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Chapter 15
Helena sighs.
(Helena) But I thought this situation was different. That’s what’s frustrating
She shrugs as she turns her attention to another clothes rack.
(Helena) I really had hopes for you two
Tina glances over at her as she continues to look through the clothes. Helena rubs her forehead for a moment and then turns to her.
(Helena) So, what was the catalyst for ending it? Did she ask for more? Or do something to overstep?
Tina frowns as she takes a jacket off the rack.
(Tina) Does it matter what caused it?
Tina pulls the jacket on and looks at her reflection in a mirror set up near the stall entrance. Helena looks at her suspiciously.
(Helena) Tina
Tina looks over at her and they hold each other’s gaze for a long moment, and Tina then turns back to her reflection and sighs.
(Tina) I accidentally told her that I’ve fallen in love with her
Helena raises her eyebrows.
(Helena) OK. Well that’s obviously different to all the other times
Helena frowns.
(Helena) So Bette hasn’t actually done anything to set off your flight response then?
Tina gives her a reproachful look as she replaces the jacket on the rack.
(Helena laughs) You don’t appreciate the reference? I think it’s a pretty accurate description myself
Tina shakes her head as she moves to the next stall.
(Helena) And I should know. My God I remember the look of sheer panic in your eyes whenever I dared to think beyond college. And you dropped me the second that planning for the future became necessary. Even just the immediate future
Tina raises an eyebrow.
(Tina) I’m not denying any of that, but to be fair, I was twenty-one
(Helena smiles) Yes, I know, we were babies
They share a smile.
(Helena) But it’s never changed for you, has it?
(Tina sighs) No, it hasn’t. And it never will. I’m just not built for it. When I think of putting myself in that position, of making any form of future commitment to someone, I just can’t breathe
Helena nods.
(Tina) And it’s never been clearer to me that that’s just me, and I’ll never want it
Tina sighs.
(Tina) Because I don’t want it with Bette. Despite how I feel about her
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BHAv625 says
Damn it Tina get a clue. You are messing it up big time. We need more Katynd! Please post soon!
photo79 says
Love this story so much. More please!!
Martha3128 says
So Tina decided in college before age 21, that she never wanted a relationship that involved future and commitment. She decided that she was going just to flit from one partner to another for the rest of her life? What she saying is that she never wants to depend on someone else. She never wants to share her life with someone else. She never wants anyone with whom she can truly be connected to and they be connected to her. What she really does not want is to love someone? She is now in her mid to late thirties? So she has decided that what she really wants is a life of isolation and solitude? When the right person comes along, then all of that mantra will go out the window. If you are with the wrong person, then it does feel stifling and confining. But with the right person it feels like a warm blanket – comforting, inviting, welcoming….. So Tina, the decision now is in your court. Are you happy with your decision to break it off with Bette? Are you really? Well, if you are this will be your life forever. You can go home and sit on your patio and think about what might have been. Or you can roll the dice and see what happens. Oh yes, and there is always an end date to every relationship…. for the good ones its called death… One more thing. Choosing to leave Bette IS a decision to follow your own plan for the future whether you acknowledge that or not. You are simply choosing for Bette not to be a part of it. You are choosing a future of being alone…. You see, there are no decision you can ever make which is not about the future.
Thanks for the chapter. Helena, you are now my hero… I hope this new woman is the one for you…
Bibi28 says
I agree with everything you said Martha!
bptk1021 says
I agree with everything you said Martha!
SassyGran says
I’m with Martha!
Really enjoying this and look forward to your next post.
SG
trecelovinit says
Really sad for Tina to make assumptions. She’s isolating herself from possibilities. I agree with everyone’s comments. This is an awesome story and I look forward to the next update.
BHAv625 says
Please post soon !! Love this story