Beth

1.

4:30 a.m.

A calming stillness filled the dark bedroom. Red light spilled from the alarm clock as Beth Yamata quietly exited the bathroom to the bed where she sat to put on her shoes. Each move deliberately meant to not awaken the other sleeping woman. 

“You make way too much noise.” Carla said with a heavy voice.

“Sorry, I was trying to be quiet.”

Carla let out a moan. “I hate these early mornings.”

“Just one more day, babe.”

Carla slowly sits up and wraps an arm around Beth's waist. “I know. I’m just anxious about our trip.”

“My parents are going to love you. Probably more than I do.”

“I doubt that's possible.” Carla runs a hand across her face. “But what gets me is... this is going to finally happen. After all the shit we’ve gone through.”

“Before you know it, we will be official.”

“Mrs. Beth Sanchez does have a nice ring to it.” Carla said and leaned in to Beth.

“Then no more worrying, okay? I’m not going anywhere.”

Forehead to forehead and nose to nose, the two sat there for another moment. 

“You’re going to make me late.” Beth finally said.

“Don’t tempt me.” Carla responded then smiled into a kiss.

“One more day and then I will be all yours.”

“Promise?”

Beth hooked her pinkie finger with Carla’s. “Promise.”

Carla sighed. “Love you.”

“Love you more, baby. See you later.”