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Playing By Heart
Chapter 80
Alphaville Records
Tina finally looked up, realizing that both Aaron and Dana were staring at her. Holy fuck! Breathe, Tina, just breathe. She hadn’t quite processed Aaron’s spontaneous, yet vulgar question since she was still processing Bette’s spontaneous, yet nonchalant affirmation. No fanfare; no grand declaration. Just a natural expression from her new girlfriend, as if she had said it to her a thousand times.
In response to the silence filling the room, Aaron looked at Dana, taking in the shocked look on her face.
“Fairbanks!” He said loud enough to startle Dana so that she whipped her head around to face him. His stern tone caused a bit of confusion for the PR rep. Tina studied Aaron, trying to gauge his thought-process. “You seeing this broad, or what?”
Oh shit! Tina thought. She sucked in a breath and held it as Dana began stuttering.
“Uhhh…wha…uuummm…wha-what?” In her moments of hesitation, Dana finally realized that he thought Bette’s pronouncement was meant for her. “Oh, um. W-Well, you-you-you see, I, uh…I’m…I’ve…I’ve met her, yeah. Um. Hot. Way, way hot.”
Tina cringed and dropped her brow into the palm of her left hand. Dana was flailing, but her efforts were certainly appreciated.
“I thought you and Peterson were travelin’ the spasm chasm together?” Aaron asked. The tasteless question made Tina immediately pop back up in perfect posture while Dana’s mind grappled with the connotation of the inquiry.
“Aaron, do you mind excusing us for a moment, I’d like to speak with Dana privately.”
“Yeah, yeah, Kennard, hold on, I’m trying to get some answers here.” He dismissed his employee with a slight wave of his hand as he concentrated on Dana’s deer-in-the-headlights look.
“Aaron!” Tina practically screamed, earning her the attention of both people sitting on the other side of her desk. “Please! I’ll be in your office in five minutes.”
With a clenched jaw, Aaron stood to make his way out of the blonde’s office.
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Law Offices of Joyce Wischnia
Bette looked around the table in a clockwise fashion starting at her left. Alice was stunned with a half-opened mouth and glazed eyes; Shane had the trademark McCutcheon smirk with her eyes still shielded by her trademark shades; Angus had a surprised “oooh” face complimented by his raised eyebrows; Kit’s cheesy smile stretched her face in an alarming display of excited approval; Joyce with the gentlest of understanding smiles and a twinkle in her eye; Tayo with a blank, although interested gaze at the band manager; Carmen with a smile that grew with every inhale.
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slntrdr says
I had a feeling that was the alternative plan! Good for the Porter sisters. And maybe a new job for Tina? – who might need one soon… Great update!
nanouchbaby80 says
glad you back thanks thanks.
iHeartHeart says
Yup, I’m still reading :) Just when I think the next chapter can’t get any better, you go and prove me wrong! MeLL, this was even more brilliant than your last post! I was secretly hoping that Dana might try to cover Tina, and your descriptions of each band members reactions to Bette’s “doh!” moment were hilariously spot on :) As an independent artist nothing tickles me more than to know that Fierce Kitty Records is the brainchild of the Porter sisters and that they have James on board as their agent too. I can just imagine Aaron’s reaction once he discovers this tidbit of info (hahahaha). Oh, and I love slntdr’s idea too… Thanks for such an entertaining, fun and educational story MeLL — you ROCK!!! Looking forward to your next post whenever that may be. Til then, take care and enjoy the holidays :)
ally4cleo says
Poor Dana lol at least she bought Tina a bit of time to think things over. Aaron’s ‘spasm chasm’ Q reminded me of that old 1 level game Chasm Spasm lol terrible terrible game. Thanks for sharing mell :)
Dainty says
Great chapter.Love the way Joyce works and takes no prisoners. Loved the idea of Fierce Kitty Records last chapter and knew that it was the Porters had established their own record label; and well they should. Now Tina can have a job finding new talent for their own company and helping with producing Kit and the Stouts. Keep the money in the family. Love the story. Thanks.
wkm says
Loved it.
Murphy634 says
I was excited to see another post!! Great update…can’t wait to see what happens next!! PPS :)
favcouple says
Wonderful and thank you for posting. I will just have to be satisfied with 1 update for this week :) Thank you again for this story.
curiosityisme says
Oh, I knew you were still posting and I was religiously keeping up. I just failed to leave a comment for reasons unknown, even to me. Another fantastic chapter, if I may say so. I don’t know much about record labels but I think Fierce Kitty is punching above its weight category. Who’s going to finance such an ambitious venture? But hey, this is fanfiction and it is your story and I’ll faithfully read on. I’m definitely loving it!
mette hartmann says
Go fierce Kitty….have a feeling Tina will be joining the team soon. Great chapter. Thanks
ttscorpio29 says
So glad to see a post from you!!! Waiting with anticipation for the next chapter !! ( hurry on up!!!)
Sharod says
Shew!!! Thank goodness Aaron thought that Bette was talking to Dana and not Tina. So the Bette and Kit is starting up their own label, interesting and smart. Nadia is dense and lucky for her, her comments about Tina was over the phone or she would have probably been strangled.
talaula says
OMG I should’ve warned you that I’m the most unlucky person ever. And I live in Vegas! Needless to say, I don’t gamble for that very reason, whether it’s skill or luck, I lack it. Oh well, thanks for another awesome post.
bettefortina says
Phew! Good thing tina is good under pressure when Dana isn’t. She was able to get rid of Aaron and divert a disaster. Wonder what Bette’s reaction will be when Tina says th “L Word”? Great update as usual. PPS
Merlion says
LOL…. I really can picture Dana and Tina’s reaction when Aaron barking at them!! :-D So great writing MeLL!! No matter how many times I read it, I still in awe!! :-) anyway if thrice is not a feasible option, what about make twice as a minimum standard?! ;-) he3… No pressure!! Just my wishful thinking maybe?? ^_* LOL
ut says
That was so good and love it. Please post more, thanks!
didi1956 says
Poor Dana,but what now?Thank you for the update.Amazing story.PPS