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Before the Fall – Two
Prologue — Part Two
"I don’t suppose you’re going to tell me why you ran off like that?" Peggy finally asked breaking the thick silence in the car.
Bette kept her face turned to the window. She’d been silent for the past half hour, trying very hard not to think about Helena and what she’d said.
“I forgot I had something to do,” was all the answer Bette was willing to give.
“And Helena couldn’t take you back? So you had to run? Like the hounds of hell were after you? If you’re going to lie, Bette, please don’t be so blatant about it,” Peggy said reproachfully.
Bette sighed, wishing she were anywhere else.
How could Helena say she was in love with her?
How? Why? How?
Had Helena been dropping clues left and right? Was she so dense she hadn’t even noticed Helena was in love with her?
“So, what are you doing in England? I was certainly surprised to see you with Helena. You didn’t mention anything when we spoke last.”
“I’m guest lecturing at the art history department at Oxford,” Bette said after a moment clearing her thoughts. “It was rather sudden.”
“Really?” Peggy asked skeptically.
“Yes, really! I’m here to do a job.”
“I believe you, Bette. Only it seems you had a fight with my daughter. What was that about?”
Bette turned to face Peggy at last. She had no intentions of telling Peggy that Helena was in love with her. No doubt Peggy would tease Helena mercilessly about it.
“Really, Peggy, it was nothing. I did sort of forget about my friend while I was out with Helena. Megan and I have plans. And besides I know Helena has studying to do, so I didn’t want to take her out of her way.”
“Now that’s a lie that I can get behind! It’s all right if you don’t want to tell me. I’m sure I can squeeze it out of Helena.”
The rest of the ride to London was made in blessed silence as far as Bette was concerned.
She thanked Peggy for the ride and then hurried up to her suite.
She was glad to find it empty when she stepped in and did a cursory search.
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loving this. pps. Ü
This has got to be my new favorite Peggy Peabody line!!…….”Don’t make me pull you out of bed, Helena. You know how I detest physical labor. Sit up. Now.”…….Fabulous! Thanks!
my my Ms Porter all of 26 thinks she’s a grown up??? maybe at 52 she will be!!! and is Helena 19 or 20 and what is the legal age in the USA for sex??? is it 16 or 18?…..besides my queries…this is shaping up to be a good story…
Amazing… I GET this story on so many levels… now let’s see if I can learn something from Helena :) Do post soon, really loving this and your writing. Thank you
Somehow I missed chapter one! This is great, and I hope you continue this journey soon.
Love that Peggy. I’m with Seahurst on Peggy quote. Betty just see Helena as the child she first met. Thanks
I still Bette likes Helena but she is not ready for Helena and really Helena is probably not ready for Bette but your story is very intruiging
Rau age of consent in the UK is 16 yrs old. And I meant to post that Helena is 19 yrs old, but she’s known Bette since she was 17 she was legal then too. Thanks for the reviews.
Rau I didn’t answer your question, lol! U.S. consent is 16 yrs old I believe. Thanks for the review everyone!
Oh man! Come on, Bette! Hell, you’re breaking MY heart. I can SO feel what Helena is going through right now. This story just started, but I already know that it is going to be really good. These first couple of chapters just grab your attention and doesn’t let go until you run out of words to read… because the chapter has ended. LOL! I was so disappointed to see the end of this chapter. Take that a compliment, because it is one. Please, post again when you can. I am very anxious to travel on this journey with Bette and Helena. And, I LOVE Peggy. My goodness, that woman has to be the coolest person to have as a friend. I could definitely hang around with Peggy… if only to hear her talk. She is very direct and I love that!
Amazing how some people can blind themselves to their own feelings… and how far they can get to prevent themselves from seeing the truth… Bette sure has feelings… and sure does not WANT to have… a long long way to go…Keep it up…
Come on, Bette! To quote Peggy, “Don’t be such a pussy!” Lol. Great chapter, I’m hanging on my seat here.
Im really like this story….Please continue it’s like reading a book. PPS
*rolling my eyes at Bette* Git a grip woman!! So afraid…to love and be loved! I am thoroughly enjoying this and am anxiously awaiting the next installment of both stories.
wonderful, wonderful story…I love the play between these two…pls continue and soon
Oh! You’re so good in your writing! Why didn’t I notice your fics earlier! Way to go! :) Please continue!