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Put it up to your ear…what do you hear?
The only difference with today was, she had brought her precious seashell with her, rather than keeping in her bedroom, where it normally stayed hidden from prying eyes. She had chosen to bring it with her, because Suzy, who was their summer housekeeper, was packing up Bette’s bedroom while they were at the beach. There was no way that Bette was going to take the chance that she might find it and keep it for herself. So even though she didn’t want to, she brought it with her. It was, at that moment, snuggled securely in the big front pocket of her shorts.
Bette had been walking down the beach for quite a ways, not paying much attention to what was going on around her, preferring to look straight down at the sand in front of her. She looked up suddenly, as she heard a faint, but familiar sound. Stopping and turning around, she could just see her mother waving at her, giving her the signal that she had strayed far enough. Looking around at her surroundings, Bette decided she didn’t really want to go back to where her parents were. They had both been in a bad mood this morning, just wanting it to be time to go back home, so they could go back to living their separate lives. So, instead Bette walked away from the water line and sat down next to a big, sun-bleached log, and took out her seashell.
After a few minutes of staring out at the water, while cradling the shell, Bette got an idea. She wanted to mark the shell in some way, truly making it her own. Closing her eyes for a moment, she tried to think of what kind of mark she would leave. It came to her almost immediately. She would scratch the letter T in honor of her best friend in the world, who had just been destroyed by her father…her teddy bear. She had called the bear Teddy, or Ted her entire life, and was still feeling the sadness from not having him around to whisper her secrets to in the dark of night.
Reaching down, she grabbed hold of a small, thin stone. She turned the shell over, and with her small slender fingers, attempted to scrap the letter into the inside lip of the shell. She figured that way, you could only see it if you angled the shell just right, and looked really closely.
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Welcome back…..hope that this story will continue soon, awesome angle looking forward to more :)
*happy dance*– luck?fate?kismet? – I don’t know — but a new story by Sea is enough to set the positive energy flowing — thanks
Whether it is an ongoing story or a stand alone chapter, I like them all.
Bottom line: you are truly a flexible writer ;-)
How incredibly delightful. Really…you should get these urges more often.
A PLASMA TV: $2000….A TRIP TO HAWAII: $3500…..THIS STORY: PRICELESS….
I don’t believe there’s such a thing as FATE, but I’ll gladly indulged myself with that idea, through your story.
BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN, BEAUTIFUL BEGINNING.
fate(fayt) a power thought to control all events and impossible to resist.
destiny (des-ti-nee) tha which happens to a person or thing, thought of as determined in advance by fate.
Those die hard romantics seem to always believe in fate and destiny. Bette and Tina.. destiny for certain.
Awesome story ;)
so glad to see your story today. Like this opening – how will their paths continue to cross. Also love to see Tina had a family – more please
This is soo amazing, Sea!! I’m all teary right now. Thank you sooo much for writing this. It’s absolutely beautiful. :)
Nobody does it like you, seahurst, another great one.
Simply Awesome. Thank You for your return. I hope whomever inspired this story, inspires more.
Awww such a sweet story… keep it coming Sea… Nice to know you’re posting again…
Awwww.
I had a feeling that Tina would find the shell.
Yay, oh yay…Seahurst has posted another story!!! I love this story angle. As usual, you do it justice. Nice beginning, please continue.
I probably said this about your first story also, but this is GREAT and it will be an exciting BnT adventure! You have made my night…a new story from Sea – YES! It seems to be as special as “IF” and I will look forward to your posts just the same. Thanks Seahurst!!
you’re simply the best seahurst…..keep it coming!
It´s amazing how sometimes stories can go deep under your skin!It always happens to me when am reading your stories, Seahurst!thanks for the goose bumps, each and every time!!;-)
I wonder where that seashell is going to take Tina……
Woohoo, Seahurst has a new story. Can you hear the cheering?
As ever it is wonderful.
I am amazed how you have picked up this unwritten times in these characters lives.
This start is fabulous; sentimental without being sickly sweet; honest without being brutal; gentle without being clawing and breathtaking without being shocking.
Your characterisations are perfect. I can picture the scenes between Kit and Bette and then Bette and her father.
And yes, I am totally hooked by it.
Awaiting your next chapter with much anticipation.
A loyal fan.
Another amazing story in the making. Please don’t stop. Can’t wait to read the next chapter.
I love this story! Poor little Bette can’t get a break from her daddy. It’s cute how little Tina found the shell. Bette will find her happyness again!?
You more than do justice to everything you write.
Oh you’ve got me hooked again Seahurst, great story, please continue with it, we need that B & T loving, and you do it the best !!
Seahurst posted but I cant get the story what is going on, none of the stories are coming up
Got the same problem as strgirl where is the story. Want to read the story but can’t!!!!!!!!!!!!
yay!!! the site is back up….and just when I thought I was over my slavish devotion to Seahurst’s writing she posts again….Please keep it up and selfishly I plead….don’t take too long and last but not least…THANK YOU!!
Well it’s nice to know I’m not the only one who can’t get to any of the stories. Seahurst, I’m sure it will be as great as your other chapters, and I can’t wait to read it once I get to!
For those having trouble pulling up the stories this morning, you can access the stories by going directly to the author’s name using the author search function. Happy reading!! Seahurst, I’ve read everything single story you have posted and am just amazed at your writing and storytelling talents. I am truly addicted, and always await your next postings with eager anticipation. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Well Sea I got to read the story at last and guess what – I’m hooked again. Please continue as I love this story angle.
What a nice surprise to see you back, you big sentimental Seahurst! This was very imaginative and fun to read. Destiny, indeed. Can’t wait to read more.
Brilliant! I’m glad you couldn’t stay away!
How wonderful to see you are back. thank you and what a great way to start this story. please continue soon.
You are unbelievable!! Yet another incredible journey with Bette and Tina??? I hope you continue allow us to get little glimpses along the way…and that you add the next chapter soon…Thanks!
Another homerun!!!! Please continue I will love to see you bring there past lives into the story. as we all know it had to fate to bring that kind of love together..I look forward to your writing..
You are an incurable romantic–and I’m so greatful for that!
Loving every word!
Sea once again you have captured our hearts! This story is going to be an amazing ride…i can just feel it! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!
Hey Seahurst that was so Awesome great Amazing Story I can wait to read more I’m really hooked too thank you Please post soon.
That was so adorable, sweet and beautiful…
Thank you.
I enjoyed your last series, and though I never commented I was really impressed. So far, this story has taking on the perspective of what destiny and fate are all about. I have first hand knowledge of this. My fiance’s and my paths were crossing for many years and never knew it. We came very close once to meeting whilst at college but my dad got sick and I had to fly home that week. Why didn’t we meet after? He was visiting his brother, who was dating my best friend at the time. We had been to many places at the same time without ever meeting each other. We had both gone to Australia and Antigua on vacations with our families the same year and stayed at the same hotels. Weird? I know. I guess when something is meant to be, no matter how hard we fight against it, it will eventually happen. How’d we meet? Cliche – at the gym. We both tried to get on the last available treadmill together. Strange…of all the gyms in Ft. Lauderdale, he and I signed up at the same one. We’ve both taken with the ‘destiny’ of our union and honestly, there is some comefort in knowing that your paths have crossed so many times before. I felt like I knew him before I met him. I don’t know if that makes sense but that’s how I feel. Anyways, I have rambled…a trait I get from my sis. Well do post soon!
This is good story, I like it. Post soon, thanks!
I’m reading:
Do you like to dance?
Put it up to your ear … what you hear?
Both are wonderful!
Congratulations!
You are brilliant and this is about to be another spectacular story