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Pick-up Styx – 14
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Pick-up Styx
Another proposal
chapter 14
Bette’s pool – several weeks after the previous scene
“Shane?” Bette said.
By Bette’s tone of voice, Shane knew that Bette was ready to talk about something important. Maybe Angelica. Maybe Tina. Maybe the Senator.
Shane remained quiet because she wanted Bette to take her time. And she didn’t want to scare her away from talking. She watched her old friend lace her fingers together and sigh.
“I’ve had a marriage proposal.”
Shane was so surprised that even if she were Alice, she would have been struck dumb by this revelation.
“Barbara asked me to marry her when I was in New England for that art education seminar. I stayed at her home for a couple of days.”
Bette sighed again.
“I said ‘no.’”
“Right away?” Shane asked quickly in spite of her resolve to stay quiet.
“Pretty much.”
“Why? I mean, didn’t you need to think about it?”
“I don’t know why I refused so fast because I’ve done nothing but think about it ever since.”
Bette stood up, took Shane’s empty bottle and went into the house to replenish their beer. She came back, sat down and handed Shane her drink. They both took a long swallow.
“So, are you thinking about changing your mind?” Shane asked about Bette refusing the Senator.
“Last week, Tina asked me to marry her,” Bette said, out of the blue. And she began to tell Shane the highlights.
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A week earlier at Tina’s apartment
They had dinner together and spent a wonderful early evening with Angelica. When their daughter was in bed, Tina offered Bette some coffee. They both relaxed in the living room. Tina seemed to be getting more and more comfortable with this relationship.
“I was wondering when we could do some things together with Angie. We could take her to the beach or the zoo,” Tina suggested. “We could spend a weekend in San Diego.”
Tina had brought this up before and Bette was still reluctant to share Angelica with Tina. She knew it was selfish, but when it was her weekend, she wanted the child to herself. Well, that wasn’t quite true. Bette and Angie were often joined by Kit and Shane and Alice. But that was different.
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am i first???? brb
That is not where a story this good should stop. Naughty Pancha!
Pancha you have created wonderful imagery and plausible relationship with Bette and the senator. However I still can’t see them as long term couple.Nonetheless the story is great. Tina’s proposal sure came out of nowhere considering Bette just learned to be civil towards her. Had they even discussed the problems in their relationship? And what is Tina’s motive? I feel she is working an angle somewhere. I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for posting!
oh wow… i’m first to comment on my favorite story. this chapter was great pancha, yet way too short… i need more and i need it soon… now… do i sound desperate?? oh well… i’m glad to see that bette eventually accepted the MOMA invitation. is she going to also accept barbara’s proposal??? i do hope so. please post soon… pretty please
Is Bette going to say no again to the Senator?? Hope she changes her mind… I really like Barbara and their relationship is genuine, each other’s confident, friends, lovers….
Thank you so much for a nice update. Take care and look forward to read the next one. But prior is you are feeling better.
I sorry to read that you are still not back to full health and I hope by each passing day that your health improves. It is always nice to see a post from you, so it is going to be Bette/Barbara, nice. Thanks for the update and take care.
I’m guessing that Bette will be with Barbara. Tina was just spiting in the wind. DOES SHE REALLY LOVE bETTE FOR bETTE ALONG OR JUST DONT WANT ANYONE ELSE TO HAVE WHAT SHE GAVE AWAY? BARBARA WILL BE GOOD FOR BETTE AND SHE JUST HAVE TWO YRS TO GO ON HER TERM. WILL BETTE MOVE OR WILL BARBARA MOVE/ THANKS. MCCOY IS GOOD FOR A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN. HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON. THANKS
That judgement is not for Shane to dispensed,it’s not her past but theirs. If their ship have sailed..let the anchor go and so be it. Obviously, your warning doesn’t make the torment any less painful:( Sorry for the litte rant. Take care and hope you’re back in good health soon.
When it rains, it pours! I knew that Tina was up to something and the fact that she threw in the “for Angelica” proviso to her proprosal only makes me distrust her all the more. Why would renewing a relationship that was strong only when everything was good be beneficial to anyone, let alone their daughter? And why should Bette ally herself yet again to someone who is as constant as the wind AND who has a pretty wide mean streak? There are times when it’s best to call it quits, no matter how grand things once were. Go get that Senator, Bette! The russet one! Hey pancha, I know your entire readership is ramping up the psychic energy on your behalf. As the French say: a votre sante.
pancha..Always a pleasure and delight to read your stories. I am hopin for a rapid return to your health. Know that our thoughts are w/you.
what funnyone said..double!! Feel better soon pancha….Sending you healing thoughts…
Wow, what is Bette to do? I know, go running to the Senator and as fast from Tina as you can. It’s obsurd to propose to quickly when you’re barely getting along. I guess I really like Bette and Barbara together-A LOT!
I am so sorry that you aren’t feeling 100%…I hope you are better soon. Well since you have stated that this is NOT a Tibette story….we pretty much know Bette’s decision on who she WON’T marry…I really don’t care for Tina in this story…she is only out for self. I just want Bette happy. Feel better soon and try to post when you can. I love this story -still a Tibetter
Wow this was…..WOW!!!! LOL. I love the way you write.
wow. just bring it honey. that was a great chappy. thanks.
Very interesting. She’s gonna tell both of the “No”, right? Well, I guess we will see. I know it is nice to be wanted, but she should take this step for the right reasons…I don’t think she has them in fullness with either T or Barbara. I am indeed enjoying this. I am sorry that you are not feeling well and am not sure of the ailment, but they say…feed a cold…starve a fever…or is it starve a cold…feed a fever? *giving up*. Well whatever, it is…please get well soon.
First Pancha, I’m sorry that you not doing well. I wish you the best and hope you get better soon. Knowing that this is NOT a tibette story makes me smile cause I wont have to beg you to keep them apart!! Besides, I don’t trust Tina’s motives anyway. It doesn’t surprise me that Tina threw Angelica in her proposal for good measure. Tina walked out on Bette as though Bette were yesterday’s news. I cant wait for Bette to tell her no!! Bette, girl go get your Senator!
Since you are ill, I’ll cut you some slack, but I’ve been waiting for this story all week–so addicted am I. Do get well very soon. I’m not surprised Tina proposed…there were hints that it was coming. I am surprised that Bette so quickly rejected Barbara’s proposal — they seem so good together. I can only suppose that Bette is a little gun shy after the debacle with Tina. In your story, there’s really no contest. Barbara is so much more suitable for Bette. Sometimes it’s hard to see when you are running scared.
Now, this is the Bette I love. Two marriage proposals!!! A woman of her beauty, intelligence and caliber should have them (proposals) coming out her ears. No melancholy musing over Tina in this story, thank you very much!!!!! I say TLW B&T should either get together or get apart.
aaaaaww hell Bette don’t listen to Shane; don’t say yes to the senator, they are not made for each other; date Tina and work your way back back together…
and take care of your health!!!
Damn this is so good and let see how Bette gonna handle this. OK post soon please, thanks!
WOW!!! I hope Bette say’s to Barbara as soon as possible. Tina needs to back off Bette and give her space. Let Bette just spenf time with Angie. I hope you feel better soon. Thank you PPS
You truly are a wonderful write. And this is such a beautiful story – but please, give Tina a job somewhere close to Greenland and let Bette and the senator be happy. They seem far more compatible than Tina and Bette ever did. What´s Tina angle anyway. I don´t trust her and neither should Bette. Get Bette to MOMA and back into the senators bed – – – hotel reservations! hpmrffff !
Excellent chapter Pancha.Wow. So 2 proposals now huh? What is a girl to do? Only you know that answer Ms Pancha.Sorry to hear you’re not feeling too good.Hope you get better soon. Keeping you in my prayers.
Hmm…Tina must be out of her mind–that’s just so wrong of her to spring a proposal, of all things!! BarBette looks good, but are they really ready to marry? Can’t wait to see where you take this! You’re in my prayers to get well, but selfishly also so you can post sooner to please your legions of fans!
So good to come home from vacation and see a post from you.
I love this story. On some level Bette knows the senator is a better match and it’s time to let go of Tina. Take care of yourself and you’re in my thoughts.