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Priorities
“I told you he just didn’t know anyone and he wanted me to stay close.”
“Tina he’s an entertainment attorney. He’s in situation like that where he is meeting new people all the time and he manages it very well. I think he was acting that way because he felt threatened.”
“Threatened by what?”
“Threatened by the fact that you may be outgrowing him. Ever since you got this job as studio head you are traveling in a totally different social circle now. Maybe he’s afraid you’re going to leave him behind.”
“I wouldn’t do that Val.”
“I’m not saying you would. I’m just saying maybe he’s feeling a little insecure.”
“Then that’s his problem not mine.”
“I think you’re wrong.”
“I’m sorry Val. I don’t want to to talk about this anymore. It’s getting late. I’m going to bed. I’ll see you in the morning. Do you want to take one car to brunch tomorrow?”
”No I’ll drive my own. Leigh and I might decide to do something.”
”OK. I’ll see there. Good night.”
“Good night Tina.”
***
The following morning Marina reserved the private dining room for Bette and her friends. She made the rounds at the café and spoke to several of the patrons; asking about the food and service. Once she made certain that everything was under control she joined the group of nine women which included her girlfriend Jenny. They ordered the family style brunch which offered enough variety to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. They talked animatedly about the previous night’s entertainment as they sipped on Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas. Alice was sure to inform Peggy and Francesca about Bette’s new identity as a choice cut of meat.
“So who did you end up going home with last night Bette? The cute redhead or was it Susan?”
Bette remained quiet mostly ignoring Alice’s inquisition but Francesca was getting a bit exasperated with it and finally spoke up.
“Alice you’ve been relentless with the teasing. I think we’ve heard enough.”
“I just want to know …”
“If you must know she spent the night with us Francesca indicated her pregnant belly to include Alex. I was experiencing some premature contractions and having trouble sleeping. I called Bette late last night and she came over to Peggy’s.”
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Glad Valerie called Tina out on things….Tina is stubborn but she is slowly figuring out what she wants but she can’t expect Bette to wait around while she gets her shit together ..But she’s trying to make time for Bette and her friends now and she still needs to kick Eric to the curb as she continues to make excuses for him and why she is with him…
I agree Tina needs to sort out her life…..does she want Eric or Bette?
Hey BAT, so enjoying your story. I love the way you’ve developed your characters. Tina has an edge to her that is rough and insecure and shows off a tendency to be aggressive and unsure of herself. A new tilt in a story about her and Bette is someone we’d all love to have in our corner as a friend, lover or partner. She kind, generous, brilliant, so gorgeous and SO patient with Tina.
Now Tina is finally waking up to parts of her self that really aren’t too pretty. I wouldn’t care to know her in this story with the personality that she has. I loved that Valerie called her on her shit, as someone had to. This ‘open relationship’ stuff really isn’t what its all about as she uses it to hide behind.
She must have been really hurt in some past relationship as she doesn’t seem to trust allowing others in too deep. Well, as they say, all good things must pass and if she isn’t careful, Bette will be gone sooner than she thinks and her chance at a relationship of amazing quality will be blowing in the wind!
Excellent piece of writing my friend! Thank you!
IMO, this was one of the top chapters in this story. Tina is kind of floating around , not anchored to anyone. Tina has to decide if she wants a committed relationship and with whom. If she wants a “just friends w/benefits” type of life so be it but when she is older she will regret losing “the one that got away”. She is very insecure when it comes to her “relationship” w/Eric. It is a soulless relationship only sexual. She may care for him b/c he is relatively nice to her but Bette is all good things plus she is exciting. She would lavish all kinds of attention upon Tina or any partner. It’s just her nature.
I appreciate the frequent and longer postings.
Val summed the whole truth in this conversation with Tina.
Now she has to take a foot in the ass of Erik.
Great chapter.
10 stars.!
Nice Chapter I enjoyed it. You have given Bette such a lovely character here which makes you just want to go and be part of her life. Glad Val has knocked some sense into Tina and I hope she will now kick Eric into touch asap!