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Provocations Linger- Chapter 4
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2004 – Tina’s beach house, Santa Monica
Tina’s new residence featured an ‘upside down’ design not uncommon to water view homes. Three bedrooms occupied the first floor, while the kitchen, dining and living areas were on the second level.
The front door to the house led directly upstairs into the main entry. Climbing the stairs the first thing to greet you was the ocean.
The entire West wall was glass. Floor to ceiling windows and sliding glass doors lead out to the balcony and a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean.
An open floor plan offered sweeping views from almost anywhere you stood, highlighting the incredible panorama.
Bette’s jaw dropped along with her heart, trying to take it all in. The artwork, the private oasis on the balcony, the furniture… small touches of Tina were visible everywhere.
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Bette watched Tina’s movements as she navigated her kitchen. The slow sensual motions as she rearranged the refrigerator in search of water captivated the Art Director. Bette couldn’t keep her eyes off her.
“Here we are,” the blonde straightened, having located a bottle toward the back.
Setting the water on a tray, she added a couple glasses, filling them with ice cubes and lemon. She also added a dish of mixed nuts.
Joining Bette in the living room, Tina hesitated before setting the tray on a coffee table by Bette and joining her on the couch. Bette knew she should probably be flattered by the effort but all she felt was sad to be treated so obviously as a ‘guest.’ Any hopes she’d had that Tina viewed their separation as ‘temporary’ were shattered.
“This place is amazing Tina,” she told her again, slowly taking in the townhouse’s exquisite style and warm feel.
“You mentioned that,” Tina offered a half smile, uncomfortable but pleased that Bette seemed to genuinely like it.
“I heard it came furnished,” Bette asked, sounding confused.
Tina nodded. “It did.”
Bette looked around again, doubt showing clearly on her face.
“That’s incredible. I’d have sworn you decorated this place yourself. It has you written all over it.”
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let this be the longest flight ever so they can talk… :) PPS
this is getting more and more interesting.
hi zuzu. Thank you again for this story as other have commented your intutive writing of the nuanced character of t & b provide for a delectably rich read. Do post as soon as you can and to he** with Sam. If it’s not first, last and forever, it’s nothing ;)
Is it too soon to request that the plane be diverted for some mechanical reason; thus delaying their arrival in NYC? Bette needs to work fast. I’m looking forward to seeing that Porter charm come shining through. Zulu – as you can tell, I’m loving the story. Your dialogue between these two is spot on. Thanks for sharing this incredibly creative story with us.
Hopefully in the next five hours Bette and Tina will have reconnected is some fashion. There is something still there even after all those years.
ZuZu, I hope we get an update soon…I’m on the edge here waiting for these two to really talk. Damn why is there a Sam?????
Hey lady, nice to see another chappy from you (gotta remember not typo’s eh? LOL!!!) Thanks a bunch for posting. I’m getting some anxiety over this story,and it’s still early on!!! Thanks Zu. TTYL
Right on I like whr this story is going.
Hope they can talk and be civical to each other. Clear the air ,so they can at least be friends in the future. thanks
Wowsicles! Zulu gives us some more quick please! how many hours are left on the plane, and does Bette have it in her to win Tina back in five hours?
Let Tina and Bette process away it keeps the story real, I’m pretty sure that turbelence may come into it at some point. I love the past and present jumping, it gives the reader a window of what these two have been upto apart. A really enjoyable read. Thank you.
It’s 1 in the morning here and I’m reading your chapter, how dedicated am I? Do I get a pony? Now let me take a moment to be serious, it’s not just the plot that I enjoy so much, it’s your writing and your ability to capture the characters and situation perfectly. Bette’s disappointment at being treated as a guest was spot on, as was Tina’s attempt to reason and express herself with Bette.
Another captivating chapter… I’m always left wanting more. The weaving of past and present is just perfect!
ITA w/all that has been said. This story is so wonderful b/c of the details, the dialogue and the juxtaposition of the present day w/the flashbacks. I do look so forward to your posts. If you can, posting more often would be appreciated. PPS.
One of the many strengths of this highly addictive story is its realism, Zuzu’s Petals. B&T processing is no small part of that realism, so process away!
Tough Tina HUH? I like that she took care of her 1st. I’ve forgotten how long this plane ride is since they broke up. can u remind me in your next post plz. Tense but enjoyable. I wonder if u will bring them back 2gether or r they just gonna end up like ships in the night? that would be sad.
Bummer that Tina is dating, but at least it isn’t serious. I am so glad that they are trying to get to know one another. I think Tina may underestimate how badly Bette was broken by their split.
love this story!