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The ASP: Chapter Eighteen
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Chapter Eighteen
Peggy’s Return
“Tina, tell me the truth…that’s all I’m asking… I want the truth about what has been happening.”
“Certainly, Peggy. But I might not be able to provide many details regarding your concerns; I’ve been on site interviews over the past three days.”
Tina hedged her remarks. She shifted her hips, suddenly feeling restrained in the leather chair situated in front of senior Peabody’s desk. The executive director of The Foundation had returned from London earlier in the day; office rumors arrived on her desk in concert with a cup of coffee from Kendra.
“I know, Tina. I checked your calendar. Please stop being dodgy. I am seeking an honest response. I have a feeling that your need to be absent from the office on three consecutive days is related to the point of my question. You know I’ve come to rely on you even over the short period of your tenure with us. Please don’t fail me now.” The elder Peabody’s penetrating green eyes refused to break contact with Tina’s hazel ones.
Tina glanced away. Dare she tell the truth? What would happen? Would it bring an end to her brief tenure with The Peabody Foundation? Tina shifted uncomfortably in her chair. She was uncertain as to how much she could safely share. What had Helena told her mother? Did Peggy know about the private investigator?
Peggy sensing a possible explanation for her hesitation and continued.
“Tina, I have been enthralled with your work performance. I should think that the email I sent prior to my departure would have conveyed my satisfaction with your efforts. Do not fear losing your position – that’s not what my inquiry is about. I need to know the truth… and I am not a woman of patience… so please OUT with it. Post Haste!” Peggy’s voice escalated in volume and tone as her request turned the corner and became a demand.
With words of reassurance anchored by underlying insistence, Tina felt less reluctant to answer Peggy’s inquiry. She sighed quietly. She glanced out the windows of the corner office suite and made a decision to ease the burden she had been carrying alone for the past week. Tina hadn’t even felt sufficiently comfortable to speak with Shane; her warnings to Tina had fallen on deaf ears and the blonde was not in the mood for an ‘I told you so’.
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i have big smile on my face not only because we got an update but because i see a stronger tina :) can’t wait for the weekly posts!
I hate having to wait…this is too good and just when I start to relax you post and now I’m all agitated and have to wait again!!! PPS, and TKS
Keep the posts coming. This is an intriguing and interesting story but I want Tina to start making some decisions and eliminate the unwanted suitors. Is Bette gonna get some playin’ time?
I would like to see the beach lady meet Tina out her beach house Maybe tonight when she and Alex are out. Love this Tina hope she sticks to what she told Helena. Helena is so full of her self. thanks
Thanks for the post to help in my recovery. I think I got a big boost today….I agree with the above, comments that a strong Tina is very nice to see…Helena on the other hand leaves me with mixed feelings. I was begining to be sympathetic to her, then she pulls her over the top hit on Tina..She is almost desparate in her attempts…It was nice to hear about Helena’s sad history…I wonder how she will take her reassignment…I have so many other thoughts about this Helena/Tina thing but I’ll wait to see where you lead us.
this is some good stuff…thank you for posting. thank you for not waiting for the show to finish before continuing. thank you thank you thank you.
…now hurry…Alex breaks their date and Tina takes a walk on the beach in the full of moon……… :):)
Great chapter – i just love how this story is building up – i agree with everyone its so nice to see a strong Tina. Helena is a bit of a stalker and needs to take it easy – but maybe it is making Tina’s decision a little easier to stay away from her because she is crazy! I would love to know more about the mysterious beach lady and i want her to get seek Tina out – not that you were taking requests. I can’t wait to read more of your chapters! PPS
Keep getting stronger Tina. I’m fine with no “Brunette” this chapter because it looks like both need to grow and while Tina is learning, hopefully, our brunette can learn to be stronger as well and work out some of her demons.
I’d like to see Helena and Tina together too, just once before Helena is written out of the country. I do believe Helena has good intentions and she is enchanted with T. PPS!
Yes, I can endure helena for one more chapter but the woman is a serious predator that will not take no for an answer. She could be frightening, I really dislke people like her. Glad Tina is holding her ground with Helena and backing off from her. Maybe Tina could have another encounter with the bruneete on the beach and hopefully they can talk a bit. It’s obvious the woman is hurting and maybe Tina could help her get over the hurting. At least maybe they can have a chance. Thanks for posting. Post when you can.
Amazing chapter as usually, I really wish you could update more often, I love this story it is of my favourites, you are such a talented writer! Don’t anyone flame me for this because I’m a tibetter, but am I the only one who wants to see Helena n Tina get together?, even just once? I actually really like this Helena,I think she is being honest and making herself vulnerable?, although if they did get together, I wouldnt want it to last..So maybe Helena’s ex could have a change of heart and take her back hee hee, and of course Tina could get with our much loved brunette! PPVS Loving this fic xx
Well i loved this chapter because I could imagine this conversation with Tina and Helena.I give it to Helena for not giving up like Aaliyah once said- ‘Would you give up Or try again If hesitate to let you in… If at first you dont succeed Dust yaself off an try againYou can dust if off and try again.And Helena is not letting it go so easily there chemistry is off the chain…and will not easily be brushed under the carpet, I think Tina realises this and it does not her confidence in being strong enough to stick by her convictions. Great work and I love this side to both of the girls.
Tina needs a walk/run on the beach to clear her head…PLEASE??? Maybe Helena and Alex need to be together. I can’t wait for you next post.