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Provocations Linger- Chapter 4
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“How about you? Your turn,” the Producer asked a little more brightly than was called for.
“Single,” Bette answered her simply.
Tina gave her a prodding look, clearly expecting something more.
“What? I’m single. Would you like me to make up a girlfriend to make my answer more interesting?”
Tina smiled. Still waiting.
Bette laughed.
“Tina. I don’t know what Alice is telling you but I’m not seeing anyone. I hate dating. I feel ridiculous doing the whole ‘first date’ thing,” she rolled her eyes.
Tina rolled her eyes back, suspecting Bette just skipped the ‘date’ part.
“Okay. You’re single. Why are you going to New York?”
“A beautiful red head,” Bette told her, eyes twinkling.
Tina smiled at Bette’s obvious flirting.
“Tell me,” she indulged her.
“I’m going to a private opening at the MOMA, to see Lauren Trope’s collection. Her daughter put the show together and will be bringing it to various cities over the next few years.
This opening is for curators to come fawn over her mother’s work and beg for the show,” Bette complained good-naturedly.
Lauren Trope’s work was noted for the extensive inclusion of the same woman in her paintings. Though her face was never shown, her distinctive red hair was almost always represented somewhere.
Trope’s paintings taken individually were stunning to look at as well as texturally complex. Bette had purchased several for her gallery over the years. The chance to see a large collection of her work done over her lifetime was too good to pass up.
“When’s the opening?” Tina remembered Bette telling her at the airport if she didn’t get there soon, there would be no point in making the trip.
Bette paused, thinking about the time change.
“About 10 hours after the plane arrives,” she groaned.
“I don’t understand. Why didn’t you just grab a morning flight and arrive tomorrow afternoon?”
“Because I’m hoping to have already booked the collection before the opening," Bette divulged confidently.
Tina smiled, noting Bette’s obvious pleasure in having reopened The Bette Porter Gallery. The Art house was a hybrid Gallery/Museum feeding Bette’s two loves, finding and promoting new artists as well as bringing collections to Los Angeles.
“I have a lunch date with her daughter, Judith this afternoon in Greenwich Village to discuss it,” Bette bragged, returning Tina’s smile.
“Oh? I can give you a lift if you want to arrive early," Tina offered. She stumbled a little adding, "Sam’s picking me up and she lives in the Village."
Bette grimaced at the mention of Tina’s romantic interest. She thought she’d better wait and see how the next five hours developed before accepting.
Reading Bette’s mind, Tina added, “We can play it by ear when we arrive."
Bette offered a tentative smile.
“Sounds good… So besides Sam, what brings you to NY?”
TBC
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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!