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The Addiction
The Addiction
Chapter One: Admission
They say that in every case of addiction, the first step to recovery is to admit that you have a problem. Acknowledge that you are powerless over your addiction and that your life has become unmanageable because of it.
As I sit on this lumpy couch, I wiggle my ass consciously as I search in vain for a comfortable position for my body. I knew it was a pointless deed. But I couldn’t stop my body from shifting every few seconds – the uncomfortable feeling stemmed from deep within, and no amount of positioning can make it go away. Giving up, I lean back and sit as rigidly as possible – my hands gripping my kneecaps so tight my knuckles were practically white. I cough and clear my throat, looking everywhere and at anything except the figure sitting opposite me on the leather chair.
I can feel his eyes on me, waiting.. waiting.. waiting. Waiting for me to make the first move and break the silence. After all, it was his job to listen. It was my responsibility to talk.
I didn’t go to this thing unprepared. Being the type-A personality that I was, I did my fair share of research before coming here. I sat in front of my laptop all night yesterday – reading articles, browsing sites. And after putting everything together, I played doctor and self-diagnosed my self. And I’ve come to this conclusion..
“I, Bette Porter, am an addict.”
I declare with a sigh, a defeated, worn sigh. There, I said it. I made the first step. I’ve admitted my problem.
For the first time since I walked in and sat on this couch, I looked at the one in front of me. He’s still looking at me, studying me closely. He doesn’t say a word, he merely nods his head, encouraging me to continue.
I scratched the side of my neck, looking down at the floor. I’ve done the hardest part, might as well do the rest.
“It all started four months ago.” I start. Precisely four months, three days and nine hours ago. I knew how many minutes too – but the mere thought that I knew that tiny detail weirded me out a little bit so I pushed those stats away. “I had this artist dinner at my gallery in honor of Catherine Opie.” I recount. “Do you know her?” I gaze up at him. He answers me with a blank, clueless look – as if I had just spoken an alien language.
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LOL!!!! That was so great!!! So happy to see your back. Love it!!! Thanks PPS
Alchemy I am new to your writing but I highly enjoyed it.I had a suspicion that she wasn’t talking to a therapist.I don’t think they would let her ramble on.I can’t wait to read the rest.
Just delightful and funny! PPS.
I was absolutely thrilled to see a new post by you! I just discovered your last story a couple of weeks ago and I’m hopelessly addicted. LMAO. I’m looking forward to this little story as well. I bought the therapist thing hook, line and sinker. Guess I’m a little bit of a failure in the “trained observer” department. I was going to PM you but I’ll make my plea here…any possibility of a sequel to “Just the Girl”? Aww come on you know you want to…PPS.
that was brilliant! can’t wait for the next chapter!
Knew it was fishy! Alchemy, so glad you have a new story even if it will be a short one. Bette has got the love bug. What is hse gonna do next.
OMG That was funny and awesome, love it. Please post more, thanks!!!!!!!
LMAO!! You have out done yourself this time!!!! PPS!! :)
Oh wow, that was hilarious. The fact that Bette Porter is admitting to anything is one thing but to Dan the dog, that was funny. She does have it really bad for Tina. Oh well, I will admit to my addiction, I pattifloatn am addicted to Tibette.
ROTFLMFAO!!!! Awww Poor Bette..the love bug has bitten her and now there’s no cure how much ever she tries to find it. Just accept it Bette. Acknowledge, Understand and Accept that you are in loveee with the blonde named TK :) *giggles* Dan is the best..so sweet of him to sit patiently and listen to Bette’s troubles when he could be taking a nap or something :P hahahaThanks Alch..this was an amazing idea, please continue soon.
You had me dying, that was great. Good to see you back, although I thought you would have taken a longer break, but I guess you can’t stop inspiration where or whenever it hits you. I swear you should be writing movies or something. Love it. Thank you. Have a great day.
Love it! Well done! Join the club B, LuHolics unite! PPS
ROFL, dan the dog!! LOL priceless!!! :)PPS
O.K. Alch, that was priceless! Your accumen with the pen strikes again. What a fabulous beginning…can’t wait for your next update!
That was freaking hilarious….and I would say that one Miss Porter is in love……I sure hope you continue this one.
What a great story… love it.. the lightness of it all.. please continue! :)
Man Bette has in bad! Sounds like no amount of time is gonna cure that:) and can I tell ya how much I laughed when DAn turned out to be a dog! PPS
You got me. that was GREAT. Keep going!!!!!!!! Dan the dog, never would have guessed.
OMG, that was wonderful, I loved that!!! Can you give us more??? Please
yey you’re back!!! when i saw your post i couldn’t smile wide enough!! really enjoyed it ppvvvvvvvvvvs!
Glad you back, poor bette is hooked, but the end is funny great story
That was sooo funny, specially the end, Dan is Alice’s dog LOL, so clever of Bette:D