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Stained – Chapter 14
‘I just need to get through this scene. It’s the last one for today; if you pull this one of you get to have dinner with your friends, Bette! They’ll know how to cheer me up. And if that doesn’t work Alice can just annoy the shit out of me. Either way, it’ll take my mind off things. I could just…. no! Bad idea and you know it! Never mix your private life with work, things will start merging and you won’t be able to snap out of it.’
When she was just starting out as an actress, Bette would think of something horrible happening to her loved ones whenever she needed to cry in front of the camera. At first it had worked brilliantly – although not for her mood; a small sacrifice for the sake of art – but soon she began having horrible nightmares about dying friends and family. It was then that Bette decided to keep work and private life separated. Of course there was also that one time when she got involved with a co-star. Bette winced thinking back to it. Things had gotten rather ugly and it had been another lesson for her to keep her private life separated from work or maybe to keep business and pleasure apart. Bottom line; keep emotions from workplace ’cause those two don’t mix well.
It was these lessons of life that were at the basis of her inner dialogue. An inner dialogue that was cut short by the grumpy director.
"Okay, break’s over people. Bette and Jake, take your places. Are you ready?"
This last line was delivered with an impatient side-glance at Bette. You know, that evil kind with a raised eyebrow that you use to reprove a disobedient toddler. Bette Porter did not like being treated like a naughty child.
‘I’ll show you how ready I am, little man,’ Bette thought while shooting him an evil glare.
"And, action!"
It was in that moment that Bette put the rational part of her brain on hold for a moment and decided to use her own emotions and feelings to strengthen her performance. She was no longer held back by the usual barriers and could already feel a passion welling up from deep within. She was like a balloonist who had thrown his ballast overboard; out of control, but it was exactly what the scene needed. Bette played like there was no tomorrow and she took Jake with her to greater heights then either of them had ever experienced in their professional career. Bette was so engrossed in her acting that she didn’t even notice the wide eyes of those around them, especially the director who realized he had gold on his hands with this scene.
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yay i am first…lol i really like this story seeing betty being the vulnerable one puttin herself outther and leavin the ball in tinas courtpls post soon:)
Noooooo!!! Don’t leave us hanging now! Great story.
Excellent story and depth of emotion from such a young’un!. Keep it coming. Do well on your exams. They are really important for your future. Sorry to sound like a Mom.LOL.
I was ready to knock the crap out of the ad on the 2nd page for taking up so much room. Anyway, let’s hope Tina is alright. Even better, what if she’s right behind Bette? Fofofo… ;)
Great chapter, although a bit too much suspense for leaving us for so long. I don’t know how we are going to cope while you do your exams but I suppose we’ll have to. May your exams go ridiculously well and leave you elated and buzzing with excess creative energy that needs to be channelled into writing more chapters! Seriously I hope they go well and enjoy your celebrations but please don’t injure your typing fingers! Thanks again for writing.
i hope tina is fine…does alice has more than one “I did Bette Porter” shirt? because i wold like to have one
please don’t leave us hanging to long… what a place to stop… love this story…
C’est le milieu de la nuit ici, je ne trouvais pas le sommeil… maintenant je vais faire de beaux reves… J’adore ton histoire!
I hate math but that counts if I leave several comments? :)Please post soon
I love this story….please don’t leave us hanging for too long. I’m sure you can a fit another chapter in soon. :)
I thought for sure the director was going to say, “Sorry, we didn’t have film in the camera. Can we take that again?”…Nice cliffie. Very nice cliffie!
Well, it was about time that Tina called. But I should have known that something happened to her. Now, you tell us that you are leaving us for awhile. You are totally bumming me out with that kind of talk. Can’t you just tell your instructors that you have a story to right. Oh well, I know how teachers are (I should know, but it is only PE). They think that their subject is the most important thing besides breathing. Now, I will be dreaming until you return to us. Have fun.
glad to c ur post1
You can’t leave us hangin, More more, more.
Noc – love you for your wonderful story and all, but that was just mean…
I’m enjoying this b/t tale. I hope we will be seeing them get together soon. Thanks for writing.
Oh man. Cliffhanger! Well good luck on the tests, have fun on vacation, oh yeah “Happy Birthday”. I’ll still be here waiting when you get back. Thanks for taking the time.
this stoy is amazing!!!!! don’t leave us hanging!!! Good luck on your exams, and Happy B day! please post SOON!!
What a cliffy, you can’t leave us like that LOL…..you capture the girls emotions so well, I’m really impressed by your writing – especially when thinking about your age, I would never have guessed for 17 :o)) Good luck with the exams, if it goes as great as your writing, then you’ve nothing to worry about!!!! Post when you can, I’m dying to hear the rest off their conversation….
You so cannot just leave us hanging like this. I mean okay, you have final exams those are important, but so is the blood pressure level for some of us. Please don’t let anything be wrong with Tina, except maybe she broke up with Eric, that would be good.
Good chapter. Poor Bette and what happen to Tina now!
Love this story – but exams come first! Both my kids are in exam mode at the moment too – so I do sympathise. Have a great time in Portugal and will be waiting impatiently for your next chapter.
Another good chapter.I can’t wait for the next chapter..like U can’t wait for my QTL stories =)
You have final and going away on a trip. so please post before you get to busy. Thanks
Goodluck with your exams. That wasn’t the best place to leave us hanging and for 3 weeks. Thanks
Noc Baby, Hey I know you need to do your exams but don’t leave us like this! Hanging for the next 3 weeks, och! Please do one more chapter. Have a great time in Portual and Happy Birthday! :)
Good luck on your exams! LOL! Geweldig hoofdstuk! en wat een einde om ons te laten hangen voor zo lang! LOL Slim hoor! LMAO
dying here
Is the drama coming up now? I really can’t wait to see. Hope your exams are going well and you can post more chapters soon. Thanks for your great story!