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A Thin Line – Chpt 23
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Helena, who had been uncharacteristically silent, reached for her flute and raised it.
“To what shall we drink, Mummy?” she asked, smiling at her mother.
“To you, my dear. And darling Bette. And our evening together,” Peggy answered, clinking her glass to each of ours.
After looking over the menu and ordering each course, our conversation proceeded fluidly. We discussed art and politics. Even religion and the weather. And all was pleasant and agreeable. The gourmet fare, incidentally, registered superbly with all three of us.
Just before dessert, Helena ran her hand along my thigh and patted it. “Excuse me, Darling. I must use the ladies’ room,” she said.
I slid out of the comfortable, cushioned banquette to allow Helena her exit. She kissed me on the lips sweetly before departing.
When I sat back down, Peggy reached over and took my hand. She caressed the back of it with her other palm.
I looked down at our hands and then into Peggy’s eyes.
“My dear, you have my daughter’s heart. Do you intend to keep it and treasure it, or do you plan to use and to break it?”
I stared at Peggy, this woman who I respected with all my being.
“Come, scoot closer to me,” she commanded quietly.
I complied. Peggy continued to hold my hand.
“I adore you, Bette Porter,” Peggy continued, speaking softly but firmly. “And I am so very pleased that you and my daughter have finally found one another. But your reputation as a lady killer proceeds you. What are your intentions? Are they honorable? I would faint to hear any time in the near future that you’ve broken my Helena’s heart.”
“Peggy, I…”
“You do realize, of course, that Helena has been deeply in love with you since she first saw you? Do you believe in love at first sight, Bette?”
I searched Peggy’s eyes, incredulously.
“Helena has become a better woman because of her love for you, Bette,” Peggy opined.
I leaned back. Peggy still held my hand. She stared at me intently, awaiting my response.
“What say you, Bette Porter?” she pressed.
I hesitated before speaking.
“Peggy, I do not plan to hurt Helena in any way. My intentions are completely honorable, I assure you. But your unrestrained concern compels me to divulge to you, even before I feel secure in telling her, that I’m falling in love with Helena.”
Peggy smiled hugely and patted my hand before letting go and leaning back in her seat.
“You have answered well. And your secret is safe with me.”
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1st,,I think…whatever that gets you. brb
zheese…another well written chapter that will transition us with the art showing and Tina Queena. PP is pretty intimidating. Even Bette seemed flustered when Peggy kind of cornered Bette. Who knows what will transpire…only you zheese. There are no guarantees in any relationship.
Man, Bette has all the Peabody women eating out of her hand. So Bette said it out loud and to her lover’s mother. Must be true. But those big, fat bankrolls can’t hurt, either.
I sure hope Helena was just rounding the bend to catch Bette’s offered confession. :) Can’t wait for the drama to commence again at the gallery opening with Tina’s jealous shenanigans. I know it’s wrong to wish ill of anyone, but S3 Tina really is due her cumeuppance. This is strictly my opinion, of course. Bring it on, Zheese!
Forgive me, comeuppance would be the proper spelling. All this sex B&H share is warping my brain.
Wow! Just…..wow! I’m smiling my azz off like it was me that Bette leaned over and was speaking too instead of Momma “Rockafella” Peabody! Can’t wait til Helena hears those words herself. Now…….let’s get to that gallery…………shall we? (insert evil grin here)…………..I hope Tina overhears Bette tell Helena she is falling in love with here (insert ANOTHER evil grin here)!
AWWWWW, bette has found love once again.
Always so pleased to see that you’ve updated, zheese! You’ve personified Peggy so perfectly that it nearly astounds me. I can hear her almost dry voice saying all these words with a purse of her lips and a turn of her nose. Absolutely fabulous- and quite touching with Peggy asking Bette her intentions. I truly enjoy this story, and I thank you for sharing. :)
Brilliant as usual
ditto..brilliant…tres bien.
Thanks for another wonderful chapter! I adore Peggy and the way she’s concerned with her daughter’s welfare at the hands of Bette.
Catching my breath here. You just have to love Peggy. Bette and Helena, gotta say it again as much as I love B&T, these two together, hot is not even a good enough description. Can’t wait for the gallery opening. snQQpy, you are so bad.
love the entrance of Peggy P. Another great chapter.I like seeing B & H proceed cautiously not so many declarations of love.
Thanks for another great chapter zheese. How cute is Peggy asking Bette about her intentions w/ her daughter. I did i read right; did Bette just admit to Peggy that she is in live w/ Helena? that is great; now she just needs to work up the courage to say the words to helena; though i understand the need to move slow and not rush into such heavy feelings having just come off that horrible brek up w/ Tina. Can’t wait for the enxt chapter zheese.
wow Zheese this was so charming once again.L And I’m so happy our girl found love again. Now bring on the drama and give little miss (I wanna hurt you forever’ Tina a piece of her own cake. Thx
Great update….So one Ms Bette Porter is falling for one Helena Peabody…I LOVE IT….Continue on please!
Bette and Helena make a fantastic couple. I think Tina is going to regret going to the gallery. she may see things that will probably put her into a tailspin. Very nice chapter.
wow, Go Peggy!!!! And yes, they’re falling in love…anyways this is a great story and I can’t wait for the next chapter.
Great chapter, as always. Thanks zheese!
Oh how i love this story so!! Love Peggy and her showing concern for Helena’s well being. And absolutely loved Bette’s answer! You’re writing is wonderful, thank you for writing such a beautiful story. Eagerly await the next chapter.