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I Will Not Let You Fall
Months later the food had become satisfactory, the anguish had lessened, the limits of space had gone imperceptible. Bette’s attitude had changed, her weight had stabilized, she had broken her smoking habit for good and had exercised regularly. She had established a few friendly relations, earned respect amongst other prisoners and guards. She even had become useful to the warden once, which subsequently had gotten her a good prison job and benefits that went with it such as living in a separate housing unit and wearing a different, more comfortable uniform. Eventually, she had maintained her integrity, while her intelligence and motivation had allowed her to achieve her goals.
On her eight year Bette’s sentence had been shortened due to her good behavior and prison overcrowding, and instead of the initial nineteen-year term she had been supposed to spend thirteen years in prison. But, as it had turned out, the case hadn’t ended there, because one year later Bette had been granted parole. Till the present day Bette had been refusing to believe that she were to be freed soon. Her mates in prison had wondered why she had been so passionless about her release, but little had they known that Bette had felt sickened by the idea of coming back to Los Angeles.
There was nobody waiting for her or caring about her. She had no home, no family to return to. Her father had made no attempt to contact or visit her over the years. Kit most likely had no idea about her imprisonment. The only person who had visited her through the years was her former neighbour, Mrs. Caroll, but at one point she had disappeared abruptly and Bette had received no visitors since.
The hot sun streamed down on the top of Bette’s head, but the sensation was rather welcomed. The deserted road seemed endless as it faded into the very sky. The dust of the road painted Bette’s boots with a tan film. The trees and bushes on either side of the road were so thick that it was impossible to see into it. Not detecting any signs of intelligent life in any direction, Bette didn’t even think of falling into despair, for she had nowhere to hurry. Moreover, she stopped to revel in the complexity and beauty of nature, falling into a pure and serene state of mind. She thought of the hand that had formed such beauty, the heart that loved it still and the force that protected it. She stood and listened to her surroundings. She heard leaves rustling in the soft breeze, birds singing their songs of joy. Bette’s eyes turned towards the heavens – the sky was absolutely clear now, and as blue as a harebell. The colours were so intense everywhere. In prison never had she seen such colours. It was like there had been a huge shed above to hide the colours from the prisoners as a way of punishment. The fact that she was given a chance to see the colours again filled her whole being with boundless gratitude, and an overwhelming feeling of freedom.
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Zhenya says
Thanks for another update!
Devastating chapter. You’re very surprised me – i didn’t see this coming, that Bette spent 10 years in prison. Most sad part of this that everyone gave up on her – even Tina. Althought we might be expected it from this Tina, who trully never loved Bette.
So, what future waiting for Bette?
What Tina did for 10 years – was a perfect parents girl, college, dating with right peoples, good job?
And when B&T will meet again (i guess through Ayola because she’s in TV business) what meeting will bring them?
proteonomics says
Hi Valerie:
Thank you for this amazing chapter. Bette is coming back from prison, clean and ready to have a new life.
All her suffering, the hitting, the claustrophobia, the scorn, all of that, have mature her soul, tempered her mood, her impatience, possessiveness and arrogance and has given her the strength for a new beginning. Fortunately, she still has hopes.
I guess the picture she is seeing now has a lot of memories. She loved Tina and Tina loved her.
Bette made too many mistakes, she was ‘set up’ for a criminal life and she kept in the game, in some way to protect Tina, but Tina wasn’t even aware at the beginning about Bette’s criminal activities, and it was very hard for her when she knew about Bette’s activities.
Tina is not there; Bette threw her out from the prison on her first visit, maybe for good maybe for bad. I’m wondering, what the poor girl did with her life, but you will tell us soon in your updates.
I hope they both find each other and reconnect again, but more mature, and in a more serious relationship.
Thanks again Valerie for this wonderful chapter and hope…, really hope you will post soon.
P
CestMoi says
Poor Bette but I guess her conviction was the only way for her to get some kind of life back. Also I’m not so sure Tina ever stopped loving her and just gave up because of Bettes wish for her to never come visiting her and forget about her. Also 10 years is a long time so not really fair on Tina to expect her to just put her life on hold for a person who doesn’t want anything to do with her.
I guess they’ll meet again through Ayola and hopefully get a happy ending, I’m such a romantic and it’s Tibette after all:)
kenji says
Happy to see a new chapter. Looking forward to When Bette and Tina meet again.
Bibi28 says
Hi Valerie,
Very interesting chapter!
After 10 years in prison, Bette can finally start her life over. It is so sad that she has no one to turn to. The only one who cared was Mrs. Caroll and i have a suspicion she passed away and that that the reason is she didn’t visit anymore.
She is lucky she met Ayola, love that girl already and i think like the others that she is the one who brings Bette and Tina in touch again.
I would like to know how Tina’s life went, what she did, does for work, did she go through life like the sweet girl her father wanted. Did or does she still think about Bette.
I am looking forward to the next chapter!
Lee says
Wow! I have loved this story from the very beginning and so happy to see you are back Valerie!
This was an amazing new chapter and am looking forward to the next! Thank you!
wkm says
Very interesting chapter. Thanks for the update and I’m looking forward to more
BlueFlame7 says
Thanks for the post Valerie. Really enjoy this story and its my favorite on here. Very good detailed writing. I hope for a happy ending but I dont want this story to end anytime soon. So many possibilities. PPS
BnTinmyhead says
Great glad she got out early.. And I worryher neighbor has past away or very sick..i hope Tina kept the apartment even if it did remind her of happier times. She may have moved on but I’m sure her heart still belongs to the same person all these years…thank you great chapter..
izzie says
I don’t generally review but this time I’d like to do it .
I started to read your fic two days ago and I wasn’t able to let it go until now, It’s amazing
You began your story in 2014 and in my opinion your writing has improved over time, it’s more mature. (I hope you don’t mind me saying this !)
Anyway, I hope to read a new chapter real quick.