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Say Nothing Chapter 23
Chapter 23
James had been alerted that they were on their way and brought the guests attention toward a small platform he was now standing on.
“If I could have everyone’s attention please.” James spoke gently into the microphone set up in front of him. The eyes of the guests were now upon him as he took a few moments to thank everyone who was in attendance and as he held their attention Bette and Tina arrived quietly entering the gallery from the back door. As James made eye contact with Bette, he made his announcement. “Ladies and gentlemen, Bette Porter.”
A thunderous round of applause ensued from a crowd more likely to smile and nod rather than show their great appreciation in such a demonstrative way. Bette made the walk from the hall into the main gallery and was helped to the platform by James’s hand. She had some difficulty quieting the crowd. No one took notice of James’s departure or that he had gone to escort Tina to her place on the platform at just the right moment.
“Ladies, gentlemen, colleagues and friends. I am so very proud to have the works of Tina Kennard in The Porter Gallery. As you all know, this is her first exhibit in the United States. She is the presumptive expert in her field, our modern day master and quiet possibly the most influential artist of our time. Her work has been exhibited exclusively in Europe. She was however persuaded to allow her work this U.S. exhibit and I am humbled that she has chosen The Porter Gallery for her first ever American show.
Without further ado, please welcome Tina Kennard.” Again thunderous applause as James walked Tina out to the platform. She stepped up taking the hand that Bette offered. She closed the distance between them and kissing first one cheek and then the other as she held both of Bette’s hands, she gave them a gentle squeeze. Tina stepped to the microphone and spoke eloquently about her work, her influences, Paris and then Bette and the gallery. She spoke of Bette’s passion for art, the gallery being one of the finest that she had exhibited in and her excitement at being there. She often acknowledged Bette by looking her way and smiling. As Tina finished her brief speech, Bette approached her and stood next to her on the platform. Tina thanked everyone for embracing her work and herself and making her feel so welcome. Bette assumed her position behind the microphone as Tina stepped away from it.
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(57 votes, average: 3.72 out of 5)
YES YES YES! More soon.. quick. Loving it. Bette should totally respond with: “Tina, about your remark earlier. i don’t think I’m falling in love with you, i already have..” dun dun dun… fun stuff.. pps
WOW… Thats Great… I love this story… Helena looking Tina means that here comes the dram right… post Soon
love this story thank you for the update. My favorite couple would take the art world into their hands: the best gallery and gallery’s owner and the bet artist in the world. PPS
Wow, that turned out better than I expected. I can’t wait to read more. PPS.
Helena needs to keep her wandering eye to herself, Tina is taken by the beautiful Bette Porter. Can’t wait for the next update. Great Story.
Here comes the drama. Helena can look but will be up to Tina is she can touch. It Tina doesnt want, them Helena will really be in trouble as Bette will be a force,that she hasnt incourter before. thanks
so first yes I like to see what Bette is feeling..I love the glances that they were giving each other all night…now to Helena I don’t know what up with the look but i am guessing that Tina only has eyes, heart, body, soul, etc for Bette not to mention I thought that the group of friends realize that they were “together”…PPS
Great chapter, loved it. So happy that the opening turned out the way Bette wanted. Lovely chapter. PPS
Someone, please tell Helena to keep her mitts off Tina or Bette will knock her block off.
helena can look… but i think she KNOWS she better not touch… another great chapter…PPS
I really really really need more of this story!! LOL seriously post soon :)
Great story. Can’t wait for more. Helena!!! Hands off!!!!
Your story makes me wish I could “see” Tina’s art. You describe it as amazing and powerful but I’m afraid my imagination is just not good enough to get me there.
love it, love it, love it! i like the way bette reassured tina that she hasn’t forgotten. now i can’t wait for bette’s declaration :)
Ummm, it seems that Helena would like to vie for Tina’s attention. Thankfully, Bette did mention that the love that Tina had shared was in the back her mind and that it would be addressed at a later time.
Jinjur wow, what a vibrint chapter, so very clear in the minds eye, & Heart too. Helena, we don’t even need to talk about that, Right?, so as I was saying, maybe next chapter we will see them celebrating their success???? Maybe, please??? Thank you, Md
Bette needs to put the “smack down” on Helena right now! Oops,did I say that in my “out loud” voice? My bad! There is no way that Tina’s going to fall for it. Not gonna happen…better not happen…jinjur? Please?
The whole event detail you gave us was just AWSOME! We could visualize all the arrangements that Bette and James have made as to make Tina’s work shine and receive the proper recognition not only from the people in the Art world, but also from the media. Excellent chappy, Jinjur. We loved it. PPS Lu & Marsh (Proud Salsa Aunties to the ever loving JC and Eunichick)
love it.
Great love stories are hard to find! You give us hope! As well as artistic and musical inspiration. Thank you!
That was a great chapter. I’m glad it turned out well. I keep waiting for the drama but I am very pleased there hasn’t been much. pps
lovely lovely lovely! do I need to say more!? oh – and wonderfully written!! :) please post soon! Thanks.
is helena interested in Tina?Or is Helena flirting with Bette Bring on the next chapter PPVS
Amazing!!!! I hope Bette tells Tina that she is head over heels in love with her. Now Helena better just look and not try and touch or Bette will knock her on her pretty little ASS!!! Thank you PPS
That was wonderful!