SOMETHING SO RIGHT

CHAPTER 143

(2 months after chapter 142 )

Bette arrived at her mother’s house just after 8pm – she couldn’t believe how much damn bad luck they were having in planning their wedding. The first venue they had wanted and booked had suffered a fire two weeks ago ending their hopes of getting married there. They had taken that one on the chin and went back to their lists and brochures and tried for a replacement. After many rejections they had found a lovely place – Bette had gone over after work to pay the whole costs – not the deposit. The receptionist had no trace of their booking – Bette had demanded to see the manager – the manager had no idea what she was talking about. Bette felt like screaming and had left in the vilest of all moods. And now she has to break the news to Tina that their second choice venue was off the list.

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Tina was having a drink with Elizabeth and Hannah while they waited for Bette to arrive. The relationship between the four women was a good one. Elizabeth and Bette were making up for lost time. Bette saw her mother two or three times a week and it was inevitable that Hannah and Tina were brought into their plans

“How are things at the studio ?” Hannah asked Tina

“Really well – we are so busy but I enjoy it so much. Every day is different and it’s a always a challenge “

“Have you ever wanted to act or direct ?”

“I would love to have a go at directing but there is a skill at producing movies as well and for now I haven’t learnt nearly enough “

“Its good to have women making their mark in the movie business. Hopefully one of these days we will see movies where gay women are not portrayed as men hating dykes – -that really drives me crazy”

“You are preaching to the converted here. I am totally in agreement with you – but its such a male dominated business. Women don’t just have to be good in my business –we have to be excellent – any mistake we make is amplified and any triumph is lessened – well by some of my less than senior colleagues “