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    The Roommates – Fast Forward to 2019: Chapter 12

    Tina knew him well. She knew what to say to soothe his ego. The less bruised his ego was, the quicker their phone call would end. She found herself saying words she didn’t mean to a man she didn’t like. But it was enough. He quickly calmed and she sat, listening to him reflate.

    Though she tried to concentrate on his words, her thoughts kept circling back to Bette. How she’d fallen asleep so easily in her arms. How her body had melted at Bette’s touch. How her resolve had faded after meeting the dark chocolate eyes and seeing the long, lean legs. Especially the image of Bette in those shoes.

    This wasn’t like her. She was a serious person, with a ton of responsibilities and a mature perspective on life. Everything and everyone had a purpose and a place in her life. Bette was upsetting the careful boundaries Tina had constructed. The guidewires that kept the scenes of her life in place. It was easier that way. Had always been easier that way.

    And then she’d literally run into Bette at Shane.

    Tina faked a yawn and promised her husband that she would check in with him later. When their call disconnected she sat back on her bed and tried to think through her next move. It was difficult. Every path had a detour, leading back to Bette.

    I’ve been so lonely, she thought. I didn’t even realize it.

    And she was lonely. She had no close friends. No confidants. Everything was about work and family and balancing the two. And there was Henry. Patient Henry who loved her no matter what she did or what she said. He was loyal and kind. Even when the very thought of him antagonized her.

    What the fuck am I going to do?, she asked herself.

    It was hard to avoid the pull of someone who made you feel whole just by smiling at you. And though Tina’s mind had no answers, her fingertips did.

    She dialed Bette.

    The beautiful brunette was home and in the bed. Tina could see the wall of books behind her lover’s head. Bette was smiling. Her smile could melt ice. “I asked you to not to call,” said Bette.

    Comments

    1. Sounds to me like Sidney needs some help – possibly some professional mental health? Early in the story, I got the impression that Sidney had entice Bette into indulging in drugs and alcohol. Could this be Sidney’s problem? She’s indulging so much in drugs and alcohol that she cannot perform to meet her obligations to get her artwork ready for the show? She obviously feels the pressure when she is in the gallery of the time frame left to get her part of the show completed. She is also feeling the pressure of her relationship with Bette continuing on a decline. She should also notice that Bette’s appearance getting more healthy as she puts distance of time between her and her abuse of alcohol and drugs. At some point, she is going to be curious as to what has changed for Bette to bring about these changes. Alice has certainly starting to notice, but she believes that it must be the influence of Tina. Yet Bette barely knowns Tina.

      Tina is playing games…she has no courage. She of course has no idea what it is she wants except to have Bette in her life. She has a lot of soul searching to do. She really does need to decide what she wants in her life. She needs to have a heart to heart talk with Henry and let him go. She is doing him a severe disservice by pretending to care and about his feelings when she truly does not. Whether Bette is her future or not, she should not stay with Henry giving him some kind of false impression that she cares about him and lying to him to keep from confronting the truth. In almost every breakup, one of the parties walks away with hurt feelings. Its best to rip the bandaid off quickly and get on with life.

      Alice is being a really good friend by encouraging Bette to move forward with her life. The best thing Bette can do is to support Sidney where she can, but put her in a position and encourage her to move on as well. What ever Sidney’s demons are, remaining with Bette is not the answer.

      Good story…. still worried about this Tina….. I like Bette a lot.

      Happy Holidays…

    2. Thank you for another chapter this soon.

      I like Alice in your story. Another wise advice for Bette. She needs to end it with Sidney.
      Were the divorce papers already delivered to her soon-ex-wife? But it’s great that she acknowledges that finding Tina is not all she has to do to shape the life of “Bette 2019”.

      Difficult situation for Tina. It takes a lot of courage to leave behind so many thing that made her feel safe and probably in control of her life. On top of that no friends to talk to, to encourage her and to support her. I hope she soon finds the strenght to open up to Bette and tell her about Henry and her family.

      That said, I like the pace of your story. It’s not all instant love, peace and harmony, T + B have to work for it.

      I’m curious to see what you have in store for T + B.

    3. Love this story, I remember when it started. I like the pace of your story as well and the interesting twist of the time travel. Anything that brings T and B together in the end. Thanks!

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