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Random 21 – Significant Casual Words
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The movie executive was carefully inserting a folder between two others in her briefcase as she prepared for the morning. It was early still and recently fed, the baby was sleeping. As she packed Tina recited the agenda for the morning in her head and deciding what would help make tasks worthwhile.
“Tina?”
The woman in a well-fitting beige suit turned to Bette’s voice. Her companion was also dressed for the day though not as formally. A light blue flowing shirt and dark couture slacks made Bette seem ready either for a stroll along the boardwalk or in an instant slip on a blazer to be ready for a chic dinner.
“Hmmm?” the acknowledgment was murmured.
“Will you be home by seven next Wednesday or do you have something then?”
The blonde pictured her calendar. Today she had a late meeting with a director while on Friday and Tuesday there were generous times allotted with the studio heads. All meetings would surely run well into the afternoon and early if not late evening. However next Wednesday, she was free and would be home early enough to watch or perhaps have a light supper with Angelica.
“No.” She frowned trying to remember if the couple themselves had made arrangements but nothing came to mind.
“Oh…okay. I just wanted to make sure because otherwise we’ll need someone to babysit Angelica.”
“I’ll be home.” A puzzled blonde asked, “What’s going on?”
“I was invited to something at the CAC.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. It starts at seven thirty and shouldn’t take long. I’ll ask Shane to come over for a bit so you don’t have to rush back. ” Bette glanced at Tina then turned to get a mug from the cupboard for some coffee. "Actually, it’s…"
“Why would you go after the way they treated you?” Tina interjected thinking back to how they used to fret over that place. How Bette had worked furiously. How they eventually let her go without good reason.
“It’s Larry Oakland’s thing.” The difference was clarified, “In the end my problem was with Franklin.”
“So change of figurehead and all is forgiven?” Tina touched up her lipstick while she spoke.
Bette contemplated, “You know it’s not as simple as that. Besides I can’t burn any bridges really.”
“True I guess. But isn’t it a bit, I don’t know…weird?”
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How sad!
I like your happy, joyful ‘random’ stories better than the sad, sorrowful ones. :)
it’s sad when you learn something about your partner from someone else…that’s i believe in communication between partners…now please follow up with something happy…please? LOL
Now that Tina understands that their relationship is falling apart, she can take the steps to help Bette resurrect it, it’s not too late. She also knows that this evening at the CAC is to honor Bette for her work, Tina should show up just before it begins and say breathlessly, “Sweetie, so sorry I’m running a little late but, I made it before everything started after all and give Bette the sweetest kiss she has ever given her. Thanks for posting.
I´m with Dainty – a happy “random” would be nice.
So sad…..
When I consider how much I enjoy your stuff, I regret that I don’t comment nearly enough and tell you how beautifully conceived and crafted your stories are- I am always so happy to see a new post. This was lovely.
Even when it hurts, you never fail to disappoint with your writing. Thank you.
fail OR disappoint. OR OR OR OR OR. I CAN type, my fingers just don’t seem to recognize it. Ugh. I’m sorry.
I truly appreciate your stories. I know I don’t comment often but your talent continues to amaze me. Even though this is fiction, your stories are so true to life, and I appreciate that immensely. Thanks for your stories. I’ll continue to look forward to them.
Crap, is there anyway to stop this plunging of their life, love and happiness?
Another well crafted post that allows us to “watch” unravel what was once viewed as a perfect relationship. Amazing how it’s the little things that sometimes have such a large impact. Thanks for continuing to entertain us with such well devised and well written posts.
So heartbreaking and so well written. Thank you.