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The letter on the subway
Story written on April 7, 2011 by kins40.
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Chapter 14
Tina stood rooted to her spot for many very long minutes. People carried on busying themselves around her but she took no notice of their effort as they zigzagged about to avoid bumping into her. It was as if she had become a permanent fixture of the subway platform.
She remained there, her eyes fixated on the front of the white envelop.
How did this man know to run to her and hand her the letter? How had he vanished so quickly?
A surreal idea came into her head. Had he been sent for her?
She barely dared to believe what she was thinking. Was he some sort of messenger, a celestial messenger?
The complete and utter absurdity of that last thought made her laugh, bringing her back to the pandemonium which reigned supreme at this time of the morning rush hour.
She turned around and was immediately carried forward by the wave of people heading for the exit.
She was clutching the letter tightly to her chest as she surfaced at street level. The human wave spread out in all directions and she remained once again very immobile in the middle of the pavement.
With her hand still firmly pressed against her chest, she noticed for the first time the pounding of her heart. It echoed throughout her body and she could hear its fast but steady rhythm in her ears.
The unbelievable events of the morning had definitely sent her senses in complete disarray.
She needed to quiet down. She checked her watch and realised it was too early and the museum would not be opened. She started on her way and as she looked up, the green lushness of Central Park emerged in front of her eyes, offering the unmissable opportunity of a temporary but peaceful sanctuary.
This was it, she was going to take a stroll through Central Park and compose herself. She entered the park along its eastern boundary and walked for a while along one of the neatly maintained tracks until she found herself on the edge of the Reservoir.
She was always amazed at how quiet the park was, despite being situated in the middle of such a busy and notoriously noisy city. The only noise she could hear at present was the light chirping of a few birds and the occasional pounding of running shoes as joggers completed lap after lap around the running track which encircled the large body of water.
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oh no! I can’t believe I’m almost crying while reading this post.. Such a wonderful chapter.. :) PPS
Oh my gosh this is beautiful. I’m SO glad that you’re going to give us more….I love this story and can hardly wait for your next post! Thank you!
A letter written from the heart.So happy we get more chapters!
That is a beautiful letter! I love this story. Thank you for posting more. I look forward to whatever else you have in store.
amazing simply amazing, heart stopping
Vu que j’ai commenté trop tard, je reposte ce que j’ai écrit sur le chapitre 13^^ :” Well done Bette! Completement d’accord sur l’art épistolaire, on écrit plus assez de lettres! Et merci pour le regain d’espoir rapport à la “froggité” (u know, being a frog)^^. Anyway, loving this more and more. SPB!! ;)If this letter doesn’t make TIna come to her senses, I don’t know what will…
*sniff, sniff* That was so romantic. *sniff, sniff* Thank you for sharing this with us!
Froggitude, JBtlw90, froggitude…;) Hard to comment on this chapter Kins, cause that would mean commenting on that letter, and I don’t think any comment would actually do it justice. One word though: In the last chapter, you had Bette pulling her hair out about how to start her letter. “Dear Tina”, or just “Tina,”… And I’m pretty sure that Bette’s struggle was the reflection of your own when you had to write this chapter. And I must say that the introduction you finally came up with is absolutely perfect. Back to the sender, in a way… Well done, my friend!… oh, and I’m a bit confused about the numbers that begin the letter, but I’m sure you’ll explain that to us in due time… Thanks! xx Kw
kins i dont know what to say the letter took my breath away..your writing is phenomenal! Any person who will read that letter will absolutely weep because of its beautiful words. Thank you for this post and looking forward on the next one..PS: your now officially one of my fave writers.
Wow, that has got to be the most beautiful letter/chapter I have ever read…not surprised because that is so Bette…your talented writing captured it all so well. Thank you for taking us on this absolutely wonderful journey. I can’t wait for your next chappy.
That was truly beautiful, thank you
Oh man, this was a wonderful chapter. I loved the words that Bette put to paper for Tina to read. I hope that the tears will bring newness to her soul and find it’s mate in Bette.
Bette’s letter brought tears to my eyes, you are a top rate writer!I wonder if that guy who chanced upon Tina’s letter is Bette’s messenger? Anyway, I am waiting patiently for your next post.
Wow,this is so beautifully written. This story would make a great movie.
you also brought tears to my eyes… and i am at work… what a letter… and with tina’s tear stains… will look lovely in a frame right next to her letter… love this story and so glad you are giving us more… so i am asking for even more… come on… PLEASE… don’t end it… pps
I love Tina, this story, this letter, and I love…ahem…. you. ha ha ha… Thanks for the letter. In the last chapter I will write Thanks for the story too.
That was jsut wonderfully beautiful. I just want to wrap this whole story and put it under my pillow and dream:) Thank you for this awesome story.
I want someone to write me a love letter like that. *tear*
Great letter. And no I didn’t write one yet. If I write it will she come? :)
This is beautiful and so amazing and hope Tina will go and see Bette. Please post more, thanks!
Oh Kins, you left me speechless with tears almost spilled in this crowded place! Should put the warning like “don’t read this chapter in public without any tissue paper ready in your hand” :-p luckily I got my sunglass on though I got no tissue paper ready ;o) and do you know that you’ve got me eagerly waiting to read your next post! PPVS & Thanks!! :-)
The letter was breathtakingly beautiful. If Tina doesn’t swallow her pride anf go see Bette after that she must be temporarily insane. Pps.
I’m not surprised Bette’s letter moved Tina to tears. I was crying too. I can’t wait for your next chapter.
Perfect chapter. It was a very beautiful letter.
Excellent.PPS.
…Oh my aching heart… BEAUTIFUL, JUST SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. [Can i add this?] Before i’ve dreamed of you in my dreams..But now..I can no longer dream…Cuz you are my reality.. inspiring..awesome.. oh forgot? ..is this the end?.. man?!!!..When they will meet again? Noooooo!..come on?..one more chap?.. PLEASEEEEEE…