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Pause The Tragic Ending – Chapter Two
The pull of the bed was becoming harder and harder to resist. Bette lay down on one side of it and took a deep breath in. She could smell unfamiliar perfume. Bette wondered if, in the alcoholic fuzz, she had got Natalie’s number. Somehow she doubted it. When was the last time she had kept a woman’s number? Probably Alice, if she was being honest with herself. Bette shook her head. Maybe she really should think about dating, forming a steady relationship with someone. Then she thought about the gallery and how much work that took up, and then The Planet, to which she had made a huge financial commitment. Why was it that a hangover brought on this intense period of reflection? Bette had no idea but she knew that it was doing her no good dwelling on it.
Bette, by sheer force of will, made herself get up from the bed again. She took off the old pyjamas and added them to the pile of last night’s clothes. She entered the bathroom and smiled at the shower. When Bette bought this house she insisted that the shower be the first thing that was upgraded. Right now, this decision was looking better and better. She reached in and turned on the water. While she waited for it to warm up Bette studied herself in the mirror. There was the odd line around her eyes beginning to creep up on her but other than that she thought that she looked quite good, especially considering the night she had just had.
Bette entered the shower and luxuriated in the hot water, pounding her skin, washing away the pain of the morning. She thought about staying in here forever but she knew that wasn’t practical. It sure felt good though. Bette thought about the day ahead. Maybe she should head to The Planet earlier than originally planned. She could get some work done and check on Kit. Even though she knew Kit was doing better, the great job she was doing at The Planet was testament to that, she still worried that she could fall off the edge at any point. In her mind Bette decided that was what she would do. She could also check on her investment. Having formulated a plan Bette grabbed the bottle of shampoo and started the process of getting ready to face the outside world.
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I like the way you’re setting this up.Nice touch with Alice & Bette’s relationship too.
This is surely different how B&T will meet. I cannot wait. Bring it on..
is this a new beginning? can’t wait for B&T to meet
I so like the way this story is going. Thanks
I wonder if Natalie/Natasha was actually Tina and the Planet was just so damn loud and everyone was so damn drunk that nothing was heard correctly.
The setup so far is very interesting. Bette’s still sounding wistful over her breakup with Alice, and now seems to looking for something better… maybe she’ll find it at the Planet. Thanks for the chapter, cg. Post when you can. Cheers
I’m glad that you’re showing that Bette has a human side, rather than being WeHo’s version of ‘The Hunger’, an ageless, fleckless beauty who knows all women and knows no shame. Bette reflecting painfully on her single life is priceless. Thanks!
Hmm, maybe there will be another blond at the Planet when gets there… Thanks for the update.
What a pleasure to find you posting this story! Bring on the moment when B&T meet! YAY!
This is good and can’t wait to see B&T meet!
What a great update. Can’t wait to see how you make B&T meet. Thank you for this story. :)
So, was Natalie/Natasha really Tina and Bette just didn’t catch her name? I’m intrigued by this beginning. PPS
A new story from an excellent writer – I can’t wait to see how this unfolds. Always love the Shane/Tina friendship, too. Thank you, Citygirl.
is the mysterious woman Tina by any chance? For her night out with Shane she changed her name lol. uuummmm may behey. anyway can’t wait for their meeting hehehe PPVS
enjoying this beginning. thx