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Vignettes: Chapter 57
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“She’s twenty five. Remember when you were that age?”
“How could I forget. A special someone crashed my world.” Tina kissed Bette again.
“Then let her be until she needs us to talk to.”
“She’s lucky to have you.”
“Us both.”
“Can you believe Zoe is going away to school in two short months?” Tina asked.
“I really can’t. Where did the time go?”
Tina didn’t say anything because she could tell Bette was getting ready to delve into a story about Zoe. She simply walked back out to the patio with Bette and watched her ponder the past. Finally Bette spoke up.
“Today is a special day because it’s the anniversary of Zoe’s birth. The day that changed my life, though at the time I didn’t know it.” Bette sat next to her daughter and draped her arm around her, pouring her a glass of wine.
“Bette! She’s not old enough to drink.” Tina said.
“She’s eighteen today. Just this once.” Bette grinned at Zoe then continued her story. “As much as Zoe’s birth is significant, I will never forget the day she came to be in our lives.”
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“Who is that little one?”
“She appeared at the shelter three months ago, no note or anything. She’s quiet and plays mostly by herself but she’s the sweetest thing you’ll ever meet. All we have is a date of birth that was taped to her leg.”
Bette watched the little girl across the room paint with her feet and her hands, covered in red and yellow from head to foot. “How old is she?”
“Not quite two. It’s hard getting couples to adopt a child if it isn’t a white newborn.”
The woman from the shelter stood up and started to gather the children to leave. Two months ago Bette agreed to volunteer to teach a workshop for young and underprivileged children in order to gain more publicity for the gallery. At the time she didn’t think anything of it, but once she got to know some of the children, her heart started to melt. And the quiet little girl in the corner held her gaze every week. Bette made her way over to the girl as she did every week.
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I love seeing Bette and Tina’s life unfold – very touching and another child too, you made me all misty. Really, really lovely.
That was simply beautiful. I couldn’t help feeling my heart melt when Zoe held out her arms for Bette to pick her up. I wasn’t sure where you were going to go with this, but I am so glad you are giving us a glimpse into their future. Thanks
Always one of my favorite stories, and you have taken it to a new level. I agree with kg, it is exceptional.
Lovely, Fareast. That was absolutely, lovely.
Beautiful, A child knows who to love and Zoe picked two good ones. thanks for posting
This story just gets better and better. You are creating a beautiful patchwork quilt out of the lives of Bette, Tina, their family and friends.
Fareast, that was really beautiful. I’ve loved the story for a long time.
Exceptionally beautiful story :D
Awww such a sweet story! How cute is Bette! Good job on this chapter.
Beautiful story..Thank you for sharing it with us..Post soon
OMG sssoooo cute..love it..Bette has a wonderfull heart and so does Tina great chapter :o)
K
Beautiful chapter. So sweet. Love your story.
I trust you fareast.LOved how you told how Zoe came to be.Glad this series will continue.
i must tell u this. i stumbled across this story a few days ago and stayed up till 3 in the morning reading it! iam so glad i found it.It’s really heart warming. congrats on the award.
Hey FarEast,
With this leap in to the future I thought that this story was winding down but yet again you have captured so perfectly the human condition.
Zoë entrance into Bette, Tina and Dakota’s lives was at first tear-jerking and tragic then life affirming and inspiring.
Your palette is full of color: every word perfectly chosen to paint the fine details; every phrase, a brushstroke giving texture and depth; every sentence, an image to cherish and visualize and every paragraph, the whole picture to complete the scene and move the drama forward.
It was great to see that the families have grown up together as Shane, Fred and Damien are all still around.
Thank you for this splendid and stunning spectacle.
Please post real soon and continue this brilliantly realized yarn.
The format is awesome and keeps me coming back for more.
Your Loyal Fan.
very nice- love the angle that you are approaching this story with. adds an additional layer to this already multi-faceted story.
Beautiful chapter! Bette has such a wonderful heart. Can’t wait for more
another master chapter… sweety just like you