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The ASP: Chapter Twenty-One
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She told herself the transition to leading Development at The Peabody Foundation was taking a toll on her… that she’d catch up on sleep soon; once she was established and secure in her new position. But the little voice inside her knew that she was lying… that the true cause of her fatigue ran much deeper than devotion to her new job. It originated from the hole in her heart.
Although the broken glass had been swept up and the funeral mass of flowers thrown in the trash, images of that vile night visited frequently. It didn’t matter how much Tina forced herself to forget about her last encounter with Alexandra, her mind refused to comply.
“Stop it Tina…just STOP IT! It’s over. You don’t ever have to see her again. Let it go…DAMN IT! Just let it GOOOOOOO!” she screamed at her replica in the clear glass.
Sadly, it didn’t matter how many times she repeated the words; the memories inevitably returned, flooding her with pain, anger, and resentment. Tina had spent nearly every night of the past four weeks attempting to box and shelve them…all to no avail. Even after removing the visual reminders of Alexandra displayed in her beachfront home and stowing old photo albums filled with reflections of their relationship, the memories and pain stubbornly resurfaced…time after time.
Even now the mere thought of Alexandra caused an instant gag reflex in her throat and a constriction of the muscles across her abdomen. Until recently, Tina hadn’t even been able to look at herself naked in the mirror without triggering flashes of their violent struggle. Showers remained brief and were focused on scouring her skin; attempting to erase the dirtiness she felt inside. Although Alexandra had stopped at the precipice of catastrophe, before the most heinous act between two people was committed, Tina felt physically violated. When the memories were stirred, Tina swore she could still feel Alexandra’s hands restraining her… squeezing her neck… touching her there… in the place formerly reserved solely for acts of love.
How had it happened? What madness had befallen Alexandra? It was as though a switch lodged permanently in the off position had momentarily escaped its confines. Her lover had become pure emotion, acting without rational thought; revealing a complete loss of control, a merging with her primal instincts.
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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)