Chapter 6
I wake about one am, I knew I wouldn’t sleep through the night. A combination of going to bed too early, jet lag and alcohol. I wake and have a thumping headache, not undeservedly so. I make my out to the kitchen in only my pajama pants, rubbing my forehead and take two aspirin and a glass of water, knowing in 20 minutes or so my head will begin to feel better. I climb back into bed and lay on my side looking out the window, I hear the faint rumble of traffic and the reflection of a few lights. I have become an expert at hearing the noises in the night. I spent many nights and hours listening after Tina left, so not to be alone. Tears rolls down my cheeks, I gather all my strength, I tell myself not to cry, I tell myself I am only human and I made a mistake, there is a good explanation for what Tina did, or rather didn’t do, just as there were reasons for what I did. I can help it, not only do I feel alone, I am lonely and worse, hurt and betrayed by the woman I loved more than life itself. Is it fair that I should accuse Tina of these things when I inflicted them on her ? I accept my fate but I am unable to hold back the storm of emotions that have been building since I arrived. I know the routine well. I pull in a pillow and curl up, the tears become wails as I start to think about what I missed, seeing Tina pregnant, being there for the birth, making to a pregnant Tina, the first few days of her little life. Wails of anguish and self retribution come out. I cry for hours and it made my headache worse. I eventually make my way to the bathroom and wash my face, my eyes are all puffy and red, my nose blocked, head thumping but finally I feel physically and emotionally exhausted. I know I can sleep, even if it is nearly 5am. I promise myself, I will tomorrow make some serious decisions about my future. I head out to the pool and sit on the side, dangling my feet, rubbing the puppy’s tummy as I smoke. I don’t smoke often but there are times I need one. I exhale as I privately concede to myself what I came for is no longer available. I have a dull ache in both my head and heart but I feel myself ready to doze off. I make my way back into the bedroom and pull the covers up. I turn the pillow over, to avoid the wet patches. I quickly scoot out the bed to open the window a little, just to hear some comforting traffic noise. As I doze off I think of the child Tina and I lost. I don’t set an alarm, the best way to start planning one’s new life, I reason, is with enough sleep.
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Cliffhanger and teasing . Love this just maybe. Tina has told Laura that Bette is her other Mamma. Lets see how Bette handle this. great story. thanks
Ahhhhh! You DID NOT stop there! For cryin out loud! You’re killin me here! LOL! But, I am loving every minute of it! Great chapter! OK. If I am a very good girl, will you post again soon, please? Go B&T!!!!!!!
get back here right now!!!! oh mean of you to leave us like that!! and you still haven’t told us about the puppy. lol
I just got caught up with this story. Your writing is beautiful. It doesn’t drag but it’s also well detailed. Hope to read chapter 7 and 8 soon because I know this meeting won’t just be one chapter long!
Another great post. Face to face. Okay, let’s see how these ladies work thru this. They are going to be civil, right? I mean, I hope it doesn’t get to where they’re talking thru their lawyers. Any chance of another post, today?!! Can’t hur to ask, right?!
Just caught up with this story and I’m stressing already. This is so good. I don’t blame Bette for being upset, but she did leave. Lets see, a child, a puppy, and B&T thats probably about as good as it gets, at least I can hope. Can’t wait for your next post.
OH SHIT,PLEASE POST REAL SOON..THANKS
nooooo you cant stop there omgoodness lol your such a cluff hangger pleeeeaaase post soon thanx byeness<33782350972390
great story so far! More please. :)
coop, CROO and bettyv. thanks girls. holy shit could it get any shorter. are you trying to kill us. tina told her about bette. people really need to sit and be calm and talk. thanks
Ok,,we don’t have to give you any advice. This story is wonderful. Please post soon…the cliff hangers are killers
just read all your chapters awesome and wonderful. thanks for writing.
wow , i just read all the chapters . what a fabulous storyline – i simply love it . can’t wait for the next chapter .
can’t wait for the next post-to see how this goes down
You have got to stop these cliff hangers! This is an awesome story, please post again soon. You are on a roll!
WoW! You managed to get two in before I even got going today! If you keep going at this pace you can dangle all the cliffies you want! This story has definately gotten my full attention–it’s sooooooo good!!! Thanks.
oh please let them talk and work things out without lawyers and more fights..they love each other why they dont admit this???..they have a child together and she dosent have to pay for their parents fault..hope see more soon..thanks
OMG! this is getting better I can’t wait to read more PLease Thank you!!
PLEASE POST SOON! I can’t wait to see how it all shakes out.
very good – I Love it – let’s tango!!
you’re being very cruel…. please write again soon…
ahhh not again…stop playing around here…lol…good post cant wait fot the next 1!!!
Wow! this is a great story! more please!
go on! can’t wait for more!
Damn so good and love it!