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This is My Family..chapter 81
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It was Fleur who had brought happiness back to Bette’s life after her daughter’s death. She had came to live with Bette and cook and clean and talk be there generally. It had rubbed off and Bette soon found herself laughing again. Accepting her daughter’s death…it was a part of life, it would eventually come to all of us. Fleur took her mom’s death well and adjusted to living with Bette again. It felt sort of like a reunion in a sense.
When Bette’s health began to fall apart…Fleur at first hired a nurse…then because of money..put her in a home. By then Bette’s mind was mostly gone and she didn’t know the difference. But it was those little moments of clarity that made her human.
Now….lying in her bed…she felt herself be given knowledge. Knowledge that Death was walking down the hallyway, looking at each door…walking on and on until He would get to Bette’s. Here…He would stop. Bette suddenly, inexplicably…knew this. And a moment of clarity came back for the last time.
What did Bette remember in her last moment?
Love. She remembered love in all it’s difficult, easy….beautiful, vexing….mysterious forms. Love for a grandchild who was briefly abandoned by her mom. Love for a daughter who struggled for most of her life. Love for a woman who grew old with her. And…..lastly…and most dearly….love for Tina. Bette no longer remembered that Tina had died around years and years and years earlier. What she remembered was a caress late at night, an angry word caused by passion, a touch to ask forgiveness…..faith..in all it’s form to another, the pledging of onself to another. Tina was the love of her life. Was to forever remain the love of her life. It was her to whom Bette pledged her entire self and it was to her that Bette finally understood. Understood that the only thing in this world that was truly important…that we would think about on our deathbeds…was who in our lives loved us. Who truly deeply loved us. Bette raised her finger…she thought she was raising her hand…she thought she could see Tina. She was reaching for her just when Death peeked into her room.
Bette’s breath sounded like boiling water….then it stopped. And her body, cell by cell…died. It was finally her turn to leave this world.
Life was so beautiful.
THE END
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ditto dragon63 (except I had to stop reading around the time Angie got pregnant…I just could not envision Bette acting that way any longer). Regardless, you are a great writer!
Good luck in school and concentrate on your studies! We’ll still be here when you are on your breaks.
Cass,
A bit of an abrupt end but I understanding why.
This story was just one version of life and death.
It covered the good, the bad and the ugly moments that we all go through.
I think you have a fantastic imagination and can get to the real heart of the moment.
I don’t like the use of txt language (cuz thru, etc.) or …. being used inappropriately. Your grammer needs some structure as “i” should be always be a capital “I” and abbreviations such as cant and wont should use apostrophes as in can’t and won’t.
However this all pales into insignificance given the intensity of your story telling.
I hope that write again soon as I will avidly follow it.
Thank you,
Your Loyal Fan.
Sorry that this story has ended although it was very difficult to read at times it was exceptional. What made this good for me were the bits that were not said, stuff characters needed to happen didn’t, things that just didn’t work. Life is not easy nice smooth fair or dependable. You managed to protray the disjointedness completely. Not a happy story but nontheless well crafted and told. I think I’m sad that you “get” this at such a young age. Good luck for the future.
You told an amazing story, Take care Enjoy school and come back to us when you have the time. thanks
Cass, I could tell this story was told from the heart and I can’t tell you how many timed it has moved me. Thoroughly original it dared to go where others would never tread and for that I have to say thank you. You have a wonderful talent that you should continue to pursue. Best of luck with school.
Thank you very much for this great and so original story even if sometimes it was really hard to read it.
Beautiful written. The story touched my heart, you have a talent girl. Thanks for great story.
I just finished this story…it took me quite awhile to read it cause it’s so emotional. I had to read it little by little. I am amazed at the writing skills you displayed on this story. I hate that Tina died but death is a part of all our lives. I hope you continue to write. Thanks for this story.
i finally read this story all the way thru..i must say i cried like a baby when tina died. i cant really say much more than it was a very sad but touching story..thank you for sharing it
cass: i hve followed ur story rite frm the beginning and the ending is befitting of your story – beautifully written. Take care and all the best in school :D
i hate that your story made me cry, several times in fact. i suppose that’s what made it worth reading…seems silly but beautiful nonetheless.
your final chapter was so incredibly sad and yet so touching….. as I wipe tears I thank you
No one goes where you go. No one.
This has been an incredible and moving story. You have touched on issues that others dare not. Thank you
I have to admit I started to read this from the beginning but couldn’t continue after TIna got sick – way too painful. I checked in a couple of times as you went on but again, issues I couldn’t deal with even in the realm of fiction. Your words create an amazing truth and reality that I couldn’t help but sthink – what if that was me?…so I had to hide from your words. I read this post because I wanted to know how it all ended and wow! What an amazing story you have told. I look forward to your next work and hope to be able to follow it through. Like techgal says – ‘No one goes where you go,’ Best wishes with school!
beautiful ending cass. i have read this story and went thru so many emotions. thanks for your incredible story. good luck with school. looking forward to your next story. tc
CASS don’t leave me!! I better start hearing from you or I will hunt you down. Your story, wow where to begin? I’m a huge fan, you are your own person and I have so much respect for that. All your stories have been incredible words are hard to express. So I will be waiting for your next story.
this post brought tears to my eyes-it was great story-very moving
Cass, this wonderful story always had me in tears.Life is hard, so you always live life to the fullest..LOVED IT CASS THANKS…
This story touched my heart with every chapter. You have an incredible talent when it comes to expressing emotions. They are always so real, and so raw. I can’t tell you how many times my heart lurched with both pain and love while reading your story. And, the tears…Oh my God…this story had me crying all the time. Good luck with school…and come back to us when you can. Thank you for all the time and energy you have put into writing this. Clearly, you gave us a huge part of yourself when you shared each chapter. Again, thank you.