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The ASP: Chapter Twenty-One
While she missed gazing at the beautiful brunette, she was relieved to have peace and quiet to focus on her work. If Helena returned now, Tina wondered if she would be able to remain at The Foundation. Simply putting one foot in front of the other required more and more focus. Maybe that’s why Peggy wanted to meet with her… could she have noticed Tina’s fatigue? Perhaps Tina had made a mistake she didn’t even know about. One thing was certain; all this thought was requiring too much effort. She needed to conserve all her energy, particularly if she was meeting with Peggy in a little over an hour.
Tina quickly decided on her wardrobe selection for the day. The suit she chose was an Armani pant and jacket set in a soft green. It accented the leaf-green specks in her hazel eyes. Tina chose a cream colored open-collared sleeveless blouse to wear beneath her jacket, accessorizing with jade jewelry pieces.
As she dressed she realized that the physical signs of her withdrawal from life were becoming impossible to hide. The lack of regular meals had led to at least another ten pound weight loss on her previously slender frame. Clothes that once accentuated her trim, sexy figure now fell loosely from her breasts and hips. The suit sagged a little too much but she still felt fashionably prepared to meet with Peggy, regardless.
When glanced at her watch and realized she needed to leave immediately or risk being late. She knew Peggy did not tolerate tardiness.
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As the elevator doors slowly opened, Tina was greeted by a warm smile from Kendra.
“Ahh…there you are. Good morning again, dear. And aren’t you looking fashionable today.”
“Morning, Kendra.” Tina said without a second thought, mindlessly following her daily routine. “As always you are overly kind. I was wondering whether Mrs. Peabody had arrived.”
“Oh, yes my dear… about thirty minutes ago… and although I’m not supposed to mention it, I think she has a bit of a surprise to share with you,” Kendra said with a wink, a nod, and a barely containable smile.
“Oh really?” Tina was immediately intrigued. “Please tell me more…is it a surprise I’m going to enjoy?”
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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)