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    Better Not Bitter Chapter 8

    Peggy laughed out loud. ”Of course, I’ll still help you, but I think you are wrong about there not being people out there knowing about the painting.” She paused as she smiled, ”Years ago, in the 90’s if I recall, when I lived in London, I heard a rumor. Well, it was more a story. You see, I was a bit adventurous back then and ran in some interesting circles. I met some intriguing people and of course all of them thought they were rather impressive. Anyways, there was this delicious Russian that went on about this painting he had acquired while visiting in the United States. One night after some glorious sex, he bragged about this painting being a historic find from the WWII era.”

    ”Did you see the painting?” Bette asked simply.

    ”I saw a picture.   It was a Polaroid.  A bad one if I recall and it was so long ago.” Peggy paused in thought, ”At the time, I thought he was just telling stories to get me in the sack. I honestly thought that if he did make such a purchase, he probably had been swindled. Back then, there were some really wealthy Russians, they called them Oligarchs. They made a ridiculous amount of money when the wall fell in the late 80’s. They threw money around like it was nothing, paying exorbitant amounts just to say they were better for purchasing something at such a high price. I figured he had actually purchased worthless junk, because even back then it was impossible to hide a find like a lost painting from the Nazi era.” Peggy paused, ”Unfortunately he is gone now, some political nonsense with other Russians.”

    Bette nodded. She was quiet as she took in all that Peggy had just said. She began to feel the weight of history on her shoulders. ”Well, it’s nice to know that I might not be just chasing my tail,” she smiled. ”So… what next?” She said letting out a long breath.

    They looked at each other. Bette saw the smiling curve of her own mouth mirrored in Peggy’s as both sensed the excitement of a real treasure hunt taking form.

    Comments

    1. Hey Superk,

      Thank you for this chapter while you are exhausted, i can imagine that as a social worker you have a real difficult time and lots of work to do. Please try to take care of yourself and be safe!

      So much mysterie and then also the worry about Covid and that utter bitch Kelly.

      Very good that Bette and Tina talk but more important is that they continue to do that.

      I am not sure if it was wise of Tina to tell Alice that much but she is a friend and means well most of the time. Glad that Bette told Peggy, if one person can help Bette it is Peggy.

      Please try to look after yourself!

    2. Thanks for the chapter….

      I am concerned about the relationship between Bette and Tina. They are still very much living in their hurt and anguish and have made very little progress in forming any semblance of a good solid relationship. Tina is not happy that Bette will not step back from any challenge. Yet that is who Bette is and is never going to change. Bette is still anguishing about the fact that Tina was not there to support her through the Kelly crap. That is never going to change – it happened…. its done and cannot be undone. They are both wondering about what Kelly is up to, but neither will sit down and blue sky what the possibilities are and propose solutions. Both are too busy in their disappointment and angst in the other. None of this is good signs for their future.

      These two do not appear to be in a frame of mind of two newly reconciled people. The are more like an aged married couple who wonder why they decided to retire when they did. They are simply not ready to be spouses, lovers, constant companions. And I do not know if they will ever be. Both their lives are more consumed with their own thoughts than with interaction with the other. This Covid shut down could be a gift of time and a proximity to actually make some progress in their relationship…. to make plans for the future, to establish time schedules, roles in the relationship, identify triggers for problems, and most of all to be parents to Angie. Angie is reflecting her parent anxiety… her parents desire to escape home and to be out and about. The less her parents are able to deal with the confinement, the less Angie will as well.

      I really want these two to do well. I want their relationship to succeed. But the more they dwell on their fears and frustrations, the harder it will be to achieve a happy and sound relationship. Its time to forgive and move on.

      And as to Kelly Wentworth? Now that Peggy knows Kelly is snooping around looking for the painting? Ask her to do what she can to keep her away from Bette. And then let it go.

      Oh? What happened to Shane? She moved in with Angie and Bette when Tina was in New York. Haven’t seen anything about her since. Since the shut down is still in progress, I would have thought she would be still around.

      Thanks for the chapter….

    3. Thank you for the chapter!

      What happen to Tina – did her cooking skills develop into Bette’s :) I thought only one person in their family could burn something during cooking :)

      And maybe it’s me – but i think they all too obsessed about Kelly. Too many mentions about that person.

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