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Before the Fall – Three
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“Well thanks for that. I have things to do. I’ll see you tonight.”
“Yes. Have a good day. And be good, luvie.”
“Aren’t I always? Goodbye, Pop.”
“Goodbye, luv.”
Helena hung up her phone with an audible snap. She was very tempted to call her mother and complain about her set up. Because it was an obvious set up. Her parents never just decided to buddy up without a hidden agenda. She suspected that she was tonight’s agenda.
She wasn’t looking forward to it at all.
““
“Did I get any phone calls?” Bette asked James her assistant as she strode into the back office of her L.A. gallery.
“You mean Helena type phone calls?” James asked with a laugh.
Bette glared at him as she shrugged out of her light leather jacket. She hung it up on her coat rack and headed for her desk.
“No. Did I get any phone calls, period? What makes you think I was even talking about her?”
“No. Helena hasn’t called. But you did get other messages.”
“James…listen to me very carefully. My world does not revolve around that woman. I don’t care if she’s called. I just want my messages.”
James shrugged and took a seat in one of the chairs facing Bette’s desk.
“Okay. Gina Farrar called again. Franklin Phillips from the C.A.C. called too. That’s the fourth time he’s called. He really wants to hip up the C.A.C. and wants Provocations to do it. Alice called. Wants you to remember to bring ketchup to dinner tonight. Shane called to say she would like a ride. And Tina called to see what was what. What are we doing tonight was her exact message. And still no Helena. Though the elder Peabody called. Mrs. Hellbeast herself requests that you call her immediately.”
“You’re not funny you know. Mentioning Helena every chance you get, James. I don’t appreciate it.”
“Well some one has to keep it lively around here. You’ve been a grouch since Helena left. I thought she would have called you by now. You—“
“Go back to work. Away from me, James. Away. Away you go,” Bette said and waved her hand at him shooing him out.
“I’ll let you know right away when Helena calls so you can devote your entire time to making it up to her. Whatever it was that you did.”
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What a pleasant surprise. Now I have to go back and read.
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 :-(
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.
Bette is so BULL-HEADED! Hopefully that’ll change.
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!
I have never been so happy to be wrong. THANKS. Waiting with baited-breath for your next chapter
Damn this is good speedy!!!!! but you know youre wrong for leaving us hanging like that right
Grrr, you suck, leaving us hanging like that. But aside from that, I am very much enjoying this story and can’t wait to read more.
Wow! Now there’s a cliffhanger!! Thanks!
please speed posta again soon.. great chapter.. i love belena stories..
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
I’m sure that every reader has heart ache from Helena and Bette’s attitude and conversation. You’re so cruel leaving us on a cliffhanger! lol.
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.
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.
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..
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!!!
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!
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.
i soooooo luv this story, this is a different side of bette, that i think is really sexy!!!!now hurry up and write!!!!!!