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Cure-all, Chapter 17
"Enough already, young lady" Her grandfather gently scolded her, "You’ll end up embarrassing our guest here. It must have been an awkward situation for her."
"Oh, don’t worry Mr Kennard. In fact it was rather funny… And if anything I felt sorry for you." Bette said with a warm smile.
"Besides…" She added, "I’m starting to get used to it. It must run in the family to mistake me for somebody else." With that, she gave Tina a teasing look and a wink that made the blonde’s heart jump.
Tina opened a wide mouth in mock offence, but the glint in her eyes left no doubt that she was amused and particularly flustered by Bette’s remark. She looked back at the brunette and shook her head with a grin.
Bette returned her grin and the women stared at each other. Bette couldn’t believe how happy she felt, how happy she had felt the whole evening. This place was so welcoming, and she had never felt more at peace in her whole life. And she couldn’t decide if it was because of the beautiful fire that surrounded them with its warmth, because of the delicious smell of the crepes made by Katel, because of the gracious old man who was sharing his most precious stories and wine…
… Or maybe simply because Tina was there, smiling at her and looking absolutely gorgeous in the large sweater and faded jeans she had changed into before dinner. She was glowing. Her cheeks were flushed and her eyes twinkling because of the fire, and her playful demeanour as she played with Mopsel was the most beautiful sight Bette had ever experienced. The brunette couldn’t think of a more perfect moment… Okay, maybe there was one, but she couldn’t allow her mind to take that path.
Understanding that Bette’s comment had been meant for Tina and probably referred to some private joke between the women, Tina’s grandfather took the wine bottle and poured it into Bette’s glass. Then he looked at her expectantly, waiting for her to take the first taste. The brunette took a sip, kept the precious nectar in her mouth taking her time to taste it fully and expertly, until she finally swallowed it. Then she turned to the old man and frowning in concentration, she offered,
"Structured… Strong but gracious nonetheless…Hmm… Fruity like the fragrant of your grapes, but also well-matured like your vine stocks … And solid like the stone of this house!… An exquisite vintage, Mr Kennard!" She finished with a radiant smile.
"Fantastic!" The old man exclaimed, "I’ve always thought that the souls of the earth and of the stone could be found in the wine!"
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i knew Bette would win pappy over!
WOW K, I was teary-eyed by Bette’s story. I am so amazed how you are able to equisitely write these drama from a tv series.
“Father Melvin” the Catholic priest ! Hahahahahaha ! That is an excellent way of writing him into your fic, K. Anyway, wonderful chapter ! Loved it ! I unfortunately have to run now so I won’t write my usual long-winded boring comments, but I have to say that Bette’ story was very moving indeed. How can this character be so perfect ?!! Oh, no, sorry, my bad, she’s not perfect, I just remembered she dressed like a waitress ! LOL ! Again, this was a grrrreat chapter ! Can’t wait for more of this !
something tells me that “abandon child” issue will come back later and we’ll find out about Bette’s parents…
I love this story. PPS!!
This is one of the most fascinating stories I’ve ever read
the way you write this story brings just amazes me. It brings my feelings to the surface as if I was in that room with Bette. thanks…and please don’t make us wait a week.
This is real good, please post soon!
Bette seems to have won most everyone in this story. Even clueless Helena is taken by Bette (saving the foal).
love this story… i could just see a little bette… you almost had me crying… and pappy… well we all knew bette would win himover.. and tina is also a goner… so maybe helena has a girl friend on the side… and tina finds out… opening the way for her to go to bette…PPS
i knew bette will win old kennardddddd yayyyyyy i hope tina wouldnt be cawerd and tell helena she had falling with another person
Wow, what an amazing story. So emotional, warm and lovley. I love it. Please post really soon.
Dawwwwww.
That was great and poor Bette.