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The Roommates – Fast Forward to 2019: Chapter 16
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“Tina, please go,” Bette moaned. “I don’t want you to see me this way. I’m not okay.”
“I’ll leave when I know you’re alright. I’ll ask you questions. Just yes or no. Okay?”
Bette didn’t respond. All Tina heard was sniffles.
“Are you mad at me?” asked Tina.
“No.”
“Were you here last night when I came by?”
Bette didn’t respond.
“Please answer me, Babe.”
“Yes.”
Tina swallowed thickly. “Were you ashamed to see me?”
“Yes.”
“You never have to be ashamed with me. Okay?”
Bette was quiet.
“Bette, did someone hurt you?” asked Tina.
Bette was breathing hard, struggling to contain her emotions.
“Did someone hurt you?”
“Yes.”
“Thank you for trusting me. I’m not going to leave you by yourself.”
Bette looked up then, her eyes were red, her hair mussed. “You should go.”
Tina shook her head and scooted just a little closer. “I’m not going anywhere.”
“I’m sorry,” Bette whispered, returning her head to her knees.
Tina moved again, easing her way closer. “Don’t be sorry. I’m still here. I’m just getting closer to you. But I promise I won’t startle you.”
“Why are you here, T?” asked Bette, her voice muffled.
Tina thought before she answered. “Well, I was pissed at you for ditching me last night. I was all set to come here and give you a piece of my mind. I didn’t know you were hurting.”
“I’m sorry. I couldn’t answer the door,” said Bette.
Another inch and more calming speech. “Remember what you told me? Don’t apologize. Not for that.”
“I’m a mess. You should run while you can.”
Two more inches. “We’re all a mess, Sweetie. You just have to figure out which mess matches your mess.”
Bette finally looked up, her face slick with tears. “I didn’t want you to know.”
Tina closed their gap, slowly, watching her lover to make sure she didn’t startle her. She sat opposite Bette, her legs on either side of the taller woman’s bent knees, shielding her in a protective space.
“I know you didn’t. I’m glad you told me.”
Tina asked Bette to turn her face so that she could see her better. Anger rushed through Tina at the laceration and the swelling on the side of her lover’s face. There was a gash that had crusted over, but it still looked like it could use a stitch or two.
“Does it hurt?” she asked.
“Not anymore.”
“I know you’re not okay. But are you…physically…are you okay enough?” asked Tina.
Bette nodded, refusing to make eye contact. “Yes.”
“I only want to protect you, Bette.”
“Do you?”
“Yes. I’m angry I wasn’t here to protect you. We spoke yesterday morning. This must have happened between then and me getting to your house. Am I right?”
“Yes.”
Tina slowly brought her hands to Bette’s shoulders. “Are you hurt anywhere else?”
The wall Bette had been constructing around herself began to give way. The hurt and surprise she’d felt after the attack from Sidney had nearly crippled her. She had struggled to blot out everything from her mind. The alcohol had helped. Though it had burned at first, she’d soon begun to feel numb. And she had continued to drink until she was sufficiently numb to fall asleep. The numbness was gone now. With it came a surge of unwanted emotion and fear.
And longing.
And anger.
And loneliness.
And suddenly Tina was in front her.
It felt so good to feel safe and loved and protected. Bette moved and scooted close to Tina, stretching her legs out on either side of her, burying her head in her lover’s chest, wrapping her arms tightly around her. She sobbed, her chest heaving.
“I missed you,” she said.
Tina couldn’t stop the tears that slipped from her eyes. She hugged Bette with everything she had. “I missed you too.”
“I can’t believe you’re here.”
Tina kissed her lover’s forehead. “I’m here. I’m not going anywhere. I’ve got you.”
“You promise?”
“I promise.”
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Thank you for getting Tina into the house to help Bette. It appears a lot worse than I initially thought.
I hope that Tina can provide her with the help she is going to need. At least she has some experience with battered women and can recognize the signs.
Bette needs Tina now. I wonder how she is going to handle Henry? Sounds like he hasn’t a clue that their relationship is about to break up. Tina lies to him too easily to my way of thinking. I have always been of the opinion that when you get to the a point that you are avoiding seeing and being with your spouse or partner, then it’s past time to have a parting of the ways.
Thanksgiving in a few days? That means another family event…what terrible timing.
Thanks for the chapter….More please?
I’m glad that Tina despite her own insecurites showed enough perseverance and be there for Bette. But i think Tina needs to do next step – take Bette to hospital and give testemony to police while (i’m sorry to say it, but in case like this it’s very important) – evidences of the violence still fresh
Happy New Year, MTS! Thank you for this chapter. Heart-wrenching and sweet.
Thanks for sharing Tina’s thoughts about her own situation and about Bette with us. I totally lost sight about the timeframe. Is it only one week since they met? Now I totally understand why Tina didn’t reveal everything about herself regarding Henry and her relationship status (btw I’m not so sure she is actually married to him hence no ring).
The thing with Bette is still like a strange attraction to her. A very strong, beautiful, fulfilling, balm-for-the-soul attraction but for some part of her mind it still is only an affair – yes, also feels like coming home but I’m sure she’ll get there, right? ;-p
Why would she think that it was more? I can feel with Tina when she questions Bette’s intentions and suspecting her just playing games.
Thankfully Tina listened to her gut feeling and returned to Bette’s house. I love her for her gentle persistence while caring for Bette. Please let Bette open up to her about what happend in detail. This is so bad, hopefully Tina will know how to get some medical help for Bette.
Please post soon, this story really gets to me.
kiwipit,
agreeing with ya on maybe she’s NOT married to Henry. To our knowledge she ISN’t wearing a wedding ring NOR has taken his last name, right??? Tina introduced herself to Bette as Chris ANDERSON (from her marriage to Eric).
My theory falls apart bc NO way Tina’ pompous Mother with her holier than thou religious church going for show would accept Tina in a relationship that wasnt like what she has with her husband. Ya know, NO child of “mine” would ever do/say/live in a way that dishonors me!!!!!
Hmmmmmmm maybe Henry’s last name happens to be “Anderson” …..
Hmmm you’re right…forgot about Mrs. Mother ;) Would she have brunch with Henry without Tina if they weren’t married? There’s only one answer: MTS …please more :-D
Are you kiddin’!!Holy Mother would not have brunch with them if they didn’t show up in color coordinated dress & tie/pocket kerchief and shined shoes 🤯😤
I loved this chapter and wonder if you have had training in this area. Your description of Tina is trauma-informed, the way she responded with gentleness, distance and with Bette’s safety in mind. This will bond them for sure and I can’t imagine Tina leaving her now, even for Thanksgiving. I think Martha mentioned the potential for Sidney and Bette to both be at the hospital at the same time. Once Tina is aware of the injuries from the sexual assault she really has no choice but to get Bette medical attention. Sounds like she is taking each step slowly. Love it. Thanks
Agree Wonder if T will stand up to Henry & her family and spend Thanksgiving ministering to Bette.
And wow, could Tina end up taking Bette to same hospital where Sidney is being treated????
Will Alice be forced to take sides When she relays the “tell her i love her” message from Sidney to Bette and has to come to grips with what she sees in the terrified facial expressions and hears Bette’s side of what happened? Hmmmmm. I’ve never seen or read of Alice goin’ off on anybody, BUT the time may be upon us😬🥵
Gosh what a difficult reality now for Bette 😥 sexually asaulted by someone that supposedly (still) “loves” her, she has been hurled back into a life-threatening way of handling tragedy—alcohol to “numb” her emotions. Shit! Thank God she didn’t have any other drugs available.
Anyway, Bette didn’t answer Tina about whether she was “hurt anywhere else”. Tina had to have asked that question knowing that something else probably happened.
Feel free, anybody, to correct my thinking because as I continued to read page 7, wondered if I misinterpreted the actions of Bette after Tina finally scooted close enough to Bette when it says that Bette stretched out her legs “on either side” of Tina.
With the shame, self-loathing and fear Bette was feeling and now that the numbing affect of the alcohol had worn off, with a person within arms reach, seems like Bette would have remained with her legs drawn together against her body knowing that she had been sexually violated and didn’t want to reveal that horrible truth. 🤔🤔
No matter MY thoughts, this chapter is riveting for sure 😰
So I noticed this too. I imagined her staying in a ball, and Tina scooping her up and into her arms in that position. This would alert Tina to something being very wrong. Plus I think there was mention of blood so Bette would be hurting down there. Either way, great story and perhaps my attention to every deatil is a result of a riveting chapter. :)
yes, Sidney cruelly tore Bette and I guess Bette must have changed panties and undressed some upon arrival at home.
But shit she had to be in shock
I love this story. Thank you for keeping them coming. I feel so sad for Bette having to go through that experience and feeling ashamed and shutting herself away. Kudos to Tina for not giving up and finding her because she needed her. I just loved how gentle she was with her and patient and she kept scooting until Bettes wall crumbled and she held her. I loved it. I do hate however that Tina has had this secret lingering over for so long. I know this is going to hurt Bette ????. Love it please keep going and hopefully I’ll see something tonight (crosses fingers lol) or tomorrow. Anxiously waiting.
Thank you, thank you for another post I am so into this Story now!
Not putting forward any of my own theories just waiting for you to take me on the trip to the conclusion.
PPS
Reading chapt 16/pg 2 and thinking about Tina’s reality in 2019. The heart of the matter is …even if she HATES me….
NO one wants rejection at the decibel level of being “hated”. That’s why she never dealt with her Mom’s attitude. She’s a full grown adult in years, but surely stunted emotional/spiritual development because of FEAR (Fake Evidence Appearing Real).
And with “fear” comes confusion and all kinds of stuff going haywire.
Re-read Tina’s words and her inner self-talk is doing a number on her psychy and confidence. She doesn’t trust other peoples’ motives and forever feels like the victim of their requests.
Sorry to have so many comments but the plot of this delightful tale has been captivating from the jump!!
Henry….. wonder if he was Mama’s choice or Tina’s. Gotta know that Mama was probably in Tee’s face night & day AND blowing up her phone with messages of “girrrl, U’re such a looser for having divorced Eric after only 2 years of marriage”!! You’ll be lucky if any other man ever wants to marry you!!!
Y’all I’m fishing here so indulge my paranoia. Tina is more than a little bit willing to lie to Henry. Period. She has gotten skilled at using her job as an excuse for not coming “home”.
Henry has got to feel the gulf between them. But he’s afraid to confront Tina.
Anyway, if she ever comes clean, she’ll have to admit to sleeping with another person…that she’s known for a week….named Bette…A WOMAN!!! Gasp!!! Cough!!! Spitter sputter!!!
I dont envy either one of them!! Thank goodness I’m not the Author. Leavin’ it all up to our gurl MTS!!!!
I love the discussion on this story. It’s awesome to see how the characters and their actions and reactions are interpreted and viewed by the readers. I forgot to mention earlier that there is no such thing as a Saberforce Striker Carrier (LOL). I just made up that term for Dylan’s Lego set.
@DumplinT…never feel bad for leaving comments. :)
I am enjoying this journey right along with all of you. Definitely more of the story to come and more background to share.
It seems we still have a mystery to discover. And poor Bette.. the emotion hurt always outweighs the physical but Tina is there to catch her. Love your story thank you.