We sat on the beach for what seemed like hours. I held Tina while she leant on me. We didnt talk a lot and we didnt talk about us but everything we did was silent apologies to each other. We just watched the odd crab go by on the rocks and the odd bit of seaweed floating by. I looked up at the sky and thanked my lucky stars, how close Tina must have been to going home. I know something must have happened to bring her back, she wouldnt leave, book a flight and then just be waiting for me. I will wait for her to tell me in her own time what it was but I know I am one lucky woman. Another chance and I know this is my last one. I know Tina still loves me because otherwise she wouldnt be here but what I need is a plan to remind her of how much she loves me and why and how much I love her. No way am I going to let it slip this time. We have things to work out but not tonight. Tonight is about us and the good times. I have a plan, plan number one in a series to win back this womans trust. I dont need to win her heart I know I have that. Tee had fallen asleep in my arms, all the stress, the travel and being pregnant will make you tired I suppose. I whisper in her ear Tee, do you want to go inside and lie down ? She just snuggles into me. Come on I say and guide her inside. I cover her with the sheet and admire her. Bette , come lay with me. I lay down next to Tina and take her in my arms. Within seconds she is sound asleep. I must have dozed off because it was about 5pm. ***** I need to hurry. I quietly exited the room and closed the door. I had to get into town to get some bits and pieces. Lets see I need flowers, roses or tulips ? Hmm, maybe whatever is available. I want to cook Tee something nice, if my cooking doesnt drive her away, nothing will. I settle on seafood linguine. Seafood will be easy to get. I but some prawns, mussels, salmon, scallops. OK I have garlic, chilli, white wine at home. Need basil, fresh bread and parmesan. I head home. I move the table onto the beach with the chairs. I get out the wine cooler, non alcoholic champagne, candles, table cloth. All two meters from the water. Tee is going to dine with me watching the sun go down and look out over the water. I make the pasta but decide not to add the seafood, I think I will do that just before we eat. I make a basic green salad. I take a half hour bath, smell good, not because I am trying to seduce Tina, I just want us to remember the good times. I am in the bath when I hear she is up Bette ?
Tee, I am in here, oh (suddenly I am a bit unsure), um, in the bath. Tina just wanders in and looks at the bubbles. Tina : Hmm, that looks good babe. Bette : oh, did you want to get in, I can, uhuh, get out, the water is still warm. Tina : Why dont you take your time and then I will have a bath after you I think that is a good idea because then Tina wont be snooping about while I am getting things ready. Bette : OK, Tee. Tee, can I ask you something ? Would you like to have dinner with me tonight, just us, it would mean so much to me, and I hope to you. Tina : Id love to Bette. I get out the bath and run a fresh one for Tina. I have something I want to give her tonight. I want to give her my wedding ring, not like that. I want to give it to her to give to me when she feels we are in a place that it is appropriate to wear our rings. So I will put it in a box and wrap it and explain this to her over dinner. I want to give up some control, let her know I am serious about respecting her wishes. I frown because I remember she doesnt have her ring on. I take Tee in a glass on sparkling water because it is warm, she grabs me and pulls me down for a kiss. I kiss her on the head and make my way out. Restraint, restraint, oh my was she gorgeous in that bath, bubbles and her breast just below them and her hair up. OK, focus, my cooking skills are not that good anyway.