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The Settlement – 19
Asking me to hold, she put her hand over the phone but the muffled words filtered through. “I need those immediately. I don’t care if we need to call them at home. Please. Today.â€
Her rather stern tone carried through the receiver, “And would you get the new contractor on line for me in an hour or so? He’s going to drive me insane he can’t see the forest for the trees. Quite frankly the specs and layout proposed are unacceptable.â€
“My response was faxed yes?†She didn’t wait for an answer expecting that was the case as she continued, “I can’t understand why his proposal continues to be contrary to what I’ve outlined. Another visit will hopefully straighten him out.â€
“Thanks…†Bette trailed off dismissing her assistant.
Rehashing previously discussed directives – this individual was in for an experience. It was no secret Bette was at times quick-tempered, driven and demanding. Never in a manner that was cruel though. She adhered to brilliance influencing expectations from herself and others around her. That passion translated to an intensity not everyone could stomach. I never said she was perfect. I just know I adored her.
She’s so capable, responsible and excelled at her job. She had to be in order to support and maintain her own gallery. Motivated and determined. Seriously so.
This came part and parcel with her more affectionate temperament. Her romantic and loving nature I’ve been privileged to bask in. This complicated dichotomy is one of the reasons I’m so enamored with her.
Her assurance makes me feel so protected and her effusive corporeal – flowers, gifts – coupled with subtle acts of caring make me feel so cherished. She loved me. I knew because she told me often and felt it from the way she looked after me without my having to ask. More so, I felt it the way she touched me.
How she treated me with awareness…avidly and with care.
Getting back on line she apologized for the interruption having to deal with a small crisis. Bette passed a comment about this being a reminder for not necessarily trusting the words ‘highly recommended’ or ‘very professional’. Differing standards had something to do with the assessment I’m sure.
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(16 votes, average: 4.69 out of 5)
Hate to see a grown person beg. Go far it Tina. You can see her ever morning and night ,curl up in her arms and spoon with her in bed. Yes yes yes. thanks
I liked the smooth way Bette went about asking Tina to move in with her, but what got me the most was this –
“I’ll continue to see you in my dreams but I want to know you’re next to me.” She added, “Everyday.”
“Please don’t go T.” Her gaze was penetratingly sincere. “I think you’re home already.”
Okay, either I missed something between chapters or Tina is having a flashback to when Bette asked her to move in at the beginning of their relationship. Patiently waiting for your next post!!!
I love this incranation of B&T in which B is so much into Tina and unabashedly shows her adoration. Many other authors have portrayed Tina as the one solicitous of Bette, or the one that desires more of Bette’s affections or the the one that is more demonstrative of her own affections towards Bette, waiting on Bette, waiting for Bette. However, in this story Bette openly adores Tina and shows it with words and deeds. This is a more powerfully romantic depiction of their love story. I think Jennifer Beals understood the character in a similar way when she claimed in an interview that Bette is the most romantic character in TLW. Thank you for giving us a very sweet, very passionate Bette (without deBetteing her an iota) and a very practical but equally in love Tina. I love this story. More flashbacks like this please.
Ditto fortlw – Very sweet
Thank You! Just what I envisioned as a Bette and Tina beginning. Girl you know how to write a real story without all the flash and fake. Again Thank You! Looking forward to more as always!
Say yes T, say yes. Love the bantering and sarcasim between the two. Its so refreshing, and just the way they love each other you just have to smile.
never commented before but always eager to read your story. this is so true love but also heartbreaking. hope to read you soon. thanks.
I continue to be enamored with your writing. Thank you.
*dies*. so beautiful.