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The Door – Chapter 2
CHAPTER 2
As the door slowly opened to reveal the room, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of calm wash over me. I released the handle as the door continued to reveal more and more of the room I had been unable to even look at for so long. Once fully exposed, I simply stood in the doorway unable to move, unable to take a step forward.
The curtains were drawn, but there was a dim ray of sunshine peaking through a crack along the edge. I glanced past the bed over to the night table on what had been her side. There lay a book, unfinished but marked with her special book mark purchased on a trip we had once taken to Paris together. As the memory of that trip and the small bookstore where she had made the purchase came rushing back to me, I smiled at the memory. Still, I had not entered the room.
My eyes continued to wander across the room. I saw the chaise lounger near the window where we had often cuddled together under a blanket on rainy days to talk or simply to read. I next saw the dresser that still held some of her clothes. As I thought back to the morning and my chance encounter with her, I knew that most would still fit, if she wanted them as she still had a body to die for. If anything she may have been a little thinner than the last time I saw her. That last thought brought me back to reality, and the fact that I was still standing in the doorway.
I closed my eyes and took one step into the room. Letting out a huge sigh, I realized that it wasn’t so bad. Lightning had not struck me down. I took a second step and a third bringing myself closer to the bed we had once shared. It was then that I saw it. My Yale shirt, the one she would always steal from my drawer and wear to bed.
When we had first started out I had reluctantly allowed her to occasionally wear my shirt. Now I would give anything in the world to see it on her just one more time. Slowly I walked over to where it lay, bent down and picked it up. Bringing it closer to my face I once again closed my eyes and took a deep breath. A tear slowly made its way down my cheek. It was as if even after all this time her scent still lingered.
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(49 votes, average: 3.41 out of 5)
Tazzie what a treat to come home to! I love the familiarity between these two beautiful women. I cannot wait to read Bette’s explanation about why that door has remained closed, and better yet…the response from Tina when she learns just why. Loving it as usual. {hugs}
Love this chapter, At least Bette was clearing the things out,after two yrs. So glad that Tina came by. Bette needed that. Tina seem to have gotten on with her life. Now its time for Bette to do so Why would she ask Bette the question,when in her heart she knows why, If I had a daughter instead of sons,she would have ckean the room, Men are wimps. When it came to their Dad Thaks so much for posting,
I am with bettyvhall on the fact that it is time for Bette to get on with her life. Why would Tina want to know about her old room? Thanks PPS
I can’t wait for the next chapter…this story had got me. pps
Wow another chapter Taz. I was hoping that you had written one. Like Chicki I can’t wait to find out what Bette has to say.
My question is how did Tina know that Bette had closed off thier room? It looks like while Tina has asked Helen to keep their yalks secret, she was gtting information from Helen about Bette. I think that she asked the question because while she have moved on she may see a way of moving back and starting a new. PPS :o).
So she knows! It must have been Helena that told her since she was the only one to see her while she was in NY. That was beautifully written and told Taz. Waiting for the next one.
Why would Tina possibly inflict more pain on Bette when she already knows the answer. She can hardly be surprised. Can hardly wait for Bette’s answer and Tina’s reaction to the answer. PPS
God I am hooked….great chapter sweetie…I really can’t wait for the next one..there is nothing like the loss of your first love and to be able to find it and rekindle it is a true blessing in life!!
I love this fic! My eyes always tear up by the end of the chapter.. and there have only been to!! So so so very good!