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    Chapter 6

    The days before the Provocations exhibit opening was a whirlwind of activities for Bette and her staff at the CAC. The artists were brought in from all over the world so that meant that Michael had to organize their transportation and accommodations for their stay in Los Angeles. Bette spent time with each artist personally, plus she had Michael set up interviews, entertainment, special lunches and dinners along with other social events as a show of gratitude and hospitality.

    Bette was the consummate professional. Although her separation from Tina had caused inner turmoil she never let it be reflected in her outer demeanor or public posture, nor did it interfere with her ability to do her job to perfection. She broke down in private but only Michael and Kit were ever privy to those moments of weakness.

    Bette confided in Michael about the separation and asked him to help Tina to find a place in one of several residential properties owned by Peggy in the Los Angeles area. Even though they were not together Bette still felt a sense of duty to take care of Tina and see to her well-being. Michael was saddened by the turn of events in his boss’ personal life but he was the soul of discretion and a rock in her time of need. He was a great friend that provided Bette with much support, comfort and counsel while restraining from passing any judgment on Tina or the state of their relationship.

    Tina visited several properties and settled for a nice two bedroom beachfront condo in Santa Monica. It was fully furnished and allowed a month to month lease so all she had to do was move her clothes, some mementos and a few personal items. She would be out of her West Hollywood home by the time Bette returned from her silent meditative retreat. In the meantime they lived as housemates who barely saw or spoke to one another in the week that followed.
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    Bette took extra care in her appearance, dress and makeup on the night of the opening. Several people commented that she’d never looked more stunningly beautiful. She was in the limelight again but this time in a positive way as she received accolades for her monumental achievement of overcoming all the controversy to secure that the ‘Provocations’ art collection was exhibited at the CAC without censor.

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    Comments

    1. Oh my God Bat that was really painful but at the same time so good.
      Tina follows literally Bette’s suggestion about exploring her choices with men and when the moment of definition arrived she shrinks back; two things here, 1) Did she get cold feet because Josh denied her homosexuality, was she so offended that she recoiled? Obviously she still considers herself a lesbian; 2) is that enough for her to come back to her senses? Is she going to look for other men? Apparently she still doesn’t get her answers; maybe she has to look for them in the opposite site of ‘hetero-Ville’ because she is regretting losing everything with Bette for just a sexual fling, of course we know is not that simple.
      Bette is feeling miserable after living one year of absurd stoicism in her personal life.
      I hope they will soon see the light at the end of the tunnel.
      Thanks for this excellent and at the same time agonizing chapter. I’ll be waiting readily for the next update, pps.

    2. Hey BAT2013,

      I AM so Sorry that i didn’t comment on the previous chapters. But this story is so heartbreaking and i Read it several times before.

      It is an Fantastic written story, but for now, i Will read it in silence.

      I Hope that you find the Time to update the sequel you started a year ago.

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