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The Roommates – Fast Forward to 2019: Chapter 17
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She wanted to hide. Bury her head in the sand and pretend that it had never happened. She heard a stifled sob slip from Tina’s chest.
“Don’t cry, T. I’m sorry.”
Tina stepped back and held Bette’s chin in her hand. “Don’t you ever apologize for this. Ever. I hate to see you in pain. I hate that I wasn’t able to be here. If I had been here – – -,”
Bette shook her head. “No, T. Don’t think like that. I just want to forget okay?” She moved away and slid back under the covers, burying her head beneath the comforter.
Tina slid in beside her, holding Bette to her tightly.
“I just want to stop thinking. My mind just won’t calm down,” said Bette.
“Turn around,” said Tina. Her lover turned in her arms, burying her head in Tina’s chest.
“Bette, I have to ask you. I just need to know how to best care for you.”
“What? Ask me what?”
Tina’s voice was soft, nearly a whisper. “Are you still bleeding?”
Bette shook her head no. Tina kissed her forehead then. “I shouldn’t have let you shower, Bette. I wasn’t thinking.”
“T?” came a shy, muffled voice.
“Yes, Babe?”
“It wouldn’t have made a difference. I don’t want anyone to know. Anyone.”
“Are you sure you don’t want – – -.”
“I’m sure. No police. No reports. No photographs.”
Tina sniffed, a fresh set of tears slipping down her cheeks. “I can’t believe someone did this to you. Will you tell me who? Do you know who?”
“Tina?” said Bette.
“Yes, Sweetie?”
I’m so glad you’re here.”
“Me too. You’ll tell me when you’re ready?”
Bette nodded. “Only you,” she whispered.
In the shared silence, Bette’s stomach growled. Tina smiled. “I was supposed to be getting you some food.”
Bette sounded drowsy. “No. I just want to stay here with you like this.” Tina grabbed the peas and held them against Bette’s eye and wound. Her embrace was soothing, her heartbeat calming. The tension Bette had been holding slowly began to unwind, the adrenaline that had been fueling her dissipated and she drifted off to sleep. The sound of her rhythmic, even breathing lulled Tina into a restful slumber.
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Thanks for the update! Gotta love Tina for being so caring and calm. Good thing that Bette accepts Tina’s help and lets her near.
Now that Alice unknowingly revealed more about what happend the day before maybe Bette will talk to Tina.
What a mess! Being thrown into such a difficult situation after only one week of knowing each other.
Can’t wait to read more.
I still think that Tina despite Bette protest needs to take a charge and call to police. Hide head in the sand and pretend that never happened it’s not the best choice.
Nice but so true to Alice to not read what was going on and jump off the wrong deep end of the pool… glad Tina is there to help but for how long then her own secrets are going to catch up before she can tell Bette. Thank you
Whew!!! intense ! Felt like Alice might end up in the middle, but thankfully, not too much. Glad that Tina kept her word and didnt reveal what Bette had asked her to hold in confidence.
I’m not so sure that even if she had gotten Bette to speak of the rape, that she could have talked her into going to the hospital. And contacting the police, and…and…
Gonna be hard enough to hide the swollen eyes and cuts even with a good make up artist that Tina might know.
Way off the subject, but wonder if Tasha will end up investigating where Sid got the drugs from which will lead back to SHANE and her infamous “shampoo”!!!!
Are you psychic? More to come on the Shane shampoo. (winks)
How did Alice not see the bandaids on Bette’s head? Or the tears streaming down her face? Why not just a simple question of “What happened Bette?” Maybe she could not see the scratches on her neck, but her response was not taking any of the scene into account by her questions.
Of course Sidney’s cryptic message like “Tell Bette I’m sorry” does not explain what she is sorry for.
Now Bette’s gallery is in a big mess. A show who’s artist has not selected the works to be displayed, the artist is has overdosed and is in hospital who may go to rehab shortly, and gallery owner who has been rapped and assualted by the artist. It is looking doubtful that the show can go on. Even with access, it is doubtful Bette is in any condition to make the selections. That mean it would all fall on the shoulders of James and with 2 weeks to go, can selection, framing, and hanging occur in time. And I would make sure that Sidney would not be present under any circumstances.
Good chapter….thank you….
Agree that Sidney MUST not be allowed to show her face at the gallery nor Opening!!!
But Bette will not have the circle of friends & family (“framily”) to step in an protect her bc she hasnt told any of them!!!