Thank you everyone who have taken time to feedback me on this one – for a short story just for fun, it has turned out longer than I had expected. Hope you’ll continue to enjoy the ride.
And SlayerOne – so happy to see you’re still with me! And I understood your hint!


(To get a full understanding some of the dialogue- you have to read Meeting Marina – part 1: Awakening and part 3: Debt – I still claim, though, that this story has nothing to do with that series! And if you dont want to read it, Im sure you can make sense out of it anyway.)


Part 8

Everybody, of course with the exception of Francesca and Marina, stared or glared at each other. Tina even growled a bit and Jennys breathing had increased radically. Francesca smirked evilly, Marina seemed – yes, you guessed right – indifferent. Bette was in shock, predicting another hurtful downfall. Candace eyes were huge and confused and jumped frantically from Bette to Tina – and Shane just stood there.

I see that your little lover is here, Marina, Francesca said. How nice for you. She forgave you, then?

Marina said nothing.

Silly me to worry about you, when you seemed to be missing, Francesca continued. I forgot your little love nest out here.

Marina said nothing.

*****, Jenny whispered.

Im waiting for an explanation, Bette! Tina hissed.

I should go, Candace said uncomfortably, slowly moving backwards to the door.

Stop! Tina continued to hiss dangerously, making Bette, Shane AND Candace flinch. I want the truth and you are staying to give it to me!

Surprising herself, Candace discovered that she didnt dare to move, and normally she wasnt that easily intimidated.

Tina, you got to believe me. Bette desperately searched for the words that could undo the hurt and anger Tina was feeling.

At this moment in time, Bette, you dont have much credibility on your account, Tina said, this time way to calmly

Francesca followed the interaction with interest. You got your own little dykedrama going on here, Marina?

*****, Jenny whispered.

Your little lover needs to learn some manners, Marina, Francesca said. I trained you better than this.

Marina said nothing.

Jenny glared. *****! All she wanted was to yell and scream obscenities at this infuriating woman, but for some reason she didnt.

Tina, Bette began carefully, leaving the safe haven of Shane to stand before her love. I needed some time to think, to clear my mind, and Marina offered

Forget about Marina, I almost believe that you arent ***** her.

Francesca grinned. Not anym.

I have had enough! Marina sharp voice interrupted her former lover from revealing a past Tina didnt need to know and especially not worry about.

Tina, Marina said, her voice softened. Bette have not been unfaithful to you with me. And she did not invite Candace to join her here.

Why should I believe you? You obviously have your own deception to deal with yourself, Tina glanced at Jenny who squirmed in her seat.

This is insane! Shane suddenly yelled. Candace, did Bette tell you to come here?

No, she didnt, I just.

Tina, this isnt about her, so I think we should let her leave. Shane nodded at Candace, who instantly fled the house.

But. Tina began.

No. Shane raised her hand. You and Bette go back in there and talk.

But.

Now!

And sometimes miracles happen: Like scolded children Bette and Tina did as they were told.

This is a very interesting side of you personality, Shane. Francesca laughed. Maybe I should have kept you.

Shut up! Shane sneered. You have to get used to the fact that you cant own people. I was never yours to begin with and neither is Marina!

Ouch, Francesca said. And now I suppose you want me to leave, too?

That would be nice, Jenny said, a little louder now.

Not now, Jenny! Shane snapped. Shes not the one you should deal with.

All three women stared at Marina, who stared back at them, very predictable, with a raised eyebrow.

Silent beauty over there, is not that easy to deal with, Francesca said. Trust me, I have the experience to back it up. Shes much better at seductive talk, than.

Francesca, Marina spoke slowly, much like she blinked.

You know Im right, honey. Personal matters arent your cup of tea, is it? Youre absolutely hopeless in that area. ***** is your language and you’re so are so damn good at it, why not accept it and do what you do best? Why try to be something you arent?

You cant demean her like that! Jenny shook her head. Its ***** sick. Shes a person. Not an inflatable doll you can use for ***** and nothing else.

Francescas smile turned mocking: YOU dont say.

Francesca, please do us all a favor and leave. You know now that Marina is fine, so theres no reason for you to stay. Shane eyes pleaded with her.

Francesca shrugged. This is turning out to be quite fun to be part of, she paused. But Ive always liked you, Shane, and I will do as you say. She paused again. But dont think for a minute that this is going to be an usual occurrence. An even longer pause. You ordering me around.

I wouldnt dare, Shane said relieved. Thank you.

Francesca winked at Shane and blew Marina a kiss. See you two later.

It sounded so much like a threat, that a shill ran downs Shanes spine.

Before Francesca closed the door behind her, she cast a glance back at Jenny: Good luck, little writer, youre going to need it.

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