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Chapter 7
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(Bette) How do you go from feeling like this
Bette points to her chest.
(Bette) To feeling nothing at all?
Alice looks at her for a moment.
(Alice) It happens
Bette shakes her head.
(Bette) Not to us it doesn’t
They sit in silence for a moment, both gathering their thoughts. Alice then looks to her.
(Alice) OK, let’s imagine for a moment that that’s true. Do you have a theory then? About what’s going on with you? Why you act the way you do towards her, and the way you speak about her?
Bette sighs and rubs her forehead.
(Bette) It’s hard to say. I have some insight I guess, but this version of me is 15 years ahead
Bette frowns and looks to her coffee.
(Bette) But Al I always blame myself. Always
She looks up and meets Alice’s eyes.
(Bette) And now all of a sudden I’m acting like everything’s her fault? It just doesn’t make sense to me
Alice frowns, looking at her for a moment.
(Alice) You think you actually blame yourself then? That how you’re presenting is what? A facade?
(Bette shrugs) I think it’s possible
Alice looks at her for a long moment, thinking this over.
(Alice) If that’s really true, I guess me telling you how awful you are every time this comes up can’t be helping
They look at each other for a moment.
(Bette) Probably not
Alice looks downwards, gathering her thoughts.
(Alice) I guess over the years watching her move past what happened and look at it with some balance, and watching you holding onto all of this anger towards her, has made me very defensive of her
She looks to Bette.
(Alice) You’ve become angrier, if anything, as the years have gone on. You act like everything that happened was her fault, and that’s really just not the case. It makes me angry, I guess, hearing you go on about it like that
Alice looks at her for a moment before continuing.
(Alice) But if I’m being honest, my feelings about it all aren’t really as one-sided as I present
Bette raises her eyebrows and they hold each other’s gaze.
(Bette) I imagine that’s something you’ve never said to me before
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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.
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…
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! :)
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.
So enjoying this story!
Thanks
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.