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If I Fall: Chapter 21b
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There were a few tense moments before Helena spoke up. Dana, eyes glued on Alice, watched as the writer looked expectantly at Helena. The British woman was still trying to comprehend what it was that she walked in on and scanned the room anxiously, hoping either Dana or Alice would say something before she had to.
But after a few more strained moments Helena cleared her throat. "I came up here to uh, check on things since Dana never came back downstairs. I wanted to make sure the door wasn’t stuck."
"Yeah well, not only is it stuck, but you may have to invest in a new door knob," Alice replied while quickly regaining her composure and motioning towards the errant doorknob. "Sorry Hel."
Dana watched the exchange before her, burning her eyes into the back of Alice’s head in hopes that the writer would at least turn around and acknowledge her.
"Right…right well okay then," Helena stuttered. "I had no idea you were even up here Alice."
"Surprise?" Alice gestured her hands in the air and shrugged.
"I’d say." The two smiled nervously at each other.
"Well," the writer began, running her hands over her shirt to smooth it out and motioning towards the door. "I guess I should get back downstairs."
Dana could hardly believe what she was hearing. Not only was about to just up and go, but she wasn’t even acknowledging Dana’s presence at all. "Al," she called out. She could see the writer’s frame deflate a bit as she ceased her escape from the bathroom and slowly turned around to meet Dana’s eyes.
"I’m sorry, Dana. I just can’t do this right now." And before Dana could find the right words to reply, Alice had turned back and started her exit once more. But as she passed Helena, she felt the British woman’s firm grip on her wrist, pulling her closer and speaking in a low tone.
"In case you’re wondering, your girlfriend had a work emergency and wanted me to relay her apologies for having to go leave."
The writer smiled anxiously back at her before leaving the two women in the bathroom, both unsure of how to proceed. Helena, who was never the most sympathetic to Dana’s side in all this, looked back at the brunette and couldn’t help but feel terrifically sad at what she saw. Dana was now seated on the covered toilet, elbows resting on her knees with her hands tangled up in her hair, and Helena was quite sure she could hear her crying.
"I suppose I shouldn’t ask what just happened."
Dana lifted her head and roughly wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. "Even if you did Helena, I probably couldn’t give you a sufficient answer." Helena nodded knowingly, not sure whether to stay or go. "How could she just walk away like that?"
The British woman sighed. "With great difficulty I’m sure."
"Yeah well, it didn’t look that hard for her."
"Dana," she said cautiously. "I’m sorry if I’m out of line here, but do you realize how hard it was for her after you left? How hard it still is for her to have you in her life? She’s had a lot of demons to battle lately, and we both know how Alice handles being overwhelmed."
"Yeah," Dana scoffed. "She doesn’t."
TBC…I promise
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Encyclopedia brown? Very funny. This has to be one of the most memorable bathroom scene that I have ever read. D’s confession was genuine and touching. How can A not take her back after that. And it was longest speech I had ever seen D spoke. That was mind blowing. Well done, swissmiss24. Thank you for bringing them back together for even just a moment. I guess things must hit rock bottom before getting better. I had conflicting feelings of Helena interrupting. But what she said to D should shed a light on D the pain the A had endured. I can’t wait for your next post. Thank you so very much.
Thanks for continuing. It’s going to be interesting to see what it finally takes for Al to let Dana back in. I’m looking forward to the next chapter.
Yay, I don’t have to kick your ass! Which I couldn’t do anyway, but still. I absolutely loved it, same as always. But I’m really getting anxious for this “happy Danish” you keep alluding to. And don’t worry, I’m planning a trip out there after L3! I’ve been antisocial too long!
Thank you, swismiss!! What delightful Danish… Please keep writing. I am not sure what happened to Fripster and I would hate to lose you or Muted… ;-D “Encyclopedia Brown” — Soooooo Dana! I love how Dana articulated herself. “And I don’t want you to be my teacher Alice, I want you to be my partner” — Swoon. I think Jules is wonderful, but, my heart belongs to Danish. I’m kinda glad Helena barged in. I think Alice would have felt bad if anything more had happened. She needs to come to the realization that Dana is there for her and is the right choice without too much guilt — although I know she will feel bad for hurting Jules. Thank you again for the great update!!
i will probably read this every day until you post again. so please post soon. ny, huh? i am a part time new yorker now – i have to go there part of the week for an indefinite period. i am excited. i love new york. well that was an excellent update – i love that we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. they were so cute, i love how dana laid it all out on the line.
WOW!!! How could Alice not take her back after that heartfelt confession? Jules is great and all but she doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell. It’s just a matter of time before Alice completely gives in and goes back to Dana. Great update, please post soon.
Thank you so much for the update! I loved it! You know, yesterday I started to reread your story, chapter and verse, so that I could enjoy more your next one, if possible!! I shouldn’t do it though. I’m supossed to work hard on my dissertation; both you and MutedTempest are jeopardizing the project! ;p Just kiddin’. You made my day! Now, I gotta go back to it… (ANGST!).THANKS again!
Oh.my.god!!! wow that was soooooooo good i enjoyed that thoroughly every inch, poor dana poor alice..im gunna go read it again:)
wow. so good, so so good. you are my danish angel. i can’t wait to see where this goes now. pleeease post soon!
helena has some bad timeing but there is still hope there for alice and dana please post soon I love it
YES! there you are! “Hi, kettle, this is Dana, you’re black.” LMAO I almost forgot to check in here for some Danish, glad I did. Please please post soon? If this was a real scene in the show, I’m absolutely possitive that this would be my favorite. Dang Helena, hehehe thanks for the updatw swismiss.:D
Glad you posted again! Dana needs to go get her girl! I can understand Alice’s reservations, but come on they belong together!!! Loved the bathroom scene!!! Keep up the good work!