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London Town – Ch 4
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She opened it carefully, slicing the silver, blunt letter opener down one side, revealing its contents; a neatly folded handwritten note from Peggy wishing her all the best, a contract, a funding application and a detailed list of properties. Thrown in for good measure was a public information brochure about the “Recently opened Tate Modern …”, Bette leant forwards and pushed on the buzzer,
“James … could you have someone fetch me a coffee please,” she asked, as she sat back in her office chair and began to read.
One Week Later:
“You’re moving?” came the familiar voice from over Bette’s shoulder,
She was rummaging about in the back of the fridge, searching for a bottle of the really decent wine that she’d stowed in the back to appease Alice once the party was in full swing.
Bette turned sharply, unsure of what rattled her most, the creepy invasion of her private life or the simple presence of her ex,
“Miranda …” Bette replied coolly as she turned, catching none of the animosity she expected on the other woman’s face, her tone warmed slightly, “nice to see you.”
They approached each other cordially, kissing on both cheeks as artsy types around LA were prone to do. The past six months had passed by slowly for Bette, whereas Miranda seemed to be renewed and glowing.
“How are you?” Bette asked politely,
Miranda reached around behind her and from inside the fridge pulled out a handful of beers. Twisting the top off one she took a long sip before looking Bette up and down fully from head to toe, noting that she was slimmer, tauter and a little more serious,
“Fine,” she replied softly, “and you Bette? How are you?”
Bette smiled, “Fine, the same as always … busy with work,”
Miranda nodded, “Of course,”
“How did you …?” Bette began after a short pause, trying in vain to remember where she had last put down the estate agents listings, in order to determine whether or not Miranda had indeed been prying or simply happened upon them by accident,
“Don’t get upset,” said Miranda, handing her the rolled up sheets of paper from the back pocket of her jeans, “although if you’re planning on keeping it a secret it might be wise not to leave them by the sink in your bathroom …”
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Alice will shit a brick I imagine.
ROFL … several bricks I should think!!!!
Thanks so much for the post. I think the Tate Modern suits Bette very well. : )
Damn computer problems… how dare the shop make us wait like this, bad shop!! Another mesmerizing chapter. Enjoying Bette’s chapters just as much as Tina’s… both successful in providing such a beautiful mental image of their relationship. Love the story.
Oh dear, one should always disclose one’s plans–to up sticks and move halfway across the world–to one’s best friend. Otherwise, it might all end in tears… Or not, if it goes like I’m hoping it will. But… Bette should still tell Alice. About everything. More soon please, sofa. Cheers
so this was way too short, makes me feel cheated. whens the next post???
You create such great alternate worlds with your fanfic, get working on an alternate world where you would not have to have a job and could write fanfic all day. BTW, I hope Bette keeps the house and just rents it while she is away. Love that house.
Sofa, this is such an interesting story. So Bette already knows Tina and Tina is in London. So now Bette has taken a job to be near Tina in hopes of rekindling their romance. Am I on the right track?
I can’t believe I’m just getting to this story! It’s one of my favorites and it has been sitting unread for days. Shame on me! You have me intrigued as to how/what/when these two get it together. And yes, Alice is going to shit a major brick when she finds out Bette is leaving. That is, of course, if she doesn’t join them! I probably have no right to ask but I will anyway…PPS!
Can’t wait when Bette goes to London and get Tina. It’s great that Bette do this, go to London, for the Love of her Life. PPS
That’s a whole lot of life-altering for a maybe. Oh that Bette Porter, such a romantic.
Great chapter! Now get her to London, pronto! Please :) PPS!!
Aww. I actually really like this Bette. Willing to take a risk of faith for something she felt for someone.. that seems like more than she had ever felt for anyone else albeit brief. Go get your girl Bette. PPS.
Very fresh story, with subtle passion. Love it, your writing style and your Bette. (She will go all the way across the country and an ocean for an uncertain possibility with Tina. Somehow this makes me very happy as she only goes across the country for Jodi- not quite the same impact. Thank you for balancing the Tibette world. I know not the same story line but it still works in my brain. ) Thanks for taking the time to write and share.
I love this story. For a change, Tina is the one who’s off on an adventure and Bette is the one who is pursuing. Two notes: 1. sub-chapter headings when you change locale or time would help keep the storylines clear. 2. Posting more often would make all of your readers happy. This is a great story. So different!
Oh, the treachery !! This is just scandalously short, Sofa ! Grrr ! I can’t believe you leave us hanging like this. Are we really supposed to just wait now ? Damn, this is so frustrating !! Oh, well, I guess it’s quality, not quantity that matters… And this was definitely quality. Anyway, as you may have guessed, I loved this chapter ( at least as much as I loved the previous ones btw, so no worries about that ). The way you are telling this nonchronological sequence of events makes this story very very intriguing, enthralling, exciting, … And also very cinematic, which is great ! Besides, I think I love this torn and tortured Bette Porter of yours. Yeah, I guess I’m a bit masochistic. Thank you for this wonderful update, Sofa. Can’t wait for more !
:) Great story!
go find tina now; this is too sad for bette and tina; lovely writing.
Yayyy Bette go to London and will get Tina back with her. Please post more, thanks!
gotta a lil throwed off maybe im just slow, but still is awesome and I love tibette in paris, romantic city huh?