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“My name is Bette Porter…and this is my story” chpt. 2 of 5
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My name is Bette Porter…and this is my continued story…
October, 28, 1940
My past reflected who I am today. When I think back to the hate and the problems with race, it makes me think of my father and his plantation. The views of my friends and family who he shattered and killed their inner spirits. Their drives on life. Yeah, their pride they once held. Their lives taken. I often think about the questions I would ask my mother as she was combing my thick curly hair. Questions like how did she get the chance to work in the big house, and how is she different from the others that have to go to work in the field? She would reply simply ‘because of you.’ She then went on to say how her father sold her as a child to my father-in return for freedom. My mother was a beautiful black indian woman. She had long black hair that luminated in the sunlight and she was as light as a feather. But, she was black. She wasn’t dark skinned, but she was a negro woman.
My father took her under his wing when he was 18. Then, my mother just turned five. She was a baby in his eyes and special to him too. What do I mean by special? Her cooking abilities at such a young age. She was already taught how to cook and clean for a child that should be outside playing with doll babies. Instead, she was inside babysitting someone else’s child when she needed to be watched herself. But, because she was so responsible and trustworthy-she gained a lot of respect from other white slavemasters and their wifes. Over time she became my daddy’s assistant. She began taking trips with him-leaving on a Friday and coming back Monday morning.
She told me by her taking trips with my father gave her the chance to see him for what he was. AN INNOCENT CARING MAN. I know you might be saying-innocent…who? where? when? why? how? But he was. My father was as soft as a feather on the inside and tough as bricks on the outside. That’s how my mother fell for him. Through his stubborness and his knowledge. And one thing turned in to the next and they were making out in the back of his wagon, by the ocean south of here down in Georgia. My father wasn’t amazed when he found out that my mother was pregnant, but he wasn’t upset either. He liked the thought of having a bi-racial baby with her.
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I FINALLY finished reading this chapter after being interrupted several times with work. =p I really hope Tina isn’t disgusted when she thinks back on her childhood friendship with Bette. That would definitely cause some strain now. And, this might sound like a dumb question, but what exactly is the body of a black girl? O.oa
The body of a black girl….I could write a book (size War and Peace) describing it ;).
First, I must admit that I haven’t read this story carefully – just skimmed through it to get the basic plot. But the very premise and the distortion of history just makes me queasy about this story. While all authors are entitled to their “OMG!-this-is-so-great” reaction from their readers, could the author and readers please explain why the story needed this “slavery in 1940” contrivance? Was that necessary? The author presumably is talented enough to tell an equally powerful story without this plot device. I am perfectly aware that my sentiment will hardly be appreciated on this page, but I had to write.
Fortlw- The suppossed slavery was in 1918. Around the time when Bette was born. 1940’s around the time when Bette was in college. I agree there probably wasn’t a need for the author to use this contrivance, but she used it, and it’s reality. I think the reason why most people are finding it hard to enjoy is because Bette and Tina are involved. I think that if IC had redeveloped the l-word during the time of slavery then there wouldn’t be a problem. That’s why most be are having problem accepting Bette and Tina’s relationship, because IC pasted it together to make it perfect. When in reality-nothing’s perfect. And from the l-word not being like it was when the show first aired everyone seems to be dying or lacking some abilty to enjoy the show anymore. That’s life. CFTW’s story is life. I was saddened by reading the first chapter, but I was also amazed because, it’s different, it’s origial during the time in which segregation was up and about. I find it hard to believe that you could actually comment on something that you haven’t written. During skimming something you tend to miss out on a lot of things and if you were to read the story-she talks about slavery in the first chapter. There are other chapters after that. I don’t see what the big deal is. I look at the war on IRAG as a bigger issue. Though, I have seen a few stories with that time frame, and I’ve read no complaints about it. I think what the problem is-is that so many people are limited. If they would open their eyes and give others a chance then maybe you might actually learn something. Don’t get me wrong-I disliked what happened during the slave years…trust me…I can’t stand it, but it’s history. I enjoy reading about history. I believe that their are other issues way worse than what was used for writing this story. I just believe that people are making a big deal out of nothing. This is fiction. Some parts are real other’s aren’t…but over-all. It’s still fiction. Some will like it…and other’s won’t. Hey, that’s life. You can’t please everyone. Good day.
Ha, Tina is practically going after Bette. She did a great job to act stranger. ;)
Good chapter. This is good story and let see Bette and Tina first class together!
I’m keeping a low profile on this one. Love this story. thanks
CFTW You came this close to making me do a happy dance! I thought they would talk this chapter……. OMG!!! Ok I love this story so here it is anyway *Happyhappydance!!* Thanks!
I guess I’m first. Thank god. I love being first…lol. Anyway, thank you for completing yet another chapter. Okay, so now Bette has Tina’s class schedule that is due to be in effect in a couple of days. I can smell it and I damn sure can taste it. You’ve done a remarkable job on your other story with bringing them together as young teengage lovers and I’m not going to doubt you here baby. That’s for damn sure…lol. I have your back and I’ll be here to support you through this story. I’m amazed with this chapter like the first one. I like how you threw the history of her mother in there. Interesting. Lets get to work Ms. lady. You ole me three more chapters. And according to your author’s note-you’re in the process of writing chapter three. Hmmm. I’ll be here to read it for sure. CFTW-you’re one of my favorite writers on this site, besides AmamdaMG. I love your work. I love your detail for imagination. Keep up the work babe. Later.