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Love’s Recovery
“You are going to see Auntie Kit and Auntie Alice likely, but Mama B and I will try harder to have you either here or somewhere else where kids your age play.”
“Why doesn’t Auntie Alice ever go to work? You could work where she does and then we could spend all day together.”
Tina couldn’t stop herself from the outburst of laughter that escaped her lips.
“If Mama T knew how Auntie Alice managed any of her life, you should be scared.”
“I asked Auntie Alice and she said it’s because she is extremely talented and not appreciated by the regular people.”
Tina stopped as she turned to face her daughter, not certain if she had heard her correctly. However, with the smile that graced Angelica’s face, her answer was certain.
“That’s what Auntie Alice told you?” Tina watched as Angelica nodded her head enthusiastically. “What other wisdom has she bestowed upon you my daughter?”
“What’s wisdom Mama T?”
“Just pick out your clothes and come to the kitchen. I’ll help you get dressed,” Tina laughed as she walked away, catching the latter part of Bette’s conversation. Tina instantly heard the tension in Bette’s voice as she argued with Phyllis.
“The Art Department frankly is the last one you should be worried about,” Bette began as she paced the length of the kitchen using her thumb to twirl her wedding ring around her finger. “I’ve made my funding goal for this year and next.”
Tina could tell that Bette was becoming increasingly frustrated with the conversation and began to check her watch. Tina tore her focus away from Bette, from her movements as she walked back and forth, so graceful despite the tension Tina could see developing between her shoulders.
“Hurry, Angie,” Tina urged as she poured herself a mug of the coffee she had set to perk early in the morning the night before. “Clothes are required if you’re going to see Auntie Kit and Auntie Alice.”
Bette shut her phone, hanging her head, before briskly walking to the kitchen to join Tina for a few moments before she had to leave for the day. She resented the interruption in her morning from Phyllis and began to resent her job once more, but one look at Tina and she found herself smiling as she watched Tina lean against the corner with a look of disgust at the taste of her coffee.
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sunkissed says
hmmm…. wonder if Maxine is insured against the likes of Jillie? =) Amazing story, Gumby! Always love your writing! SK/C
socal says
Very interesting. The flow of the paragraphs had me leaping to wonder if Maxine is the ready-made cook and cleaner…PPS!
pekegal says
Ah yes, I know those “Jillie’s”. They tend to multiply like pregnant rats on the floor. Nice Tibette dialoque – 2 adults trying to keep it all together. You must be setting us up for drama (LOL) because, it’s all smooth sailing. Nice, Gumby!
ecstasythrumusic says
Cool another chapter. I get the impression that Maxine will end up due to a mix up as their nanny/housekeeper.
mette hartmann says
Ah you got me with Jillie – I do believe my daughter owns a distant cousin with the same tendency of appearance. So Bette and Tina will be looking for a housekeeper and Maxine is looking for an opportunity! Hmmm. Great post. Thanks.
Nanc says
I know!, I know!,… lets have Maxine kidnap Angelica! – no more toys on the floor!… What?… ‘No?’… oh okay…. ;-)
mariam says
Angie deserves her grandma in her life, Bette nneds her mother don’t matter what she thinks first. I count on Tina to play the peacemaker though. Can’t wait.
peppie says
great hv to wait for next week i think bette will be really really shocked.
viceroy says
This is getting very interesting. Love the dialogue , including the references to Alice. Drama on the horizon – just not between Bette and Tina please. pps
mcee says
I just caught up with your new story. Gumby, have you been honing your skills?? Your writing is even better than I remembered…..thanks for this story.
Journey1962 says
I liked the family life scene, lots of multitasking. Well done
gerrie7 says
really liking where this is going..putting and ad…is maxine going to respond to the ad??
Jobadge says
Is it next week yet??
favcouple says
Amazing update. Love this story and how it’s all coming together. THank you for this.
Sharod says
I think it would be interesting to have Maxine be the house keeper for Tina and Bette, and all the while getting to know Angie. Just a thought.