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Chapter 7
Alice looks at her for a moment before responding.
(Alice) You defend yourself, very strongly. You don’t take responsibility for anything at all, and place blame on her at any opportunity
Bette frowns and nods.
(Bette) Right
Bette looks down towards her coffee and Alice examines her.
(Alice) Are you OK?
Bette sighs and takes a seat opposite Alice at the bench. They sit in silence for a moment.
(Bette) I feel like everyone has been trying to tell me this this whole time, but I haven’t heard it
Bette rubs her forehead.
(Bette) I’ve been acting on the assumption that if I’m going to fix this situation I need to remind Tina what we had. And convince her it’s worth fighting for. But I’m beginning to realise that I’m not actually sure she even needs much convincing. That actually, it’s me that does
She frowns and looks to her coffee.
(Bette) And I don’t know how to fix that
Alice furrows her brow and continues to examine her.
(Alice) I didn’t really know you were trying to fix it
Bette looks up at her and shrugs.
(Bette) Of course I am
They fall into silence for a while, and Bette then looks back to her.
(Bette) How do I talk about her generally?
Alice shifts in her seat and looks at her for a moment.
(Alice) Not very nicely
Bette raises an eyebrow.
(Bette) Al, I’m speaking to you because you won’t hold back
Alice nods and then shrugs.
(Alice) OK. Well, you defend yourself Bette, and so criticise her, very strongly also. You have a lot of anger still, about everything that went on back then
Bette closes her eyes and rubs her forehead, and Alice watches her for a moment.
(Alice) I know it must be hard to accept, with where you’re coming from now, but you’ve said that you’re over her. Completely. You’ve moved on and want nothing to do with her other than what you have to with managing Angie
Alice shrugs and Bette looks at her for a moment, taking this in. She then frowns and looks away, before focusing back on Alice.
(Bette) I think I’m lying
Alice raises her eyebrows.
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Bibi28 says
Such a good story but still i am not any wiser about what happened 15 years ago between them and what caused Bette behavior towards Tina till the accident.
And why is it that Bette doesn’t want to admit or talk about that both her and Tina are in another relationship with other woman?
Think i need to practice a little bit more patience.
Martha3128 says
I’m a little confused. I’m not sure why Bette blames Tina outwardly in the current time for their “non-relationship”. Why the hostility toward Tina? And why the reluctance to admit that they are both in relationships currently which need to be addressed in some form or fashion. Bette’s girlfriend doesn’t even know she’s been in an accident and certainly will be surprised when she finds out Bette’s ex is staying in the guest room without her knowledge. And what has Tina told her fiancé’? I would expect that Tina would not withhold information from her fiancé’ on this matter. After all, she has committed to marrying her and living their lives together.
I think that Alice should have told Bette exactly what Bette is saying to defend herself…. maybe that would give Bette a hint as to what Bette’s actions and thoughts have been. If it is some kind of façade to allow her and Tina to get on with their lives without each other, then it will become apparent. At least it would be more information.
There is a multitude of layers here and Bette has so little information. I keep getting the feeling that when or if Bette does recover her memory, she is going to feel like a fool or an idiot. And that will not be good for anyone.
Thanks for the chapter…
DeeTee says
Oh i love Alice here! I love how she defends and advocates for Tina. And nice one reminding Bette of a little reality check, that they’re both in relationships. Hihihi! I’m so following all your stories, K! PPS! :)
OneStorm1 says
I think Bette wants Tina to be happy at all costs so by acting as if he hates her, she is pushing her to be with someone else who is “worthy” of her love. Bette does not have very much evidence that she is in a relationship in her home none of her things are there so I think this person is just there so she does not feel lonely while watching Tina move on with this new person. A person who seems to be living a separate life from Tina in and out of town, Tina didn’t seem to upset that she would be staying with Bette for the foreseeable future, while her fiancé is none the wiser about the situation.
wkm says
So enjoying this story!
Thanks
kiwipit says
It’s so sweet that Tina accepts that this Bette is different to the one she normally meets. I love the breakfast scene.
Bette’s thoughts on her dismissive behaviour to Tina seems very plausible. She could be thinking that she’s distructive (well, we know since the elevator talks) and that she’s no good for Tina. Therefore she does everything to keep Tina at a distance. Be awful to Tina so she will move on with somebody else.
Lovely conversation with Alice. She is a true friend.
Can’t wait for the next chapter! Thanks for sharing your story with us.