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    Provocations Linger-chapter 3

    Story written on May 12, 2008 by Zuzu's Petals.
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    Two months later, Tina and Bette weather the aftermath of provocations…. and Flight 5 to LaGuardia is still on the ground.

    She felt tired most of the time. Exhausted by the smallest efforts. She assumed she was depressed but figured that was appropriate and ignored it. She had stopped checking the machine for messages from Tina each time she got home.

    Half glancing around her, Bette climbed the steps to the entrance. She knew Tina was off having brunch with the girls and assumed no one would object to her taking a closer look.
                              
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    Bette sat admiring the wrought iron work and landscaping throughout Tina’s small patio garden when Tina’s sharp voice made her jump.

    “What are you doing here, Bette?” Tina stood on the landing outside her door.     

    Bette blinked, slowly looking toward the harsh voice. It was still strange to hear Tina angry. She couldn’t help but stare at her ex after so long. Tina looked gorgeous in a form fitting black t-shirt and low cut jeans. Her sunglasses were perched in her hair, which appeared longer since Bette had last seen her. Bette swallowed.

    “How did you get my address?” Tina asked, clearly annoyed.

     “I asked your assistant for it.”

    “I don’t believe that,” Tina’s eyes narrowed in warning. “Cara wouldn’t have given it out.”

    “I told her I was Alice,” Bette admitted, jutting her chin up. Inside she begged herself to ‘get it together’.

    Tina blew out a breath, exasperated.

    “Bette. If you knew I didn’t want you here, why would you come?”

    “I’m sorry…” Bette offered weakly. She paused as she sorted out her reasons,

    “You don’t take my phone calls, Tina. You never call me back. I hate that everyone knew where you live but me… I had to find out you went back to Alpha from Oscar!” she shrilled, remembering that particular indignity.

    Catching herself, she took a deep breath before continuing more calmly,

    “Tina. I just needed to see it… to see you here…” she trailed off knowing she’d made a mistake.

     “Aren’t we ever going to talk about all this?” she asked. She bit down on her lip and blinked rapidly trying not to further embarrass herself.

    Tina chewed her own lip, frustrated. She was having a hard time being mean to Bette when she was obviously hurting but Tina resented being put in this position.

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    5. hey zuzu good to see another post for this great story. I love the backgound short and the depth you bring to tins and bette’s relationship. Can’t wait to see where this flight takes our starcrossed lovers. Pps

    14. It case I had forgotten the wrenching tearing apart that happens to one’s insidesduring a breakup – you certainly are making it real for me. You write really well. Guess who’s being added to my “Favorite Authors” list?

    18. Yes this is so great. I love the way you are filling in the chasm after Provocations…how Bette then, so wounded, and Bette now, swagger, seem so different yet quintessentially Bette. Thanks

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