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Uncharted Territory
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‘They are gone.’ James swings the door open.
‘What ever happened to knocking?’ I snap at him even though it’s not his fault I can’t run to her right now to say it right. He smiles sheepishly under my unforgiving look, before I turn to the last remaining piece of the French artist that’s still waiting to be delivered to the new owner. A unique interpretation of dawn in the forest of Orleans, that fails to tame the butterflies in my stomach.
‘They asked if you’re available for a follow up next week.’
‘I can’t.’
‘I know you were planning to fly back, but I thought since you got so involved with the catalog for the next show and the show itself now you’re here, you would maybe…’
‘No.’ I study the painting from up-close, the impact as powerful as when I saw it for the first time with Tina. Art is my passion and an essential part of me. But so is she and so much more. ‘Not now, when I finally have my life back.’ I whisper and straighten the slightly crooked canvas.
‘What did you say?’
‘I’m flying back to Paris as scheduled.’ I smile at him on my way back to my desk. ‘But first things first. Please order a huge bouquet of flowers… something with tulips, ask them to make it elegant and have it delivered here Friday, so I can take it with me.’
‘But Tina…’
‘I know, she has nothing with tulips. But my mother in law on the other hand…’ Sitting back in my chair I open my laptop only to close it again. ‘Now I come to think of it. Arrange a bouquet of red roses for Tina. I want it to be delivered tomorrow.’
‘What should the card say?’ He asks taking a hold of the doorknob.
‘A card is not needed. She will know.’
Tina’s POV
The sun glares through the roof windows, dividing the huge living room in two and puts the pictures on the wall into the spotlight. A collection of family pictures stylishly displayed against the dark grey wall. It follows the chronological order of Winny and Helena’s life from left to right.
‘You’re Helena’s friend right?’
‘I believe we met on new year’s eve three years ago.’ I tell the dark haired man with the friendly blue eyes in an equally low voice. ‘Are you here alone?’
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It’s a wonderful story with great emotion that you can feel as you read it. You depict France very well!!
Looking forward to read it this weekend!
They’ve been through so much that even when they are doing well, a part of me worries for them. Bette taking a trip to L.A. on her own? I’ve never been happier that Tina could join her in the end. But the last part of the chapter killed me… I wish they can have the family that they want.
The good news is that this was a long chapter and the sad news is that this story is almost over and the end of this chapter was so sad. I feel for both of them. I really wish and hope that one day they will have their family!
The description of Paris, beautiful written! I visited Paris a few times and it’s such a beautiful place!
Glad that Tina came to LA at the end, came home, the home she left to go to Paris. This is a very important step in their relationship.
Diana, i love her!
Love the longer chapter. This is such a great story. It can’t be ending, though, that is not ok. Just when they are coming back together. It needs a second verse, please consider continuing it. :)
One things I love about your writing is that you show the connection in the dialogue you write – no easy task – but artfully done here. It’s in the shorthand way that they talk to each other and in the way they read each other so well. You don’t tell the reader – Tina missed Bette – you add them talking about Tina being in a grumpy mood because she is accustomed to hitting snooze since Bette has been with her and this morning she had a hard time getting to work on time because of it. It’s delightful and adds such depth. Thank you !
Hi BetteisBetter, I am enjoying this story so much, you have a unique writing style that really captivates me. I hope to read more to this story, it’s beautifully woven…
I’m one of the silent readers. I absolutely loved this story and your writing is beautiful. I almost want to go to France now! I look forward to reading more of your work.
Oh my fucking God! What an brilliant chapter! The way Tina was like struck with lightning when Bette told her that she loves her. The way you used content of the purse to show Tina collecting herself and then hanging up! And then the voice text and the way Tina subtly used LDR to tell Bette that she loves her too, just bc it wouldn’t do it justice to say it over the phone for the first time after such a long time. And then their acknowledgment with ‘I got your text’/‘I got your flowers’! And what an amazing way to show through Helena and Winny what divorce does to the surrounding, it’s such a heavy ballast that impacts everyone.
The way you showed how Bette misses working but how she grew and learned what really matters! I love Bette in the gallery! And the way you used Tina starting to write again as a reference to her growing feelings for Bette (as Tina said bf ‘It had nothing to do with Paris’). Not only that you said you are about to finish the story, but you write it in so many small details, that you make it beautiful but painful obvious! (Sorry for all exclamation marks – this story makes me that excited!) And then… at the end, the twist I’ve never seen coming… I could feel how lonely Tina was without you putting too much effort in it. It broke my heart. Seeing this story and it’s tone it wouldn’t surprise me anymore if it would happen they end up with just the two of them. It would be so sad and yet it would fit this story.
BK is right though-sequel maybe?
I’ve read this stories since 2 or 3 days ago.. And finnished all 22 chapters in short time (English not my language so that rate of speed.. Is really super fast on my account lol). I even read at office in working hours… (Bad employee i am.. Hahaha)
But your stories are just soooo good… Makes me so addicted.. Turned every emotions upside down… The chaos, turmoil because of the loving, cheating, regretting, feeling lost, it’s so mixed up..
Can wait for the next chapter..
Finally, thank you for sharing your wonderful story…
Wow… i just realise how much i Missed this story…
It woke so many emotions in me… Like silent reader my first language isn´t english – but i could not stop enjoy this story!
I hope so much you will finish it one day!!
I keep coming to check for updates and keep getting disappointed. Pretty please BetteisBetter, don’t leave us hanging :(