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Before the Fall – Three
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Bare. Ringless.
Barren.
Just like her life.
Something had to change. She had to change something.
“I’m fine. I’m home at the moment. I looked over the plans you sent me three months ago and–“
“And it took you this long to get back to me, Peggy? Three months? I think things need to change.”
“Change? How so? We’ve been partners for years and everything has worked fine so far. Your rich. I’m richer. Now, tell me what’s wrong with you? If I’ve been avoiding you, then the same could be said of you.”
“Avoiding you? Peggy, please. You’ve gone out of your way to show me you’re siding with Helena. She’s completely cut me out of her life. It’s only a matter of time before she convinces you to do the same.”
“Oh, Bette you’re entirely too familiar with me. We’re business partners first. Think about that. How about a visit? There’s an exhibit I want to show you.”
“I’m not coming to New York,” Bette said coldly. The whole Peabody family was crazy, she mused. She could only be glad that Astor had not taken it upon himself to pester her.
She was sick of the whole damn family.
“Bette don’t you think it’s time? To just accept things as they are?” Peggy said with a wary sigh.
“And how are things, Peggy? Because clearly I’m the blind one here.” She ran a hand over her eyes.
Helena this, Helena that, she was sick of hearing about her. She was just sick and tired about it.
“Do I have to spell it out?”
“Please by all means.”
“Why do you make it such a struggle to be in love? Helena is a grown woman. So are you. I would accept you gladly into the family. And I speak for Astor as well.”
“That means nothing to me, Peggy. I am a friend to your daughter. If you want to discuss business then we can talk, but Helena, I won’t talk about her.”
“Your fight must have been quite bad. Helena has yet to tell me a thing.”
“There was no fight. We aren’t fighting. She moved because she wanted to. It had nothing to do with me.”
“You actually say that like you believe it. She moved the whole foundation to New York City. This was not a small move for her to make. She’s bought a brownstone. She’s putting down roots. She’s dating an uptight lawyer. Bette she is moving on! Are you happy about that?”
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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!!!!!!