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The ASP – Chapter Twenty-Two
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Chapter Twenty-Two
Feeling Faint or Fate?
“Fate loves the fearless.” James Russell Lowell
Bette scanned the Blonde’s face looking for signals as to how to respond. Her fingers tightened into fists, vainly attempting to control a flood of emotions. Her ears vibrated with the powerful pounding of her heart, setting the pace of an African drum echoing an ascendant rhythm.
Her breath became lodged beneath her vocal cords, obstructing the safe passage of sound.
Oh my god! Bette thought… It’s her! It’s fucking her! How is this possible? Her mind swirled at tornadic wind speeds. She was ecstatic. She was scared to death. She tried to look away but couldn’t. It was NO mistake. HER beach Blonde was standing inches away…staring directly into her eyes. As Bette struggled to overcome a sense of awe at the improbability of the situation, she discerned a mixture of shock and absolute terror crossing her counterpart’s face.
An instant later Tina’s eyes slid closed as her slender figure waivered, tilted, and started to crumple. Bette instinctively moved her extended hand around the Blonde’s narrow hips, pulling Tina’s torso inward, using her waist as a fulcrum. The Brunette’s natural strength and Tina’s emaciated frame made the task of holding the Blonde virtually effortless. Bette swiftly encircled the waistline of her former beach companion with her remaining arm and bent forward to lift up her legs as she scanned the room for a comfortable resting point.
The senior Peabody was up from her seat immediately, suddenly roused from her momentary stupor at watching the interplay between these two women.
“Oh my goodness…Tina! Tina, are you alright, dear?” Peggy asked, her voice escalating in volume as she moved to assist Bette; suddenly recognizing the gravity of the situation.
The senior Peabody’s leadership traits quickly overrode her anxiety as she took to directing the only other conscious being in the office.
“Bette, let’s put her on the settee over there,” Peggy pointed toward a large cherry colored leather sofa opposite her desk. “Can you manage?”
“Peggy, it’s alright… She’s as light as a feather. Let’s remain calm. It looks as though she’s simply fainted. I’ve got a secure hold on her.”
If only I truly did… thought Bette. She pulled Tina’s limp body closer to her as she made her way to the settee, taking secret delight in their mutual proximity. Memories of their shared moment on the beach churned to the forefront of her mind, resurfacing an intense longing.
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A wonderful confirmation that all good things come to those that wait
I think that Tina is in trouble. I belive it will be good trouble for bot Tina and Bette.
Wow.. A lot of great stories are coming back… It’s so good to see this one return. Thanks for posting!
Good to see you back, thanks for the post. Bette is the boss now huh? Well, we’ll see how long that will last in the bedroom I mean board room. LOL!!
Great to see you and this story back, Eastmorn. I’ve missed reading this story and your take on Tina and her relations with Alphas. :-) I’m so sorry to hear about your animal companion, that’s very sad news indeed. :-( Take care.
Thanks for posting – I had missed this story! Brilliant and can’t wait to see what happens! It’s going to be very interesting. M so sorry to hear about your cat. Hope you’re doing ok.
I’m so glad your story is back, I was really missing it!I’m sorry to hear about your cat. It’s really hard to lose a pet. I had to put my 20 year old to sleep a couple of months ago. It’s like losing a family member. It does get easier as time goes by but there are still times I forget she’s gone and expect to see her coming around the corner.Please don’t keep us in suspense too long with this story. I hope Tina will start to trust Bette so that she can heal from the damage caused by her ex-girlfriend.
Ha! I forgot to mention “cat” in my last comment. It was my cat I had put to sleep…not my daughter…
So sorry to read about your cat, but I’m sure she was happy to have lived with you for 14 years. I’ve missed your story and can’t wait for that car ride and the development of their relationship. Thanks for coming back!
”it is a pleasure to have your acquaintance…formally” – nice one!… hope your writing gives you a bit of distraction from your sadness, E.
Eastmorn, I know how you feel about your cat…I had to put my 16 year old dog down last year and I still miss him so much after all this time. Ilove that you’re back with this story and the time in between hasn’t affected your writing…it’s still as good as ever. So…Bette has her chance now…let’s see what she does with it!
you’re back! and ready to complicate things as much as possible it would seem…Helena’s waiting in the wings…and Bette’s inner Alpha has stepped in. Okay then… bring on the car ride home! (couldn’t be sorrier to hear about your kitten.)
that was a great surprise posting, can’t wait to see what happens when they leave the office!!
That car ride to Tina’s house is sure to be interesting… I wonder if Bette’s regained sass will put Tina off, or will the more vulnerable Bette make a reappearance? I’m glad you’re back. I’m really sorry about your cat though, East. Thanks and more when you can.
oh thanks for bringing this back – i’ve really missed it! So, so, soooo happy Bette is feeling more confident and sassy, i don’t like an insecure Bette. Can’t wait to read what happens in the car now, pps!
Hi- welcome back. I was wondering if you would specify what ASP means, I assume it is an abbreviation? If you mentioned/stated what is means before, forgive me for asking again. Again …. WELCOME BACK!!
thank you for bringing this story back. i am sorry for your loss. this should be interesting especially when helena is due home soon.
I have been esp ing you for the last week so thank you. My best friend’s cat passed away yesterday so we’re very devastated and so I appreciate your pain and struggle. When and if the day ever comes where I loose my own dog I could be unreachable I fear.Live in the moment I say. Thank you for responding to my waves. I feel better now.
Sorry about your cat, Eastmorn. It’s always hard when you lose something you’ve given so much love to. Thank you for posting this. I’ve missed this story!
great updates…i hope Tina recovers soon.Im sure Bette will help in that process.
I absolutely adore this story and feel so privileged to see it back. Tina certainly has her plate full (no pun intended) with Helena’s return imminent and Bette now seemingly in the forefront of her thoughts. Hopefully she can balance her personal/professional life and there will not be any further events that send her into another tailspin with even more disastrous results. I hope someone can help her get back to who she was, physically and mentally, before the horrible Alexandra debacle. I truly think she should consult a psychiatrist so that she can vent and not have to keep this horrible thing inside. At this point, she certainly needs all the help she can get.
I’m very sorry for your loss. When a pet is around for that long they become a part of the family. I wish you all the best.