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Fire and Ice Chapter 17
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Tina continued to stare forward quietly, ignoring Eric’s questioning looks.
"Well, rough day at the production office I gather…" Eric assumed, finally realizing that Tina would not be meeting his stare.
Tina gratefully wrapped her hand around the wide glass and took a long sip before attempting to validate Eric’s statement. The cool liquid calmed her burning insides at once. She breathed a sigh of relief.
"No, not really…just an exhausting day, that’s all…" Tina managed between consecutive sips.
"Excuse me, can I have another one please?" Tina implored the bartender, raising her empty glass.
"Tina, you should slow down…dinner is still some time from now…" Eric asserted, cupping Tina’s back right above her tailbone.
"Don’t tell me what to do, Eric." Tina shot back, startling even herself with the force in which she delivered the icy line. Her eyes rested on the glass of alcohol now before her.
She couldn’t stop herself…she had such disdain for the way his hand claimed her. She could no longer deny that his touch paled in comparison to the brunette’s. The confusion she was feeling was slowly driving her mad.
Eric shook his head, face painted with hurt.
"Look Tina…I don’t know exactly what has gotten into you lately, but I don’t think I deserve to be treated with such hostility…" Eric began, crossing his arms.
Tina continued to stare absently into her glass, unable to offer him a sufficient reply.
"I mean really, Tina…have I done something that I’m unaware of?" Eric’s voice was steadily gaining volume.
Tina instantly relented, feeling overwhelmingly guilty for allowing Eric to harbor the blame of her own personal turmoil.
"No, Eric." Tina stated firmly. "You haven’t done anything…it’s just…it’s all me. I don’t know why I’m so on edge lately, but I’m sorry if you think that I’m taking it out on you. That’s not my intention." Tina’s eyes met Eric’s for a brief moment before they returned to her drink.
"Well, you could have fooled me." Eric continued, unwilling to relent so easily. He was eager for more amends.
Tina sighed with exasperation.
"I don’t know what else you want me to say, Eric. I’ve apologized…I just need to be up front with you…" Tina stopped herself before she completely began burning her bridge to Eric. Now was not the time nor the place to discuss the shortcomings of their relationship, though she knew it would soon become inevitable.
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Poor Eric is toast. Tina needs to tell him just what Bailey said, “he is meant to be someone’s mate, just not hers. And she is very sorry.” ‘nuf said. PPS
hi..just caught up with this story..so good I am going back to read all the chapters..
Another home run Fire! Now they’re going to move from just stares across a room to perhaps actually talking with one another. I can hardly wait for your next update!
Ok, Firestarter, I’m really loving this story! But….I’m really frustrated with this slow, slow burn you have us on right now! LOL
I wish she would just get rid of him…she is just doomed. She is all Bette’s now. pps
LMAO….humane????? ok i guess we don’t want Eric to suffer too much…but he needs to get lost!!!
Ok maybe Eric isn’t a complete bad guy and Tina is being a bit deceitful. However, dragging Tina through the room without asking her if she would like to go get a drink was completely disrespectful. I look forward to what happens next.
Oh wow!!! It is so ON!!!! Can u post right now??? I have to have the next chapter immediately.
This ig gonna be intersting. Finding one another in the crowd and how they will both convene when that happens. Fireworks huh
How about…Eric I am not a possession, nor am I chattel and I resent being treated as such
Have Tina tell him the truth, he’s meant to be someone’s mate, just not hers. :)
f-ing Eric. i can’t figure out a humane way to get rid of him…
love the way you “set the scene”….i feel like a happy little fly on the wall ;) i think i’ll buzz on over to hmmm, let’s say bette’s office??? – can’t wait to see what’s next, PPS
wow this is going to be an exciting 30 minutes! Tina better be careful, she almost tore Eric’s head off! LOL
i feel sorry for eric… and tina does need to tell him its over… maybe another woman walking by will catch his attention and she will catch his… and sparks may fly… PPS
Bette and Tina searching for one another…I thinking some heavy kissing might occur! and please Tina just tell Eric the truth so you can lose him and his man handling ways! PPS
WOW, tina needs to be honest witheric!! can’t wait for the next update! :)PPS
I have to say this is one of the best TiBette beginnings I’ve read in a while. You have me checking my computer way too often for updates!! Thank you!
Yina needs to tell Eric so she can go to Bette free ans single would like another one very soon thanks.
This is so good!