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Oasis Part 7
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A melodious laugh answered me, “Hi Bette,” I smiled in response to her jovial greeting. “I sometimes act as my own screener – hence the subterfuge.”
It was nice to know that she had a sense of humour, and the ability not to take everything seriously, it would make out working relationship so much smoother if we could laugh together. A day without laughter is like not living at all.
“How can I help you today?” She asked, the smile still obvious in her voice.
“I thought we could meet next week, maybe Monday?” I suggested, eager to get on the with book. I had an idea of an angle we could take with the story, one that we could all connect with. I just wanted to be careful not to shame people, rather to educate. I stop my train of thought, silently chuckling because I let the train runaway from me.
“Sure, 10am sound good?” She was quick off the mark, I’ll give her that. Maybe she wasn’t lying about clearing her schedule and her back work in order to accommodate me. Were they really that into my book?
No, no, NO! I had to stop doing this.
“Sounds great, how about we meet here at my place?” I hated offices, I intentionally don’t have one at home because I want to be free of the confines of a uniform, and offices are uniform. They are designed for functionality, not for aestheticism – and even when they are they are used in a way that beauty should never been used.
Offices and I didn’t get a long, no matter what the reason.
I waited a minute for the reply, surprised at the silence at the end of the phone, “Tina?” I called. Did the phone drop out?
There was a rustling of paper, and I heard something heavy get knocked down from a relative height. “Fuck,” Tina cursed softly. There were a few more bangs before she returned to the phone, her voice clear, and the laughter still apparent just slightly more subdued.
“At your house?” She questioned. I felt that she wasn’t just asking me to repeat my request, but a why.
“I don’t like offices.” I explained, “I rather open spaces, with light and air. Where I can open the window and smell the green.” Listening to what I said I cringed. It sounds fake; hokey.
“Okay,” She agreed decisively. “9am at your place, I’ll being the coffee and bagels.”
“Sure, I’d like that.” I didn’t usually let people buy me breakfast, but I heard that it was common in these kinds of cases. I remember that I used to do the same when I was Dean, trying to raise money from Donors.
After the final pleasantries we ended the call. “Damn, I should have recorded it.” Alice constantly claims that no one says goodbye when they hang-up anymore, that the practice is archaic and outmoded. I had the prime opportunity to prove her wrong, and I lost it.
I may have lost this moment, but I would win the war.
The phone in my hand started to ring Startled, I dropped it, causing it to slid against the tiled floor. I chased the dancing object, pouncing on it and dancing at it’s retrieval.The phone rang again, reminding me that catching it was only half the battle, there was still someone to talk to.
“G’day,” I greeted.
“Bells, I heard you were home.” Helena yelled excited, I could almost imagine her free hand tapping her thigh as she relieved a little of the pent up energy. “I’m coming to pick you up, we’re going out to lunch.” A car beeped beside her, encouraging a very British “bloody hell” from her lips.
“I’ll be there is 5 darling.” Then she hung up. She hung up. What is this world coming too? There is no way Alice could be right, right?
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Hello My Beautiful Dee… I’m sitting here think you must be so sick and tired of seeing my name… you roll your eyes going what the heck does he want shesh… LMAO… I completely love this; “One day I think I might marry me bed, it’s always good to me, holds me in it’s arms every night I am home, it’s soft in all the right places and it is the most comforting and secure presence that I have every had in my bedroom.” that is so very true… hehe… to swim and float and just be in the reef it is such a relaxation to behold… I love how you internalize Bette’s thinking just how she thinks and reacts to the environments around her… I still have a feeling that there is something wrong with Bette she is so easy to deflect the concerns of her health and yes I can so understand the nagging but there is something more going on… isn’t it weird how the art of proper conversation is seemingly disappearing… there is a certain abruptness to how we as a society talk to one another… that is an interesting observation you have brought in there… hehe… well my most beautiful friend… hope all is well with you and, love and hugs, Always and Forever, JC (Latin Nephew to those Salsa Angels and ever loving Cuzzie to the ever talented Eunichick)
Another great chapter. I’m still not sure that Bette is totally in the clear were her health in concerned. Seems as though there is some underlying health issue there. Can’t wait for another chapter of this story as well as your other.
Deann, I didn’t realize that you had injured your elbow so badly.did you fracture it? I am so sorry you are still in pain and I hope you feel better soon. Now about this story, something is going on with Bette, and all the alluding is just too weird! Why would people be angry that Bette went to Australia, after she recovered from the pneumonia? why do her friends and Kit care so much and have such an opinion about how Bette lives her life…unless they know she is really sick, and want her to spend every minute with them. If so though, that is selfish of them, if it’s not what she wants to do. I ask again, between you and euni, Bette ain’t safe!! I shall trust you in regard to Tina, I am trusting you!
You Ladies all seems to be picking on Bette. eating disorder,broken legs Hiv,cut on her arm, there is something else beside this. Love each story tho, Her health here doesn’t seem good. Just dont kill her off. thanks
Nicely updated im liking this character of Bette and Helena it seems theyre really close.Bette is an observer and fundamentally knows all of her friends inside out.She just wants alittle more freedom and not so much perstering even if it is because they care she knows this.Cant wait for more
Hi, sweet Deean! We are enjoying how you are developing the story and adding some new elements to it. It’s getting more and more interesting. You are making our reading more addictive. Hahaha Thanks for sharing that talent of yours with us. PPS Hugs & kisses on both your cheeks.- Lucero & Marsha (Proud Salsa Aunties to the ever loving JC and Eunichick)
Enjoyed the update but, is Bette still ill with something that is making her lose weight. She seems to think so from her surmising when Kit was talking about fattening her up. Wondering if we will have that almighty spark between our girls as they work togethr or is this a lost cause? Can hardly wait until they start working together more frequently. PPS