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Provocations Linger- Chapter 17
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“Not a bad body either,” Bette jabbed.
Helena gave her another glare.
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“Hey Sweetie,” Tina said softly, squeezing in along side Sam on the rail. Tessa, squeezed in on the other side. “Samantha,” she greeted cautiously.
Sam continued to look out at the water as she spoke,
“I’m not the jealous type, Tina. Ask Tess.”
Tessa studied the ocean as well, leaning out over the railing with Sam.
“She’s not, Tina. She never has been. Do you remember Kerri Longwell, Sam?”
“An excellent example,” Sam took a sideways glance at Tina who was facing her and listening.
“Kerri hated that I never got jealous. She thought it meant I didn’t care about her.”
Tina smiled gently. “But now?” she prodded.
“I’m jealous,” Sam admitted. “And I hate it. This is really hard for me. I don’t know what the fuck she’s doing here.” She turned and faced Tina fully.
Tina returned her look, shaking her head helplessly.
“I understand Sam. What do you want to do? If you want to leave, I’ll go with you.”
Tessa excused herself, offering to get wine for the three of them. Tina watched the other blonde as she headed for the bar, allowing Tina and Sam some privacy.
“Do you want to go?” Tina asked.
Sam groaned, turning back toward the water. “No. I want to stop feeling like an ass and have fun with you.”
Tina smiled, “I know you do.”
Leaning in next to Sam, Tina faced the beach as well.
“I want to have fun with you too. And we can do that here, or we can head into town and find a dive bar with a jukebox. Whatever you want to do, Sam.”
Sam grinned in spite of herself. “A jukebox, eh? Would we dance to ‘You Picked a Fine to Leave Me, Lucille’?
“I think we were dressed about the same the last time, why not?” Tina smiled.
“Hello Tina, Sam. I thought I’d come tell you that you both look very attractive this evening.” Helena stood a few feet from the pair, smiling sincerely.
“Helena, hello,” Tina’s voice faltered a bit glancing at Sam for her reaction.
Sam had no choice but to turn around and acknowledge her.
She offered the Brit a brief smile, embarrassed to have pretended not to see her and Bette earlier. “Hi, Helena.”
“Where’s Bette?” Tina asked, deciding not to ignore the elephant in the room.
“She had a conference call with some West Coast clients she needed to be in the room to take, she’ll be at the dinner,” Helena lied smoothly.
Both Tina and Sam understood it was a lie, but both were relieved. They’d be seated at different Captain’s tables at the dinner and it would be much easier to avoid each other then.
“Excuse me, Helena,” Tessa smiled sweetly.
The lobbyist had arrived with their drinks as Helena was explaining Bette’s absence. Brushing lightly against her she handed Tina and Sam their wine.
She smiled at Helena again.
Tina bit back a smile.
“Helena, you met Tessa briefly while you were quote “checking-in” but let me re-introduce you.
Helena gave Tessa a charming smile,
“Of course, please.”
“You two have some things in common.” Tina told them.
“Tessa’s a lobbyist for HRC in Washington. She’s heading the District’s campaign against the marriage bill.”
Tessa nodded, returning Helena’s smile. Helena continued to smile.
Tina was mildly surprised, she figured by now they’d have picked up the conversation. When it was clear neither woman was ready to take up the baton, Tina continued.
“And Tessa, Helena here chaired this party last year.” Tina proudly put her arm around Helena’s shoulder. “She did an amazing job organizing everything and lining up the talent. It was a great party.” Tina finished.
Tessa laughed, a little inappropriately Tina thought, given her comment.
To her surprise, Helena laughed too as if she understood the humor completely.
“Okay…” Tina nodded, deciding she’d done her job.
She shrugged at Sam, wearing a ‘what the fuck’ expression.
Sam smiled, amused by Tessa sudden silent act.
“Tina, there’s Dee Dee Needham. Isn’t she the one you wanted to make sure you talked to?”
Tina nodded, quickly turning where Sam indicated.
“Come with me, I promised Harris we’d get her on board with the Connecticut shoot.
You two will be okay?” Tina waved, pulling Sam along with her.
Helena and Tessa nodded, agreeing to be okay.
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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
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.
Loved that Tessa noticed a smudge in Tina’s lipstick…
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!
wonderful update…i’m really on edge for some reason, can’t wait to see what happens…i’m rooting for Tibette of course
Genius.Agonizing genius.Am sending gifts.
Oh I so wish that Tina would end up with Bette. Some one please get Bette and Tina back on the same page.
I love how stunned Tessa and Helena are….speechless….so funny. I can’t wait to see what the next installment brings.
ok now I can comment on Tibette now that I am done cracking up over Shy Helena and Tessa…I know Tina is feeling it…torn
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.
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.
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!
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
ooohhh I like the lipstick comment Tessa made to tina too…..YES
i hope bette grows a set and soon… WTF ..why is she hiding… get out there and get tina back..
The Brit shy? I don’t believe it!Love this story.
Great update. Looking forward to more.
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!
Great upate and I totally agree with brwnsuga. Bette, go get Tina. Brilliant update. Thank you :)
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! :)
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. :)
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.
Zuzu – just finished reading up to this point, and its a great story. I’m hoping you’ll add onto it. Thanks for all your hard work so far!
Good story,maybe you’ll continue it someday,thank you for writing it:)
POOR SAM-BUT WHY IS SHE PROLONGING HER OWN AGONY? she knows the score!!!
Sam just go ahead give it up.
I think the only thing to say is dun-dun-dunnnnnnn!
oh boy, can’t wait to see what happens at the dinner, if the elevator was the appetizer!!
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.
I think that Tina and Bette need to take another ride in the elevator. lol lol lolpps
any chance this story will be continued?
This is so good and loving it!