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Lifeline – Chapter 10
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“I thought you might like to hear a story – one of ours honey, the ones we tell each other in bed at night. Would you like that?” She took a deep breath, hoping she could get through it okay. She’d take it slow and try to conjure the images and details as vividly as possible in order to help Tina see and remember.
“I want to tell you a newer one – it’s about our anniversary night. Do you remember it, T, that night not long ago? You told me this story just a few nights ago and I want to tell it to you now, okay? I’m going to tell it the way you did with a little of my version thrown in too."
“We ate on the patio overlooking the pool and I bought your favorite flowers. They were almost all white ones and so deliciously fragrant. The scents you love, mingling in the warm night air.
The food was amazing; Jamaican jerk chicken and shrimp, spicy rice and beans, plantains and sautéed cabbage. And you wanted dessert after all that food! We ate and then the steel drummers arrived and we were so surprised and thought each other had hired them when it turned out the girls did it as a surprise to us. Then we danced, and the candles floated around in the pool illuminating the backyard as the sun went down. It was so beautiful and romantic. I wanted to dance with you forever and never let you go. You were so gorgeous, as always, dressed in your pretty skirt and halter top. I wanted to unwind you from that wrap around skirt almost from the minute I laid eyes on you but you were very sly and teased me all evening, suggesting we go for a swim when all I wanted was to undress you and make love with you.”
Her stomach leapt at the memory and she had to stop briefly, taking a drink of water and using the time to calm herself down.
Do not cry. That will confuse her. Focus, damn you. You can do this.
“Instead you undressed us both, as I recall, and you weren’t wearing anything under your clothes which really threw me for a loop because you had been such a tease all night. I wanted you more than I ever have, I think, and when your skirt dropped to the floor I thought I would faint at the sight of you.
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You know what makes me happy, Nell? Reading your posts, this lovely story over and over again. =) Thank you for breaking your silence. And thank you for breathing new life into this fictional couple that I’m still so fond of. You have no idea how many people wish on shooting stars to stumble upon or be blessed with the deep, abiding and lava-hot love that your version of TiBette share. *Sigh* I’m looking forward to more trips down memory lane and how Bette will use the items on The List to help bring Tina out of her stupor. Brava, Nell! Cheers! =)
I have been checking frequently for a new post to this touching story. You write this couple and their journey so beautifully. I look forward to more memories of the past and memories yet to be created. Thank you.
More people should be so lucky to have a love like theirs.
Thanks to you and this wonderful story, I’ve learned a new word today. “Insouciance” PPVS
Wonderful as always. Love the way you are writing this story. It is a testament to the love they share. We should all be so blessed. Thanks for posting.
Really lovely, as usual. Surely this will generate a few lively spikes in Tina’s EKG, won’t it?
I just love this amazing story. Thank you for posting.
wonderful writing that conjures up beautiful images of my favourite couple
What they all said. Thank you.
Perfection. The dialogue is amazing and the scenes you paint just come to life in my mind. Thank you, I love this Better and Tina and although my poor little Tina is hurt I love the pillar of strength Bette is trying to be for her.
loved it… and i know tina can hear every word… wonderful… pps
Excellent and just so briliantly beautiful. Thank you.
Thanks everyone for your thoughts on the chapter. I decided I’m not waiting until the next post to speak to you when I can do it right here! Curiosity, I’m laughing at your insouciance! Dainty,mm and TK, your words are always thoughtful, insightful, and so encouraging to me. TK, I’m thinking about you. Gumby, I’m so pleased that you like my version of our favorite couple(You know how I feel about your work). M, you’re just not that silent anymore and I for one am happy about that (LOL). Keep poking me, please.didi,az,fav,Amanda,nue,Quer,JDM: Y’all have been with me from the start of this story I think, and always take time to speak up, which is so, SO nice.Ballent and rd, you two are newer but appreciated just as much as the rest of my readers and I hope you will continue to comment! You are all keeping this story going, because without your support and encouragement I’d probably be too lazy to post. Hugs,~Nell
Don’t know how I’ve missed this incredible story, but have just savored all 10 chapters. Love the way you’ve written their relationship and the dialogue is just delicious. As a side note from a southerner, “ya’ll” is frequently used for one person and “all ya’ll” for a group. Thanks for sharing your talent, Nell.
Thank you for update.Wonderful story.
Amazing as usual!
Thank you, Nell! As mightymouse said, finding a post from you is a gift that makes me happy! The love and connection between your Tina and Bette is just beautiful. You always write with such depth and truth. I was especially moved by the way Bette was comforted by her friends whilst feeling separated from them and her determination to be strong when talking to Tina, and by Tina’s meditations on all the ways she was ‘more’ because of her love. Thanks again.
That was awesome!