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Chapter 19
Bette sat at her desk, glancing at the clock on the wall as it ticked slowly and loudly, 9:30… and no word from Tina as yet today.
Did it have anything to with the fact that she awoke very early this morning from a restless sleep, going over everything that happened last night.
Bette glanced at her cell phone, no text messages…, she got up and walked to her door, peering around at James, “James, has Tina come in yet?”
James looked to Bette, noticing the edge in her voice, “uh, she came in and then went out again…”
Bette took a deep breath, not really hearing the news she had wanted, “did she say where she was going?”
“No, she didn’t but I can check her calendar if you want…”
“No…, it’s okay, but thanks.” Bette replied with a slight sigh.
She returned to her office chair and sat down clumsily, taking a deep breath and this time giving a big sigh of restlessness.
Her mind turned to the restlessness as her eyes scanned her office at nothing in particular.
Was it the things that Lily told her about her mother…, the things that Lily had assumed that Bette was already aware of, or was it the words that she had jokingly said to Tina and had a nodded response in reply to, or was it the fact that after the nod from Tina they had been called by Lily that ‘dinner was ready’ and had not had an opportunity to expand on it.
The conversation over dinner was light and easy with Lily telling Tina about the stories that Maxine used to share about Bette as a child, the snippets of information that Tina absorbed and laughed at as she glanced at Bette across the table.
It was most likely a combination of all, but if she was honest with herself then she would admit and accept that she had been scared to bring up the subject of the moments in Lily’s studio when they had finally left and driven home.
Lily had brought Bette into a tight hug, kissing her cheek and smoothing her hair as she had looked into her eyes.
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Wow, so glad this one is back. I’ve been totally missing it. Hope there is more soon. This one was mad dramatic..and I’m guessing the next one will be too.
1st.. great chpt jo.post soon
Eric and Diane-that’s got long and successful marriage written all over it. Nice of him to just stop by at work with that one. And nice of you to stop by, at last, with another chapter Ms. Jo. Yeah, I WISH I was going to the convention, but I’m just a poor student on another continent, so I’m afraid I’ll have to skip it this year. But Jo, I don’t think as an American ‘wanker’ would be the first term Bette would use. I’m thinking something like ‘asshole’ or ‘dickhead’ would be more like it.
Yes it’s been along time but, i am glad that you are back, it was an amazing chapter, can’t you post two Joe!! I love your story, my God it’s just beautiful, now come on hurry up and post the next one, seriouslylove
yippieee shes back from hiding **giggles**… u are one special woman and writer…this was just so, gosh i dunno how to put it into words anymore with u..your just one of a kind **blushing**… im so glad u updated i looked on here today and there it was the lady slayer and my eyes bulged out of me head..*giggles** thank u for updating im so excited and ecstatic about it and this was just simpy marvelous and beautiful as usaul jo….at the end i had tears in my eyes b/c bette said she loved tina..her tee..so so so cute i luv it sooo much u have no idea..everytime i read u my heart stops and so many emotions disperse thru my body and i thank u for that…now please try and update soon for meeee..LOLOLOL….im not sure if i can take the suspense of waiting another month jo…i cant wait to read when u write them making love…do u have any idea when that will come??? *blushing**… well i hope u enjoy your weekend and until we meet again…thank u for your marvelous writing and story…i will wait anxiously until the next installment….di ciao(take care),francamente(sincerely),your loyal fan,Christina—buen notte bella…xoxoxox
Loved this update..started out kinda sad…I like how Bette finds her way to Kit when she needs to talk,it just kinda happens automatically..Then a little anger thrown in…(Thankyou Eric!..lol)…but ends on a prefect note….great chapter to get back into this story with…
Well worth the wait Mate! Thanks!
I agree with B, now that Tina is shed of Eric maybe Bette and Tina can move forward without either feeling guilty. PPS
Welcome back! Since it’s been a while since you’ve posted, I would think you would have written two chapters. We’ve waited far too long for an update. Again, I love your writing. Post again soon!
Love it Ms. Jo. Very simply, Eric is a bastard, btw, what does “wanker” mean? Is it kinda like bastard or asshole, as funnyone mentioned? PPS
Well, Jo, you haven’t lost your touch. Still great at description and dialogue. Girl, you can flat out write. Funnyone is correct, wanker is cute but not an American term. Bette would have the F word in there somehow.
Yay, I’m so happy you resumed writing this fic. At the risk of sounding terribly ungrateful, I’m going to say it was about time ! Anyway, this was a great twist, Jo ( and the whole chapter was totally worth the wait, of course ) !! You know, on one hand I knew Eric was going to tell Tina he was going to marry Diane ( who else ? It was only a few months since she had last seen him. He couldn’t have met someone new and decided to marry that person so soon, especially after the debacle… ). And I’m sure the basta.. must have been quite proud of him when he told Tina who he was marrying, like he thought he was turning the tables on Tina, finally getting his “revenge”. On the other hand, I would have never thought Diane was the type of woman to want to get married, unless she too wanted to do that just to spite Tina, which is obviously ridiculous, but does sound like Diane. I mean, we all know she’s sly, sneaky, cunning, always ill-intentioned and mean. And I’ll never believe these two are in love with each other. This is going to be one awful marriage. At least, I for one have no doubt Diane just wants to use Eric in one way or another and the idiot must be so glad to be able to get back at Tina that he doesn’t realize it. I almost feel pity for the dude. She’s going to manipulate the poor guy so easily… This is going to be a blood bath. Now, obviously the sad thing is in one way, they’re going to get what they want for Tina is going to feel so bad, hurt and angry… I’m pretty sure she knows someone who might be able ( and willing ) to offer her a shoulder to cry on though, doesn’t she ? Drama right ahead ! ( lol ! ). Did I say that I loved this story before ?
I guess “Wanker” could be translated as “branleur” in French and I just love it for Eric. What an asshole!… Anyway, Jo, you have to know that I probably woke up every single one of my neighbours when I clicked for the 4th page and screamed my lungs out upon seeing that you had stopped at the L word… (I swear it’s no joke) Now don’t get me wrong, I’m GLAD about the confession, but com’ooooooooon (whining), what a cliffy! I loved it of course, Jo. You’re the Master to me! I so missed your posts and was so thrilled to see LS tonight! … And don’t even get me started on the awards!… But I don’t want to bother you with that… In one word, know & believe that this site is never the same without you mate! … Thanks.
Btw, I personally have no problem with the use of the word “wanker” here. I just assumed Bette had just gotten back from an art convention… I mean an art exhibition in London… As a matter of fact, I’m afraid it suits the guy pretty well…
So glad to see your post. Looking forward to more.
Too bad Eric had to come in but at least Tina is done with the creep and creepette. Lily helped Bette and Tina more than either of them thought. Hopefully soon they can put the past where it belongs and start a future.
Welcome back! We’re glad some kind Ladies made you come to your senses, so you could post. We missed you! Thanks for this amazing and meaningful chapter. Big hugs & Kisses – Lucero & Marsha
Jo, gald to have you back. Great Update!!!! Thanks PPS
Yessssss! I went to sleep yesterday, just wondering WHEN you would update Ladyslayer, and this morning the next post I find is yours ! :-))))) — well, I think Erik had the most brilliant idea to come up today to ask Tina for divorce ;-) the way will be clear now !! and I wish him and Diane all the guilt in the worlds ;-) — Bette was so cute, going to ask Kit how do you know you’re in love ? she already knows, doesn’t she ? well, at least, Kit and Lily know for sure… and SHE knows too, you don’t ask that if you are not already in love… nice post, JO… now, please, don’t make us wait for another month :-))
Yes! One of them has finally said it! Hopefully Tina can forget about Eric and Diane, they’re welcome to each other, and T’s done *much* better for herself. Glad to see you posting, Jo, thanks!
I just love your writing…this is a great story. Thanks for posting
Eric is failure on two legs. He’s a dipshit for wanting to marry Diane. LOL@Eric!!!!!!!!!! Just a big fat LOL. And L3 should be a blast. 8-)
Oh dear. I seem to have started another controversy of the same magnatude as the “ducks & bread” affair. I just hope everyone everywhere feels free to accent whichever syllable of ‘controversy’ makes them feel comfortable.
Love B&T. eric is an ass!