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The Newly Discovered SoCal Humminger Bette Porterius ~ Chapter 17
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As she walked to her office from the kitchen, Bette muttered, enumerating the ways she would make Alice suffer for ending the gallery tour with Tina with a story that Michel needed to speak to her.
Bette knew, though, that the interruption had been fortunate. She had been politely listening as Eric talked on and on about the photos on display. He had said that some referenced religious paintings that fetishized the suffering of martyrs. The observation was correct, though obvious, and Bette would normally have been supportive. However, the combination of arrogance and need for her approval that Eric oozed was annoying. Soon, though, impatience grew. At one point, Bette had quickly glanced at Tina. When she saw that the blonde was embarrassed by Eric’s oblivious behavior, Bette’s anger soared. She had reached the point where she began to wonder about the possible consequences if she pulled a framed photo from the wall and smashed it over the bore’s head. Eric wouldn’t sue because he wouldn’t want anyone to know that Bette had found his appreciation of art to be somewhat wanting. Tilly Fiske would buy the photo, the more damaged the better, just for the privilege of telling the story. She thought that Opie might be forgiving since, after all, she had had to speak to Eric. Other artists, though, would probably not be as understanding and would worry about entrusting their creations to a gallerist who hits, actually and not figuratively, people over the head with the art on display.
Bette had been glaring at Eric when Alice sent her to kitchen on what Alice had insisted was an urgent matter.
Bette knew she needed to settle herself. As she walked across the gallery, her eyes casually scanned the room for Tina. When she realized what she was doing, she quickened her pace to her office refuge.
Bette thought that some objective advice would be good. She thought about who was there. She dismissed Jane as a possible advisor. They did not have that kind of relationship and the discussion would certainly discomfort the very professional Jane. For a moment she considered Alice, but also dismissed that possibility.
Bette decided to call Susannah.
Her call was not helpful.
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Tis true, Bette flirted and Tina flirted back. Now all they have to do is come to grips with that. That, and get beyond the idea that Tina is straight. Any chance Bron and Susannah would go gay for each other?
Bette humming is unique. Now, get a grip, and figure out how to ask Tina out. What can I say about Alice…… PPS
HEY!!! Susannah made an appearance! It’s like flashback of friends past… :D LOL@Alice toying with Bette, and I adore the fact that she’s the first one to realize that the humming is most definitely related to one T. Kennard. PPS!
Loved the reference to the ‘poor’ teacher’s salary=we r so worth much more!!!! Loving the story. Plz bring on the next chapter soon!!! I have a new car coming!!!!! Just thought I’d share that random thought.
Oh and it’s Spring but it’s snowing!!! Howz that for climate change???!!! Its been Spring for over a month and it snows!!! Random but I’m freezing when I go outside-also it’s raining continuously for 2 days. Grrhhh.
Loving the banter, loving Bette being flustered enough to seek advice from two different people, loving Alice, loving the story. Thank you for updating, Spumoni. :)
Ah yes, our Bette certainly is smitten. I love your Bette and Alice banter dialogue…it’s so funny. Keep plodding Spumoni…I find I like “plod”.
I finally caught up again. Flirting back and forth seems to be an instinct that Bette and Tina have for each other.
haha cute!!! I never had that handshake with the 2 fingers thing. That would soooooo be bad… I’d jump her right there. Its so cute to see Bette all flustered :)
“Musica humana”, the internal music of the human body. I’ll bet Tina hears and feels it, even as Bette, unawares, transmits it to her. I maintain that there is a rhythm of life. When we are in tune with it, life is a breeze. Bette and Tina will eventually harmonize, I’m sure. Thanks!
I just love the dialog between Bette and Alice…..just hysterical. I think it’s adorable that both Bette and Tina needed to “call a friend” for support on this. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
I’m loving this story… This is getting better and better. I love Alice :p Thanks for the update!
Discombobulated Bette…that was way funny! Ms-in-control…not so so much when it comes to Ms. T. OK…let the flirting continue… I’m having a blast!
Love the banter! Love the flustered Bette! Wonderful chapter! PPS!
I am so loving this story. Love alice. Excellent update. Thank you :)
she was humming, she was humming….and i’m happier now LOL
Hi, dear sweet Spumoni! *waving* Ah, this was a funny and charming update. Hehehe The heartfelt talk with Alice was hilarious, but needed. Alice knows Bette too well and celebrate that she was able to convince Bette to return to the dinner. We love how Bette was humming again when glancing at Tina. Perfect timing. PPS Hugs & kisses on both your cheeks.- Lucero & Marsha (Proud Salsa Aunties to the loving JC, Eunichick, ZLFAN, T_Daze, Melrose231 and Tias Adoradas to Patpez)