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Dark Times Are Coming Chapter 4
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”I’m not sure I understand,” Kelly said. Her attempt at politeness was extraordinary, Tina thought as she continued. ”I mean, Bette’s and Laura’s relationship was a long time ago. But… I know, Laura never really got over her. I think Bette was the one for her.” She paused, ”Bette has a way about her that people don’t easily forget, but I’m sure you know that already…. I know I do,” she said attempting her most disarming smile.
If Tina didn’t know better, Kelly’s behavior was almost believable. ”You do? Hmm, my understanding is that Bette and you did not part on good terms.” She paused, ”I mean, surely you didn’t think lies and innuendos would keep you on Bette’s good side. Or… for that matter, a leg up with the New York Art Community, especially when you were telling these fabrications about someone as well known and accomplished as Bette.”
Kelly gave a slow rise smile, blinking her eyes as she nodded her head. ”Well I am sure she told you quite a story. Probably the same one that got her a restraining order against me.” Kelly furrowed her brows. She then in one casual movement stood from where she had been leaning on the desk. ”And the lawsuit, well that was a bit overkill. Peggy Peabody getting involved blew things out of proportion for sure… Bette’s ego always had her do whatever it took to protect her reputation.” Tina gave no reaction. It was one of those strange moments when you knew something was under the surface. They stood in silence staring at each other, gathering their thoughts and hoping to read other. Kelly leaned over the professor’s desk and grabbed her purse. She pulled out a pack of cigarettes and lit one. Tina opened her mouth to say something and then stopped herself as Kelly let out a slow long stream of smoke while daring her to protest with her eyes. ”I was stunned to hear you were back in Los Angeles and even more shocked to hear that you were back with Bette.” She gave a slight pause before she continued, ”Bette hasn’t changed that much since her years at Yale. She plays with people, but in the end it’s all about her… She really doesn’t know how to hold space for anyone.” She took in a long drag from her cigarette and let it out from the side of her mouth. ”I really wasn’t surprised that you finally had enough and divorced her. I mean,” Kelly said matter-of-factly, ”We both know how practiced Bette is at hiding her emotions. It gets exhausting always trying to figure out how she is feeling and what she is thinking.” Loathe flickered in Kelly’s expression as she continued, ”She wouldn’t know how to put others first if her life depended on it. It is just easier for her to high jack the space and toss aside anything that she cannot control.”
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How does Kelly know what she thinks she knows? Is this really the reasons Tina left Bette? Strange…. How does Kelly know Levinsky? There has been no indication that Kelly had any contact with Laura Morgan since her Yale days. Why would Levinsky discuss the request for Laura’s books with just a casual friend. This is a woman who is in the education field where privacy and its protection is the prime directive of the institution.
How long does it take to shut down a studio or a gallery? Don’t they shut down every evening and every weekend and leave ? Get what you can to work at home and go…. lock the door and communicate by phone, text or email. Half the folks are home sick according to prior chapters so, not much can be done except to prepare to go home.
Tina’s thought about “how would it look” makes me think about Captain Smith on the Titanic. The objective is to save people from getting sick….everything else can wait. Staying on the job to do a little more will not accomplish that. Tina is dealing with something which is beyond her control. Do what is best to keep your people safe. Same goes for Dani. Of course, we do not know who made the decision to shut down the New York gallery or the European galleries. Is Dani making an executive decision or has she consulted with Bette and received her marching orders from her? She did talk to Bette and James about the books from Laura Morgan…. that was smart.
This is an interesting story…. but this Kelly thing is irritating. She’s too involved for my taste in Bette’s buisness. If I were Bette or Tina, I’d make a call to Peggy and get this woman a one way ticket to the Caribbean and then make sure she was found breaking the law so the local police could deal with her for a few years. She would soon learn what over the top really meant. She would be an old woman by the time she back to New York.
Sorry you had so much trouble posting…. hope things are repaired now.
Oh, and if these were the reason Tina divorced Bette as Kelly espoused, I find that weird that she would want Bette back. Those are things that attracted her and what she lived with for years and then divorced her over and now wants her back as if she could change who she is. I call that insanity. People have a difficult time changing who they are. She either loves Bette for who she is and accepts her for who she is or she needs to give it up and find a better life. Everyone has faults and idiosyncrasies – Bette and Tina have their own. Learn to live with them or go on your separate ways. Personally, I think they are so much better together than apart. I think that the faults each of them have can be overcome and lived with with better communication. But that’s just my thought.
Love to see more of this story…..
Hey SK,
Agree with Martha about the Kelly thing – SHE”s over the top & a pure menace to everyone. She’s dangerous & can’t be trusted to put out the trash. And how DOES she know all this stuff – it’s been 5 years according to Tina since they’ve seen each other & probably that long since Bette & Kelly were in business together.
I understand Bette’s concern for her family & this new disease – look what we have all been through in the past year plus. So it sees that James has contracted Covid – could Julie be next?
What’s with Bette & the headaches? – Stress or Covid symptom?
And Tina – you have the books now – get the hell back to LA & your family. People are dying – this Covid is no joke. Protect your team/staff & tend to your family.
Think we all agree that Tibette is much better together than on their own. Yes, they have faults, but who doesn’t? Now the question is can they cope & deal with being on the ‘same page’? Love has never been the problem – as Martha stated – communication is key. Hope & pray they can achieve that ASAP & for the long haul.
Thanks for the update.
Looking forward for more to come our way!!
Thank you for the chapter!
Yeah, very interesting spat between Tina and Kelly even if i still don’t know the reason for that.
And yeah, seems Bette’s headpain could be COVID symptoms? But maybe not, because she already had it for quite long without any other symptoms.
Zhenya
Kelly is just a sociopath who hates Bette because she is jealous of her. Kelly ambushes Tina at the professor’s office. Kelly wants to know what Bette knows because Kelly is vindictive. She will take any opportunity to screw with Bette.
K