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Invincible
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This month’s meeting is even drearier than the last. In terms of budget to profit ratios, the numbers just aren’t adding up and we have to prepare ourselves for the first round of layoffs after a preliminary evaluation of a majority of the company’s staff just in time for the holidays. The outlook is not good. I have been suggesting new technology investments since advertisement dollars are bottoming out in the publishing world, but the average age in this room is 56 and technologically handicapped.
Whit hands us all a list of names where corporate fat can be trimmed. He was a close, personal friend of my father’s and, apart from me, was the one business associate who took his death the hardest. Father had believed in Whit’s abilities as a young attorney and provided him an opportunity when he created a legal department of the company that Whit oversaw. Whit was a British gentleman of great integrity and fierce loyalty.
Despite his research of the company’s most expendable employees, human resources did their own evaluation and suggested the company would be better served slashing the high salaries of the legal department. That included four associate attorneys, their legal assistants and Whit’s position as Senior In-House Counsel. This was not going to be fun.
“Whit, we appreciate your hard work and dedication to the company.” I commend him on his efforts.
“Why do I sense a ‘but’ coming, Bette?” Whit looks at me pointedly. He’s a sharp one, no doubt.
I smile tightly. This was the hardest part of the job. But I had requested to do this outside the presence of the board, so I reach for cover only to delay the inevitable. “Whit,” I flash him a smile that has never failed to placate anyone, man or woman. “I was merely stating the obvious. In fact, I need you to be present for a teleconference with Helena Peabody immediately after the board meeting so you and I will head straight to my office after this.”
“Helena Peabody as in the Peabody Foundation?” he inquires,
“The very one.”
Watching out of the corner of my eye, I see the Seven Dwarves visibly relax. They all pretend to be occupied with reviewing the list compiled by Whit and I do the same as he retakes his seat in the corner of the room.
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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.