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One and Only – chapters 88-90
“You are not me and you don’t have my demons. For me its not about beating you or anyone else. For me – given the shit in my head for years was what held me back – for me – and I know I have said this before. But for me – the real struggle is a personal one. So yes I am a little too obsessed with how fast I can do the first kilometre and how fast I can cover 10km on a Sunday morning – but I know its because running is my thing. Its what has freed me from my own prison. “
Tina took Bette’s hand and kissed it “And you are free now and just amazing “
Bette smiled “What we need to do is find something that we can do together – not running or tennis – cycling maybe or swimming or squash or badminton – or we could learn some sort of martial art – you can learn to throw me around “
“I don’t think that is a good idea”
“So what about cycling or squash ?”
“Yeah – that would be good fun – you haven’t had lessons have you ?”
“No sweetheart “
Tina smiled and sighed “ I just want to find things that are mine – that define who I am – not my mother’s daughter “
“Emma is not easy shoes to step into “
“Exactly “
“And what about this not being good enough nonsense ?”
“I seem to have a girlfriend who is even more talented than my parents and I never thought I couldn’t deal with it “
“First of all I don’t think I am any where near as brilliant as your parents – and why compare yourself to anyone else”
“My mom said that “
“Well – I find myself in the position of agreeing with Emma – what I do shouldn’t matter. I understand that you are competitive because of your parents but it not something that sits easily with me. We have to find our way in the world – find out what defines us. And what defines you is not that I am a good tennis player “
Tina finished the candy and pulled the brown shopping sack closer to look to see what else she wanted to eat. She pushed the sack away and picked up her drink and looked across the beach to the sea
“I want to be happy – I want to be with you – I want to go to college and have some great experiences “
“Not exactly detailed “ Bette said smiling
“What do you want then ?”
“To win a 10km race in the next 12 months. To get the best SAT scores seen at our school for five years – I know what that score is – and no I am not telling you. I used to think that Yale was the only school for me after I leave high school but I don’t know “
“My mom thinks that if you and I are meant to be – spending four years apart isn’t going to matter in the long run “
“That – if I may say so is bullshit from Emma – she is saying that so we go our separate ways and then she hopes that when we are in different schools we each met someone new”
“Yeah – that crossed my mind as well “
“She is trying to do the best for you which I totally understand but she should be careful what she wishes for. What happens if we do go to colleges hundreds of miles apart and then we both find that we cannot cope without one another ? We aren’t going to get much studying done if we are both so utterly miserable “
“What do you think is going to happen ?” Tina asked – Bette always seemed so certain and in control – even though Tina knew she probably wasn’t. Bette retrieved a candy bar and opened it and snapping it in half – gave one half to Tina who accepted it with a smile
“I have no idea because I don’t know what the next 12 months is going to bring us as individuals or us as a couple. I just know how I feel about you now and that is that I love you so much and I know how much you have done for me and I also know that I am good for you as well”
“You are “
“Yeah – its very character building to be trashed at tennis “
Tina smiled “ You are going to rub this is aren’t you ?”
“I was planning to “ Bette confirmed “ You got a problem with that ?”
“I don’t really get a say in that do I ?”
“Not really “ Bette kissed Tina’s hand “I didn’t tell you that I could play because you made an assumption and that is something that so many people did to me for so long I am sorry but it is a pet peeve of mine and I do rather see red when it happens”
“I misread you not playing last term with you not being able to play – why didn’t you play last term ?”
Bette shrugged “Dad got really shirty when I stopped taking lessons and it’s a sore point so I said I wasn’t going to play. It might not make you feel any better but when I played yesterday it was the first time since I was about 12 “
Tina exhaled “No – that doesn’t make me feel any better at all”
“It was a big thing for dad and I guess I dug my heels in about it -I said that it was getting in the way of school and that was the clincher for dad- he would never let anything get in the way of his precious daughter being the star pupil”
“Do you miss it ?”
“I enjoyed the game – even though I did know that you were as a mad as a wet hen with me. “
“In future my approach is going to be presuming that you know how to do things “
Bette touched Tina’s face “Are you going to be okay ?”
Tina sighed and touched the hand touching her
“I have a lot of work to do on myself. I think I have just lost focus because I have been so wrapped in you and everything to do with us. I need to chill out and enjoy what we have now – most of all – I have to persuade her that we should be allowed sleep overs when term starts again”
“What do you think it would take ?” Bette asked
“She wants to see evidence of my out-burst yesterday was a one-off”
“So no games of tennis and throw the golf if we play it ?”
Tina laughed “I think its down to me – I have to show her that I have changed and that I am not a spoilt brat – I don’t think she’s made her mind up yet – so the rest of this holiday I need to be a grown up “
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pamela58 says
I hate the thought of not seeing your posts anymore. I am happy you will be pursuing you passion in writting. How will we know when you publish something? Are you on twitter? Oh and here is to a speedy relaps. The L wing?
Dainty says
Sorry to see you retiring from the site but as I have told you many times, I want to see your name on a book cover and now that will be happening. Congratulations that you have made that decision. As others have stated I am counting on relapses. And I will ask as well for more on the LWing, we have missed it. Whatever you write, you know I will read. You will be missed and again congratulations.
STW says
Sad to you see you go… Good luck with your writing and eagerly anticipating your first novel
dazzlecarol says
Great end to a great story.Have loved it from the beginning.So sorry you are retiring from Tibette but understand after eight years a break will be good for you.Like others we hope you have the odd relapse and come back to this site.Please keep us in touch with all your future writing.Would love to know where we will be able to read your new stories.I have come to love your stories over the past two years of trying to catch up with them all on this site.You have become one of my favourite authors and we will miss you on here but will catch up with you and Lord Rocky elsewhere.
leonora says
you are a really really great writer, and all we are enjoy very much with your storis, and are very greatful to have the oportunity for read so lovely tibette lines. What about L WING? L WING is one of my favorites fanfic ever, and is the reason for I find this site.I could read it every day (so far I’ve reread several times). I am very sorry to haven’t more of this fantastic story .. :( :( :(
m_s_gypsy says
Truly enjoyed all the updates..cant get enough of your writing.
Nanc says
sweet !
Querida says
I will miss you very much, and I will read anything with your name on it. Thanks for this story.
Sammer says
Thanks so much for posting all of your stories. I am sad to see you go but I understand that you feel that it’s time to move on. You and Rocky take care of each other.
lysa2308 says
Well I have really enjoyed your stories and I’m sad to see you go !!
skycaptain says
I have enjoyed reading your stories over the years and will be sad to not see anymore of your tibette stories. Personally I feel that you can write about them and hold true to being a “real writer”. I hope you come back to us and grace us with more stories. Thanks for the memories.
pamela58 says
Already feeling withdrawal symptoms . Come on rethink your plan.
helsbels says
Sad to see you go into retirement but good luck in your future writing. Just one question to be a pain in the arse…what happens to the L Wing?!? Good luck Ally.
lodeerca says
I will read whatever has your name on it. Good luck! You will be missed – Rocky too! Looking forward to relapses..!
jp22 says
Sweet ending, the future is wide open for them. I’ll miss this story, as well as your others. Thanks, ally. :)
Jackiee1 says
I look forward to reading your future endeavors on my Kindle, you have had a profound influence on me; don’t retire from here forever
supershock says
Sad to see your retiring but like so many others looking forward to some relapses. I’m sure.any other writing you do will be as popular as your stories on this site
annaluis says
I wish you all the best. You will be missed. Just tell me, will your future books also be under this name?
favcouple says
Wonderful story and excellent end. Thank you for this.
wkm says
Wonderful story. Thanks so much for all your stories. They have been amazing. You write it, I will read it.
azmama says
I have loved all your stories. I have appreciated your dedication to this site and the entertainment you have provided for many years. While other writers have faded away due to thing or another, you’ve were a wonderful constant. Your stories were varied, interesting, dramatic and well thought out. Your leaving will definitely leave a large void on this site. Your are if not almost the last of the “big time” authors on this site. Please let us know when you’ve been published. Much success and happiness in the future. Glad to see you have the courage to follow your dream. :-)
elhil14n says
I was a silent reader for years and I have read all your stories. Thanks a lot. It was a beautiful journey with our couple Bette & Tina.I will support you in the future… and buy your future production.I’m looking forwards to the end of “New York Minute”.It would be great if you could put an end at “The L Wing” saga…Sorry for my bad english.
ut says
That was awesome and hope they will be ok
kstt says
Thanks Ally. I do not post comments on a regular basis but I just wanted u to know I have read everything you have posted on this little site. Your stories have moved me at times and also lol, which for an author is fantastic. Please let us know when (not if)you get published, I look forward to many more tales that you produce.
SassyGran says
Last Chapter on this great story! On to re-read Some Kind of Wonderful.
We need a campaign to get allyemmerson writing again!
BnTinmyhead says
Great story as always…would have like to seen what comes next.. Thank you