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Wanted (Chapter 14)
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"Good news ladies. They’ve finished everything but the sound," Kit said. She even had the remote control in her hand. "They’re wiring through the wall and into the back room for that, but the work in this room is done."
She turned on the television just as Shane and Carmen came into the restaurant.
"Hey guys, mind if we sit," Shane asked.
"Not at all, join us, we’re just waiting on lunch and checking out Kit’s new toy," Tina replied.
"Bands seem to think they need to simulcast streaming video as part of their shows," Kit explained. "But there will be no football on this television. Not if I have anything to say about it."
She turned to the screen and hit the power button. A game show appeared. She quickly flipped to see what else was available for the first viewing, when, too suddenly she realized she had flipped past Bette’s image.
Tina sat silently while almost simultaneously the rest of them realized who was on, and were instructing Kit to back up.
"I know I know I saw her too, she’s my baby sister," Kit said, seeking out the appropriate button on the remote control.
"Isn’t that Helena in the background?" Carmen asked.
"Yeah, she said she had to be back from New York to go to some fundraiser," Alice replied. "She got back yesterday."
"She got back yesterday?" Tina asked.
"Yeah," Alice replied, eyes still glued to the television. She suddenly realized she had news to share. "Hey, this is good stuffI caught her with a woman last Sunday, but she wouldn’t let me know who it was. She wouldn’t even let me in the house."
They couldn’t hear the sound, but Bette’s charisma played well for the camera as the interview was obviously wrapping up.
"She wasn’t in New York very long if you caught her with someone on Sunday," Carmen said. "Must be nice to be a jet setter."
"She left Monday night," Alice confirmed. "She goes to see her kids quite regularly."
A stranger’s face appeared on the screen for the next interview, but the wide angle shot continued to capture Helena in the background.
"Seems like everyone’s dating someone new these days," Tina said. "Me. Helena. I’m pretty sure Bette has something on the go too."
"She told you that?" Kit asked. "She wouldn’t tell me anything. And believe me I tried to get it out of her."
"She hasn’t told me anything yet," Tina replied. "I think tomorrow is the big day."
Shane saw the dynamic developing as everyone made her contribution to the cauldron of knowledge.
"Bette’s done her interview Kit, let’s see what else we can find," Shane suggested. Anything to steer the conversation away from this topic.
"Not yet Kit," Alice requested as she held her index finger up to discourage a change. "Just give it a minute."
They all watched as Bette walked up to Helena, the interview with her new Chairman of the Board continuing in the foreground.
Tina cocked her head to the side and almost squinted at the screen.
Kit furrowed her brow as she stood, maintaining the position of the remote in her right hand.
Alice’s hand slowly lowered itself to the table as she unconsciously calculated timelines and conversations that she had been privy to.
Shane sat with her head bowed and her thumb and index finger resting across her brow as the scene unfolded.
Carmen looked at Shane, knowing she had been hiding something that was about to become common knowledge.
They all watched as Bette and Helena shared a silent laugh. Their eyes grew wider at the vision of Bette leaning in to say something directly into Helena’s ear.
The chemistry between them almost burned the plasma screen right from the wall.
"Oh my fucking God," Alice muttered under her breath.
Bette touched Helena’s lips with her index finger before backing away and greeting a third woman as she approached.
"You’ve got to be fucking kidding me," Kit said, stunned.
Tina sat, speechless, staring at the screen.
They all turned to look at Shane.
Shane, sensing the power of several sets of eyes upon her, looked up.
She was thankful she wasn’t the one in the middle of this unholy mess.
(tbc)
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I think I mentioned their lack of discretion earlier, but on the TV? Man, I wasn’t expecting that. Smiley’s right the shit has hit the fan, but Kit may have to do some clean up after Tina leaves. Yes, we all want another chapter very soon to follow up, so please.
Ok I actually screeched out loud!!!! Bus.ted this is either about to get ugly or really annoying for everyone involved..lol And what is going on with Tina she sounds right smack in the middle of actually having made up her mind about the man thing?
What a way to start my Sunday morning! Awesome that it played ot on the screen for everyone to see… unbelievable. I cannot wait to see where this goes- now that everyone knows is all about Helena and Bette! 5 stars as always.
oh yeah forgot to write that Bette is really bad at the affair or liasons business she should stop while she’s ahead. And of course this story is delicious I had actually gotten over the pairing of Bette & Helena but you keep adding new twists and turns that keep me coming back for more.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Thank you for this wonderfully long chapter…for the true to character dialogue between all of them. And look, you do still like Tina…otherwise you wouldn’t have let her find out about Bette and Helena while she was surrounded by friends, who were also finding out for the first time. If you really hated her, you would have made her find out on her own. Now she will have others to comfort her. Hmmm, I am trying to decide if I am glad about that or not! LOL Thanks for a second chapter this weekend.
JKS, That was an amazing chapter. Please don’t leave us hanging to long. Can’t wait to see what happens next. I so love this story and no one else but you could write it. Thanks for this story.
Amazing as usal JKS. It was brillant having all the gang now about B&H on the TV, just brillant. Please, please post soon, I am anxiously awaiting to see how Bette and Helena will hande their liason becoming common knowledge. Post soon :)
Well, poor Tina. She has to watch the similar scene again. I think she’ll be quite mad only because of that.
Excellent JKS, I screamed too when I read the last part, as usual Alice had to be the one, poor Shane… Oh well hope AlphaBette be ready for Tina. And please make Shane give Bette a heads up on this.Great Chapter,cant wait for the next please dont leave us hanging too long.Thanks also for posting twice this week.
oh swimmie, you slay me! this chapter was absolutely scrumptuous! i could picture all of their faces as they realized what they were witnessing. please post soon. i can’t wait to see what tina does.
somehow I just knew you were not going to just have a meeting between tina and bette…how appropriate!!! Yeh JKS…pls now don’t leave us hanging too long…THANKYOU…oh, and take THAT Tina!!!
That was a great way for Tina to find out – and Bette & Helena haven’t got a clue that they know – great twist.
Hee!!!!!!!
I hearby declare JKS the queen of the world! I really did not see the scene unfolding like that…but I love it! Yes, I ultimately want Tina and Bette back together but for now I hope that image of Helena and Bette has been seared into Autonomous Tina’s mind. Girl, let me run to the store for some beer and popcorn for the main event aka Tina having a fit. JKS, if time allows please post the showdown after Huricane Ilene’s destruction later tonight. It’s a good thing I learned how to do a back flip the other day because I just might when the secret comes out in your story. Amen!
Brilliant – what a lovely twist! I’m not sure if I feel bad for Tina… nope, just checked, I don’t. However, public humiliation is no fun, unless of course you’re not humiliated because you don’t care. So having reversed my previous position, wouldn’t it be just darn fun if Tina cared?? If all of a sudden seeing it live on tv made it real and real really brought it home – this isn’t a game any more, you’ve lost her and furthermore, you’ve lost her to your ex-lover? Ok, maybe that’s too far out there, considering Tina doesn’t really care. Or does she? Ok, now I’m just being obnoxious. You, jks, are the best — what a wonderfully written chapter, not over the top or ridiculous or too much — how realistic! And Bette – memo on discretion sitting unread in your inbox.
As soon as the camera crew was mentioned, I knew we were headed for an outing of large proportions, but I didn’t factor in the entire gang. Perfect. Send them all reeling at once. I like that Bette won’t have the upper hand to blind-side Tina about Helena. Tina gets a little time to get over the stunned before Bette tries to drop the bomb. Thanks JKS.
Wow! All I can say is just Wowee, McWow!
My mouth is still open….I didn’t scream out, but I surely could have! What a chapter swimmie!!! You definately possess the power girl….I cannot wait to see where the next chapter will take us. As always, I am along for your ride. Now I will be wondering whether you will have them stroll in to the Planet with everyone there or have Bette still meet with Tina alone at their home????
Oh.My.Dayum! Bette.Helena;Helena.Bette. Interesting dynamic being able to see it on television….loving. this. story!
Crikey, now the cat’s out of the bag! Your dialogue rings so true, that it is very easy to get a visual on the scenes you write. Another great chapter and eagerly anticipating the next one.
What a pleasure to have 2 chapters in the same weekend from you, swimmie! I had an inkling that the camera would capture some of Helena and Bette’s private moments when Bette’s chairman of the board mentioned the camera. Despite Bette’s best intentions to let Tina know about her relationship with Helena first, there is no faking it when there are all-seeing cameras involved…LOL. I seem to recall a certain scene with Bette and C not being discreet…although under different circumstances… Can’t wait for Bette to “tell” Tina!! LOL. Thanks, swim.
Oh Sh**! Bette and Helena have been caught on camera. I never saw this one coming. Wow, Bette is in for a rude awakening when she gets home. Please post soon b/c I can’t wait to see how the gang reacts now that the news is out, and Tina…..whoa, i can imagine the smoke coming out of head, she has got to be pretty mad.
Yes!! I love this story. I feel dirty for loving it… but I do. I do :) Great update, can’t wait for more!
OMG THANK YOU!!!!!! :-D
JEEESUS What a way to go….lol i litterally cannot wait for you to post again..THAT WAS ONE OF YOU BEST IDEAS! im trying to feel sorry for Tina!!! let me think??…Nah, (ok that was crual of me!lol..)…But this was Brillent!and very original!
Oh fuck, this is good twist. This is big and Tina is going crazy when Bette get home. OK post soon please, thanks!
Swimmie…You’re simply the best!
Excellent – Why is it Bette is always getting caught at museum openings- must be all the adreline from the art.
Yea! So glad to see another post and what a post it was. This story is really progressing nicely. Can’t wait for more.
Call me crazy but I fill sorry for Tina. I have the filling Tina is having second thoughts about “her man”. Try as I might (that’s a lie), I just can’t get ready for Bette and Helena. I hope in the end Bette and Tina find their way back to each other.
i can’t even count how many ways this could go, but one thing’s for sure: sea change.
Just dont let the gang nor Tina say anything bad to Helena. Then Bette will be in the big middle of them. Alice will be the first one then Tina, Tina cant say much. thanks
JKS, This chapter is the best so far. Tina is so going to have a melt down and Alice to. Poor Shane. MORE SOON PLEASE
Priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JKS..bring the drama…I can’t wait! thanks for the post
“Did you f_ _ _k all night before you went to the reception???…Is Tina gonna turn another table over???
techgal, I think Tina is going to turn the Saab over!!!
Wow Fins, that’s quite the chapter. I am glad that Bette ~was~ going to have enough class to tell Tina privately. Bette does seem to get herself into trouble at galleries! But, at least Tina has the suport of her friends at this difficult moment. Maybe she will even be happy for Bette. In my own happy world, Bette and Tina will be able to remain friends and raise Angelica with minimal disruption. Looking forward to the next post!
what else is there to say but, EXCELLENT; and post soon!!
Just simply the best story on this site so far. Thanks Swimmie
what a way for everybody to find out!! omg i cant wait for ur next
“Oh my fucking God”, indeed! How horrible for that to be the way Bette’s friends find out!!! My, my, my… Let the drama begin. :)
Why is Tina still talking as though this was a temporary thing–“if this change ends up a permanent one”?!? What? She thinks she can sleep with some guy and Bette is gonna wait around? But, to get to the chapter, let me add my compliments too. This is a great chapter and it ought to be interesting to see how everyone comes to terms with this new relationship! Looking forward to it!
kghksljghkasdjgh you can NOT just leave people hanging like that!!!!lol i love you though so thanx fo rthe amazing chapter!
Wow, two chapters in one weekend. Once again, an excellent chapter but I expect nothing less from you JKS. Although I was hoping Bette would be able to tell Tina on her own terms, I always knew Bette and Helena’s lack of discretion in public would come back to bite them in the ass. I thought Tina should have been blindsided by Bette’s news just as Bette was by Tina’s news. I know, call me petty. I do hope that Shane or Kit gives Bette a heads up before she encounters Tina though. She’s taken enough of Tina’s crap and shouldn’t have to endure any more of it just because of the way Tina found out. I’m SO ready for the next chapter. Keep up the good work.
First of all, I am so happy for Helena I wanna throw a party! Second, the educational opportunities afforded by television truly are boundless, aren’t they? And last, but certainly not least, I could write a book extolling the virtues of your writing, but I suppose it shall suffice to say that this story is super sexy and stupendously scintillating, which serves to spread a sweeping smile across my face. Yeah, not too shabby, Swim. :) Thank you ssssooo much!
Swimmie, you FREAKIN Rock! Nice way for the gang to find out…now “LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLE!”
You never fail me, jks. Pull me in with a rare pairing, make it work, and sculpt it into this beautifully curved piece of art. I find it highly amusing that Bette’s secret affair has once again been foiled at an art opening. This was the funniest thing I’ve read in quite some time.
You absolutely ROCK I cannot believe how much I love this story. When you first started writing it I thought that Helena was evil you’ve made me like her damn it! Anyway I cannot wait for the next one.
JKS I LOVE IT! please post soon (if u can) and please of please dont let this new development spoil the ADORABLE HeeBees!
WOW..You have an amazing story here! Thankfully they are spending the night together and won’t be bombarded by the nosey friends! I was a diehard tibetter but I love your story because reading a story about a couple that’s really into eachother is far better than all the ugliness portrayed on the show!
the end made me laugh for some reason, don’t ask why…but i think i was waiting for that to happen…different woman, same thing…bette can’t keep it a secret
Oh, this is going to be good, let the firewirks begin!!! Post soon, I’m begging you!!!…
you never cease to shock and amaze, i think that you should write more, these long chapters are worth the wait very cool chapter, now we get to see tina freak out………..YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well that was an absolutely ace chapter – a wonderful twist. It’s really hard waiting for the update.
WOW! The reveal was amazing. Loved how Shane was dodging the looks by everyone. Those damn T.V. cameras. Super update.
I hope Tina fights for Bette. Just can’t get off their ship. Love the story.
JKS, this chapter has got to be one of the best I have read from you, I thought you might let the cat out of the bag before Saturday, brilliant just brilliant. Bette has no need to tell the gang individualey the camera never lies. Looking forward to the next one :)
“I know. I saw it.” Good!
JKS…I was screaming at the screen…NO…IT’S OUT!! That was perfect…not what I thought but how wonderful is that…? VERY! Thanks!
Holy fuck!! Damn what is with Bette and her making her affairs so obvious!?! Damn! The shit has hit the fan! You have to post soon!
OMG what a amazing chapter – I’m loving this story more and more every day!!!!!! The shit has really hit the fan LOL……Even through this is great drama with the gang and Tina finding out this way, I can’t help but think/feel: poor Bette, she has been considerate about Tinas feeling on this one and wanted her to know first….I’m really really looking forward to the next one :o)) Take care
By the way….what was up with Tina at the lunch with Alice – she seems to have doubts about where B&T are going, is she suddenly realizing that she loves Bette or something…..but it’s too late!!!!
Well, they didn’t want to keep it from the group much longer. What better way to find out than together? No matter how much they wanted to ease everyone into the idea, some times it’s best to jump in the deep end of the pool and swim. One concern I have is will the group see this relationship between Bette & Helena as Bette’s way of betraying Tina again? She has no reason to be angry, it was a mutual seperation; however, we all know how emotional Tina can be.Great posting, this is my favorite story right now!
JKS,After a bad week it was wonderful to see not one but two new chapters from your goood self. And what explosive chapters they were. Looks like the cat is well and truly out of the bag now. The shock and horror from the gang will no doubt reverberate for some time and affect all of the interested parties. The good thing is that the truth is there for all to see. Time will only tell if the subterfuge and deception has added to the passion and elictiness of Bette and Helena’s relationship. I don’t believe that this is so but others might. What influence they have will only be shown in time. As always, a joy to behold, read and entertain. Thnak you so much for providing so much pleasure. Your Loyal Fan.