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Subtleties * Chapter 2
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"Do I have people in my life that put up with my shit…Besides you?" Bette sighed, "I don’t have anyone in my life, Alice. All I have is this gallery. My work – that’s all I have; that and a few friends who live on the other side of the country."
"Well, maybe this woman you met in the bookstore will change that." Alice offered. The impish blonde knew instinctively that it wasn’t just the show that was stressing out Bette, it was the fact that Bette didn’t have anyone in her life to turn to for support.
"Okay, so what happened after your rude floor show at B&N?"
"Well I tried to be smooth, made a joke about her being a prostitute, and then asked her out for coffee."
"Jesus H. Christ! Did she slap you?"
"No."
"What the frick-frack happened to the suave Bette Porter that I knew?"
"She’s back in LA." Bette played with the pen on her desk, "It’s been so long Alice. Too long since I’ve had anything outside of work."
"But Bette, I don’t understand why you’re so stressed. I mean, your opening show was a hit. Your gallery is one of the top independent galleries in the US right now."
"Because the first show went so well, everyone is just waiting for me to fall on my face. And some people, Helena Peabody being one of them, are hoping for the chance to give the first push."
Bette’s depressed tone was heartbreaking. Alice thought it best to take the gallery owner’s mind off of work for the moment,
"So what is she like? The blonde?"
"Gorgeous. Sexy. She has the sweetest smile I quite possible have ever seen."
"So how is it that you fucked up so royally with your lame ass prostitute comment?"
"I’m rusty."
"How could you possibly be rusty? You’re Bette Porter, the WeHo Lothario."
"It’s just….it’s been a long time, Al. Like I said."
"How long?"
"Long."
"Yeah, but…"
"Alice, it’s been a long time, okay? A long, long time." Bette sighed.
"Like California time?"
Alice’s question was met with dead silence.
"Holy Fuck, Bette! You haven’t been with anyone since Jodie? That’s almost a year ago!"
Again, Alice was met with silence.
"What the hell are you doing for sex?"
"Jesus Christ Alice, I’m an able-bodied woman. I don’t need another person to get off."
Alice snickered, "Thank God for AA batteries."
"Classy, Al. Look, I should get going. I have to help get James squared away."
"And apologize."
"Yes. And apologize. Hey Al?"
"Yeah?"
"Thanks for talking to me."
"You don’t have to thank me, lady. I’m your bff. That’s why I’m here. Hey, good luck with your new lady friend. I hope she shows."
"Me, too. Bye Alice. Love you."
"Hey Bette?"
"Yeah?"
"You think maybe Tina can help you clean out your coochie-cobwebs."
Alice erupted in a fit of childlike laughter before hanging up; the brunette just shook her head and laughed. Bette stood from her desk and walked out onto the main floor to find James. She would apologize to him as promised and then she would do her best to put the sexy Tina Kennard out of her mind – at least for the next few days.
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So much fun! Delightful.
Too cute! Just loving this story and soo happy to see a new post from the master! :)
Delighted to see you back! This looks really great.
Gosh, Bette is already crushing on Tina and hasn’t even talked with her yet. And Alice is crazy as hell, “coochie cobwebs.” lol Great update. Thanks for posting.
great new story, can’t wait to see how it will develop
Sooo cute!! Ok, week has passed, I want to know did they meet??:)) Please eplease update!! Know you just posted, but really like this story…So you need to post fast..please please please!!:))
loving this… pps
Wow, I have just read both chapters of this story, and I am impressed with your originality. There is just something that seems a bit off from the usual beginnings, and I really like it. I love originality. I really do hope there are more surprises in store, and some witty banter too. “Dragon Lady” is also a humorous depiction of Bette in your story, and I can’t wait to see where you take it. I like the fire sizzling between them, and the fact that Tina is slightly afraid of Bette – it is intriguing.
She would apologize to him as promised and then she would do her best to put the sexy Tina Kennard out of her mind – at least for the next few days.- Can it be a ‘few days’ later _right_now_? ;-)
Is the week up yet? Will Tina meet Bette for coffee?
Brilliant to see that you have begun a new story. The opening scene was great – Bette was so funny, and a little bit scary! Please post as soon as possible!! Thank you!
Ok so Tina has Shane and Bette has Alice as Bff, and Helena is the villian in this one. Can’t wait to read more.
That was funny and cute, love it. Please post more, thanks!
I did not expect an update so quickly, thanks a bunch! I am still smiling over the ‘coochie-cobwebs’ remark. Keep your witty funny updates coming.
Love it. Thanks for the update.
You’d better post very soon!!! I’m loving this. Thanx, PPPPPPS
Hahahahaha how funny hey. Alice will always be Alice lol. Now Jodi must be the reason Bette moves to NY. Gosh this woman is a nightmare. What Helena wants from Bette? I was hoping a good relationship betweenthem though. Now I am more curious. PPVS.
Thank you for wiriting again. Just read both your updates on this new story. Love it. Cant wait to read more. Thank you Scaf.
OMG scaf this is going to be so much fun. Thank you :)
Love it.PPS
Hey Scaf, This story really is heating up to be fantastic. I love how Bette was all hot and bothered when she met Tina and then stuck her 6 inch heels straight is her mouth. She really is attracted to Tina especailly as Tina was taking the high ground and taking exception to Bette’s rudness. Now Tina is ready to take the chance with women. I do hope that she takes the chance and meets up with Bette. Her interest is pique and she should find out about Bette on her own rather than follow Shane’s judgements. As for Bette, it was god that she has Alice to keep her grounded. I can’t wait to read more so please continue soon. Your Loyal Fan.