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Congratulations are in order
“I promise we’ll spend time together. Good luck tonight.”
“Thanks Tina.” They hug each other and Valerie leaves for her big debut. Tina goes back to her room to get showered and dressed. She really hated to disappoint Valerie and Bette but Eric had insisted that she wait for him.
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Everyone was gathered in Bette’s office when Valerie arrived at the gallery. She entered to a round of applause. “Ah our guest of honor has arrived. Valerie you look beautiful.” Bette stepped up and gives her an affectionate hug. “Are you nervous?”
“I’ve been on pins and needles for the past couple of days but surprisingly now I’m not nervous at all. I’m just really excited.”
“Good. Come let me introduce you to some people.” She walked them over to Peggy first.
“Peggy this is our star Valerie Simmons.”
“My dear it’s a pleasure to meet you. I expected that I would love your work just based on Bette’s recommendation but I’m beyond impressed. You do have amazing talent. I see a lot success in your future.”
“Mrs. Peabody it’s a pleasure and an honor to meet you. Thank you so much for coming. I really appreciate your kind words. It means a lot that you like my work.”
“First of all please call me Peggy and secondly I love your work. I will be acquiring several pieces I’m sure. I wish you much success dear.”
“Thank you Peggy.”
Bette then moved the introductions along turning their attention to Kit. “Val this is my sister Kit Porter.”
“Oh my God Kit Porter it’s so nice to meet you. My friend Tina loves your music. She’s always playing it around the house. She’s going to be so excited to meet you.”
“Well I’m excited to meet her also and I’m happy to meet you. Congratulations on the show. Your work is very inspiring.”
“Thank you Kit.” As they talked Marcus and Francesca walked up to the group. “Valerie this is Marcus Allenwood and Francesca Romano. Marcus is an artist also. He was in your shoes not too many years ago. Francesca’s family owns an art gallery in Milan, Italy.”
“Valerie your work is spectacular. I hope you will allow me show some of your pieces in my gallery.”
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I am sure you left out a couple of pages. ;-) Excellent chapter. I wonder if Tina will be upset that Bette didn’t tell her about her adoption plans? Eric seems awfully bossy especially if Tina and he have an “open” relationship. Tina seems kind of mousy/timid when it comes to Eric. Just my observation. Looking forward to more. Thanks for writing frequently and longer chapters as well.
azmama thank you for continuing to read and commenting on this story. Your observation about Tina and Eric’s “open” relationship is very astute. More will be revealed about Eric’s behavior in a future chapter.
Good chapter I’m glad everyone but Tina heard the happy news. I on the other hand think Tina shouldn’t be upset as she chose to wait for Eric and one thing led to another on that issue. If Bette does tell Tina than she has to be supportive as the next 3 months bette’s mind will be on this baby. The feeling I’m getting this baby is coming early am I wrong? Francesca wasn’t feeling too great after the show? so am I reading into it too much?
Dee22 we’ll soon see Tina’s reaction when she finally hears the news. No worries about Francesca. She will take the baby to full term. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Tina doesn’t seem too interested in Eric from a relationship standpoint as it looks more like an arrangement than anything else but she lets him kind of dictate things to much for them not being serious..And since she missed Bette’s announcement about the baby I hope she is supportive in Bettes decision when she does find out
Pie_Fair like azmama you too have hit the nail on the head regarding Tina and Eric’s relationship. More will be revealed about their intimacy. Stay tuned for Tina’s reaction to the news when she finally hears it. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Please get rid of Eric……
els73 – I’m working on it. :-)
Thank you for reading and commenting
Bette pity not to have the opportunity to talk about Tina
adoption, however, I know she will give support to Bette.
This story is excellent.
Great chapter.