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Invincible
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We enter her large studio apartment and she switches on the light. It’s an artfully messy city girl apartment. A life is lived here. A bed in the back of the room, a bag of trash on the counter and a lamp is askew. Our worlds couldn’t have been more different, but I don’t care. I’m intrigued; enamored with this new and exciting existence. I soak up the details as I look around at all the knick knacks and photographs and artwork that are at the core of Tina’s spirit.
“Hey, Logan!” she calls out and a black dog who looks part shepherd and part retriever barks a response and comes running to greet us. The dog sniffs at me to make sure I am worthy of Tina’s presence. “Hello. I need to take you for a walk.”
“I’m glad you have him to protect you here. He’s a lethal canine.” I say, petting and scratching Logan to prove my well-intentioned nature. I follow her movements with my eyes as she makes her way to the back of the apartment near the bed.
“I love living here. And I refuse to clean up!” She declares as she takes her oversized coat off and tosses it on the floor of her closet then kicks off her shoes and pulls her socks, haphazardly flinging them across the room.
“No problem.”
“I have to work around the clock to keep this place.” I steal a glance at her as my eyes travel the length of the apartment again.
“So you really are a dancer, huh?” I see ballet slippers hanging from her wall and remember our conversation on the way over.
“For 14 years now. It’s kind of my passion.” She laughs to herself and I catch her stealing a look at me this time. “Do you want something to drink?”
“Sure.”
I step into the kitchenette with her and look at all the items cluttered on her refrigerator as she opens the door. Tina begins a conversation with Logan asking him what he wants for dinner. There’s a photo of what I assume to be Tina and her parents in a magnetic frame, a note that reads “Call Dad!!” and a list of phone numbers. An epiphany strikes me as I see the collage of photos that represent a hard-working, hard-earned, committed and passionate life. Something that is so foreign to me and something that in this moment, I yearn for. There are group photos of coworkers, some of her with what appears to be family during the holidays, some on a school campus, with a whole new cast of characters a couple of photos of Logan as a puppy then a full grown dog. But there is one glorious photo of her in Cabo San Lucas raising a toast with friends. She looks happy. Fulfilled. I can’t help but smile at this photo.
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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.