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The Set Up (13)
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By “stand there,” Tina broke down and had both of her hands covering her face, crying in silence, her breath catching as the music played on. Her shoulders shrugged, her chest sunken as she sobbed, finally rubbing her hands over her eyes to try and keep quiet.
Angelica had been struggling more than she’d let on. Tina could see that she would need more time with her daughter, and she found that she wanted that, too. I should be easier on her with her homework, talk to her math teacher … she has too much going on right now. She’s just a kid … I don’t want her growing up this fast … god, Angie? Why didn’t you tell me, baby?
And you can tell the world …
That you’re tired.
But your excuses, they won’t work.
Cause I know that you’re lying.
Every time that I see your face …
I notice all the suffering.
Just turn to my embrace …
Won’t let you come to nothing …
As the chorus followed, Tina had lost all control of her tears. Her eyes were already red and swollen – her cheeks cool because they’d been wetted to her chin.
Tina was only distracted once the song was over when her phone vibrated on her nightstand. When her cell phone rang, she had thought of just ignoring it, but she couldn’t. Forever responsible at heart, Tina reached out and held it in her hands, reading Bette’s number there. She closed her eyes and brought the phone to her ear as she sat on the edge of her bed. “Hi.”
“Hey … are you okay?” Bette could hear the muffled sniffling.
“Yeah.”
“You sound sad, T. Are you sure?”
Tina breathed in and out, and decided that Bette should know. There was no sense in trying to hide the pain in her voice. “Angelica just told me something tonight.”
“Is she okay?”
Tina smiled sadly at the concern in Bette’s voice, shaking her head.
“T? Is she okay? Do you want me to come over?”
Sniffling back her tears, Tina shook her head again. “No, Bette. It’s okay. It’s a problem with some of the girls at school. She’s alright. I think she’ll be alright.”
“Wow.”
“What?”
“I just … didn’t think it would affect me this much,” Bette started, feeling herself shift on her couch. “I’m really upset right now.”
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yess first!!! you slay me GR!!! Another amazing update. I love how much Tina loves Angie and vise versa. I really hope Angie feels better soon and like that Bette could help her with that. Can’t wait to read more!! Thanks!! :)
Seriously your writing is amazing and I was so happy to see the update! I love the way your stories have such a natural flow to them, it seems so true and honest! PPS!
I´m really pleased every time I see a new post! That was a fantastic chapter! ♥
Yup! In the last chapter, when Bette said “I don’t love Angie” I just laughed out loud. We really don’t know when love is going to find us do we?
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Thanks GR for another amazing update!! :-) its very touching to read about their bonding and it’s such a simple thing in life which reflected how great is their love.. And I am still in awe on this fabulous update! Thank you GR! :-) its wonderful to start the day by reading this lovely moment.
Angelica straightening her hair isn’t going to make the bullying stop, they’ll find something else to pick on. A lot of the time, it’s about perceived weaknesses, and ANY thing that’s different. Children can be absolutely vicious, even the very young. Tina maybe needs to talk to Angie about her heritage, help her understand more about where she came from. And she’s now got a biracial girlfriend, perhaps Bette has had some comparative experience, and could help. And yes, Angelica’s father was an ass for abandoning her, but it’s a talk that sounds like it’s already way overdue between mother and daughter. She shouldn’t be ashamed of what and who she is and seeking to change at such a young age. As for suicide… Angelica is what, eight years old in this story? And now that Tina’s aware of some of the problems her child is facing, I think things will take a turn for the better, at least a little. Thanks for posting!
Very Powerfull and well done!!! Great Chapter!!! Thank you
Amazing as always.Thank you.
WOW how difficult it is for me to write a comment that is to the height of the writer!Not much to add to what we have said only add that the actions and demonstrations of love for Bette to Tina and Angie are what really need them and i’m very surprised with the ease that Bette has left her side of player,i thought it would be harder for her.And about Angie being bullied at school,is something still i can’t understand,maybe because it never happened to me or friends and also because i think is something exclusive of american society,with this i don’t say that not happen in other places,discrimination is everywhere.Incredible story that leaves you thinking,feeling and wanting that never runs out GR your writing has definitely improved over time! PPVS!!!!
Beautiful chapter I love your story GR I just love it
That was simply wonderful. Thank you for this story.
I will just reiterate with what Seduction, Dainty and jp22 said.
That was great and poor Angie and hope they will work something to help Angie out, good to see Bette is there for Tina. Please post more, thanks!
Great update. Angelica in this story has bothered me from the beginning because it felt to me as though she knew she wouldn’t be available to her mother. As if she knew she wouldn’t be alive in a bit. There were times that she said things that made me feel that way and it chilled me to my bones to have those feelings about her and worse yet that she felt those things for whatever reason. Now I feel like it may be suicide since she has confided in her mother about the bullying. I hope Tina talks to the principal as well as monitor the situation to see just who it is that is bothering Angie, since Angie won’t tell her mother who the bullies are. Maybe Bette, Vicki and Tasha can monitor Angie throughout her school day to see who the bullies are. I believe that Angie thinks if her father is with Tina she will not be alone. What she, of course, doesn’t understand is that he did not want to be there and be responsible for either of them. Tina needs to tell her the truth, she is old enough now to know the bloody truth about her sperm donor because he certainly isn’t a father. After previous chapters I did not want to write what I was thinking and now that Tina knows what her problems are she needs to contact the school and do something about this even if it means moving her to a private school if that would stop the problem. Tina also needs to think about the outcome now that she knows what bullying does to a child so that Angie won’t take her own life thinking that is the only way out of allthe pain and uncertainty of her young life. I would hate to read that Angie has killed herself because of some damned crazy kids. Please tell us that everything will be okay with her, Tina and Bette. Thanks.
Perfect :) This gave me butterflies. I think Bette is just what Tina needs during this hard time. My heart yearns for Angie, I know what its like to feel like she does. I just hope she knows that Bette and Tina love her. Can’t wait to read more! Pps
One of the kids (a girl) I cared for, came to me one day, saying that kids tease her and call her names because she is so smart, focused and always on the honor role at school. She said all these things to me with a sense of ‘its ok, I am strong, it’s funny’. As I listened to her I saw through her pretense of strength, and I remember sitting with talking about her emotions etc, and I turned to her and said ‘ listen kids will tease you about being nerdy etc, but think of it this way, most nerds are successful, wealthy, etc. So let them tease you its ok, you have your dreams and a determination to succeed. Her little sister over heard me also and since that time, she has pressed on. I know sometimes advice like that won’t be taken by some kids, and thats because one things cannot work for all kids. It worked for her. As for emotions- keeping them bottled up inside, I know first hand what the consequences of that are, and today I encourage all people to cry, speak your truth, don’t hide it for to speak it and feel it is true courage and healing. ENCOURAGE YOURSELF AND LOVED ONES TO CRY- THERE IS NO SHAME OR WEAKNESS IN IT!!
Wonderful update
Not much to add to what’s already been said. This is simply masterful!
I love Seduction’s short story about you GR, only there is no ending and that’s always a happy ending. Thank you dear master storyteller😘
Bullies and bullying sucks especially in grade school. As always … Thanks for sharing.