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The ASP: Chapter Twenty-One
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Peggy sighed. “Please know Tina that you have performed outstanding in the lead role over Development. Unfortunately my friend would only return if I agreed to put her in a leadership role. I fully expect at some point that you will resume your interim duties.”
Tina nodded as she inwardly sighed. She knew her mentor was being overly kind. She needed to admit that her performance had suffered of late. There really was no point in arguing. Perhaps returning to a supporting position would allow for fewer responsibilities and less hours.
“I understand, Peggy. As you know, it’s been a pleasure to hold the position on an interim basis.”
“Excellent, Tina. Thank you for understanding. In addition to reducing your workload, I’m certain you will learn a great many things from your new counterpart. Let’s go inside and I’ll make the formal introductions.”
Tina nodded as Peggy opened the door and walked the pair toward her desk. The blonde could see a flowing mass of curly brunette hair occupying one of Peggy’s chairs. She was sitting in a relaxed position apparently reviewing the proposed donor list. Peggy walked around behind her desk and quickly took a seat smiling at the new Head of Development.
“Well we have returned – and I’d like to get the formal introductions out of the way so we can get to work.” Tina moved toward her new counterpart as she set her planner and pen on a table next to the remaining vacant chair.
As she turned to face her new colleague, the world seemed to start to move in slow motion. Peggy’s voice suddenly sounded distant as though it was echoing down a long tunnel and Tina had to focus all her energy on catching the words.
“Tina Kennard it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Bette Porter, our most recent addition to The Peabody Foundation. Bette Porter, this is Tina Kennard.” The Brunette turned to face her.
Tina stared in amazement. It couldn’t possibly be her. She blinked several times and gazed in astonishment at the woman who had occupied too many of her former dreams. Her mind briefly revisited the caresses and kisses they had shared on a sand covered beach weeks earlier.
Her gaze was met with one of equal perplexity. Peggy was bemused by the reactions of both women. They appeared to be two wild deer, suddenly caught in a set of high beams; transfixed at the sight and immobilized in response.
As the Brunette extended her hand to clasp the Blonde’s, following the dictates of social etiquette, she saw Tina waver slightly on her feet. Within the next second, the Blonde lost the ability to control her legs as a flood of anxiety overwhelmed her.
Before Tina lost all awareness of reality she couldn’t help wondering why Mr. Sandman was sending her a dream now.
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Welcome back–you have been missed. I’m really looking forward to your continuing this story. Thanks for this chapter.
Yeah! You’re back and BP IS the woman on the beach! I can’t wait for this story to unfold…hopefully, Bette will catch Tina… in more ways than one.
Dear! Soooo great to see you around… Great! great chap!
Well done! What a way to introduce the Beach Balcony Brunette! PPS – btw, welcome back ;)
i’ve been waiting for Sunday night to come just to read your update! and you never disappoint East! what a way to introduce our beloved Bette and i’m glad it happened a month after the incident. any sooner than that would not have been good for Tina. i am hoping that Mr. Sandman has really sent ‘the one’ this time. PPS!
Hot Damn Girl! So glad you’re back in the saddle! Now giddy-up and post us another one soon!
oh my god, you cannot leave us hanging like this, and you sure better not take another vacation, my heart could’nt take it!!welcome back, can’t wait to see what happens next….
Glad to have you back. I’ve missed this story.. This was a great chapter!
Welcome back!!
Welcome back! What a way to introduce Bette. PPS
I’m with archie319 and welcome back, you have been deeply missed. PPS.
YES!!!!!!!! our Bette is here!!!!! not before time too! Now that you’ve got our Tibette hearts going please promise that you won’t go AWOL again!! I’m sure Bette can bring Tina back to the land of the living!ppps!
I have missed this story LOTS and I love the way you have brought the “mysterious” brunette into the mix. Love it, love it, love it…pps
Holy sheet count Eastie this was a great instalment, yes indeedie, poor Tina hiding all her silent tears and working herself to death then wamO back to the brunettes. Please come back soon and stop Tinas swooning. Thank you, Md aka Oma
Welcome back. I have missed this story and you did a great job on this chapter. I’m so happy that Tina has finally met the brunette on the beach and it’s our Bette Porter. Thank you and please continue soon :)
Welcome back – and what a chapter! Very creative way to bring the mysterious brunette into the story – its just the thing Tina needs to get her out of her funk! I can’t wait to see the interaction between these two. I am so excited that this story is back! PPS
Excellent. I hope after she regains consciousness, Tina’s able to find some answers about Bette. I hope Tina’s reduced workload doesn’t give her more time to dwell on her trauma, though. And Peggy re-introducing Helena to the mix is going to make things mighty awkward. I’m glad you’re back. Thanks for the chapter.
Thank you for this chapter! I have anxiously awaiting this for a while now. This story is fantastic. I hope Bette can help Tina get over her traumatic experience and start trusting again.
Welcome back, missed the story and so happy to see another chapter. Talk about falling in someone’s arms. OMG, wonder if Bette is one of Helena’s casualties? Bringing Helena back into the mix will be very interesting. Thanks for posting this chapter. PPS
Welcome back, missed the story and so happy to see another chapter. Talk about falling in someone’s arms. OMG, wonder if Bette is one of Helena’s casualties? Bringing Helena back into the mix will be very interesting. Thanks for posting this chapter. PPS
ooooooohhhhhhhhh I have missed this story, thank for coming back.
This was a masterful chapter Eastmorn. I am so beyond happy that you have returned. I really hope that Tina will talk with someone about her trauma. Simply distracting herself with work and other things will not help. She is keeping the pain inside and inflicting it upon herself and that only spells trouble. I hope that someone that has recognized the marked difference in her appearance and work peformance can get through to her. Hopefully Helena returning won’t exascerbate Tina’s already fragile condition. Maybe Bette will see her pain and help her with it somehow. But in the immediate future, I’m hoping Bette can help Tina before she hits the floor of the meeting room lol. Please grace us with this story again soon. Thanks.
Love to see this back…Ahhhhh finally the mystery lady…Yes, count me in the numbers that don’t want to see you diappear off the literary face of the earth again…Hmmm I wonder what will happen when Helena returns.. Another triangular courtship again..Can’t wait for more Eastie…(You know that Belena lovin’ you are looking for…Ahehehehe…I’m holding you hostage again…tehehehehe)