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Foundations – Chapter 3
Helena had stopped to change since Tina had seen her last, dressed in a prim, frilly white blouse with a high Victorian collar, her hair was twisted severely back into a knot, and a pair of tortoise-shell glasses that she didn’t need finished off the look, from the waist up, anyway. Hels was looking very proper until Tina realized she was wearing a too-short skirt, her long legs were bare, and she was wearing fuck-me pumps. Tina bit back a laugh at Helena’s “sexy librarian” attire.
“You’re here!” she said, pointlessly. “Um… come in!”
Helena stepped inside, all business. She was carrying a small briefcase. “Have you started yet? I’m all ready.”
“No, you’re just in time. Have a seat in the living room. I’m just going to go brew a pot of tea.”
Helena nodded and sashayed out of the foyer. Tina looked down at her faded, completely mumsy dress with a sigh and headed into the kitchen.
***
Tina watched uncomfortably as her friend uncrossed and recrossed her legs for the third time.
She hoped the sweet-looking grandmotherly type sitting across from her hadn’t been too put off by Helena’s attire. For the last fifteen minutes, between Helena’s ridiculous queries and her own more practical questions, Tina had attempted to stress to Ms. Epstein that Helena was only a friend and observer who had nothing to do with this household.
Tina saw a moue of dissatisfaction pass over the interviewee’s face as Helena pulled her fourth Sharon Stone of the interview.
“Ms. Epstein,” Helena began, “Who are you supporting in the Presidential election?”
The woman furrowed her brow. “Well, I’m not very political-“
“Did you vote for George Bush?” Helena interrupted crisply.
Ms. Epstein frowned. “That’s really none of your-“
“Thank you,” Helena cut her off, her pale eyes scanning the notepad resting on her bare, toned legs. “What’s your stance on cloning?”
Ms. Epstein, who had been sipping at her tea, choke-coughed in response.
“Helena, stop taking the piss,” Tina hissed through clenched teeth.
“I really don’t think –“ the woman started to say, fumbling with her napkin and dabbing tea from her chin.
“Oh, Ms. Epstein, Helena here has a crazy sense of humor,” Tina said quickly, forcing a laugh and nudging Helena harder than necessary with her elbow.
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WOW nice update! what is with these two? they still haven’t grasp the concept of talking to each other….glad they worked it out. :)
Love it! Love it! Love it! PPS. I don’t know who I feel more sorry for Bette or Tina.. Thanks!
Great chapter. PPS.
Very nice omalley! Why are they so scared to talk to each other???
So happy tht Tina finally talked with Bette as she should have done ages ago regarding the nanny. I wonder if Bette is really just afraid that someone might not be good to the children or did she have a bad experience with a nanny as a child? Interesting. But at least they have come to an understanding of it and know they can not do it all, it’s impossible. It’s not like they can not afford to hire a nanny. Another thing that bothers me about this pregnancy is tht Tina is “tired” so early in this pregnancy. Are vitamins in order or something else that keeps her energy up, pray that nothing is wrong with her already. She needs to see the doctor for that rundown feeling. Great chapter. PPS
It’s like Hels was channeling Alice and Jenny both while she “helped” Tina during that interview, but the f-me pumps… that’s all Helena. As for Tina… girl, you’ve gotta learn to give Bette a chance to screw up first, she might surprise you by not doing it! Love the story, more soon, please! Thanks
great chapter…loved Helena, I thought she might have been Bette’s secret saboteur, hilariously flashing Ms Epstein. pps
WOW…JUST…WOW!!!!!!!!! I love it. I felt the same way..who do feel more sorry for? Bette or Tina….PPS
I am glad that Tina saw what she was doing even though it did take a disagreement to get the point across. And Bette is being a responsible parent in wanting the best for her children now she just needs to find a way to get that while allowing someone to help them. So glad that the girls made up and ended the day in a OH SO HAPPY way. :)
I loved the beginning (the morning in the shower) and the end (bedtime). The middle was funny but scary at the same time. Helena sure knows how to scare someone. I loved how Mrs. E stood up to her.
I thought that was a charming chapter and I’m still laughing at Helena’s interviewing techniques. “Are you attracted to Tina, Ms. Epstein?” But I’m glad Tina moved forward in getting some help…however misguided her efforts. Trying to do everything can really wreck a relationship.
These two need to look up the patterns and see what it truly means, then learn to stay away from the word..eesh!