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Flower Power: Chapter 9
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“Ah. The Feisty Funny Florist is now adventurous. Hmm, too bad it doesn’t begin with the letter ‘F’.”
Tina laughed again. Bette watched her. It was a gorgeous sight.
The women flirted their way to a cafe for late night poetry and rich Jamaican java. They stayed after everyone else left. They sat closely. Talking, touching, giggling, kissing.
When Tina returned from using the telephone to call her husband, Bette told the married woman she had something for her.
“And it begins with the letter F.” Bette added. “You must close your eyes though.”
Tina did as she was told. And when it was okay to see again, a single, sexy orchid greeted her.
“I love it.” Tina said quietly. “What’s the occasion?”
“Meeting you. Spending time with you. Kissing you. Enjoying you.”
Tina slid her fingers up and down one side of the square vase. “Bette, I’ve known you for a day & a half and this is the second time you’ve given me flowers. There was the poppy this morning before you released me from your sexual chamber.” They both laughed. “And now, this beautiful orchid, which is almost as sexy as you are. Where did you…”
The rush of tears gathering behind sad eyes could not be ignored. Tina didn’t want to do this again. Not here. Not now. Bette felt the woman beside her become tense. Tina placed her head in her hands. Tears streamed through her fingers. Bette waited.
“I’m um….I’m sorry Bette. You know that I love flowers. And even though I’m surrounded by them everyday, they still amaze me. They’re gorgeous, they smell divine, and they make people feel so good. You know?”
Bette nodded.
“My husband knows I love flowers too. You’ve given me more flowers in a couple of days than he has during our entire marriage. Before we got married it was flowers galore. Now… nothing. And he fucking knows I LOVE flowers. It’s not that hard.”
Tina tried to gather herself in order to continue talking. In the meantime, Bette stroked her hair, kissed her cheek, whispered sweet words in her ear and held her hand.
“Flowers have so much power Bette.” Tina looked into space momentarily.
“They convey what we can’t. Or don’t. Or won’t…for whatever reason. They speak when we have no words and provide comfort when our words aren’t enough.”
Thin fingers stroked a delicate leaf. “Flowers remind us that we aren’t alone. At the same time, they can also confirm the fact that we’re very much alone. That’s some power. You know?”
Bette softly replied, “Yeah…I think I do.”
The married woman took another breath like there was more to say.
“What is it Tina?” Bette coaxed. “What were you going to say?”
“I um…I just feel so alone with my husband sometimes,” whispered a sad Tina. The somber tone shattered Bette.
“You’re probably wondering why we’re still together. I don’t know how to explain it Bette. It’s like when you asked me earlier why I run so much. Why running is such a part of me. Well, I run so I can stay.” Tina shrugged helplessly. “It’s complicated….”
<<<<< Play: The present >>>>>
Bette’s thoughts of Tina were interrupted by a startling knock at the door. She laughed at the sight of gorgeous flowers neatly arranged in a large beer stein. The card simply read: ‘We’re thinking of you. Love, Kit and Shane.’
A beaming Bette took a whiff of the fragrant bunch and immediately felt sad. She missed Alice. She missed Tina. And she felt very much alone.
TBC
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Love this story–love the intensity of your writing. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Hello GreenTea, Thank you for a wonderful chapter is this brilliant tale. It was interesting to replay the past and see the attraction between Bette and Tina play out. Not sure how this will affect the present as Tina is still married and has he son to think about. I do want these two soul mates together but have to think about the damage to other that course of acction might inflict. An innocent child would rather have a satisfied and contented mother living in a gay realtionship than a bitter and unhappy one trying to make a hetero marriage work. Personally think that Tina has to decide what she really wants and then follow that dream. More please. Your Loyal Fan.
WOWZER! Someone always gets hurt when these liaisons occur, Alice is the first victim (indirectly), but I so feel Bette and Tina’s love…like their banter…so real!
Part II…I liked how you explained “Flower Power” so original… love this story, please continue!
great update!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simply complicated, like bitter sweet…kinda opposite but the same, entwined to be one. Loved this combo in this story and I really wished that you officially wrote for the LWord, god,it would be so much better!!Thank you for posting and waiting for more!
What a pickle she’s in….hmmm wonder how Bette is gonna get out of this funk??? Tks for the update…
I love the flashbacks to when B & T met. It helps explain alot about their current relationship. I wonder if Bette would continue to want Tina if she wasn’t married? You always want what you can’t have, right? I love never knowing where you will take us next in your story telling but I am definately along for the ride! LOL! PS.
Missed you and this wonderful story. I love the connection you have built between them as well as the off the charts passion. Don’t stay away so long.
greenie, greenie…thank you for this beautiful story, so full of humor, sadness, love, loneliness and of course beautiful flowers, who doesn’t love them? it’s time for tina to leave this pathetic excuse for a husband and do something about bette…i don’t wanna see them lonely
Simply wonderful as always GreenTea. Life is complicated and you’ve painted an amazing picture of it with these two women. I’m looking forward to seeing how Tina and Bette work this out.
From the moment I read the title, I thought I knew what this story was all about. Silly me. I don’t know a thing except that you’ve fooled me. And captivated me. Again.
Thanks for weaving this tangled tale!
WOW, You have such an awesome writing power! Thanks
The others are right, this post was sad – but I’ll focus on the positive; the increasing communication between B&T and the fact they don’t worry about their previously set of rules!!! Post soon and have a great weekend :o))
greens, I don’t know where to begin… I’ve had a really crappy week and then the universe provided two messages to let it all go and one of them was your story. Thanks.
I’m just now catching up. Why do I have a feeling this isn’t going to end with B&T together fully?
Good chapter. Hope Tina will dump her husband soon, because she not happy. She and Bette should be together, they are happy and can’t wait to see more of them. Ok post soon please, thanks!
I have just read your Story. She is great. Please come back to continue.
It’s been a year…come back to us..
In case you’re still alive and you read this: please continue this story, I like it a lot!!
Not sure how to react to Bette’s emotions. The whole situation is just sad. Hope Alice fine’s someone nice (Dana). What’s happening in Tina’s marriage?
Very complicated. Orchid appears to be frafile, sweet, and a delicate flower that require TLC…yet some grow in the most unforgiving of terrains and bloom into the most beautiful exotic of flowers. Flower Power indeed!
great!
Ah, Bette. She’s messed it up with Alice, and Tina’s still with her clueless man… she needs to find a way out of her loneliness. Love the story, greentea, it’s so amusing and poignant at the same time. Post soon. Thanks
this was wickedly delish. the sounds your words remind me of. the joy of being in love with women *sigh* makes me all the more grateful for coming out, as late as i did. and fuck me into tomorrow, hell yeah!!! loved it angel. thanks.
I love your ability to paint with words. Thanks for sharing this vivid chapter.
Mmmm a very complicatet situation for Bette – but we love you story so I’m sure you will give us the ride for our money :O) – post soon
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this story is too compelling to leave unfinished greentea. please come back.
I sure do hope you continue this story, it’s amazing!