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The Warning Label – 5
Bette glanced at her cellphone, and answered it. "Yes, Alice."
"Crazy thought," Alice began. "But can we gloss over breakfast and end the day right with drinks?"
"Already am, Al." Bette told her.
"Really? Where? I can just meet you there. Dana and Shane can follow. Milk? Planet?"
Bette shook her head, even though she knew Alice couldn’t see her. "Not tonight, Al."
"So where are you?"
"Surrounded by cookie-cutter yuppie crowd." Bette replied, glancing around.
Alice gasped. "You’re mixing with the straights?"
"I’m not really in the mood to be around people I know, Al." Bette admitted.
If she were to be totally honest, she didn’t want to give the gossip mill any more fodder after breakfast’s disastrous turn earlier. People who knew who Bette Porter was were probably all on the lookout for her, now that her erstwhile Straight Girl conquest seemed to be out of the picture.
And hanging out at places like Milk was probably going to put her in the spotlight of the meat market.
"I can meet you where you are. And I can drag Dana, you know, Little Miss In-The-Closet." Alice offered.
"Thanks, Alice, but I’d really prefer to be alone right now." Bette answered.
Alice knew what Bette wasn’t saying, and she also knew that despite Bette’s unapologetic attitude towards that morning’s events, the gallery owner still felt bad about Tina having to witness Bette Porter flirting with someone else. "Well, OK, Porter. But my cell’s free if you need me."
"I’ll keep that in mind." Bette replied. "Thanks, Al."
"Don’t contaminate yourself over there, you hear me?"
Bette laughed. "I promise."
"Okay then. ‘Bye."
"’Bye." Bette ended the call, and picked up her martini.
The day was a blur to her, she couldn’t remember any of the people she talked to or the portfolios she’d gone through, but she could detail every moment of breakfast. Having gone through it over and over in her head, she remembered Alice’s varied facial expressions when Bette had announced she and Tina were on a break, and the look of dismay the writer had when she announced Tina had been at The Planet. Bette remembered Dana’s worried expression. Shane’s quiet disappointment when Alice told her, and Marina’s cautious advice. That had been the worst part, getting what would pass as a lecture from the owner of The Planet. Because if Marina, who pretty much made sport of the women she bedded, could be disappointed in Bette’s attitude and behavior, then that meant Bette had crossed some imaginary line.
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Bette with the straight crowd. OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol I take it that’s the end of this little number? =/ I see Tina liked throwing shoes even back then.
thanks for posting. great way to start the weekend, tiff :)
god tibette listen to each other and stop jumping face first into the mud…why do all the good ones have to end tiff? we love your writing and least we have the other story going on.. please contiue it the other story that is.
Tiff I don’t want this to end…I loved this…more please. Please?
Tiff….more, much more.
thanks for this! now bette meeting with shannen..
Heh, loved the poorly throw shoe!
That’s another fine mess you’ve gotten them out of.
I gotta say that I enjoy every new story from you a wee bit more than the last! So, thanks for continuing to write and share.
Are we still going to get a chance to see Shannen in evil mode? This chapter was ace, tiff. More when you can please.
Your dialogue is so incredibly good chapter after chapter, it always leaves me feeling like I am still in grade school, struggling to learn my ABCs! Thanks!
I had to chuckle at Tina considering her friend pure evil… but, then again, I think some of my friends might view me that way… anyway, I’m glad they were able to work that out… SO CUTE. The dialogue is fantastic, as Sea said, and you weave a wonderful tale. Thanks!
tiffy i dunno why i found tina throwing her shoe so damn hilarious!! i mean really who throws a shoe at a person anymore!! scratch that ever??? more plz
Tiff, We need more of this story PLEASE!!!! This was a Great Chapter. Thanks PPS
great as always! see talking they can fix their issues!
I love this story…thanks for your efforts…
Everybody should have their own warning lable. Great dialog between all the characters. Thank you for the post.
Tina is just a born problem solver – rather than try to run after Bette in those insanely high heels they wear, she threw the shoe. It got results so she used it again and then again in their relationship. The scene in the bar is just the way Bette would play it. Great!
Well, I have been away from the site for almost a year, and a friend of mine told me that I should check out your story. I am so very glad that I did. I love your use of dialogue, you have such a talent for it, and you get all the characters so precisely. I’m honored that you use the term Blondie McHottie and reading your story makes me want to pick mine up again. Thanks for all your hard work, it was truly an awesome pleasure to read.
Keep the posts cuming. Luv it!
Loved the shoe throwing!! LOL Love this story and all the others you have written, you have this way of reeling us in, its fascinating!
I loved it, but i love all your stories. It sounds like this one is over though, I wouldn’t mind if it continues though. Also, wheres the update for the other story?
Well TD, More brilliance and delight from you. The misunderstanding and then capitulation to the truth was wonderfully drawn out. What makes this amusing is the realization of their own bull headedness. Bette was determined to prove that Tina didn’t matter to her; that Tina was just another notch on her bed post but the truth will out. While Tina was fooling herself in making Shannen take her to the Planet as if this was a typical day. Tina’ real motive was to catch a glance of her love. Shame that this was while Bette was being chatted up. Be careful of what you wish for as it might come true. The bar scene was hilarious as the posturing and pretentiousness of both gals nearly ruined a great time. Now that Tina made the first move and they both admitted their part in the whole debacle, forward motion can be made. Loved the simplicity with which Tina offered to introduce Bette to Shannen while warning her off at the same instant. All good things come to those who wait and I have been good and patient so am awaiting my reward. Please continue soon and dazzle me with your dialogue, Many thanks from Your Loyal Fan.
Mmmm… this could get messy. We all know that it will – but in the best of ways of course. This was sooo nicely written. Alpha Tina and alpha Bette, you gotta love that. Thanks!!!
It is a good Friday…pps
oh what a wonderful way to start my friday. bad week but good friday. love the words. you are so good. thanks.
Would also love to see more of Alpha Tina. Thanks
The start of the throwing shoe, love it. You really do amaze me with your writing. Thank you.
and that’s why i love your stories because the verbal exchange is just sooooooo incredibly good that no other details are needed
Thanks for posting and thanks for finding ways to bring them together in your stories.
heehee, I’m surprised to see no one hit on Bette when she’s in the str8 bar. ;)
Thank you for your very literate writing. One question: have they been intimate yet? Thanks!
What an enjoyable read. Thanks.
no surprise that i love everything that you write. let’s just hope that there’s a lot more to love!
Funny Tina throwing her shoe, B&T are cute. Now let see Bette meet Tinas friend. OK please post soon, thanks!
nice very very nice