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Invincible
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I blink furiously and feel my breath panting anticipating a loud crash that never comes. But now that my car is halfway into the next lane, I know that we’re not completely out of harm’s way. That’s when I look to my left and see the front of a New York City bus careening towards us. Wide-eyed, I brace myself and lean into the passenger seat with my hands up in surrender as I hear more screeching and smell the burning brakes as loud horns sound all around us. The bus stops within inches of my door and a deadly collision.
My heart is in my throat now and I have to think about whether or not I have soiled myself. I look over to see Alice slowly unfold from her bracing position, breathless, shaky, and paler than usual. Traffic outside my window resumes circumventing the obstruction we’ve created with more disapproving horn blasts. Pedestrians slowly continue to make their way around us, spitting vulgarities at the recklessness they just witnessed.
Inside the car, the lingering feelings of dread and confusion hang thick in the air; the kind that makes your blood pressure rise in anticipation of danger and when you realize that you are okay, it subsides in a rush that courses through your head first.
“Holy fuck!” Alice says in a loud voice as she drops her head back onto the passenger headrest.
“We almost died just now.” I remark still in shaky disbelief.
“Yeah, no shit. My own death was right there staring me down and you know what happened?” She looks over and points at me. “Your life flashed before my eyes.” A smile playing on her lips.
“How was it?” I ask.
“Almost worth dying for.” My friend doesn’t miss a beat in response. We can’t help but laugh, almost maniacally, at how we just defied death’s grip.
Our heart rates begin to return to their normal patterns as judgmental New Yorkers continue to walk around us and shake their heads at the reckless sight that is Alice and me sitting in the middle of the lane, perpendicular to traffic. It doesn’t take me long to get the ship righted and we are once again making our way to the health club. All is right with the world once again and my belief in my invincibility is only strengthened.
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Enjoyed your story even tho i know nothing of vanilla sky.This epihany that BETTE finally has regarding her company and the warning from a trusted friend makes for an enjoyable read.TINA appears to be the alter ego of BETTE the uncanny ability to read her and is spot on in that drawing.BETTE has some life altering/style changes to make so let’s see what happens becuz for a one off you left a lot unanswered yet it was thought provoking in a good way.
Thanks for your comment, Dunn! Perhaps not having seen the film makes for a better read, although I know what you mean by all the unanswered questions. Even though this is a one-off, I have not completely ruled out possibly coming back to it in the future for a follow-up. There’s no plan to do that right now, but it is always an option. I appreciate you taking the time to read it and offering your feedback!
Great art work!
You never disappoint me. I enjoyed it a lot. You do know how to tell a tale. Thanks
You are too kind, wkm. I’m very happy that you enjoyed the story. Thanks for showin’ the love!
Hope you continue to post stories. I do love your tales.
This is so cool and sexy! I never watch Vanilla sky, but I’ll be damn, I think BnT suit the part so well.
Perhaps I prefer my readers not to have seen the movie. It’s definitely a weird one. But I thought these scenes of a hopeful budding relationship worked with Bette and Tina in those roles. Glad you liked it!
Not seen Vanilla Sky but don’t feel it detracted from finding this story fascinating. I really enjoyed the read and hope that you do consider it as a base for more as this budding relationship between my favourite couple certainly has potential.
Thanks
Don’t think I’ve ever had anyone comment that my stories were ‘fascinating’ so thank you for the compliment Sassy! A follow-up isn’t completely off the table, but just not actively in the works at present. Appreciate you taking the time to read.
Waittttttt! No way!!! I love Vanilla Sky and the older one Abre los ojos! What can I say I can’t resist a naked Penelope Cruz (>ω< )!!!
It wasn't THAT weird to me tbh, I freakin cracked up and cried my eyes out when Penelope said to Tom "I'll see you in another life when we're both cats."
Ahhh old movie, good times! Didn't think I'd see the gay version of the story. Nicely done!
Hahahaha! I suppose the best reason to watch those films would be a naked Penelope. She’s not really my cup of tea, I’m more of a Salma Hayek fan, but she was great in these films. Like I said, I have a love/hate relationship with it. Thanks for reading, hope I did the story justice since you seem to be the only one who has seen the movie so far.
MEEEEOOOOOWWW!
yeeeeeeeeessssss….. you know how long I have agonised about seeing this piece come up…. I miss you my friend. I feel we have resumed our game of tag… you posted… I posted too! guees it’s your turn again ;0) xx
Brilliant, as always, Mell. I have missed your amazing storytelling. I hope you will give us more, if not this story, something else. Oh wait!! Don’t you have something else you’re working on? Like just a chapter or two left? OMG, you do…. Yay!!
Look forward to whatever you write.
ps
Salma Hayek? Nice.
Yes, Salma Hayek. I can’t quite put my finger on it (but I can definitely put my finger in it :p), but I have a thing for slightly older women. Just something about them I can’t get enough of. And thank you for your very kind words, even though they aren’t very subtle. I’ll try to write something or two somethings when I can.
GREAT!!! I know and a like Vanilla Sky (with Tom Cruz and Penelope Cruz) . Vanilla Sky is a Hollywood remake of another great movie – the spanish movie “Abre Los Ojos” (with Penelope Cruz and Eduardo Noriega) And I like so much your story , Invincible with Bette and Tina :))) THANK YOU!!!
Thanks, Leonora! You seem to be one of the few readers who have also seen the movie and bonus points for having seen the original Spanish film!!
I loved this new version of Vanilla Sky,
I saw the movie however vaguely lenbro
some scenes, it would be interesting if you
continue to write its version.
All Stars.