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I Will Not Let You Fall
”Bette?”
The brunette turned her head to see Nicole looking at her. ”Yes?”
”When you finish closing up, come over to my office.”
Bette watched the woman disappear behind the walls of the corridor. The brunette hastily completed her job, saw the cleaning woman off and then made her way to Nicole’s office. She stepped inside and was immediately welcomed by a firm gaze from Nicole.
”Take a seat,” the woman said.
Silently Bette did as she was told. She looked at her manager, awaiting retribution.
”I’m shocked, Bette,” Nicole began in an even voice. ”I can’t help, but tell you how I feel. I’m just shocked.”
Bette nodded in understanding.
”I confess that I haven’t had to get to know you well enough for those three months you’ve been working here, but I thought I got the picture of what kind of person you were. I’ve been proud of my choice to hire you as a bartender, you’ve made great progress.”
Bette didn’t interrupt or responded, instead she listened closely to everything Nicole had to say, surrendering to what was coming her way.
”But now, after your parole officer came here and shoved your felonies in my face, I just don’t know what I’m supposed to do. As an employer, I must fire you this very instant. But as a person I don’t know what to do. I keep asking myself how could I have failed to see through you. But then, when I remember all our conversations, when I remember your good manners, when I look into your eyes, I realize you might not be that kind of person Mr. Phillips told me about.”
Bette lowered her head. She had nothing to say.
”Tell me if I’m wrong.”
Bette stared at her hands as she kept silent.
Nicole leaned forward and put her elbows on her desk, studying Bette. ”Have you been wrongfully convicted? Was there a miscarriage of justice?”
”No,” the brunette replied as she rubbed her temples, still avoiding eye contact. ”There was no miscarriage of justice. I broke the law, I committed bad crimes and I did time for that. I guess it will haunt me for the rest of my life, but that’s my fault only and it’s fine. Although I know that I’m a different person now and I think that I deserve a chance, I’ll understand completely if you fire me. You have to do the right thing as an employer. I’ll understand, Nicole,” Bette finished, now looking straight into her manager’s eyes.
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Hi Valerie,
So happy to see a new update!
Unfortunately i am at work now. I hope to read it tonight. Just wanted to let you know that i will comment tonight or another day.
Xxx Bibi28
Valerie, Thank you for the update! This is one of my favorites. So happy to see that Tina is going to fight for Bette! Can’t wait for next update.
Thank you so much for the great update,I’ve been waiting patiently for you to post. I cant wait for the next part,please post soon.
Hi, happy to see another great (and long) chapter from you!
I must say about a few things about this part.
First – what i don’t like – i don’t like Nicole. I don’t trust her and i think she don’t fired Bette only because she wants her. I can see ultimatum for Bette from her in the future.
Ok, next what i like – i like two conversation – Tina wit therapist and Bette with Ayola – i think both Tina and Bette can see things more clear after this talks.
And of course the best part of chapter – Tina’s decision fight for Bette.
I must say i very like your mature Tina and i think Bette need to stop be scared and do leap of faith with her.
So, thank you for this part and waiting for next!
Hi Valerie:
This was a wonderful chapter, as you mentioned, maturity is taken its way on our couple, and they have the world on their hands, it’s their decision, all or nothing.
I’m glad they are finding their way to each other, there will be obstacles, like that stupid bully parol officer, the talkative Brenda and Bette boss, but Tina and Bette together, can overcome any barrier.
I start getting sad because this is the beginning of the end of this story, hope you keep updating the other, and maybe we could enjoy more stories from you.
Thank you for the update, I’ll eagerly wait for the next chapter.
P
oh my God…u’ve just made my day by update this story.. Thank you so much..
Hi Valerie,
Yes, Tina is going to fight for her Bette! About time, she has to show Bette that she has grown up and will not leave her when there are problems and there will be
That parole man is a utter asshole and what about Nicole, hmm. I hope she is trustworthy and isn’t going to use Bette’s past against her. For now i give her a chance.
Ayola has my respect, she is a very good friend. I love her.
Thank you for the update! It was worth the while!
Hi,
Great to have an update – love this story but would love Bette and Tina to start to make progress in getting back together.
Thanks for posting.
SG
Geez so much emotions going on… stubborn and lack of communication…. good think they both had someone to turn too… but then there is still Brenda… thank you it was great..
thank you so much for this wonderful long chapter.
I don’t blame Tina for behaving the way she did, I mean Bette was living a dangerous life style that would have easily put Tina at risk. am glad both are finding their way back to each other. But what happens with Brenda?. post soon plea……..se
Forgot to mention about Tina’s girfriend – seems it was not ease to Tina break up with her. First – because her parents like her, and second – Brenda obviously in love with her.
But i hope mature Tina know what she wants – and it’ll be Bette
Loved he update. Thanks
It was wonderful having the update. Hopefully they can come to terms with their feelings for each other and most of all, Bette needs to get over her fear of being let down by Tina in the future. Tina has laid down the gauntlet and Bette needs to meet her halfway and accept that Tina is truly still in love with her and wants a future with her. And Bette needs to forget the past and let it go, and run as fast as she can towards their future. Loved the update. Thanks for posting.
So happy to see an update. My heart broke for Tina when Bette pushed her away. The parole officer is a sadist. I hope Bette can keep her path until she no longer has to answer to him. He has treachery in his heart. Nicole will make a play for Bette to keep her secret. I think Bette needs to remove herself from this job. Tina has grown so much . She is willing to fight for Bette and chose her over family. The little girl is grown up. Please post again soon. Thank you.
It’s been 25 days..and i am dying to have an update of this story…give us some highlight of the day. Soon…pretty please?? :)