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    Say Nothing Chapter 22

    Story written on December 3, 2008 by djrk.
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    Tonight’s the night!

    Chapter 22

     

    The last few weeks before the exhibit were a blur of activity. Painting, building walls, the artwork arrived from Paris. Tina, Bette, James and Giselle, took great care with unpacking it. Invitations had been sent to 200 guests who would be honored to attend a pre-view of the exhibit. The guest list could have been twice that but the gallery was only so  big. 20 of those 200 were invited to a dinner in the galleries loft. The galleries second floor was used exclusively for the dinners that Bette hosted for the artist and dignitaries, gallery patrons, colleagues in the world of art that Bette respected and a few writers that Bette trusted to write about the event in a respectful and thought provoking manner.

     

     

     

    The day has arrived.

     

    The first exhibit in the United States of Tina Kennard’s work would be tonight in The Porter Gallery. Congratulatory notes and cards adorned Bette’s desk. The stack of messages taken by James and Giselle sat near by. Several bouquets of flowers from well wishers adorned tables in Bette’s office. She wanted to take one last look around before going home to get ready. Tina had not accompanied Bette on this trip to the gallery as she was suffering from a slight case of nerves. Tina was not typically a nervous kind of person. She was an artist and as such she let her work speak for itself. She had other exhibits that garnered near this kind of attention but this seemed somehow different. The excitement was palpable. Tina had not experienced this kind of exhilaration surrounding an exhibit before. Bette on the other hand was in full out gallery owner mode. No detail left unattended to. Check and re-check everything. She hadn’t called James in for this last walk through. They had done it together last night but, Bette needed to make sure everything was perfect. As she finally felt everything was as it should be, she relaxed and drew in a deep breath.  She leaned against the front door of her gallery and took in the sight of this exhibit. This extraordinary event happening in her life, in her career. It had certainly become more than an exhibit of arguably one of the most influential artists of our time but, now, this artist was more than just an artist, she was sharing the bed of the gallery owner, formidable in her own right.

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    1. Hey Jinjur! This chapter is going to be just the start of a new level in their relationship right…loved how you left me hanging LOL. I can’t tell whether the outcome after the show is gonna bode well or ill for Bette and Tina. Tina just laid her heart out for Bette and no reaction could make for a tense evening. I think that wherever you decide to take this story next…I will be waiting so PPS. I love where this is going. LOL

    4. I wasn’t done and this computer took my comment. So where was I yaya, brave Tina, that is really putting yourself out there, I hope she knows as well as we do that Bette, will fix this. I can’t wait for the magical night. Thank you, Md

    5. I think Bette really does love Tina, I’m just not sure she’ll be able to tell her. Bette usually needs something dramatic to happen before she realizes what she has. Can’t wait for the night to begin.

    8. its a good thing we know you’re a hopeless romantic or else we would be worried about bette’s lack of reaction :) loved what you said in your author’s note about nothing like old love that still feels new. sigh… i hope i get to say that someday… thanks for the fix!

    10. So please to see your update today! All is fine…I survived my “work thud” from your last chapter! I am a little bit afraid of now though, I don’t want to burn up the new “lappy”. In your notes…beautifully said about nothing better than “old love that still feels new”…after 22 years, I’m still livin’ it! I know I’m a lucky woman.

    11. Great chapter! I think I’m as excited for what the night will bring as the invited guests. Hope that Bette follows her heart and is able to voice her feelings.

    12. Great chapter! I always look forward to reading your story. These two have come a long way – but is Bette really ready to admit to love? Can’t wait to find out – PPS !

    14. Is Bette falling in Love with Tina as Tina is with Bette? Tina has opened herself up for Bette to see, I hope that the love is shared by Bette. This is going to be a long evening because in the back of Tina’s mind she is going to wonder if Bette is love with her or if not how does she go on without Bette.

    15. i wondered who would say the L WORD first… and i also know bette will not only tell tell but continue showing her… love this story… PM me any time you have free time… PPS

    17. Bette’s reaction to Tina’s endearing confession was so typical of her. BUT, considering that this is the most important night for Tina, we think that Bette decided to save the L word for later. Once they are away from reflectors and media people. Tina needs to shine in the U.S. as to have another place to think of to reside. Hmmm This is getting more interesting, Jinjur! Bring it on! It’s Showtime! PPS Hugs and kisses on both your cheeks.- Lucero & Marsha (Proud Salsa Aunties to the ever loving JC and Eunichick)

    20. ‘Tina will need to be careful what she asks for.’ – Don’t we all have moments like this! I can’t believe you! You’re this slow now that they’re getting so sweet and in love? =D Funny, i like my screen name more when others can’t read it..

    21. First,I have to say that I love JB in white. So the description of what she is wearing…perfect. Now I hope Bette let’s Tina know she is falling in love as well…maybe she just needs to get the night over with so she can tell her. pps

    22. Well now, let me see if I can re-create my comment, had it done and something happened and the computer blinked OFF and lost everything I had said, it’s been over an hour and in my world, that is a lifetime, as far as my memory is concerned. Mind like a steel trap (rusted). Tina needs to chill a bit she does not want anything to ruin this evening. She should not want anything to intefere with the opening exhibit and the evening’s festivities. The one thing she most certainly does not want is for the critics or anyone to discern that she and Bette are having an affair. That would be disastrous for them both. It would undermine the importance of the exhibit, would call into account her personal integrity as well as the integrity of her work not to mention Bette’s integrity and that of the Gallery itself. To the detractors it would be like “blood in the water.” Nothing should compromise this exhibit it is a “world first.” This exhibit for Tina and for Bette is tantamount to “landing on the moon.” The critics and people in the art world that matter would disrespect her work and she is too important to the art world to have that happen. They should have arrived separately because anyone that looks at them will be able to tell that they are in love, especially that vampire bat Saundra that was at the gallery a few days ago. People like her could cause all manner of trouble. One thing Tina and Bette should not do during the exhibit is look at each other too much because there is a neon light flashing over their heads, “in love.” I’ll stop now but I do have more to say. Great chapter. Post when you can or ASAP. lol

    25. Oh, thank you for the update. I’ve been waiting…I can’t wait to find out when Bette tells Tina how she feels. You had to add a bit of drama didn’t you? PPS

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