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Once a Cheater pt. 2
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Bette stood still, her gut ached. She couldn’t believe she was staring at the woman who had left her so many years ago. During college Bette had considered looking for her mother, but ultimately decided that her father would see it as a slap in the face. Now here she was standing in the doorway. What was she expecting? Did she want something from Bette? Was she dying and wanted to ease her guilt before leaving this world? Millions of thoughts were running through Bette’s head. She felt she would short circuit if she couldn’t get her mind to stop racing.
Tina decided she had better take control of the situation, “Please come in,” she gestured with an open palm inviting Maxine into their home.
“What are you doing?” Bette snapped at Tina. “Did I say you could invite her in?”
“Um, just I uh,” Tina was confused and pissed at the same time. Bette didn’t talk about her mother much but when she did it seemed like she still had a fondness for her. Tina didn’t know where all this anger was coming from. And she was pissed at Bette for using that tone with her. This was her goddamned house too and if she wanted to invite George fucking W. Bush in here she could.
“Look, Mother,” Bette said hotly, “we were just walking out the door.” She held up the bags she was holding.
Maxine was clearly hurt but played it off, “I’m so sorry, I caught you at a bad time. I understand. Can I leave you my number?”
Bette was completely torn. She needed time to think about what all this meant. And why did things like this always fucking happen to her at the worst possible times? She couldn’t postpone this trip with her family. She had already taken this week off. Next week was freshman orientation for the incoming art students. Plus the art history chair was out next week and she had offered to cover his courses. If she waited beyond that then production might start for Tina’s new film. She couldn’t cancel, she just couldn’t. Tina would think she was back to her old ways of putting things before their family. Then it occurred to her that it wasn’t that she couldn’t cancel, it was that she didn’t want to cancel. She wanted to go with Tina. She wanted to spend an afternoon just strolling the streets of Avalon with her partner and their daughter. Nothing was more important, nothing. “Yes, please give me your number, I am sorry if I was rude, you just caught me by surprise and we really do have to be in Long Beach in an hour.” Maxine reached into the tote bag she was carrying and took out a pen and a business card. She flipped the card and wrote a number on the back.
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Lol, “which one is scuttle?”….Boo is too cute! Can’t wait to see how their trip to Catalina goes….Thx & PPS
Two great chaps today, and I’m already greedily looking for the third. I’m looking forward to their time on the island, and how they’re going to deal with Maxine popping up from nowhere. Post soon! thanks, ladym.
Ohhhhhhhhh, I’m pretty sure I’m going to love this story! I already can’t wait for the next update and I just read 2 today. Great stuff Lady!
This story is a genuine page-turner, and like everyone else I can’t wait for more pages! Thanks.
this family trip should be very interesting and what does bette’s mom want?
Nice to see Bette no let anything stop her from being with her family, even if it was her Mother. Also glad she faced up to being an ass to Tina, and apologizing. YOu just gotta love the three of them together.
nice to see bette knew she was wrong and then own up to it… yes they are going to make … angie is so cute..PPS
When I went to Catilina it was with a boat full of drunken bankers about a third of them were seasick,
Can hardly wait for more, love it.
“Mama, which one is Scuttle?” Tina knew they had to talk to Kit about the Disney thing. – LOL – very cute.
Which one is Scuttle?? Angie is so cute. Wanting to take all her toys. How ill Bette take Maxine coming to see her after all those yrs? thanks
Bit of a rocky start to the day. Poor Boo and her toys. I don’t know much about Disneyland so don’t get the reference to ‘Scuttle’; never mind. Nice that Bette apologised and they made up. Great story. pps
I so can not wait for the next chapter!!! This just keeps getting better. I so love Angie. Thanks PPS
Angelica and her Disney obsession is too cute. I am glad that Bette really seemed to think about Tina’s feelings and apologize. She may grow up yet. Now what is Maxine up to???? And what does Maxine do, cause having Tina ask about the business card seems like it may be interesting.
But I love Disney! Scuttle, Stitch and The Beast are just some of my favorites. Mamma BumbleBee cracks me up everytime I read it or hear it. Olivia must have been learning her letters and sounds at that time. As far as Bette and Tina, I am glad that Bette is opening up and letting Tina in. They will get stronger with that knowledge.
can’t wait for next chapter !!!!
I love Angie and her Disney obsession! It’s just too cute for words, although Bette does have a point with the whole ‘toning it down’ thing. Wow. Maxine popping out of nowhere was unexpected, and it’d be nice to see Bette’s mummy issues get resolved. Also, you have got to love the way Tina handles the whole situation with ease. Keep it up! :)
Nice post I’m glad Bette was able to realise she was wrong to be so snappy with Tina and apologise for her behavior.
I’m happy Bette apologize, she really needs to think before she goes flying off at the mouth..I love them as a family and hope nothing gets in the way of that