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Provocations Linger- Chapter 4
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Tina looked at Bette for a moment.
“Well, actually, you’d be right,” she admitted, wondering why she was so pleased.
Pouring water into their glasses, she explained.
“Part of my agreement with the studio was the rental of a furnished property- they had a couple in Marina Del Rey and Venice Beach that I looked at- but this one just felt more like home.”
Bette tried not to wince.
“Anyway, they planned to furnish it and since I was going to be the one living here they gave me a budget and let me do the shopping. I’ve had some fun,” she laughed, gesturing toward the beautiful and expensively designed room.
She sipped her water, trying to decipher Bette’s penetrating stare.
“Jesus Tina- You did all this,” Bette stammered, her hands encompassing the room.
“It’s all I can do to get myself to the fucking grocery store while you’ve been having a ball, running all over LA,” Bette bit her lip.
“This has been so easy for you.”
Tina stared at the brunette, her expression unreadable. Rising from the couch, she absently thru a peanut back in the dish. She walked toward the balcony.
“Yes. That’s right, Bette. It’s been a piece of cake,” she nodded bitterly.
Bette followed her, jumping up from the couch.
“Oh come on Tina. Look at this place! Look at you! You look fucking gorgeous. You’re practically running Alpha Ville. And this house, it’s beyond beautiful, yet you’ve also made it your ‘home’. It feels like… your home.” Bette finished miserably.
“It is my home,” Tina reminded her gently. They were only inches apart. She wondered how they’d ended up so close.
Taking a step back, Tina held Bette’s eyes.
“Bette, this has hardly been easy for me. I did not just walk into Alpha and I did not just ‘go shopping.’
“I couldn’t stay home. I’d have gone insane. I haven’t been to the Planet once, or to any of our places. I was afraid I’d run into you and… Candace out shopping or having coffee or at the gym or…”
“Tina. I haven’t been with her or anyone since you left. I haven’t been shopping or getting coffee with anyone…’ Bette trailed off awkwardly.
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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!