey, you dont have to be nervous. I tell him and smile at him.

Bette and Tina come out to us in the hallway, they look surprised, but I can tell that Clara has already told them that I brought company.

Bette, Tina I say as I look at them. This is Pierre. Pierre walks up to them and shakes their hands.

Hes the new artist that made the painting I brought before. I continue. And my husband.

**Clara**

The word husband echoes in my head. My sister has gotten married without telling us. My sister has a husband, Ive got a bother in law. Ive got a brother in law that makes killer paintings. I could get used to this! Maybe he can teach me something more than I get to learn in school. I smile brightly. Congratulations!

I hug both Kathy and Pierre before I turn to my moms. They look shocked, but surprisingly happy.

When did this happen? Tina asks.

Kathy smiles at us. We got married 2 weeks ago. Weve been dating on and off for 6 months. And met again last month, when everything kinda clicked.

Bette and Tina embrace my big sister and Pierre and I have a good feeling about this. Maybe now theyll even let me off the hook

We go to dinner and everything goes fine. Kathy and Pierre looks happy, and so does my moms. I feel kinda lonely here, sitting between two couples, but I try to keep my mood up.

Kathy and Pierre tell us their story during the dinner and its all very cute and romantic, but its not really my style at all.

After dinner we all go back to our place. Bette and Tina offer Kathy and Pierre the guest room. I secretly hope that theyll pass, cause from the look on their faces it seems like they wanna do something X-rated. But they accept the offer, which is just my luck. I sigh as I walk up the stairs and get changed. The guest room is next to my room so I prepare myself to hear something tonight that I really dont want to hear.

TBC