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The Roommates – Fast Forward to 2019: Chapter 7
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The Roommates – Fast Forward to 2019: Chapter 7
Tina drove into The Planet’s rear parking lot and pulled into a spot right next to a familiar-looking dark blue Jaguar coupe. She’d smiled when she recognized Bette’s car. It wasn’t until she turned off her car that the anxiety really kicked in. She pulled down the visor on her driver’s side and checked her reflection in the mirror. Her hands were shaky as she reapplied a coat of mauve lipstick.
Tina felt out of sorts. Was this a trap? Bette Porter had seemed really sweet and kind and really interested in getting to know her. No one was ever that interested in getting to know her. And again, how did Bette know her old nickname?
The blonde fluffed her shoulder-length hair and gazed at her image one more time. She pulled her phone from its holder on the dash and dropped it into her handbag. With a self-summoned flash of courage, she opened the door of her SUV and stepped out into the predawn stillness of West Hollywood. She was wearing heeled, knee-length, black leather boots and a green, off-shoulder, dress that hung loosely and fell at the middle of her thigh. Tina felt sexy and fun and she hoped that was the combination that would register in Bette’s mind.
Sexy and fun? She asked herself. What am I doing here?
Yet, those questions didn’t keep her away.
When she let herself into The Planet, she surveyed the room before seeing a hand waving her over. The moment she’d opened the door, a refreshing aroma of roasted coffee had greeted her with a warm welcome. The place was larger than she had anticipated and was decorated in earth tones and accentuated with stars, moons, and astrological symbols. The décor was subtle and comforting; the perfect place for a first-time meeting.
Tina’s heeled boots sounded on the shiny, stained concrete floor as she walked quickly to Bette’s table. The brunette was near the back, seated at a four-top. As the blonde drew closer, her hazel eyes grew wide in surprise and her heart sank. Beautiful Bette Porter was smiling at her, her chocolate brown eyes twinkling and her left leg in a chair, her left ankle bandaged. A set of crutches were propped against the wall.
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Thank you for the new update!
I think maybe Bette i little too persistent with Tina now. I understand why she’s behaving like this, but still. But good thing that it not scared Tina away.
Bette is using too much of her knowledge of the previous Tina in this initial “date”.. It puts Bette in a position of having to explain the impossible. There is already enough magnetism between the two of them without pulling the pre ordering of water, coffee and breakfast could have caused problems. Bette has already demonstrated that she knew her name. With any thought process at all, Tina will be frightened out of remaining in this meeting without a full explanation. And a lucky guess will not be satisfactory for the intelligent Tina. For most people, someone even if you were really interested in them would be freaked out if someone you just met did this to them. The other thing is that most people would find it presumptuous for someone to order for them thus denying them their choice in a meal even if it is exactly what they would have ordered for themselves.. It is only after permission is given that ordering for someone else is considered good manners. Of course Bette is excited about seeing Tina and wants to impress her, however, this was a very immature move.
I am pleasantly surprised that Tina is being so aggressive with Bette. I can see that Tina is drawn to Bette, but her actions in showing this is really surprising. She is not so subtle placing her hand in Bette’s lap indicating that she is ready for intimacy, yet she wonders if Bette is just trying to get her to her home to sleep with her? The dichotomy of Tina’s responses are interesting.
I think that the disclosures by Bette were done very well. I think that Tina not disclosing Henry is a big mistake. Obviously, she is living with Henry or married to him and did not take his name? But unlike Bette, Tina is not in the process of getting a divorce? It is obvious that Tina and Henry are not getting along very well and their relationship is one of convenience But this is not going to sit well with Bette if she withholds this information for long.
It is also obvious that Tina is still having problems identifying as a lesbian. She is attracted to Shane and ready to pounce on Bette and seems to have had some relationships with other women. Maybe this is what has caused the riff between her and her mother? And maybe dear ole Dad just doesn’t known. Meanwhile, she is playing straight in her public life. No wonder her private life has not been very satisfactory. If Tina and Bette are to find happiness in this story, Tina will have to be happy and ready to live her life authentically as to who she is publicly and privately.
I really like this story….its full of surprises and twist and turns which I do not expect. Keep it writing.. Love it.
I totally agree. Tina had the perfect chance to get everything out in the open with Bette. She chickened out and that’s no way to start out getting to know someone. What I really think hits home is that in life, we are who we are based on the sum of our experiences. And in this case, both Bette & Tina have become different people because of the rift in space and time. They didn’t have the experience of growing together. Let’s see if they are able to help each other with the growth that each woman desperately needs.
Love it, love it, keep it coming!
SG
Thanks for posting! I’m so happy that Bette gets a chance to talk to Tina early on in your story. Now I’m curious to read more about Tina’s life.
Looking forward to more.
Btw now I’m done re-reading your first installment of RM. Niiice. Now starting with RM 2nd dimension. :-)
Interesting about Tina past. What she has to tell about it?
Very nice chapter..glad Tina wasn’t scared away and is giving as much as Bette’s giving. Not sure way she would hold back Henry Bette’s spilling her guts as much as possible. Feels as though Tina also is living an alternate life. Not wanting to scare her away. Anyways thank you
I discovered your story not long ago and it’s fantastic ! I’m glad you decided to continue it.
Tina will certainly be frightened if Bette tells her the thruth because I know I would certainly run for the hills.
Please post soon !
I was in love whit this story but it’s kinda weird Tina’s behavior after meeting Bette, I mean, obviously I want them back together but its was so so fast and kinda desperated by them both,I was expected a little more drama or at least that Tina didn’t get involved that way (in just 1 day).. as I said I love your story, I love Dana’s showing up and everything I’ll keep reading and trusting in your creativity. Xoxo
I see marriage as a sacred (special) trust that at the very least, BOTH participants KNOW they’re they in!!
Bette was honest about being married, though it was soon to be dissolved. Tina is flat out deceiving Bette by not revealing that she is married. How’s that gonna help in the “trust” department which she (Tina) seems to value so much????