Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of PG-13. Age verification is required to proceed.
Heaven ‘n Hel – Chpt 7
Login to add story to favorites
(14 votes, average: 2.57 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this post.
Loading ...
Previously
I sat at my desk and nervously clicked my pen while staring blankly ahead.
When I looked down at the pages of figures in front of me, my eyes crossed and all I could perceive was a blur.
Annoyed by the stack of sheets that were affecting my vision, I picked them up and tossed them across the room.
Then I dialed my assistant.
“James, get me Phyllis on the phone. Now!”
Chapter 7
I strode eagerly and anxiously into the house from the garage where I had seen Bette’s parked car.
Evidently Bette had dismissed herself from work early that Friday afternoon, impatient to begin our weekend together. And just a few hours earlier she had left an enthusiastic message on my cell phone to hurry home. It was a good sign, in that I detected no frustration or anger.
On my way to the kitchen, I called out for Bette.
“Darling? I’m home! Where are you?”
I received no answer as I entered the formal dining room. The table was set with fine china and two tapers burned steadily in sterling silver holders. For a moment I stood watching as the wax dripped down the sides of the candles.
Between the two place settings, my seashell, the one I held dear to my heart, held down a scrap of paper with words that had been written in Bette’s unmistakable hand. The distinct aroma of lasagna wafted in from the kitchen. I smiled. That was one of the few dishes Bette could prepare without incident.
Setting down the bottle of champagne which I’d stopped to purchase on the way home, I lifted the shell with one hand and clutched it to my breast while plucking up the note with my other hand.
Hel ~
You’re late! And I’m restless. Went out to the beach. Come find me.
Bette
I hastened to the bedroom to change from my dress clothes into something more comfortable and appropriate for the sand and the shore.
In my bare feet, I padded quickly back to the kitchen through the dining room, grabbing up the bottle of champagne as I passed the table.
I placed the unopened bottle in the refrigerator and retrieved an almost-full vessel of Moscato d’Asti.
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
hey glad 2 have u back – i’ve missed ur work. thiz is a great update – but then a again all of urs r – u really have a way of bringing these characters n thiz story 2 life!! can’t wait 4 the next update! don’t let it b so long comin thiz time – glad ur back in the game doll!!!!
Very nice post. Thank you for keeping the ladies in tact, providing a some Helebette love and for the promise of European bliss. So ummm…since *shifting from foot to foot* …. ummm…ah….the beach house will soon be unoccupied…don’t you think they’ll need a house-sitter? :-) Seriously, thank you so much for sharing.
zheese is baaaaaaaack. and hey, you were writing from an honest place, and i dig that. no forgiveness necessary. you wrote something really eloquant in your pain, and i appreciated it. and then you went and fixed belena…faaantastic. many thanx:) pps!
OMG Z, how I have missed your work and this couple,,,I am sorry for your problems and so glad to your back,,,great chapter Z!!!!
I take it things are going better, I certainly hope so. Yeah, let’s go steep ourselves in the grand art of Italy! No parli Italiano, but I can hum a few bars. I’ve got my passport. Do I need a visa?
As you can see, we’ve all missed you. (A lot) ;)… Glad to see you writing again, please post more soon! Hope ur personal life is also lookin’ up. ;) Fabulous!
Hey Zheese, Wonderful to have you back psoting more of this brilliant tale. Am loving the connection between Bette and Helena. They are so completely in tune with one another. Good to see that Bette is willing to compromise for her relationship with Helena. Real love makes you willing to do so many unexpected things. More please of this inticing story. Make it so soon. Your Loyal Fan.
Zheese! So glad to see your writing again. :D This chapter was lovely, of course. You write them so romantically and so heartfelt. It’s cute. :)
Hey Zheese welcom back baby, we surely missed you around here.I am so glad to see you didn’t break my favorite couple up cuz I would have been devastated. I also hope things are a little better for yourself. Take care sweetie and thanks for posting.
Hey, this was a very nice chapter indeed, Zheese, but I need to say that however sad the previous one was, it was still very beautiful. The end was beautiful for its sheer amount of emotion, and I loved the melancholy feel that you had brought.Anyway, this new chapter is of course very enjoyable and, at least, it won’t give me nightamres… LOL ! I still get the feeling that this story is nearing the end though, and I hate this idea… I hope you’ll prove me wrong in your future chapters of course, but it seems to me that with ” It’s a thin line… ” , “The art of love” and this story, you have somehow come full circle with these two. In fact, I want to commend you on this incredible “tour de force”. Of course you could add thousands of twists and turns to this story, but you already did an outstanding job at writing this wonderful story. Your writing style is always so smart and classy and you must be such an erudite person !!! Reading you is just pure pleasure… Besides, you defintely chose a path than no one had before. Your story ( and by your story I actualy mean “It’s a thin line” + “The art of love” + “Heaven ‘n Hel” is truly unique and truly yours. All right, I’m going to stop rambling now or else you’re going to think that I want you to finish this story whereas I would sooo love for you to continue it “au contraire”… Needless to say, I would love it if you started a new one as well ( another Belena of course ! ). Am I being too demanding ? I hope you’re doing well, Zheese…
So glad to see you writing these two again. As others have said. Beautifully written
welcome back!! bette can only prepare lasagna – cute! as always this was fantastic. love your writing and ability to draw the reader into the characters’ heads.