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    Before the Fall – Three

    Before the Fall

    by: Speed_Racer 

     

     

    Five Years Later

     

    New York City… 

     

    "I don’t particularly care what you think," Helena said into her cell phone as she studied the spread sheets in front of her. She had too many things to do. She really didn’t need to be wasting time talking nonsense on the phone. 

    “Now is that any way to talk to your father?” Astor Peabody asked jovially.

    “To you? Yes it is. I told you I was in no mood to talk to you. Muchless see you. Besides you know Mummy’s in town too. I don’t want to play referee between you two,” Helena muttered disgruntled.

    Helena rolled her eyes as she heard her father laugh. He thought this was all some kind of joke or something. His constant good natured attitude could be tiresome.

    “You’d hardly have to do that, luvie. Your mother and I are on good terms this month. Why she hasn’t even sent me one of her nasty little letters in over two months. I must be doing something right.”

    “I don’t really care how you’re getting on. I’ve told you Pop that you and Mummy have to let me know at least a week in advance before you arrive. That way I can make the proper plans to be out of town.”

    “You’re funny,” Astor Peabody said with affection. “So your mother said that you’re seeing some uptight lawyer? Anyone that I would know?”

    “I should certainly hope not,” Helena snapped. “If I find that you’ve slept with her I think I’d lose my mind.”

    “I don’t sleep with every lawyer I meet, girlie. That would be your mother. No I actually meant what firm is she affiliated with? It’s always nice to throw business to ex-lovers, makes them feel that it wasn’t all for nothing. Am I being forward in assuming it’s over with? Because if I am, excuse me. Your mother was sure it would last more than two months, while I on the other hand disagreed. So who won this round?”

    Helena peered down at the spread sheet, the numbers blurring before her eyes. She sighed thinking about how she missed L.A. more than she had thought possible. New York City was a wonderful place to visit and live, but she had not adjusted like she had hoped.

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    Comments

    1. Oh Speedy. I was having chest pain through out that painful conversation with Bette and Helena. What the hell is wrong with Bette, why won’t she admit what she is feeling, why is she afraid to give into it. How awful for Helena and now what the hell has happened to Bette Please, please please, please post soon. My chest is heavy :-(

    2. You’ve been hinting that we will find out why our playa Bette is so reluctant to be involved with Helena. I wonder if they are related??? Is Bette the offspring, bastard child of Astor? Does she know this, so knows she cannot even begin to lay hands on Helena? I hope I’m wrong… Please tell me I am wrong. I hope for a happy ending but sometimes it just isn’t what we want. Brillant as stated before. You definately have skills.

    3. Squirl, no! No, no, no. That thought never crossed my mind. I wouldn’t be able to write something like that anyway. Rest assured I am not Jerry Springer. There’s no blood relation between Bette and Helena. None. Breath easy. Whew!

    4. What in the world was the inspiration for Peggy and Astor? Those two are really special. Great description, I felt as though I was there. Ok, what was really the impetus for the current situation that B and H find themselves experiencing? Is H truly tired of pining or did something specific occur? Ummmm…..what’s AU? The two stories almost feel like they fit together, almost! BYMAPS

    5. Good work, really. And although I like some of those, it IS nice to read a good story with proper grammar & spelling.Keep up with the excellent work, I’m really looking forward to the next episode.

    6. lwfan_niki AU is alternate universe. Which since this isn’t cannon, it would be AU. The two stories won’t resemble each other too much hopefully. Thanks a lot guys.

    7. Good god :( this chapter made MY heart ache too… you’re cutting us right to the core with this story Speedy… I hope you have happy ending and give us hope. Thanks for this..

    8. See a good reason why you shouldn’t drink so much, speedy, I LOVE this story and especially that it’s not focused on tina. I love how you write these two, pls post soon, I’m hanging on the edge of my seat!!!

    9. OMG! You’re making my heart ache with this chapter! I… shit! I’ve been where Helena is and this chapter just brought it all home to me. dman, you’re good! Despite the heartache and gut-wrenching conversations, this is written superbly. I am so into this story. You’ve got some serious talent there, Speed. I hate to see the end of each chapter. That’s a sure sign of something great! Please, continue. Preferably, real soon..lol! If there was a rating, you’d get 5 stars for all of the chapters so far! Magnificent job you’re doing. Keep it up!

    10. I can’t stop reading this story…I am a Tibetter but this story is so appealing. The tension between the two of them is so powerful. I don’t know what is holding Bette back from admitting to Helena that she means the world to her…you have written this so well I am on the edge of my seat. Will Helena make it back to LA? Keep posting.

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