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9 to 5 For Service and Devotion Chapter 4
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Tina spent her first night aboard the ship tossing and turning. The truth was it should have been ideal sleeping conditions, a comfortable bed, the silence of being far out at sea, slight waves rocking everyone to sleep and the smell of salty ocean air. But nothing was helping to soothe her. She paced around the small room several times, changed her pjs at least twice and even attempted counting sheep. Somewhere around 68 she forgot what number she was on and gave up. Looking at her phone, she wanted so badly to call someone familiar. Someone she could talk to. Her mother had made it clear that she couldn’t call her anymore. And calling Eric just seemed unfair. She looked over at the clock hoping it would say 6. No luck, 3:42 AM.
Shane had never come home that night and although Tina was somewhat glad about that she didn’t really feel like being alone. For a brief moment she thought about knocking on Bette’s door but that thought left as quickly as it had arrived. Wrapping herself in a light blanket she stepped out onto the small balcony. It was not like the balconies that the passengers got but at least it was something: just big enough for two small chairs, a tiny table and an anxious blonde. Kicking her legs up on the railing made of Plexiglas, Tina let her head roll back, inhaled the ocean air and closed her eyes. Finally peace.
Two doors down…..
Bette rose from her bed, another restless night, and stretched. It wasn’t even 4AM and she was up. Unable to sleep she wrapped her robe tight around her body and headed for her balcony. This was her favorite time of day. Everyone else was tucked safely in bed and she could be alone with her thoughts. It was rare that she had the chance and when she did Bette tried to take full advantage of it. Stepping into the cool night air, she threw her hair up with only a few strands falling and blowing in the breeze. Walking up to the railing, she tilted her head back, closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. She was snapped from her calmness at the sound of a door. Looking to her right she spotted a figure wrapped in a blanket two balconies over. Squinting, she realized it wasn’t Shane. Shane never stepped foot on that balcony, mainly because she was rarely, if ever, in her own room. No, it had to be Tina. Bette starred as the blonde took a seat and kicked her legs up. She was tempted to call over but decided instead to simply watch. She was beautiful. There was no doubt about that. Her wavy hair was blowing behind her and Bette rushed back into her room to grab her camera. Back in college, 8 years ago Bette was an avid photographer. She gave it up when she swore she could find no inspiration. She laughed when Kit had joked with her about traveling the world on a boat and still not being able to find anything worth photographing. And here she was, starring at a woman she hardly knew flooded with inspiration. Snapping one quick picture, Bette shook the thought out of her mind. This was not what she was supposed to be thinking about. She was on this ship for several reasons and the new girl was not one of them. Turning quickly on her heels Bette went back into her room and gently closed the balcony door. If she was awake she should be working. Changing into her regular work attire, Bette grabbed the notes on her small desk and headed out of the room and straight to her office.
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Tina, I have a crick in my neck….. April was fired for dating a guest, will Bette have the heart to fire Tina as well?? Let’s hope not, and Helena fesses up about asking Tina out on a date.. I am loving it. PPS
Loved the chapter!! Seems like there are some real perks to being a friend of yours! I wonder what kind of a character you would make me ;) Second wedding? Will you be attending with the same date as the last one? I love that you made Bette a photographer, very romantic. Mazol tov to your brother and his bride, but I am not happy about having to wait with baited breath for your new post!
damn…it’s only chapter 4 and already it’s all crazy…don’t do it, Tina LOL
Just read through all 4 of your chapters. Can’t get enough. Hope Bette thanks Tina for the wonderful neck massage with a massage of her own. Hint…. Wink!
Tina having dinner with Helena could only mean an agitated Alice annoying the hell out of a jealous Bette. Now this Bridget person. At Helenas beck and call, but Peggys eyes ?? There´s something itchy about that girl. We definitely need a new chapter very soon.
”connect me to the presidential suite? ” – uh oh!
Can’t wait for Bette’s reaction to Tina having dinner with Helena (the killer whale of the cruise!). Peggy Peabody is quite divine.
Nooooooooooo Tina don’t do it!!!! Strip poker will be much more fun than dinner with Helena. You gotta love Tina though, “takin one for the team”. LOL
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Damn, Tina, I know you want Bette to be happy but this is not good! Peggy and Shane would be classic!
Can’t wait to see Bette’s jealous side come out when she finds out Tina is having dinner with Helena! Bring on the strip poker! I’m anxious to see how Bette handles seeing Tina undressed. PPS
Maybe Tina is going send the rubber ducky to the presidential suite, you know, to smoothe things out? After the Peabody’s buy, they’ll become a band of pirates called the Booty Lovers and start tearing up the seas. Yes, that’s it. BTW, why is there a line to the psych office? LOL
No Tina no! Don’t have dinner with Helena! Great chapter. Love it and you don’t have to worry – you’re doing a great job and I can’t wait to read more! Thank you :)
lovin the story and lovin the length of the chapters! lookin forward to bette seeing helena and tina and getting jealous – gotta love a jealous bette! And the poker night will be interesting and what a bitchy helena – really enjoyin it flair, pps!!
NOOOOOOOOOo Tina you don’t have to. don’t do it pleaseeeeeee
Not meaning to offend the writer or any of the readers here, but this story seems very familiar.
Oh no, what’s Tina up to? This chapter was great, the connection between Bette and Tina seems to be getting stronger by the second. Loved the dialogue as well. Thanks flair!
And so the drama you are so famous for begins!It is fun having a Helena back that I can love to hate. She turned out to be such a wonderful person on TLW that I had to like her! Now, thanks to your portrayal I can hate her again, and hope upon hope that she gets what’s coming to her! LOL Thanks!
catching up, but ready for a bumpy ride. thx