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    Say Nothing Chapter 22

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

     

    James and Giselle would open the gallery and greet the guests. Bette had hired a driver for the evening and they would arrive together after the guests had arrived. The plan for the evening was for Tina and Bette to mingle separately and together. Tina would speak to the guests and a short question and answer session would follow for Tina with the rather large and impressive group from the media in attendance. All by design. Bette knew exactly how to handle of all of this. After the exhibit pre-view festivities, the dinner guests would then be escorted to the loft for dinner.

     

    Limousines and expensive cars pulled up in front of the gallery. Valets took care of the cars. The tuxedo clad gentlemen at the door were welcoming guests who had in hand their special invitations. James and Giselle greeted each person as they entered the gallery and the catering staff was well prepared with flutes of champagne and wonderful hors d’oeuvres.  Inside the gallery, there were whispers. Where were Bette and Tina? James smiled at Giselle knowing full well the plan for the evening. Bette and Tina would make an entrance.

     

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    “Tina, you look gorgeous.” Bette watched Tina put her earrings in and turn to meet her gaze. “Not only are you possibly the most influential artist of our time but you are without a doubt the most beautiful. I would devour you here and now but we have a lot of people waiting for us.”

     

    “Bette, I want to say some things but, I need to speak as an artist first.  …..   The opportunity you have so graciously afforded me and my art is immeasurable. I never felt that there would be a gallery owner in the States that would allow for this exhibit to happen the way I would have wanted and with the sensitivity that I felt it deserved. I have never thought of myself in the ways others describe me, I only see myself as an artist who loves what she does and is so fortunate to be able to make a living at it. My life was so wonderful, I never thought it could be better. It was so much more than I could have ever hoped for. As I sat here alone this afternoon, I could not help but to think about the impact you are making on the pieces that I have created and my legacy as an artist. I know there are many who have already thanked you and there will be many more who will thank you, but none will have the undying gratitude that I have for this extraordinary event.” Tina looked Bette squarely in the eye and took Bette’s hands into her own. “ Now may not be the time for this but, while I’m talking I need to say  …..”

     

    Bette leaned in to kiss the soft lips of the woman before her. As she pulled away, she held her finger gently to Tina’s mouth. “Shhhhh.”

     

     

     “Bette, I need to say this and please do not respond. Just hear me.   ..  I have had many pass through my life. Artists, colleagues, curators, gallery owners, men, women and students.. I have never had anyone like you come into my life.  I’ m falling in love with you.”

     

    Bette leaned in to kiss her again. This time it was deep and passionate. “I hate that we have to leave. If the driver is not already here, he will be soon. We cannot keep our guests waiting.” Bette gently squeezed Tina’s hands and smiled as she pulled away.

     

    Tina was a bit perplexed because she could not read anything in Bette’s face, her body language or her gestures. Over the past couple of days, Tina had thought a lot about saying those words. No matter how Bette responded, she had to say them and now that she had, she wondered how Bette felt. But Bette did exactly as requested. Tina had asked her not to respond because she wanted her to think about it, but, she was surprised when Bette didn’t respond. Tina will need to be careful what she asks for.

     

    Both women took one more long look in the mirror. Both nodded their heads in approval of themselves and each other. Bette opened the front door to find the driver and limo ready to take them to The Porter Gallery and the big night. Two glasses of chilled champagne were poured and waiting for the women upon their entrance into the beautiful white stretch. They toasted each other and to the nights success and slowly sipped the bubbling liquid.

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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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