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White Lie 8
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“Yes,” Tina tried to hide her exasperation, but was not overly successful.
“I broke up with Jodi tonight,” Bette enunciated the words very carefully as she leaned in to make sure she was heard over the din. She leaned back and watched the expression change on Tina’s face. “And you can do whatever you’d like with that information.”
And in an uncharacteristic next move, Bette turned on her heel and walked away. Rather than wait for what she wanted to happen, as it always had in the past, she put the information out there and allowed Tina to do with it as she pleased.
“Sorry about that diversion.” Brenda walked up beside her and entwined her fingers into those of Tina’s right hand.
“Don’t apologize,” Tina replied. “Sometimes work can intrude in the unlikeliest of places.”
“Are you ready to go?” Brenda asked. “You were suggesting you had something in mind for the rest of the evening…”
“You know what?” Tina turned to face her entirely. “I think I’m going to have to go home by myself.” Tina found herself backtracking on the overt flirting that was taking place on the dance floor just a few minutes earlier.
“Oh,” Brenda was taken aback at the change in course. “Okay. I’ll drop you off then.”
“I can call a cab,” Tina suggested. “You know people here, why not stay and have fun. Listen, I’m really sorry.”
“Everything’s okay with your daughter right?”
“Oh yes, she’s fine,” Tina saw an excuse in the making. “But I haven’t seen much of her this week, and I just want to have an evening with her and make it an early night.”
“I understand,” Brenda nodded. “But in all honesty I’m going to head home myself. Work was intense today. Are you sure I can’t give you a ride?”
“If you’re going anyway…” Tina paused. “That would be great, yeah.”
“I’m set then,” Brenda pulled the keys from her purse and nodded towards the door. “After you.”
Tina could not shake the thought that Bette was being manipulative. She wanted to think things through before trying to have a conversation with anyone, least of all Bette.
All Bette saw from across the room was Tina and Brenda leaving the club together, even after she finally summoned the courage to finally act on the feelings she’d been denying for so long. She had waited too long.
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What should she do? She should phone Brenda and take the implants out for a test run, play a little doctor, etc., that’s what she should do! Bette’s gonna be moping around for who knows how long. Make her wait. Give her 17 reasons why tractors aren’t sexy. Tina should go the guilt-free badoinkidoink. She’s got the rest of her life, should she choose, to be wrapped up in Betteness.
Dammit :) This is not what I thought would happen. I’ll just wait for Bette’s next move. Or is it gonna be Tina’s? Thanks for posting.
Had no ideal what would happen, Bette is the one to do it.She broke up with Candace one morning ang went looking for Tina to take her back, now she is doing the same thing again. She need to get her life together. Then try to date Tina and stop thinking only of Iwant for Bette thanks
LMAO I thought Soapy meant to removed Brenda’s implants and play with them. XD Well hopefully Bette didn’t find a “distraction.”
I’m glad Bette was honest. Yeah, it comes off like it could be manipulative but she should follow it up by telling Tina she knows what she wants..and is waiting to see if it can happen. It would have been worse to see Tina..and let her think she was still with Jodi until Alice dropped the bomb when Tina was already with Brenda. Brenda seems cool.. and for that I hope Tina stays away from her because we all know that people in the middle of TiBette are just people they are passing the time with who will likely get crushed. So, yeah, I actually like what you had Bette do here. Be honest. Let Tina make her own decisions.
I understand. Bette is sitting on a bar stool, sipping her martini, distracted by counting the number of Jimmy Choo’s? It’s distraction by fashion!! At least I hope so. (BTW, when I read DropTheSoap’s comment, I thought ths last word was “BetteMess,” which is kinda fitting. In the nicest possible way, of course.) Thanks for another great chapter.
Wonderful quote! I know exactly where it is from, and it has touched me every time I hear it. What will Tina do? Well, here is another quote that will give away my age, “I’m leavin it up to you ou ou, you decide what you’re going to do.” – Donny Osmond LOL Thanks!
Interesting, interesting, Ms. Swimmie. Rather than going for the quick fix we’ve got reunion delayed? Destracted? Belayed? Hmm.
I like Brenda…BUT…I hope Bette doesn’t get trashed and agro…no suggestions of where to and how to this time…I’ll leave it to the expert…but more soon plz.
Great post!
i think bette should pay tina a visit…just in case ;)
its always wonderful that your stories give us people actually thinking before they leap. just love it as always. but wonder what your gonna do with us. thx
Oh damn…now Bette’s going to think that Tina spent the night with Brenda. More misunderstanding between them. I hope Bette isn’t going to get drunk and pick someone up for a one night stand. Hopefully Kit will be there to steer her straight! Great update JKS!
i see drama.. Tina should call Bette at least.. otherwise Bette will get the wrong msg of what she saw..
Damn, damn, damn! The “Next post by this author” link doesn’t work! Damn, damn, damn!
Wow. a drunk Bette is never a good Bette…
Since I know you thrive on plot points, here’s one from me. Bette should go from the obtuse c_ _ k-block to the full-out interception: She needs to get herself over to Tina’s with the objective of laying in the bed between them if need be. Never say die!!! Any woman who would drive a tractor pulling a sign has no shame anyway. Go for it, Bette!
I hope that Bette is not in the Planet picking some one up. I know that Tina is trying to do what is best for her, Angie and for Bette. My vote is for them to make up and date each other.
Noooooooo Lamentapotato…. Brenda’s chesticles should stay where they’re currently implanted and Tina should take a wander through the mountains. Maybe Bette can spelunk to find her in a few weeks or so.
Damm good post.
Bette’s timing is i dunno crazy.manipulative a bit did she think tina would leave with her. tina is not going to blow off brenda just bette had some revelation here…isee bette is still running and playing games, she needed to say more than that to tina… why does she always leave tina is this spot to fix everything??? this is not what i was expecting… but a great chapter and kudos for bette finally speaking up… :)
Thanks for writing.
I don’t expect Brenda, the BBBW, to hear from Tina again either. Heheh :P I think Bette did the right thing…and Tina did the right thing…and now you gotta do the write thing… :) Thanks, swim!
Great update. Looking forward to more.
I didn’t think you would take the easy route and have them reconcile so quickly. Where’s the fun in that ? Alright, I’m buckled in for ride JKS. Let the drama ensue. PS
I really like where you took this chapter, especially the bit where Bette put it out there and left Tina to decide. Nice going! But seriously though, we need more.
Bette thinks she is giving Tina free information, but she doesn’t tell Tina she still loves her nor does she say she wants to figure out where to go from there. Bette needs to pull her head together and decide if she is really ready to sacrifice for Tina and Angelica.
Okay, I know I’m a little late, but I’m going to leave a comment anyways. Why did Bette just leave like that after telling Tina that she broke up with Jodi?? Did she want Tina to feel sorry for her??? Anyways, thanks for the update…
That was good, well she should call Bette and have a talk!