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Uncharted Territory
I take the blanket from the armrest and cover us. ‘I missed you. Sweet dreams.’ I whisper back soothed by her welcoming me back into her world, her words like a present I’m not sure I deserved. Her warmth chasing away the cold that was nested inside of me for so long.
Bette’s POV
Before I open my eyes, I feel the comforting weight of her arm on my chest. Blinking, I let my eyes adjust to the dawn of a new day. Her face is turned to me, her head resting on my shoulder, her warm steady breath in my neck. In a perfect world I would stay like this forever. Careful not to wake her up I adjust myself, cringing while turning to look at her. I’m exhausted from all the turmoil, my back hurts from falling asleep on the couch, but it was worth it seeing her beauty in the morning. Wait, did she whisper something before I fell asleep? I don’t remember I was lulled to sleep by her soothing presence. Talk to me…please. That became like some kind of mantra, that I refused to hear most of the time. But somehow, being thousands of miles away from LA and back in Paris, I could finally stop fighting it. I saw how she drank in every word, just waiting for me to confide in her, patient as I remember. I need to get out of here before I completely cave in. Her mumbled protest brings a smile to my face before I gently escape her sleepy grip. Relieved when I see her turning around and continue to sleep, I make my way next door.
Entering Renee’s apartment first of all I check if I see the blankets moving, needing proof that she’s still breathing. Heaving a sigh of relief I sit down next to the bed, the events of yesterday creep in. How Tina seemed to know exactly what to do to bring Renee back, how she told me what to do when my feet refused to move and my mind froze. And how after the doctor told us there’s little time left she told me to lean on her. Why is it always in life that you think about missed opportunities when it’s too late? The thing with time is that it continues ticking away. And wrapped up in daily life, you forget about what really matters. Regret always comes after.
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SassyGran says
Really enjoyed the post but it was too short!!!
SG
BK says
agree. I so wanted a real actual conversation between them. Imma bout to book my flight to Paris so I can force them to stay in one room long enough to talk. Who’s with me?
DumplinT says
I’m with ya BK! My “go” bag is packed and passport & Covid-19 vaccination card is “good-to-go”!!! Is it hot enough for flip flops???
SassyGran says
Packed and ready , just say the word!
BK says
Flip flops and what nots all welcome…. giddyup
DumplinT says
Roger that TB Leader!!
Bibi28 says
I am with you BK!
Cathy says
Enjoying your Tibette story. Thanks for writing.
Martha3128 says
If these memories are a true representation of what happened, then they should never have married…. this was not their life in Paris but becomes their life in Los Angeles….. no communication…. Bette has no idea what she is doing in buisness if she wants to fire the accountant. That is like shooting the messenger…. it does nothing to correct the underlying causes of the problem…. Is Tina listening to Bette or is she just planning nice weekends and trip away from Los Angeles?
This is a case of that which you fear the most ultimately becomes a self-fulling prophecy….
Thanks for the chapter….
Zhenya says
Thank for the chapter!
I don’t justify Tina’s cheating, but i would leave that LA Bette much earlier and let her live only for her gallery.
Bibi28 says
Good chapter, my heart breaks for them, Renee dying soon, their friend who means so much for them.
How is it possible they ended up like this? Bette a workaholic and avoid to talk. Was it a issue that Tina earned more with her job before they moved to LA? Was Bette trying to prove she was able to provide for Tina and a baby?
I am so curious how they got in this situation where Tina in the end cheated. What ever the reason, cheating is a no go for me.
But there seems to be a little progress.
Look forward to the next chapter.
Chenault says
I’m not one for easy tears, but this story has got me choked up. Great writing!