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    Provocations Linger- Chapter 17

    Story written on August 3, 2009 by Zuzu's Petals.
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    Torn between two lovers…feeling like a fool, (okay i warned you i am late.) Please just give it a try!

    Tina gave her a faint smile, remembering how unhappy she’d been with Tessa for flirting with Bette earlier. She probably would have been unhappy if Tessa had said something this morning.

    Tessa looked miserable.

     “I’m sorry,” she repeated. “I should have spoken up. The funny thing is, Bette thought of introducing Helena and I last night. I almost said something to Sam when she told me you had had the same idea.”

    The lobbyist paused to look at Tina.

    “But then, Sam isn’t worried about me and Bette…” Tessa spoke softly.

    Tina’s eyes acknowledged her comment.

    “No. She isn’t. And none of this is your fault Tess. Sam would have been just as unhappy about Bette being here if you hadn’t known. It’s just that she’s afraid to be mad at me right now.”

    “Do you think Bette’s here to see you?” Tessa questioned in typical straightforward style.
     
    Tina hesitated for a moment before hugging her,

    “Tessa, I’ve got my own questions about what Bette wants but I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to be my confidant when it comes to her.

    Tessa considered this for only a moment before agreeing.

    “I can see that.”

    Tina was relieved.  “Are you ready? I want to get up there before all hell breaks loose,” she semi-joked.

    “All set. But before we go Tina you should make a quick pit stop.”

    “Oh?”

    “Your lipstick could use a little tending,” Tessa advised diplomatically.  

                      ***********************

    HRC Private Donor’s Reception
    The Roof Deck, The Madison
     

    Helena and Bette were two of a select group of guests who actually had to go down a flight to gain access to the Roof Deck steps, where the Reception was being held. Helena complained bitterly the whole way.

    “I don’t see why they wouldn’t just have access from the Penthouse level, we’re on the same floor.”

    “Some quirk of architecture?” Bette mused, not really paying attention.

    “But it makes no sense, why not just install a door?” Helena was irritated, not due to laziness or a sense of entitlement, but simply because it struck her as bad planning.

    By the time they reached the party Bette was fairly certain the heiress suffered from at least a minor form of OCD. The curator was oblivious to the fact that this trait of Helena’s was the one that most reminded Tina of her ex-wife.
     
    “Let it go, Helena. We’re here now. It took us 3 minutes.” Bette surveyed the deck, pretending to take in the view as she scanned for Tina’s group.
     
    “A door would have taken 30 seconds,” Helena whispered. “Adrian, you’re here,” she smiled, waving.

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    1. Sam is such a weeny. Bette forget your make believe phone call and get your ass back to the event and start working on getting Tina back. MUST WE DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! Great update. PPS

    2. I agree with brwnsuga – at least partially. I mean, Tina did ask for a bit of discretion – she is there with Sam but Bette does neet to catch Tina’s eye everyonce in a while. She shouldn’t stay away completely.

    4. You’re killing me here Zuzu – Sam and Tina jukebox dancing at a dive bar sounds just so awesome and fun. Sam sounds like a cool person and she and Tina seem to have such fun together :-) You quoted the right song in your A/N, haha! The Helena Tessa silent convo was hilarious – so was Bette and Helena talking about Doogie Howser. Great chapter PPS!

    10. It seems to me that Sam has a choice to make here. Tina has all but told her that she loves Sam but is not in love with her and will not commit to her. Sam should know that if she decides to stay with Tina under those circumstances then if she is hurt it is largely due to her own decision. Tina is definitely interested in Bette, so Bette needs to keep the pressure on. Magnificent Zuzu…need more please as soon as possible.

    11. This is wonderful. I think Bette should have stayed at the reception to get Tina’s eye every now and then but, I also think she has put more pressure on Tina not being there because she will be watching for Bette’s return, which Sam won’t like at all. Sam knows she does not and can not have Tina’s heart, it belongs to Bette and always shall. No one else measures up and no one can fill that void left by the gorgeous brunette and the same for Bette with Tina. Bette is trying to honor what Tina asked of her to let her be with Sam this evening and they will talk later. We know what that talk will be and what will probably happen, they can not keep their hands off one another. Sam has probably run her course with Tina and should just bid her adieu. I think Helena and Tessa are funny beyond words, and Helena is never speechless, always the ladykiller. Can hardly wait for the next chapter to see what happens. Thanks for posting this awesome chapter.

    12. I love this story. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the party unfolds. I feel kind of bad for Sam, but oh well. I don’t like Helena and Tessa… I don’t like sharing Helena :p Great update as usual!

    13. it seems to me that Sam is acting very much like a martyr….for gods sakes tina told same she was not in love with her and was not ready to commit, Sam sees the real deal…..tina is only feeling sorry for her…..so…Sammy walk and Tina you walk right to Bette to much time has been waisted already

    18. You know, since both Bette and Tina live on the left coast, they could just belay their meet and greet and hook up when they get back to L.A. But, where’s the drama in that? Love the intrigue (and the extended pages)! Thanks!

    20. Am I the only one wondering where Bette will sit during dinner? I’m thinking that Helena will want to dine with Tessa which leaves Bette sitting with Sam and Tina. Here’s hoping that’s what happens and of course, Bette WILL cater to every need Tina has because she knows her so well! :)

    21. Tina’s being kind to Sam, which is good of her, but I think this is going to end in tears, at least for Sam and her hopes of bi-coastal exclusivity. And I can’t believe Sam didn’t notice Tina’s smudged lipstick, but Tessa did. On a brighter note, Helena and Tessa seem to be dumbstruck… but “okay”. Those two are going to be fun, I can tell. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the evening unfolds. Thanks, Zuzu. :)

    22. tina, why are you still with sam? there’s no spark between you, you live thousands of miles apart, bette and you are so obviously still in love and bette was being forthright with her intentions re you. i love you tina, but poor sam, please break her heart now rather than later. ugh. must we get carried away? okay, it just hit me that this story has been happening for only a few days as yet, not counting the backstory. so okay, maybe in the next two installments we may expect the breakup? not at all demanding, no?thanks zuzu for this story. please post soon.

    29. Just caught up in this wonderful story. It’s been a joy to read. Love the extended characters and love this Helena. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store for these women.

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