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Chapter 35 – ADVICE
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“Well, she thought she did.” Ashley went on. “She thought her being in the states put a strain on your relationship. Too much distance, too much space, too much time apart.”
“No, no. That wasn’t true.” Bette’s eyebrows knotted in bewilderment. She had been willing to live in the states with Tina. She had wanted so desperately to do just that.
“She needed you, especially when our mom died.” Ashley continued with the truth. “And you were nowhere to be found. It wasn’t pretty.”
“I’m sorry about your mother.” Bette took a deep breath.
Lordy, that sounded so chiche, Bette thought.
“Thanks, but I don’t want your sympathy, Bette.” Ashley hammered at her. “I want you to damn well talk to my sister and explain yourself.”
“I . . . “ Bette stammered.
“Damn it, Bette.” Ashley almost shouted, slamming her fist down on the arm of the chair she was sitting in. “Just fucking tell her what the hell happened.”
“O . . . okay.” Bette swallowed hard, her voice tight. There were a few other medical staff and patients looking in their direction. “Please keep your voice down.”
“She deserves to know the whole truth.” Ashley urged the doctor, her tone a tad lower, aware of the attention they were attracting. “All of it.”
“Yes.” Bette knew she owed Tina answers. She took a deep breath and tried to compose herself. “I will.”
Both women took deep breaths to calm themselves. People started to mull around again and quickly moved on about their business.
“Do you still love her?” Ashley asked, unafraid.
“I . . . “Bette hesitated, taken off-guard by the sudden question.
Could she admitted that she still did indeed love Tina?
Could she dare hope that Tina might still love her as she had all those years ago?
“You know she’s never been in a serious relationship since you.” Ashley told her, wanting Bette to know the truth, this little bit of information.
“No . . . “Bette’s mind was racing. “Wait. I . . . I thought she was in a relationship with . . . “
“With that no good pilot? Captain Selfish?” Ashley scuffed in disgust. She had no positive thoughts on Lynn. She had disliked the brass woman from the start. Thought Lynn was far too arrogant and narcissistic. “The bitch would breeze into town on a flight with a layover in Philly. Didn’t matter the time or day and expected Tina to drop everything to be with her.”
“What . . . “Bette tried to start again, but was cut off once more.
“Everything was always about her.” Ashley shook her head in aggravation. “Everything always had to revolve around her needs and wants. Sure, she had an exciting career, but the person herself was shallow.”
“I didn’t know.”
“Well, thankfully, Tina finally ended it. She wasn’t in love with the bitch. Thank god.” Ashley sank back in her chair with a sly smile on her lips. “She had enough of Lynn’s bullshit and told her to take a hike before we left for London. Good riddance.”
“Um, I see.” Bette finally managed, surprised by Ashley’s statements. So, Tina was no longer in a relationship?
Bloody hell.
She really didn’t know how to respond.
“Talk to her, Bette.” Ashley pleaded with her. She wanted her sister happy and she knew Bette made her happy. “Tell her what she wants to know.”
“I . . . I will.” Bette whispered as she wrapped her arms around herself. “I will.”
* * * * *
So, a few days later when the two former lovers met up at the medical center once more, Tina pressed Bette for a meeting time that would be agreeable to her, Bette had finally agreed. Helena had offered the use of her London residence as a neutral meeting location for the former couple. Tina had immediately accepted and Bette was left with little defense to veto the suggestion.
It appeared that Bette’s time of hiding was coming to an end . . .
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To be continued . . .
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Hey Collins,
Good to see a new chapter.
Your wife is more important, it’s positive there seems to be solutions for her limitations.
Ashley spoke rather firm to Bette and she is right. Bette needed it and now they are finally going to talk.
Bette never ever wanted to hurt Tina, in the past, present or the future, she could have explained to Tina years ago what happened to her father and brother and what it meant to her own future. She decided not to but come on, if you’re life has been tragically changed like hers I’m not sure how i would have handled things.
And now with her own health struggles, i can understand her hesitation to talk about the past and present. She loves Tina, doesn’t want to hurt her by dragging up the past and doesn’t want Tina to hurt not knowing how her health will progress and not promising her a possible relationship.
Great chapter!
Have a good weekend and give my regards to your wife
Hey, as always, thank you for the encouragement & kind words.
My wife actually had 1 procedure today & we are hopeful it will provide her with a good degree of relief.
Yes, these two knuckleheads are coming towards their big moment thus far.
I would say its about high time that someone gave Bette a hard time for a change!
Be safe.
So good to hear from you!
Sorry to hear about your wife’s struggles, but hopefully solutions are on the horizon and will be implemented soon. Hope all goes well.
That Ashley has some guts confronting Bette. Good for her, she cares about her sister so much.
And Bette needed to hear all of those points that Ashley brought up.
Now Bette has to find it within herself to speak honestly with Tina and not continue to hide issues from her.
Great to have you back and looking forward to many more chapters of this terrific story.
Thanks for your supportive words. Means a lot.
Those Kennard sisters can be a handful, especially when they are defending the other.
I don’t think Bette’s gonna have much of a choice to not talk to Tina, so let the fireworks start!!
More to come.
FINALLY !
Well, let’s not put the cart before the horse, Bette could still change her mind and come up with 10,000 excuses.
Good chapter, I hope everything works out for your wife. Good luck and hopefully we’ll read you soon.
FINALLY!! Ha!!
Bette could change her mind, but I won’t let her!! She’s gotta fess up – its well overdue.
Thanks for the supportive words. Fingers crossed!
Short, but very powerful. Nice job here.
Bette needed to get the perspective from Tina’s side via Ashley.
I could feel Bette’s hesitation, sorrow, regret. And certainly Ashley’s frustration and anger.
So looking forward to the next big chapter.
Sending prayers for you and your wife!
Thanks for continuing to be supportive & encouraging me to continue.
Actively working on the next chapter – lots to say & FEEL!!
Keep those prayers coming!
Well worth the wait as this is super charged.
Great chapter and very to the point. Bette can’t mistake Ashley’s intent at all – happiness for her sister.
Best lines – its the whole paragraph when Ashley’s describing Lynn – it’s so rich and exactly pins ‘the no good pilot’ to the seat of the cockpit!!
‘With that no good pilot? Captain Selfish?” Ashley scuffed in disgust. She had no positive thoughts on Lynn. She had disliked the brass woman from the start. Thought Lynn was far too arrogant and narcissistic. “The bitch would breeze into town on a flight with a layover in Philly. Didn’t matter the time or day and expected Tina to drop everything to be with her.”
Ashley doesn’t mince any words.
Thanks so much for your efforts as we understand the stress you and your wife are under. Best wishes and prayers for some relief soon!
Take care of yourself too.
Hey, I had hoped that folks didn’t forget about this novel & so thrilled to find out that those same folks are still following along. Yay!
Glad you enjoyed the Lynn bashing – she deserved it.
Thanks for reaching out & keeping me going.
Hey Collins
First, sending all positive thoughts to you and your wife. Good to hear good things are coming. Thinking about you both.
I LOVE this chapter. Ashley told it like it is – and that’s how Bette needed to hear it. Tina has always taken care of her little sister, now it was Ashley’s turn to take care of her big sister. Gotta say, Ashley sounded just like my sister.
Bette & Tina’s conversation is coming soon, and I can’t wait. Love how you’ve built up to it.
Take care, my friend.
Westy
Hey pal,
You’re so kind with your hopeful words for my wife.
Yes, Ashley got real this time & aimed right for Bette’s jugular – Tina! She needed to hear all this, especially from Ashley who had that front row seat for all these years.
This next chapter will be a roller coaster ride for both of them. Whew!!
You take care yourself.
Damn it !
I feel like nothing will ever get better. I hope Tina has more determination than I do.
Thanks for the update.