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A Life I Never Meant Chapter Ten
“What makes you say that?” asks Shane, breaking the silence.
“If Bette meant nothing to me then it wouldn’t be a problem seeing her. I could just go to her gallery, or to the house. Talk to her and feel nothing, to be indifferent about her.”
“Tina, I don’t think that’s ever going to happen. Too much has happened between to two of you to ever feel nothing. It’s what you do with those feelings that counts, and maybe how those feelings impact on your relationship with Ally.”
“I’m trying not to let them impact on Ally at all.”
“Have you spoken to her about it, about seeing Bette while you’re here?”
“Kind of.” I admit, half heartedly.
“I’ll take that to mean she asked you lots of questions that you tried to avoid answering.”
“Not lots, only a few.” I laugh, knowing that I’ve been caught out.
“So, what came out of it?”
“She asked me if I wanted to see Bette, and whether I was really over her, whether I still loved her.”
“And your answers were?”
“A whole world of I don’t know, except for the question about whether I still loved her…”
“Because the answer to that question is still yes, even after all this time.” smiles Shane.
“Yeah, but it’s not the all consuming love for her that I once had. It’s more about loving the memory of her and what she meant to me.”
“It’s funny because I asked Bette all those same questions myself about you only the other day.”
“What did she say?” I ask, anxious to know if Bette still feels something for me.
“I don’t know if I should tell you. It would like betraying her confidence.”
“No, you’re right. I’m sorry I shouldn’t have asked, it puts you in an awkward position.” I reply, disappointed.
“Tina, I don’t know who this is more difficult for, you or her, but she got left behind when you moved to New York. You have to understand how difficult that was for her and how long it’s taken for her to catch up with life again. I honestly think that she was starting to do that, and then, well you’re here, almost within touching distance. So all I can say is that you’re not alone in having some old emotions stirred up.”
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great update! and i agree with ally’s high risk strategy. cannot wait for the time when b&t meet..
Cue Bette Porter, stage right…
Well Im a tibetter, so that pretty much sums it all up lol!
ally is nice but she’s not tina’s soulmate…i think tina loves her but it’s not that deep love that B&T have and i believe still have, even if they try to deny it..i do hope you’ll bring B&T together
Ally, you ARE the weakest link. GOOD-BYE! Actually I don’t feel like she’s weak at all. I feel sorry for her.
My hands are sweating waiting for the big moment when Bette and Tina come face to face. Who will see who first and what will their reaction be? From previous chaters we know that Bette is having a harder time dealing with Tina’s departure. As a tibetter I am hoping that Tina realizes that she is still very much in love with Bette.
I think that Ally is going to get her Heartbroken, great chapter
I hate to say this, but I have a horrible feeling that you are going to break Bette’s heart.
Poor Ally….so long! thanks for the update
Oh man, still no Bette in this chapter. Urgh.. can’t wait for them to meet up! Sayornara, poor Ally… great chapter. Please continue sson :)
I really feel sorry for Ally,Yet Tina might really be IN love with her, so we might be feeling so for Bette,Tina just might just love her and always will have a spot in her heart for Bette. You can decide who it shall be. thanks
Really enjoyed the chapter, oy vey, Tina has to make a decision…
Although I am still not 100% sure of where this story is headed, I will admit that I DO have my fingers crossed. To be nothing more than a fictional couple, somehow Tina and Bette present everything that “soulmates” are thought to be.
I believe that Tina and Bette are soulmates. They can be separated for years and when they see each other, they can’t help it, they have to be together. Their love is like the force that holds planets in their orbit. Never seen but totally palpable. Ally understands this B & T love and knows that Tina can never to totally hers. You’re the writer (and can do as you wish) but I don’t want an ending where Bette lets Tina go b/c if you love someone enough you have to set them free. To me, that’s inane BS and unrealistic b/c humans have to be for their own self-preservation and love.
I like Ally, but…. bu-bye.
Love it. Thank you.
Ally seems like a nice lady but she is not Bette and Tina will find that out real soon I hope. She will also find out that she does indeed still love Bette very much and is still in love with her. Actually, I think Tina already knows that she is still in love with Bete but does not want to admit to herself. Let’s see what happens. Please post soon.
I’m new to your story and I’ve enjoyed it every step of the way. Ally is so right. Tina has to find out what she really feels for Bette and what she really wants for herself with no outside influence. Looking forward to more. Thanks.
Maybe it’s just me but I hope Bette snaps out of her Tinadaze and tells her to get the stepping. Tina go back to NY and be with Ally. Yes, they should talk just to put closure on it and move on. I’m sorry I’m just not rooting for a TIbette reunion.
This is great, Alley seems nice but she’s got to go….lol
Great update! Thanks. Really feel sorry for Ally, but… but ..B&T should be together! ^_^
This is a nice way to wake up on sunday. Ally is very wise, Tina…there`re no easy answer my dear…GREAT, GREAT HISTORY!!!!!! A humble fan.
ally is very wise and i think she knows she can never take bette’s place in tina’s heart. i wonder how bette and tina will react to seeing one another after 5 years
shit fuck and damn!!!
Ally is the perfect girlfriend, but please, please, please have Tina pick Bette. Another great installment City. Thank you so much.
I’m totally in awe by this great story and your amazing writing. I belive that both B&T are still in love with each other, but they don’t want to admit it – therefore are they avoiding seeing one another. Because they are afraid to get hurt and bare their feelings in front of each other. I hope they will meet sudden/run into each other, so they can’t avoid it and I’m sure sparks will fly. Post very very soon, this is addictive :o)) Btw I belive that Tina loves Ally, but they are not soulmates because that place has Bette forever in Tina heart :o))
oh yes…bring on bette and tina soon…nice gyrl that ally….but not for tina, maybe shane? about time that gyrl hooked up for real…