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Frozen – Chapter 2 – Cold Flames
The room was quiet now. I was alone, sitting on the couch and I was suddenly captivated by the tongues of fire coming from the fireplace, dancing before me. Their crackling was the only sound I could hear. Bette and I were like those flames. No matter what, we always kept reaching upward, trying to go as high as possible; moving together, fusing together. Occasionally, one of them could, momentarily get lost and disappear, tearing away from the other, but a new flame could immediately rise from another one and start dancing again. There was no start and no end… we started and we were supposed to never end.
We did end. A fire needs to be fed but we let it die of starvation. The flames became smaller, until they stopped moving together, and, in the end, a heap of ashes took their place. The thin line of smoke was just the remembrance of something that once had been there and the darkness around it declared the end of it all. As a seaman, I blindly sailed the ocean; my lighthouse was out of sight.
A slight shift on the couch caught my attention. Kit was now sitting beside me and I could read a concerned expression on her face. She smiled sympathetically and took my right hand in hers.
“What’s bothering you, baby girl?” she asked me. Those simple but heartfelt words brought tears in my eyes. I had hurt her sister and despite everything that happened she never, in any kind of way, treated me differently. She had been by my side, nonetheless, when our friends saw me as a traitor. She, somehow, understood I was not myself and tried to find the real Tina, who was hidden in some dark and forgotten place within me.
I shook my head and sighed “The guilt, Kit. The guilt is overwhelming me like a heavy burden, I can’t breathe”
She might have said something to try to reassure me, but she nodded, instead, and kept silent. She just sat there, holding my hand. Her presence was enough to give me comfort. I was glad she wasn’t talking for I was sure I wouldn’t believe any word coming out her mouth. Not because I didn’t want to, but the thought that she could be wrong and that I could possibly face a deep disappointment was killing me. At the same time, the guilt increased, as I wasn’t worth such a charitable act: I deserved every bit of the hell I was living in.
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Oh wow this should get very interesting. I can’t wait for the next chapter. Thanks for posting.
Shit, this is so heartbreaking. Great writing, i can feel every emotion.
Is there a chance Tina told Angelica about Bette?
I understand Bette’s reaction, but i hope she will warm up to Angelica.
Again, great writing.
“Not one single emotion”, The pain still exists between them and maybe not even Angelica can bridge the chasm. So sad, so sad. Maybe the fire can burn through. PPS
I am intrigue please post soon
Wow, dear. Now, really surprised me.
you know how much I love your talent. It was a great chapter and emotions everywhere (mine too)
I understand Bette’s reaction, it made her survive what happened. but also with Angelica?
have a bad feeling that you do not do happy end: (
please posting soon
Wow im speechless, it must took everything in Bette to not go over and kiss and hug Angelica im sure she still believe that’s her child..but I love the way she treating Tina because Tina deserves it. I always wanted Bette to not give in so easily to Tina all the time I mean she needs to work hard to earn her love and trust back…can’t wait til next chapter..loving this
The imagery you used of the flames and the rocks were emotive and describes their past and present relationship well. It is heartbreaking to see Bette behaving so coldly towards Tina and Angie. Looks like Tina has created a monster. Please bring back our girls together again.
Wow, what a cold greeting. Can’t blame her but still harsh. She is probably hiding the hurt with her coldness. Enjoyed it, thanks
This is not the Bette Porter that I remember. “Cold as ice.” Need the next chapter.
Eish I want to cry, cry for Tina and Bette but mostly for Angie…. thx for your post. Its amaizing pps
You have me hooked on this story. I love the imagery you created with the snow, trees, rocks, flames and lighthouse. I can feel the cold that Tina feels looking out the window and looking at her past. Bette is such an emotional person and for her to be so cold to Angelica is surprising. I hope this is her defensive wall to keep herself together and that she will thaw very soon. Either that or Tina broke her spirit 6 years ago and will have to put it back together like a broken bowl. She may have taken Tina literally when she said Angelica was not her daughter and closed off all feeling for her in order to move on with her life. I can’t wait to read more.
Although it was warm in my living room I’ve got the chivers by Bette’s cold approach of Tina and Angie. I can only hope it’s just an act to hide her true feelings to protect herself. Can’t wait to read the follow up. Thank you for this great story. I’ve read all of your stories and liked all of them but I must admit this one is by far your best. Chapeau!
That’s sad
“Oh, right, you’re here as well. Hi, Tina” and turned back to our friends. And now I understood what Kit’s ‘she’s okay with you being here’ meant: you aren’t here as far as she’s concerned.
You’re killed me with that line! Oh, to be zeroed out by Bette Porter would make me freeze. You set the anxiety up well! I was hurt at the end. You got me a good way.
Blackbird
Sooo sad.Great story,thank you.
wow that’s intence, great start hope you continue soon :-)
One word. OUCH!!
Hey BOP,
This is heart breaking. I truly felt the emotions of Tina. I’m sure that Angelica will bridge the gap between B and Tee. Tee deserves to be treated that way but I’m sure B is excited to see her ex and ex-daughter?
Please post soon.
Wow, este capítulo foi tenso.
Saltar para a próxima.
5 estrelas.
It’s so easy to turn into a frigid bitch when we’re protecting our hearts. So sad :(