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The Set Up (19)
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Distracted momentarily from her computer, Bette was brought back to the memory of Tina’s desk. The blond’s desk had looked different than hers – somewhat loving, even. Bette remembered in particular one picture frame with a younger Angelica in Tina’s lap. They were both giggling like the mischievous girls they were, and Bette just smiled as she closed her eyes and thought back to the image. But when she opened her eyes again, the smile dropped. As she looked out to her desk, it just seemed empty. She felt empty, too.
Tina moving gently in her sleep had Bette smiling again instinctively, wishing she could capture that moment. She looked around her office, surveying her shelves to see if she’s brought her camera in the other day. She smirked when she spotted it, but then decided against taking any pictures. She didn’t want to wake Tina, who seemed truly overwhelmed and resting necessarily on the couch.
Finally, Bette forced herself to focus once again, typing aimlessly. A knock on the door jolted her from her typing, and she looked up, trying to muster a smile. “Come in.”
Angelica pushed the door open to let herself in. “I’m done your painting.” Then she noticed her mother asleep on the couch, and she looked over to Bette again. “Is my mom okay?”
“She was just tired,” Bette smiled, getting up from her desk. “Fell asleep about two minutes after she got in here.”
Angelica watched the loving way Bette chuckled at the sight, and then she looked back to her mother again. She watched Bette cover Tina with a long, fashionable black trench coat. She’s like a fashion expert. Angelica was often amazed by Bette’s artistic choices.
“It gets a little cold in here,” Bette explained, touching the side of Tina’s face. She wanted Angelica to see that she didn’t have any hesitations about loving the girl’s mother. There was nothing wrong with the way she felt.
Angelica stood strong, “She told me she loves you.”
Bette paused in her hunched position, looking over to the child, each just staring at each other for a moment. “I love her too, you know.”
Angelica nodded, wringing her hands together behind her back. She couldn’t find the words she was searching for – her emotions taking her over. What did she feel about Bette in all seriousness? What did she think about Bette staying in her mother’s life? Being in hers?
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Great job
Hi GR… Thanks for another amazing update! I am sorry to hear that you were not feeling well! And glad to know that you are better now! :-) please take care and get fully recovered! And for someone who is a bit drowsy because of the cold.. I must say that your writing is more than perfect and no one will ever thought that it’s written under such condition ;-) PPVS when you can! ;-)
What a wonderful story. Bette is slowly being accustomed to loving and being loved. Just lovely!
I know this will make you feelbetter. Three dozen long stemroses delivered by me personally. One dozen red symbolizing my love forYou. One dozen yellow bringing you to a swift recovery. Making you feel better, reminding you of the joy and happiness you bring us all with sharing your stories. And one dozen white roses to remind you of my loyalty to you as one of your many readers. Besides a beautiful woman deserves them all. The voices Bette hears in her mind as she prepares to apologize to Alice I’m certain we have all experienced at one time or another. These voices are real and exactly what we need to hear reminding and directing us to follow the things that feel right in our hearts. Everyone deserves to be lovedunconditionally but we must also be willing to give it in return. Thank you for usingyour imagination I enjoyed it.
Hey GR!Sad to hear you were sick,and happy to know that you’re better now and very very GRATEFUL that you have post a new chapter! Beautiful story ,with a chapter that warms your soul,at least for me. Is wonderful to see how a person like Bette (a player)was given the chance to meet the love of her life and she didn’t let it pass,she overcame her fears and bet on love. And i bet all my chips to the team of Bette-Angie ha!I’m worried about Tina, why she is tired all the time? i hope that is only stress from work and not a serious illness(please don’t be the last!), maybe Bette can take her girls on a nice holiday, what do you think?REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO READ MORE
That was great and wonderful, love it. Please post more, thanks!
I’m not sure which was sweeter, Bette w/ Angelica or Bette w/ Tina when she was sleeping…. Thanks for the great update. PPS!
We’re glad you’re posting again, too! Hope you’re on the mend, and hope to see another installment soon! Each one is a new kind of wonderful. :-)
I love it. I love it so much. Always brings a smile on my face. This Angie is precious.
Great update, GR!
Could Tina’s being tired all the time mean that she maybe sick. Angie’s a smart little kid. Bette really stepped up to the plate.
Wonderful update. thank you. love this story.
Thanks for the wonderful posting. Ditto to the comments above. I love the way you are developing all the characters as they travel their paths of humanness. You amaze me and I feel lucky for reading such great stories. Thanks!
Great update. Something nice to read before chaos takes over my morning. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing story,great update.Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your ailment GR 😷 hope you got as much rest as Tina did. I have been that exhausted before and sleep was just what the doctor ordered. Thanks for being a super trooper and posting this amazing update for us. Neither rain, sleet or cold, you too good to us 😘
WOW!!! What a wonderful chapter!!! I am glad Bette and Angie are getting to know each other better. Glad Bette talk to Alice. Thank you Happy you are feeling better. PPS
really sweet! More please!
Happy to hear that you’re feeling better and thrilled that you took the time to post this update. I love the relationship that Bette is forming with Angelica and it was really terrific that she took the time to apologize to Alice for the pain she caused her in the past. You’re an amazing writer. PPS!
They are becoming a little family. Lovely. Thanks.
And I really really like this story!