Chapter 16 – It’s just one day of the year.
Bette
One year ago I was in Prague looking at the magnificent architecture, walking cobbled streets, taking in the sights and shopping. On this day one year ago I spent the night, a warm European summer’s night watching the couples strolling over the King Charles Bridge. As the night wore on and it grew darker, the moon was full, I’d been at a symphony, and my mood grew darker, proportional to the amount of vodka I drank. I cried all night and called out for Tina. I’d never felt so aloone. The stunning beauty of the buildings offered me no comfort. I am thankful no one was with me to see it. Today is the hardest day of the year for me, it’s that simple. I tell myself ‘it’s one day of the year. ‘Harder than Christmas, harder than my birthday, harder than Tina’s birthday, harder than the anniversary of the day we she left me. I realize thinking about it, I don’t know when Laurels’ birthday is. As hard as things are today, I’m glad I’m not back emotionally to where I was a year ago and I am glad to be in my own house, in my own city, in my own country. I resolve today, Saturday, I will be kind to myself and I will not get morbid, that is my promise to myself, to remember only the good things on this day. To start my kindness to myself, I turn all the phones off. I know Tina is not going to call and I have not heard from since the incident with Sam at her house. I sleep in. Around brunch I walk choco to the park and make my way to a caf for a bite to eat. I read the paper and occasionally I spy over the pages couples. I continue reading. I do not go to the Planet, today I do not want company. In the afternoon I go to a little known Art Gallery but it is one of my favourites. I see several pieces I buy. I pass the rest of the day and early evening by tending to my herbs and placing several pieces if the art work I took down, back in their rightful place. So far, so good, it’s just one day.
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Oh GOD – when Tina said ” happy anniversary Bette ” i just cried. Please just get rid of whateverhernameis and get them together.
great writing by the way :-)
I just started your story this morning and read it straight through. Very Good! The one thing I have noticed that all the fanfic writers seem to have on thing in common, that being, all of you are in the same place when it comes to B&T communicating their true feelings to each other. Is that how most of us are in real life? In every story, Tina has always been the one that is just seeing one person, where Bette is always having one night stands or wallowing in misery,alone. I agree that time heals all wounds, physical and emotional but, doesn’t it also teach us a lesson? If the lack of communication broke the relationship, why do we not learn a lesson from that? I am looking forward to where you will take our favorite couple next. Five stars!
Bette should let her HEART talk and not her brain. Then it will honest and from the heart. At least they are talking again.and Bette will get to see Laural
This chapter really touched my heart. I could feel Bette’s melencholy. I too was surprised when Tina showed up and can’t wait to hear Bette’s definition of family.
Just wondering but why is Bette so soft in every fanfic that I read. It’s very disconcerting. But I guess that’s what you get after traveling through Europe seeing all those old majestic buildings. Anywho’s can we try and give Bette back some of the balls she lost before she made that monumental mistake. I know Tina has become this strong woman and Bette obviously has become vulnerable but does she have to be vulnerable with everything. Great chappy, and writing. btw I can’t for the life of me get the picture of sexy Bette pulling down her shirt with puppy in hand out of my mind. *sigh*
Oh slipperynipple, yes that is a good visual of Bette. I don’t know about her being soft though, she’s just soft when it comes to her and Tina (and Laurel). Didn’t seem too soft with Sam ! Don’t worry, Bette will always be Bette. Incidently, I felt a bit the same way about season 2. I wanted the Bette of old, but I think Tina competes her, hence the softness there. Plus I have a bit of that in my life, so I get it. My other half, is definately the better half !
I meant to say too that Bette had to have some self reflection, who wouldn’t after the end of season 1 ? Travelling and art just gave her something to identify with :-)
I am so in love with your story…gotta go to the next chapter..catching up
Damn now it time to talk and Bette really talk to her don’t hide anything or feeling, just tell her how you still feel for her. Post soon, thanks!
OMG . how touching . i swear i almost cried when tina return the happy anniversary wishes … thanx so much!
i cant comment yet. im so late for work im gonna be in soooo much trouble. just know ill be back and let you know what i think., im sure youll be waiting with baited breath.
Ah the responsibility – first post. Now I have to think of something erudite.
Unbeknown all I can say is that I’m really enjoying your tale I’m following it all & wishing for more – & more importantly recomending this one to my friends. I hate that you finished this chapter hear – I want to hear Tina let Bette off the hook & expliain Sams role in her life & I think if they both get nostaligic & tipsy this evening they need to be wary of getting too close & regretting or backtracking later – as life is filled with obsticles & temptations thats exactly what I can see happening with these two who still have such deeply denied feelings for each other…?!
Thankyou
LOVE IT…..GOOD COMMUNICATION…THANKS
serves me right for writing such a long comment – I coulda been first past the post!
& wow does my typing stink today or what – please forgive idiotic typos – I’d edit if I could!
ohh finally..i hope Bette tell her the truth and shows to Tina that she is still the woman she loves and want to be with..cant wait for next one thanks :o)
Great communication. Tina is reaching out with both arms…if Bette wasn’t so scared she’d find her there.
I loved it–as always your writing is fantastic! I was so glad that Tina came by rather than just called…it speaks volumes on how she really feels, but, I get a little nervous when she asks those loaded questions of Bette. I hope Bette can continue to be open and honest with her feelings and that Tina really listens–and not just with her ears! Thanks!
Nice update. Bette tell her why you came back. No matter what those two have been through or done to each other, the love they have has always been stronger than any obstacle put in their path. Keep going girls, you’ll get there. Its not nostalgia, or alchol, its fact they love each other they always have, and when you love someone that much, it doesn’t go away no matter what. Looking forward to Bette’s answer, be honest Bette.
albeez, I am definately waited with baited breath, you are becoming my measuring stick ! Let’s hear it. UB.