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Cut to the Chase: Chapter 5
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“You want to go out for drinks now?” Alice was still shocked. “The ‘I’m so busy’ Bette Porter?”
“Well? Are you just going to sit there or are you going to join me?”
“Ok ok, hold your horses.” Alice followed her out the door. “When was the last time we went out for drinks in the middle of the day? Like ten years?”
“A slight exaggeration.”
“Barely. I’m just not accustomed to this with you.”
Bette climbed into Alice’s car. “Well, there’s a lot of things going on lately I’m not accustomed to.” She said under her breath.
Alice and Bette enjoyed a couple drinks sitting outside on a patio. The sun was shining and both had on sunglasses. Bette put her head back and soaked up the sun on her face.
“Feel good?” Alice asked.
“Mmmm.”
“You should really get out more often.”
“I’ve be-“
“You’ve been busy.” Alice interrupted. “I know, I know. The last couple of weeks I haven’t heard from you at all. Is everything ok?”
“Fine, everything’s fine.”
“I mean, you even had to go to a work lunch on a Saturday last week. What the hell is that about?”
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.” Bette sipped on her cocktail.
“It doesn’t?”
Bette laughed at Alice’s sarcasm. “Will you leave me alone if I promise to not work as much anymore?”
“Yes. Even though I don’t believe you.”
“It’s settled then.”
They sat silently for a couple of minutes, breathing in the fresh air.
Alice sat up in her seat and rested her elbows on the table. She took her sunglasses off and looked at Bette. “Ok, I just have to ask because I’m worried about you.”
“Uh oh, I don’t like the sound of this.”
“Seriously, are you ok? I mean, the whole Tina thing ended badly and I know it breaks your heart that Angelica isn’t with you every day, not to mention the fact that Tina is with Henry now. I just want to make sure you’re ok. I’m not the only one worried.”
“Is that so? Who else having you been discussing this with behind my back?” Bette asked through her sunglasses.
“I haven’t been gossiping, Bette. There’s nothing to gossip about.”
“I’m fine, Al. Really. Just relax. Work has been very demanding lately. I’m working on a new show. That will be over in a couple more weeks. I do miss my daughter, but I get to see her often. And I don’t worry about Tina. That’s in the past.”
“There is no present or future without our pasts, though.”
“Well, I’m not living in the past.”
“Ok, I have one more question.”
Bette crossed her arms on the defense.
“Are you seeing someone?”
Bette laughed. “Why do you ask?”
“You’re… different lately. You seem happier than you’ve been in a long time. You randomly took the afternoon off work for drinks with a friend and well, I have to say it… you’re glowing. Seriously glowing. What’s going on?”
Bette took a deep breath before answering. Was she that obvious? She had tried so hard to remain neutral and cool. Keeping her sunglasses on, she finally directed her eyes to Alice.
“I’m happy where I’m at right now. It’s taken me a while to feel content with my life. Perhaps that’s what you seeing.”
“Maybe, but I don’t know.”
Damn it Alice! Why don’t you buy it you little snoop? Bette’s mind raced.
“Look, Al, I can be spontaneous sometimes, like today. And am I not allowed to be happy and carefree from time to time?”
Alice furrowed her eyebrows. “You’re right. Just keep me updated, ok? And if you’re seeing someone and not telling me, I’ll find out. I always do. You should know that by now.”
“Is that a threat?” Bette grinned.
“Only if you’re seeing someone.”
“I’ll keep that in mind then. But don’t waste your time.”
“Snooping is never a waste of time.” Alice smiled mischievously.
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No, really, there not fooling ANYBODY. Do carry on.
Alice so needs a muzzle!!! This would bother me alot, that she doesn’t think anyone is entitled to anything private in their lives…why do they put up with it?
OMG susannah makes a very good point. As much as I’d love to have an Alice as a best friend, I could NOT put up with the nosiness. I have a short fuse and I’d snap and bite her head off. Seriously, as long as a friend isn’t showing signs of being a junkie or suicidal, then back off.
Fareast, I do love this story and your writing. I have now officially read every chapter of every story that you have posted. Thank You for sharing. I will definately continue following your writings.
Friends are friends but sometime Alice is a bit nosey for me. There’s a difference in poking fun and being nosey. I do love this story though…bring on friday.
exactly, lament. Actually Alice goes beyond nosiness..asking and continuing to pry is being nosy..but saying she will find out anyway is a little like emotional terrorism. I have always seen Alice do this and I think it is because she has no real life of her own, she lives through others, but it sure would not be something I could put up with at all.
Happy for the girls. Why don’t they just admit they love each other and get back together. First, though, Tina needs to leave Hen-dick and get her own place until they decide to live together again. Alice needs to just be quiet, she does not need to know everything, especially about B&T. Post soon please.
The secretive nature of their meetings and quasi-relationship is what makes this story so delicious and naughty. But Bette better cool her jets when Al or Kit are around. Women do have a sixth sense when things are awry or not quite right or balanced. But this story is so much fun and imaginative.
LOL…Its only a matter of time!!!!..before someone figures this out….but for now i like the secrecy…and if Bettes glowing…so much the better!…
This is sooo sooo good! Leave it to Alice to snoop and figure it out. But you know since Dana is alive and everyone always pegs her to be constantly confused, I think it would be great if she figured it out! that waould be fun! Keep em’ coming!
Alice is nosey, but it all comes from a place of love so its alright :). Sounds like Bette has gotten her feelings involved in their little sexcapades. I hope Tina has too and they don’t end up damaging each other further. Thanks for spoiling us fareast :).
I have a feeling that Alice will get to the bottom of this soon, but seems to me that Kit has beatin’ her to it! Love this story- its fun. Thanks for posting!
Good chapter. Good to see Bette and Alice have a talk and relax. Ok let see B&T get back together and happy. OK post soon please, thanks!
Love 2 c Bette so very very happy….when r they going to cum clean with everyone……
Kit, Shane and now Alice all know that something is up with Bette. They are suspicious of Bette and are moving in to finding out exactly who the mystery woman is. Although I believe that Kit already knows that the mystery woman is Tina.
please post soon..loving it!
this is just absolutely fun. i love it. keep em coming. thanks.
Damn Alice is crazy, poor Bette!