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Frozen Beginnings – Chapter seven
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“I will work for you, on the one condition: our relationship is to remain strictly professional.”
She took the file away from Bette’s as soon as the brunette retrieved it from her case.
“Not so fast” Bette admonished, “You are not starting anything until you sign on the dotted line…”
“It’s called ‘trust’” Tina glared at her.
“There’s no such word in my vocabulary.” Bette retorted, “My world is full of sharks.”
“You should know,” Tina smirked, “You are probably one of them.”
“You are determined to vilify me, aren’t you?”
“You would do the very same thing in my place!” Tina sustained the brown eyes, “Why did you not come clean?”
“I tried but the moment never presented itself.”
Or maybe it was that the brunette never had any intention of doing it, Tina thought wordlessly.
“What else have you lied to me about?” Tina asked. “Are you married? Girlfriend? Children perhaps? Any other secrets?”
“You already know the answer to those questions.”
“To be honest, I am not sure about anything anymore.” Tina replied feeling a little sense of victory when Bette lowered her eyes with what she could only describe as guilt.
“No: neither wife, girlfriend nor children.”
“I’m surprised. I am sure throngs of women must vie for your attention.” Tina bit her bottom lip hard at her little slip up. She hadn’t been able to control her thoughts and couldn’t help but feel mounting jealousy at the idea of Bette with another woman. “Since you are single and obviously very wealthy.”
“I couldn’t say that I have noticed those… throngs.”
It was evident from Bette’s demeanour that the brunette did not intend to dwell on the subject any longer but Tina remained quiet hoping the woman across from her would elaborate a little further.
“I broke up with my last girlfriend about a year ago. We wanted different things in life which at the time… I couldn’t provide.”
“How very honourable of you to let her go.” Tina mocked.
But Bette did not take any notice of Tina’s sarcastic remark and the blonde understood that the brunette never had any cause to regret her decision.
“What was she like?” she asked trying to remain unaffected.
“Tall, brown hair,” Bette listed, “Very self-involved.”
“What did she do?”
“She was a lawyer.”
Tina let out a small bitter laugh. “I understand now, how I don’t really measure up in your world.”
“It’s not what I think of you.” Bette defended softly.
But Tina did not listen preferring to stick to her sombre mood.
“I will remain the eternal spoiled girl in the quest for a rich alliance. You should be careful, now that I know what you are worth…” she trailed off.
“Bette sighed loudly. “It’s not at all what…. No, you know what, let’s go and find your father.”
The brunette stood once again making a hasty retreat towards the door.
“I will ask for the contract to be ready for Wednesday. Then, we will go and visit the house so that you can have an idea of space.”
Tina flinched at the word ‘we’. Bette seemed to really want to be involved in the project. It meant they were going to have to work side by side a great deal of the time.
“It is my house,” Bette continued dryly. Tina’s reaction had not escaped the sharp-eyed brunette. “I want to be involved. If you think it is going to be a problem, just say so now!”
“No. No problem at all.” Tina did not hesitate in her reply. “I told you, Bette: Our relationship from this point on is going to be nothing else but a strictly professional one. Nothing else!”
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Stubborn, stubborn, stubborn! Should make for some interesting dynamics as their “professional” relationship develops.
This story is getting really good. I love their obstinateness. Won’t take long for Cupid’s arrows to hit the mark. Well done per usual.
Great chapter! PPS
Famous last words, just professional
Eight pages leaving your readers, as usual, just wanting more!
Great writing of our two characters in this intriguing storyline.
Another chapter of these two being ‘professional’ soon please Kins. It is so good to have you back.
One of the best stories I’ve read on here lately. I enjoy the drawn out, push/pull relationship, hopefully leading to a climax (pun intended). Who needs to rush into a relationship, anyways! Keep up the good work!
Shit, my first comment got lost!
I totally agree with Freshe 13!
This was an interesting chapter. It was good to learn more about Bette background.
I admit but not exactly what I expected this chapter regarding.
but I’m still a big fan of this story and look forward to the next chapter.
Tsk Tsk Tsk somehow I believe Tina will be eating those strictly professional rules pretty soon….gosh this is good
Yet another great chapter, good on you! You have written these characters very well and that’s not an easy task. I would be pissed too if I was Tina, her father and Bette did go behind her back and I feel like Bette should at some point apologize for that. Pls post soon and feel free to post more than 8 pages!;)
Kins my dear friend you never fail to impress.
Eight pages of another great chapter..
Tina not wanting to agree with anything Bette offers her.
Backing down in her own way by putting their relationship on a professional footing.To me Bette
always seems to have the upper hand but in a subtle way.
Still no closer to knowing what Bette does as a profession.
Kins you always leave us wanting more.
Looking forward eagerly to your next chapter.PPS….C.xx
Tina believe you will not get
keep his promise, and work
only professional, not for BETTE
PORTER.
I love that story.
5 stars.
Oh what I wouldn’t give to be a fly on the wall with them during this step off of a “professional” relationship. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Looking forward to the “strictly professional ” relationship!
Great job Kins! I love this story!!! Keep it coming please!
What happens next? Next chapter please… Bette arrogance can be quite amusing but I hope it melts away. The sarcasm in her can be quite hurtful to someone who genuinely likes her…Hope Tina feels less cheated after a while. It’s awful to feel like a fool. First eric(Eric is such a bastard) and now Bette not being fully honest from the start. It’s hard to trust people after a while. Can’t wait to read how Tina shapes up in this story
continue please
Almost 2 whole months since this post Kins.
Have mercy on us all and please post the next chapter of this great story.
So want to see Tinna and the relationship evolve.
Love it