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Round n Round We Go (Ch.21)
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“Baby? What is it?” Tina held onto the abnormally warm hand tighter.
“Don’t take me to St. Christopher.” Bette finally was able to voice out. And that voice was full of fear, and despair, that it scared herself. “My mother—”
Maxine had been diagnosed and treated and died at St. Christopher. The minute she was declared brain-dead, Bette’s whole world had crushed down on her. She had to let grandmother decide to take the woman off from life-support ventilator. And she had to see for herself as the heart rate on the monitor painfully but certainly dropped down to zero, and the body became a shell that no longer contained a soul. Despite how she screamed, trying to wake her up, after four days and nights, she finally gave up. It all happened in St. Christopher when she was six years old, a child, but had to surrender to reality.
If it was PPMS, she couldn’t handle it. There had been no cure, only partially functional treatments and trivial new exploits. Patients still deteriorate unstoppably once they were diagnosed, and die a slow and painful death.
What would it leave her? Paralyzed, stuttering, drooling, blind, senseless…
She couldn’t manage that. She couldn’t do that to Tina either.
Long had she heard Bette talk about her mother. In fact, the only conversation she remembered was the one before their wedding. Tina had discovered the deepest fear as the ambulance ran in the direction to St. Christopher Hospital and the reason that Bette didn’t go to hospitals at all. Alice once asked her to talk some sense into Bette so that she’d get herself a check-up. So did she, casually mentioned during their casual video chat, but she always suspected that the brunette didn’t take it seriously.
Tears of fear were swirling in the big brown eyes. She searched deep to the hazel pools of worry then closed her eyes to let the tears run free, hoping that she would understand and give her the strength she needed so badly.
There was a slim, but palpable chance that Bette was sick, Tina contemplated. She was scared to death herself. However, she understood how it had been for the brunette all this time, living in worry and fear, and finally, it all erupted. No matter what, they needed to go to the hospital, and she needed her to get better. “It’s gonna be ok, Bette. I will be there.” She leaned closer and gave her a kiss on the wound where the blood had clotted. “Look at me, baby.” She demanded softly.
So did the brunette. She opened her eyes, the world was still whirling around, she could hardly see a thing. The ambulance continued to rush through traffic and the noise of the siren was still unbearably loud. Yet she let herself fall into the most beautiful pools of brownish green liquid.
“I know you’re scared. I am scared too.” Tina whispered. “But know that you’re not alone, and I love you, I’ll always love you.”
“All that I am,
all that I ever was,
is here in your perfect eyes
they’re all I can see.
I don’t know where,
confused about how as well,
just know that these things
will never change for us at all.”
She nodded slightly, and lay there in perfect stillness. The declaration of love and devotion was comforting, mildly luring her to a blank state of mind. She thought she would never hear that again. But she heard it, and if there was love, there must be hope.
“If I lay here,
if I just lay here,
would you lie with me
and just forget the world…”
In the world of chaos, screaming siren, thrashing ambulance, beeping machines, cold saline solution bags and tangled up wires, Tina slowly knelt down beside Bette, and put her head against the bony shoulder to feel the burning temperature.
Cue: Chasing cars– Snow Patrol
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I know! I know, I’m a terrible person. Just as things are going so well, Bette is ill. But I feel that it should be discussed now because the story is gradually coming to an end. I believe you can sense that.
Don’t worry, I promised a good ending and I’m going to keep that promise.
And another thing, I really appreciate my readers who enjoy my work, who express their supportive feelings through comments. You’re the reason that I keep writing during summer school.
But for three or four consecutive posts, I always got a one star ranking whereas the rest are positive. I know I should be objective about the ranking, but every time I get a little bit more upset. Don’t know if it’s some kind of joke but I don’t appreciate it. So I’m asking very nicely that either you tell me what’s wrong with my story so I can improve, or please stop reading it if you hate it that much.
Now back to the happy place. I’m delighted to find out that my readers are from all over the globe.
Brazil fans, congratulations on the game! One step closer to the finale!
I don’t have a particular favorite team since my country never made it to the first round since the 1990s. But I always enjoy a good game, even if it means that I have to stay up til 4 in the morning. :)
Oh my god Robyn! Finally arrived Saturday, and a new
update.
The scene of reconciliation bette and tina pure poetry, just beautiful!
I confess that my heart is tight in knowing that this bette
getting sick, but I trust you to make a final
Happy for them.
I love the way you conduct this story, and for me is you
five star .. Congratulations!
Note the World Cup, I was saddened by your selection does not have to last
next stage, twists too, was one of the best games of the Cup, you have
a fantastic goalkeeper. We are in another phase, and unfortunately our
best player is out of the Cup, Neymar fractured the third vertebra of the spine
and will be out for four months of football, it’s a shame, but we will fight
and we’re not going to shoot it, as our rallying cry says “The Champion
This Vollta. “Like any good Brazilian, I love Football.
(Sorry my english pessimo)
Thank you so much. And I’m sorry for your national team. I don’t think I can possibly feel the same way as your people do.
But it’s been a great World Cup. The games were so exciting. I think your country did an amazing job this year.
And it’s okay, your english is not pessimo, I can understand you perfectly. It’s absolutely my honor to write something that you find beautiful and poetic.
xoxo
Don’t let ratings get you down. Especially the 1 star ones. It already happened before, people like to give writers a hard time. I find it quiet juvenile. The best way is to ignore them.
If you can’t stand it, though, you can always disable ratings, that’s what I did. With this I’m not trying to sound vain (I’m not even a great writer), but I hate when people hide behind their computers, giving you 1 star or whatever just to bother you, and don’t speak their own minds.
With that said, I’m really enjoying this story… I was loving the first one, as well, and I’m saddened you haven’t uploaded it anymore. Anyway, I knew something wasn’t right with Bette, but you said there will be a happy endind and I will hold you to that!
Keep up the great work!
B0P
You’re right! I shouldn’t let them get to my head. And it’s just so good to know that many more people are kind and justice. So I’m trusting them and leaving the rating on.
Since you mentioned my first story The Lucky One, I’m still working on it! Just been a little distracted by this story. I only thought this one would be a side story and a fairly short one but people are liking it. As soon as I’m finished with this one, I’ll return to it.
Thank you very much for the support. I hope you’ll enjoy more.
Love the story, thanks. I’ve enjoyed this story very much. Dont worry about the rankings. Some people are just that way.
Thank you very much. I’m so glad to have so many supporters. I’ll definitely be doing my best to bring more good ones.
Uh, ranking? I don’t know how to do that, but from me you would get the highest points! !!
Your story is amazing, has everything in it and i hope it will continue longer than i think it will.
I’m glad Bette came back to Tina and that they reconnected. I hope Bette wil recover soon and i will hold you for a happy ending.
I love footbal and will cheering for the Netherlands, my country.
Hope you will have a good night.
Bibi28. I’ll be rooting for the Netherlands.
Your wishes are my command :-)
The story is going to have more joy and fun in the last few chapters and no more drama haha.
Wow, Netherlands, I’ve been there once on a trip and found it a fascinating country. Sorry that your national team met a strong competition in Argentina, and I hope for a great game with Brazil!
In my country, lots of people are rooting for the Netherlands, my best friend is actually a crazy groupie of Robin Van Persie, I gave her an orange jersey with his number printed on for birthday present. ;p
I love your writing and I love this story! You make me laugh and you make me cry and that is the sign of a good storyteller. Don’t worry about Ratings!
I’m from the Country who last won the World Cup in 1966 the year my son was born!! I lost interest at the first Round!
I haven’t lost interest in this story though but please look after Bette, I so love her!
SassyGran!!! Sassy name lol
Thank you very much!
So the champion of 1966. Hmmm, England correct? Well, the hometown of modern football!
I will take care of Bette. She will be fine. So, please continue to read and enjoy my story!
Bravo! I love the reunion. Please let Bette be okay long enough for them to realize their destiny as a couple again. I love this story!! 10 stars!
Hahaha thank you very much. I’m a tease but I’m not that evil to not let them be happy together. Bette is going to be just fine, I assure you!
Please continue to read and hope you enjoy more.
I had at least read three times or more on every chapter that you had wrote… I just love it. You are a amazing writer…. Please post soon..thank you.
You’re so very kind. Wow, three times every chapter? I’m flattered! So, I hope one post a week is not too slow :p and I’ll do my best to keep up the work. xoxo
I loved the episode, thanks.
I like to see the charm Bette Porter Tina earn the trust of as they began their relationship.
Bette gave many details to Tina, Tina so irrevocably in love with Bette.
Excellent, I can not wait for the next =)
Thank you very much. Tina is absolutely devoted into this relationship. And in the next chapter, you’ll see that Bette is equally devoted too.
Hope you’ll enjoy it more. :)
Well you just like to play mind games with us huh??lol..Another great chapter and can I just express…yessssssss!!! they got back together lol…but yes really why Bette gotta be sick but I figure she would with all the headaches lets just hope all is well…I hope your last chapters are longer with more happiness and possibly more children and a wedding since we was deprived of it on the show…Love this chapter keep up the awesome and dont get discouraged!
Ditto! Please, please more chapters, happiness and more!!!
Hahaha! I’m said to be a cliff-hanging master, to tell you the truth :p
Well, don’t worry now you know me, I always have solutions for the troubles came in the way.
And thanks for your suggestion, I’m thinking adding more chapters of fun and happiness before ending this story. So, I think you’ll be very happy to hear that.
Anyway, thank you for the support and please go on reading my work!
Poor Bette. I hope her condition isn’t that serious. Their reunion is just so fucking sweet. Hehe!
As for the ratings, never mind if you get one or two. For sure sometimes they are just not able to click the stars properly.
Again you are making me ask for more so since I really love this story I will give you not just 5 Stars but I am also giving you 5 spoons and 5 knives coz you made me crave for more.
Love love love!
hahaha 5 spoons and 5 knives huh? My oh my, what am I gonna do with them…
I know! When I read my work later, I think it’s fucking sweet too! lol. Well, if it makes you smile, mission accomplished, then.
And don’t worry, I’ll take care of Bette. It’s gonna be sweeter for the two.
I love your story.10 stars for you.
Thanks a lot! Hope you’ll enjoy more.
It was really amazing!
within the first few minutes meeting of Bette and Tina at the door .. WOW!
you have a talent with words :)
when they “find each other” was a beautiful scene too! :P
very bad to know that Bette is sick, but I believe you, when you promised us “happy ending” .
Please only little drama to come, the two girls deserve happiness.
please posting soon.
That’s very nice of you to say.
I was hoping for this kind of reaction :D
Bette is not well, but you’re right, believe me that I will fix not only her health, but also her spirit for better times to come!
And no more drama, only the happiest time to come.
Robyn..Thx 4 this gr8 update. Your writing skills r amazing n your dialogue is right on! You develop your characters w/ such emotion n depth it’s hard 2 stop reading..Let’s hope Bette illness is not serious. You promised a happy ending I’m holding you up 2 it. Tibette needed that mind blowing pleasure…they’ve been deprived 2 long. Their love endures 4/ever….Now on w/ your next post…can hardly wait….I am a fan of your writing skills. That 1 star rating….opinions are like a–holes, everybody has 1…don’t let it bother you…we know better…you’re a 10 n my book!….Badabing!!!
Oh you’re so very nice and supportive! That babbling of you, just generous, made my day!
Bette and Tina always will have a happy ending. Their love is so very great, I agree.
I’m going to fulfill my promise and bring the happiness in about another two chapters. I hope you will continue to enjoy!
xoxo :)
Thank you for posting. I really like your story and look forward to future chapters. I wouldn’t worry too much about the ratings. As scribe commented, sometimes those stars get accidentally touched in the wrong place. As a mobile user, I have to admit that I have accidentally entered a low rating. My finger touched the screen in the wrong place, and once you touch it, that’s it! I think I did it on one of BenMac’s chapters and I was sick about it but there was nothing I could do. I try to be more cautious now when I’m on my mobile device. Don’t let a low rating keep you from posting. I enjoy your writing. Thank you!
Hmmm, I see. I wouldn’t get bothered by it anymore since I’ve seen how supportive my readers are.
Hahaha poor BenMac! I love that author’s work, especially the spiritual stories, and the sci-fi!
Anyway, thank you very much for commenting. I hope you’ll continue to read and like my writing.
Please let Bette be ok, no more drama. Please post more, thanks
Of course I’ll let her be ok! And I promise, no more drama. They deserve happiness after so much.
Thanks for continuing to post. Don’t be discouraged by those who feel the feel the need to be petty. You are kind enough to put ourself out here.As a devoted reader of this site, I appreciate all the time and spirit that you are writers put forth. Continue to post and give us your thoughts. Bravo
And as a devoted writer, I must say that I truly value what my readers think. Your ideas and comments are giving us the inspiration. It’s been such a great journey with so much support.
So thank you, for reading ad commenting on our work. Hope you’ll always enjoy the great stories on this site, I know I do all this time. :)