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Invincible
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“Right.” Her fingers begin rifling through a stack of CDs. I haven’t seen CDs in ages. “Do you want to hear Joshua Radin or Rilo Kiley?”
“Joshua Radin or Rilo Kiley…Both – Simultaneously.” The way this woman made me feel so care-free and energized gave me a newfound craving for appreciating life and everything in it. I am high on Tina Kennard and could not come down. And I am determined to make her like me despite this little push-me-pull-me dance we are having together. ”It’s really awesome that you decided to move here to chase your dream.”
She looks at me skeptically and kind of chuckles. “All my friends back home said, ‘don’t go to New York, Tina!’ The big city is cruel. But I wanted to pursue my dreams. And, I just think that good things will happen if you’re a good person with a good attitude. Don’t you think?” She regards me before placing a CD in the player. Her optimism is contagious. I’m enchanted by her. Is she for real? “You think I’m naïve?” She’s definitely for real. I just want to reach out and hold her. Protect her from the stark realities that lurk in the shadows of the city.
“No, I really don’t.” I reach for a little white lie instead. And I’m staring. Blatantly. Unabashedly. I dig her. Completely. Somehow, I had found the last semi-guileless girl in New York City.
“I have to get some sleep. Truthfully, I’m also working mornings as a dental assistant.”
“Boy, do I go to the wrong dentist,” I whisper mostly to myself. But I can’t take my eyes off of her. She’s absolutely mesmerizing. She blushes as my gaze becomes too intense for her and I try to lighten the mood. “Okay, so, you’ve seen my artistic talents. Why don’t you let me see some of yours?” I suggest hoping to catch a glimpse of her real work.
“I have a better idea.”
“I’m all ears.”
“I challenge you to a duel.” She throws down the gauntlet as Joshua Radin begins playing on her little boombox.
I purse my lips and narrow my eyes at her. “I’m afraid I didn’t bring my fencing gear.”
She tosses a sketch pad at me. “No, silly. An artistic duel.” She rummages through a drawer and pulls out some pencils and markers and another pad for herself. “Come here. Sit.” Tina beckons me to the couch.
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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.