If I love you was a promise

CHAPTER 2: The drink

Bette was pouring two glasses of whisky when she heard the doorbell. She opened the front door greeting Dani: « Please come in » she said smiling.

« Thanks » Dani said.

« Here, your glass. What's up since we lost? » Bette asked sarcastically. Dani froze and then managed to open her mouth.

« Since then I lost my marriage too. She stood me up at the airport on our way to both our wedding and honeymoon. » Bette was shocked.

« Holy mother, so this wasn't just a sarcastic joke on the phone. Here, give me your glass and let's make it a double shall we? » Dani smirked but her smile faded soon enough.

« What happened? » Bette asked.

« We were supposed to take our plane since we decided to get married in Hawaii after talking about the fact that I had gotten really involved in the campaign. Sophie was late as always but then I got worried till we missed it. My best friend was supposed to take the plane on the same day, shortly after ours. So I ran to at least get to see her. I definitely saw her, but holding my fiancé's hand. »

« No way, no no no. I'm so sorry Dani. » Bette said saddened. By the time of this story Dani had finished her drink so Bette poured her an other double and started saying: « I remember when Tina told me she wanted a divorce. I was crushed but man, I am deeply sorry. Not only you lost your fiancé but also your best friend. They're idiots, especially Sophie believe me. » Bette finished.

« I know. But I don't know at the same time. I mean I've spent more time these past few months on the campaign than on us. But I couldn't do everything, there was also the problem with my father but I stood up for her. I would've exploded. But she was still thinking that I was distant. I only needed to process. » Dani said nervously and yet a bit drunk.

« She was not the one then. But let me promise you that she will regret this and come back begging. » Bette said.

« Why? » Dani asked.

« Well, not only you're not the basic lesbian type of woman and she's still a girl apparently but you are also really clever, always a step ahead willing to protect people around you. » Bette replied.

« Okay, I could use something stronger to drink. » Dani said and they both laughed. They stared at each other and felt this tension.

« I really like you Bette, please let's not ruin what we have with some useless sex that we would both regret. » Dani added.

« I had no intention whatsoever to mess this up but hey. Would you like to go out with my friends tonight? Some of them are coming back in town and we're celebrating. » Bette said smiling.

« It's fine with me » Dani said. « I really don't want to ruin the mood though » she added.

« Hey believe me you won't be able to, come on. » Bette replied.

They both decided to get ready at their places and arranged to meet at Dana's at 7. Dani decided after a quick shower to wear a leather crop top letting her abs show with a leather jacket, black jeans and heels. She then called a cab to go to Dana's meet with the group.