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Turning the page … Friends are forever 15
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Authors personal note:
These last few chapters – its for you KT & JD. KT, thanks for having the courage to love beyond friendship, for standing on your beliefs, for acting on your convictions. JD, thanks for doing what you love and for giving yourself to the cause you believe in. May you R.I.P.
Turning the page Friends are forever 15
Katie arrived home from London after being there for 2 weeks. She left the next morning after receiving the letter from JDs parents. Tina, Shane & Alice went to pick her up from the airport. The moment she saw them she ran over and hugged all of them and then she started crying. She was inconsolable.
Tina decided that Katie should stay with her. She was worried about Katie.
Once home Tina tucked Katie to bed. Katie looked worn out and within minutes she was asleep. She probably hasnt slept for days. Well talk tomorrow.
Tina was just resting when there was knock on her door. She opened it to find Bette with some takeaways & a bottle of wine.
B: Hi. I brought some food and drink. Can I share them with you?
T: Hi Bette. This is really not a good time.
B: Please Tina. Youve got to eat anyway. I havent seen you . Ive missed you. Please I wont stay too long.
T: Its really not a good time Bette.
B: Please Tina. I need to see you
T: Ok. Come in.
Tina took the food and wine and was setting the table. Bette was looking around and then she stopped. Tinas door was only partially closed. But from where Bette was standing she could see someones legs. A womans. Very still so she must be asleep. And on Tinas bed. She was in shocked. Oh God no shes
In an almost knee jerked reaction Bette raised her voice and was nearly shouting.
B: Tina, Whats going on? (obviously referring the woman in Ts room) Ive been calling and you havent return my call. I want to see you but you wont let me. I want to talk but you keep shutting me out. Please talk to me. Im sorry I f*** up. I really am.
T: can you please keep your voice down. Shes resting.
It just made Bette even angrier.
B: No, I wont keep my voice down if you wont tell me whats going on.
T: her name is Katie. Shes a friend! She has just flown back from London. Shes grieving. I didnt think it was a good idea for her to be on her own so I asked her to stay over.
The sudden sound startled Katie from her sleep. She stirred feeling disoriented. She heard someone shouting so she quickly got out of bed. Its not Tinas voice. She came out.
Katie: Tina. Is everything all right? (She looked at Tina and then at Bette)
T: yes, yes, Katie. (Tina walked over to re-assure her its okay) Come, let me tuck you back to bed. You need to sleep, sweetie.
Katie: No, its okay, I think Im awake now. (she turned to face Bette) Hi! Im Katie.
Bette stood there for a moment. Not sure if she should stay or just walked out the door.
B: Im sorry I woke you. Im Bette. Im Tinas life partner.
Tina glared at Bette. She was fuming mad at Bette for waking Katie from the rest and now she had the nerve to introduce herself as her life partner. How dare you! She knew Bette has done that purposely as a warning to Katie to hands off.
Katie: nice to meet you. (she smile) You are lucky. Shes an awesome lady and a wonderful friend. I think I should go now. I should go back to my place.
T: No, Katie stay. Its okay. Bette and I was just having a heated discussion. I dont think you should be on your own tonight.
B: Tina is right. Please stay Katie. Tina wants you to stay. Youll be better here with her. Ill go and let you rest.
Bette got her bag and was leaving when Katie reached out to touch Bette and then she said very softly were just friends You dont have to worry about me I know shes off limits.
Then out no where she said, Bette, if you love her dont give up shes hurting a lot but if you keep reaching out theres always hope. If you really love her with all your heart dont ever give up. Life is too short.
Bette looked at Katie almost in disbelief. She couldnt believe she was mad with this woman one minute and the next she felt like hugging her. She whispered – thanks.
Tina walked Bette to the door.
Bette took her hands and spoke gently Im sorry T. Im such an *****. Ive really missed you and Baby, I really do love you, please believe me. She kissed Tina and then she left.
****
Tina went back in to check on Katie. Katie was sitting on the couch. She looked tired but shes awake. Her eyes were puffy and red she look terrible.
T: Katie, you should go back to bed. You need to rest.
K: did you love her in the 7 years?
Tina realized Katie was referring to Bette.
T: Yes, I have never loved anyone as much as I loved her. She was my soul-mate. My best friend.
K: do you love her now?
T: Im not sure anymore I loved her and I hate her she broke my heart.
K: She loves you I can she it in her eyes. She still love you or she wouldnt be here.
Katie sigh and said: I would give anything to be able to tell JD how much I really loved her I never told her I never got a chance to tell her (with tears in her eyes) I wish I could hear her say she loves me again (then she cried)
When shes compose again. She continued
JD and I met in Cambodia – of all places. We were serving lunch at the Refugee Camps. Her parents are very wealthy Philanthropist. Rebecca and Peter Davidson are the most humble and generous people you will ever meet. They were actively involved in charity work and raising funds for the refugees and the street kids.
I was there with my parents. They were missionaries. JD and I got on like a house on fire. We became buddies. My family moved a lot because of the persecution from the government. JDs parents knowing the danger to a young girl like myself offered to send me with JD to further our studies in Australia. Logistically it was the most practical place. I studied Social Work. JD chose medicine and became a doctor. We spent every holidays together and travel as much as we could.
After graduation, I worked for a few Humanitarian Organizations based in third world countries and whenever possible JD would join me as Medical Aid for two months every year wherever I was station. We loved working together but it was always busy. So we decided every 5 years, we would take 6 months off work to travel together. As I am often in the slums or dangerous places, we can only communicate once in a while. I came here 6 months ago to work with Dream Centre while I wait for JD to finish her work commitments.
Few months back she got an urgent request from some aid agency in Rwanda who needed urgent medical assistance. They were ambushed by militant rebels. JD suffered severe injuries when the truck rolled over an embankment. She never regain consciousness. The communication were bad so none of her family knew. No one knows exactly how long shes been in a coma or what really happened. Peter & Rebecca sent me the letter immediately when JD was flown back to London by United Nations medical evacuation. She died that night.
Katie stopped talking. She sat there like a statue. Tears streaming down her face.
Tina tries to console her.
T: Im sure she knows you loved her. How can she not know you guys were best friends and Im sure she loves you a lot too.
Katie: No, she doesnt cause I told her.
T: what? You told her you dont love her
During our last travelling adventure we backpack through Thailand and Malaysia. We have been having such a wonderful time. JD is always fun. She makes everything fun. She has the most beautiful smile. From the back, you two look the same. When she smile you can see her dimples. I loved the dimples. Her smile light the room. She has the clearest green eyes I have ever seen.
When we travel we often share a room together or sleep in the same bed. It was normal for us – we were best friends. Anyway, one night we had come back from a late night canoe river cruise watching fire flies like Christmas lights flickering along this river bank. There must have been millions and millions of fire flies. It was awesome. We went back to the hotel. While in bed we chat dreamily about the beautiful experience at the river she said it was so romantic then she reached out and hug me. We hugged and then she kissed me. God, it was the most beautiful kiss Ive ever experience. She told me shes in love with me and wants to spend everyday like this with me
I was so shocked and I think she knew when she saw my expressions. She quickly joked about it youre my best friend, I will always love you. I tried to make light of the situation by teasing her . I said, No, Im not in love with you. Youre a rascal and a pain in the butt. JD said No, Im not. You loved me. Say it. Then I laughed and said No, I dont. Then we had a pillow fight and we never talked about what happened that night again. Looking back my reactions must have crushed her but she was always gracious and loving.
Have you ever wondered why she chose to ask me to meet her at The Planet? She could have met me at my place or at the Dream Centre? Or I could pick her up from the airport. Anywhere but she chose The Planet.
She was trying to say something. Make a statement! Last year she finally told me shes *****. I know it must have been so hard for her. I knew she loved me more than friends and I had this feeling that she wanted to pursue a relationship we have always had this chemistry between us not sexual we connect at a very deep level its indescribable. Its an intimacy I have never had with anyone.
The last time we spoke, she said she wants to settle down. She was planning to move closer to me. She said she loves her work but she wants to be closer so that we can talk and see each other more often than once a year or 6 months every 5 years.
I didnt know how to respond. I was happy shes going to move closer. I was over the moon. But I dont know what she has in mind. All her plans sounds wonderful but I was beginning to panic I have been brought up by missionary parents – I have my system of beliefs and I have my religious convictions. But mostly I loved my religion.
Tina, I know I may sound like a hypocrite or a bigot I know I may also sound like a self-righteous bugger Im not. I battle everyday with my convictions and values because they mean so much to me and at the same token, I have also fallen deeply in love with JD. No one can understand the turmoil in my heart how I battle to do the right thing by my beliefs and convictions.
You know what, the beauty of this – JD understood she more than anybody knew how I felt about my beliefs. She supported and accepted me for who I was. Thats why despite how she felt – beside that one incident – she never cross the line.
We have been best friends like forever I told her well still be friends forever shell take what she can but deep down I know thats not what she wants from me. I could sense that. She said well talk more when we travel. Then we can make more plans for our future.
T: You said you were best friends and that you have a this special chemistry together Im sure she knows you love her.
K: Yeah, she knows I love her as my best friend but she died not knowing that I really was in love with her. I loved her so much it hurts. I have always loved her I do but now its too late. With that she cried again.
K: Tina, I know youre hurting I know Bette hurt you but if you love her and if she really love you why dont you try again. Dont be like me full of regrets losing the person I loved most and not having the chance to tell her. I wish everyday I could have told her.
If you have one day left in this life what would you do Tina?? Would you continue to remain in the hurt or would you give her one more chance. You loved her because you loved her so much thats why it hurt even more Dont lock yourself in. Dont become a prisoner of your pain. Learn to love again.
As for me I can never turn back the clock . There will never be a second chance for me. NEVER. And I will always have to live with that.
*****
A week after Katies talk, Tina started seeing a therapist – Dr. Georgia. In the words of Dr Georgia, Tina is Turning the page of her current life to a better one She has started talking with Bette. The volunteer work at Dream Centre made her focus on others and in doing that she was able to slowly release her pain.
Katie and Tina are very good friends. Tina included Katie in many of the gangs get-together. Shane, Dane and Alice have grown very fond of her too. Twice a week at least Tina would get the gang over to her apartment and cook for them. She loves the gang for being there for her and helping her through the most difficult time of her life. The gang insist that they take turn to cook or bring takeaways so Tina can relax with them.
Two months ago, Bette was invited to join the gangs regular get-together. Shes the most enthusiastic member, never missing even once. Bette has grown rather fond of Katie too. She realized that Tinas friendship with Katie was born out of their empathy towards each other. In their own pain, they have bonded together – reaching out to the other for comfort and friendship.
At least once a week B & T spend time together. Both are learning to enjoy each others company. Tina noticed the progress Bette is making. Dr M Brandt has done Bette a lot of good. Tina loves Bettes good night calls – Bette had not missed once in the last two months not even when she travels. She likes talking to the calm and warm person she is becoming.
The pain is still there learning not to let it overwhelm her is her constant battle. The betrayal is deep and the pain lingers but it hasnt numb her. She took Katies wise word – not to become a prisoner of her pain.
She is so grateful to destiny for that fateful day she met Katie. Tina realized how important her friends are to her. She would never have come this far without them. Alice has been supportive and protective to the point of being a mother hen. Shane – she loves Shane. Shane have spent countless days and night just sitting with her or holding her and comforting her. Well Dana in her own goody way has been wonderful. She makes Tina laugh by being herself. She calls even when shes on tour, checking on her.
And the Intervention – that has been a life saver. It was Shanes idea. The gang think its important that Tina learn to party and have fun without Bette. Not that they wanted to exclude her but they wanted it to be something for Tina. Its a gift from the Al, Dane and Shane for her and her project. She loves their ideas and the money they raised was helping to complete the Dream House project.
Katies greatest regret is a constant reminder to Tina not to waste another day today is the day to love and tell others she loves them.
Things come and go people come and go seasons come and go . but true friends are forever.
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Katie’s story was deeply moving. Thank you for sharing it and for showing Tina how important it is to hold onto the ones you love. Excellent writing. Katie brought a depth I don’t think the other characters as we know them could. Good job. I’m glad you did it.