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Subtleties * Chapter 6
CHAPTER 6
Tina stood in front of the Porter Gallery trying to work up the nerve to enter. It had been two days since Bette had paid her a surprise visit. The ball had been placed very gently in her court via Bette’s heartfelt apology. Tina was supposed to be making plans for dinner, yet here she was standing outside the gallery with a brown paper bag of Chinese takeout and an apology of her own. In the past two days she and Bette managed to trade a few voicemails, but neither had the chance to actually speak to one another. Tina had been inundated with emergency meetings and conferences and learned just that morning that she would be flying out to LA to meet with a writer the studio was looking to sign.
Knowing that the gallery’s newest show was opening only a week or so away, Tina was sure Bette would be terribly busy, but she needed to see her before she left. Tina needed to confirm that what she felt for the gallery owner was real. Even if they had only met three times, there was an unmistakable connection that the blonde executive couldn’t shake. The enigmatic beauty provoked in Tina the need to be around her whatever the cost.
Tina shifted the take-out bag and pushed her way through the large glass doors. The gallery was as beautiful and as interesting as its owner. The current collection was fascinating and as Tina made her way through the large open space, her gaze was drawn to a number of pieces. Almost forgetting her initial reason for the visit, Tina lost herself in the paintings – until she heard Bette’s commanding voice from another room. Tina could hear the brunette involved in a notably one-sided conversation.
"Can I help you?"
Tina turned to find a handsome young man who looked to be in his early twenties.
"Yes. I’m here to see Bette Porter."
"Is she expecting you?"
"Um..No." Tina smiled apologetically at who she assumed to be Bette’s assistant.
"Well, Ms. Porter is extremely busy today but I’ll be happy to have a word with her. Who may I say is calling?"
"Tina Kennard."
Tina watched as the young man nodded and walked around the corner. A moment later, he emerged with the tall brunette close at his heels. Tina sucked in a breath as she caught sight of a surprised Bette.
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(65 votes, average: 3.94 out of 5)
Love love love this story. Soo cute and tender.
great update, loved it…thanks
Sorry to hear you are sick. Get better soon and I loved the update.
Thanx for posting, specially when you are sick. I love this story, and you write those scenes so well I can picture them in my head right away it’s amazing. Get better and PPPS!!!
Hope you are feeling better soon. Thanks for taking the time to post when you are not feeling well. Loved the update. Glad that Tina was compelled to see her before leaving for LA and for her to admit it out loud was wonderful for them both. You could tell that Bette was surprised and very pleased. Thanks again for posting.
Lovely chapter. Love how honest and upfront Tina is about her feelings. Sorry you’re ill, get better soon.
i love this and i love your tibette beginning stories. i love how you slowly build up your story line. honestly makes me swoon! pls post soon
“I’ll miss you,” Bette called out awkwardly as Tina exited out onto the street.”… Loved that line. Typical case where, even after saying goodbye, you feel compelled to say one last thing to a person you care for deeply and that you’re not going to see for a while. Who has never felt that need in such situation? Thanks Scaf, great update. And please have Tina come back soon! Take care, K.
“Do I need to stick a dumpling in your mouth or will you refrain from saying something stupid?” :-) Love the dialogue in your stories.
Very funny dialogue. I love the humour with which you surround their ackward attraction to eachother. Thanks for the update.
Awww…that was really sweet. Great to see Tina reaching out to Bette and giving in to her attraction. Hope you feel better soon. Thanks for being so dedicated to your readers.
Beautiful, just beautiful the way Tina hesitates but wants this and the way Bette is patient even thought she wants it too. Awesome
Great story.Thank you.
That was so sweet to read.
a lovely update,please come back for more!
That was wonderful and sweet, love them. Please post more, thanks!
I loved this chapter! I’m looking forward to their Thanksgiving and the gallery opening. Thanks for the post and the great story.
Sorry you hwve the flu that sucks. What a fuuny and loving chapter!!!! Thank you PPS Hope you feel better soon.
You could be bedridden and still put out great stuff. Thank you scaf;) I’m loving this story so much.
You are such a talented writer. I am surely glad to see you back – writing another story for all of us readers’ benefit. Thanks.
Thanks for the sweet update. I will love to read about their first date soon.
Amazing. Wonderful. One can feel the awkward attraction especially from Tina. Absolutely love this story.