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    The Journey 31

    I snap my head around upon hearing those words “I thought you were unpacking” and see Bette leaning against door frame trying not to look upset, maybe angry. She is frowning, her arms are crossed and she has one foot crossed in front of the other, trying to look relaxed. I lift my hands off the edges of the drawings, instinctively move back towards the door and start to make my way to my feet.

    Tina: “I found these.” I don’t bother finishing the sentence. I look at Bette hoping she offer an explanation. Instead she watches me intensely trying to hide her annoyance. “Bette, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to..”

    Bette: “Didn’t mean to what?” as I make my way to start picking up the pictures. I start collecting them and put one on top of another and start to roll them as the question hangs in the air. I see Tina found a note from Janice.

    Tina: “To invade your personal space. Bette, do you want to tell me about them?”

    Bette: “You know I collect drawings Tina.” I try to say it evenly. I hold the rolled up pieces of paper in my hand as I face Tina.

    Tina: “Bette give some credit. If you don’t want to tell me about it, fine, but don’t treat me like an idiot. Are you going to tell me who Janice is?”

    Bette: “Who Janice was. The drawings are not about Janice, except obviously for that one.” I say it rather matter of factly and point at it. That one being the nude woman I drew.

    Tina: “OK, do you want to tell what they are about?” I ask quietly and cautiously not to push Bette.

    Bette: I pull the top piece of paper and make my way to the kitchen and put the drawing down on the table. “As I’m sure you know, all these can be found in The Louvre as paintings. This is the Battle of San Roman. Painted in or about 1450-1456 by Uccello.” I continue. “You can see from the lack of detail in the faces that the individual participants have no identity and from the pose of the horses and soldiers that there are no winners or losers in the battle. Of course there is a winner, the Spanish General however acknowledges the epic battle and in a magnanimous gesture devoid of violence accepts the keys to the city. If you look here.” I point and Tina interrupts me.

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    Comments

    1. Enjoying this story. I love how you incorporated the drawings and the feelings that Bette drew from them. Also love how you’ve portrayed Tina. Like most of the writer’s, you have shown the great depth of Tina much more so than even IC showed. Tina has far more depth, feeling and awareness than does Bette. As in the old adage “still waters run deep” so does Tina and her love for Bette. She understands Bette far better than Bette understands herself. Most of the writers have found this in Tina and displays it just at the right time. Thank you for your insight of the characters. Thanks for the post.

    2. Tina: “Will you have dinner with me, just the two of us, alone, tonight?”…i think we’re all waiting for dinner and what comes after. please don’t keep us waiting too long, ok? very nice chappy, girlie.

    3. I thought this was a perfect way to let us understand and Tina too why Bette was off looking at art, collecting pictures. They both needed that discussion to bring them closer together. Great chapter.

    4. It’s wonderful,I start my day with your story, and there is no better way to start a day! You’re unbelievable, by your words, you can make fiction become reality, it’s absolutely fascinating!You really should think about writing a book, writing seems to be so natural for you.And I’m not talking about the character or the story itself, but your style, you’re captivating!I can’t get enough ;-)

    5. Thank you – great chapter – you explained the Art well and I especially liked the meaning Bette read into the works. (i know the images) Tina needed to listen and understand. Enjoying this story & looking forward to you next chapter!

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