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Before the Fall – Three
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“How tactful, Astor. Bringing up the one who got away,” Peggy snapped at Astor.
“What? Are we not mentioning Bette?” Astor demanded bewilderedly. “Is she to be the pink elephant in the room? Ignored at all costs?”
“Well that was the way it was supposed to be. You certainly used to be better at picking up the signs. Old age is not agreeing with you, dear.”
“I resent that.”
“By all means. But since Astor has so lovingly mentioned she-who-was-not-to-be-named–“
“You mean Voldermort?” Helena interrupted coldly.
“Ralph Fiennes? He’s a man darling. No. Bette. I spoke to her today. Checking in and what not. She seemed to be in an awful mood. Shorter than normal, wouldn’t indulge me in idle chit chat at all. Why she didn’t even say hello to you. What happened between the two of you?” Peggy demanded.
Helena sighed and rested her elbow on the table, propping her head on her hand.
“I don’t want to talk about Bette. See, those children of yours Pop, them popping up right about now? That would be great! You two have so little to do in your lives. I wish you would bother someone else.”
“We would, but we love you too much to foist ourselves on someone else. Besides we’d have to train them, and why do that when we already have you?” Astor asked.
“Darling we’re worried about you,” Peggy said seriously.
“There’s nothing to worry about.”
“But there is. You’ve moved here. Away from your friends. Away from the life you’ve established in L.A. That is a major step. Believe it or not we aren’t oblivious to your…struggle. Though we mock, we also love. Bette Porter has broken your heart.”
Helena sat up and turned to stare at her mother then her father in turn.
She smiled coldly.
“She’s done nothing of the sort,” she told them. “Nothing like that at all. What she has done is be one the best friends I’ve ever had. I moved here because it makes the most sense. You’re here Mummy. Pop you’re a short flight away. There was nothing left for me there.”
“Because she doesn’t love you?” Astor asked softly.
“No. Not because of that.”
“But…how are we to believe that? You’ve been in love with her for years. Just now after all this time you’ve decided to move on?” Peggy asked.
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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!!!!!!