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Why, Bette? (Part 1)
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She placed her note on top of the mail, picked it up again, kissed it, then returned it to the stack. She patted the note lovingly before she grabbed her keys and walked out.
On the way to work, she went over what she had written. It had now been a month since opening night of Provocations. She hadn’t spoken to Tina lately, but she had heard her voice a number of times on the home voicemail. Messages were left while Bette was at CAC. Tina was making it clear where they stood with each other. Tina called to remind Bette about a utility bill that needed to be paid or that the gardeners would expect a check taped to the side door that afternoon or because it had been windy to clean the pool of leaves. Bette didn’t resent any of those calls. Yes, the reminders made it seem that Bette was hopeless around the house, but truth be told, she didn’t know to leave the check or pay Department of Water and Power, and she hadn’t realized that it had been particularly windy. She was just becoming aware of all the things that Tina did to make their house a home. She wondered if Tina would respond to the note. It wasn’t pushy, nothing more than friendly, but she wanted to see her.
My dear Tina,
I hope you’re doing well and are finding your apartment comfortable. I saw Marina and she told me that Alice told her that you had moved and were settling in fine. Is there anything you need or did the guy you’re subletting from leave it furnished? If there’s anything you want from the house—a lamp, a nightstand, utensils, bookcases, coasters. (smile) please take it or them. Take whatever you need to make yourself at home in your temporary location.
I’ve gone to the Planet a few times, but haven’t seen you. Do you still stop in there?
I’d like to see you sometime. You don’t have to call when I’m not here or stop by when you know I’m away. It doesn’t seem right to me, Tee. I know we need some time apart…
No, she had decided not to say that last part. What had she written?
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It’s a much longer read than most of the posts, but it is definitely worth taking the time! I can’t remember the last time I read something that drew a tear… which says a lot. Can’t wait to read part 2.
Portia, I read this on the dedicated Bette and Tina site and absolutely loved it. It’s too bad the character translation is messed up here because others would love it equally as much.
Please post the continuation soon! I await with bated breafth to know what happens next.
Damn!
Breath, not breafth.
One more thing… the scene(s) with Suzanne, the psychiatrist, is inspiring, and makes me want to have issues to vent (or at least the courage to vent the ones I’ve got) :P
WOW, I like it a lot!! It’s great! Can’t wait for Part 2!
Wow. I did’nt like the way it started but what a powerful finish. Please continue…
It was long enough,like 4chapter in a book,I enjoy it greatly,keep it up write 6more chapter cant get enough.THANKS
Awesome story!! Please continue!! This was a fantastic take on the situation! Excellent plot and insight!! You are truly talented!
Loving it!! Worth every single minute, please keep going!!
WOW… God,I enjoyed so much this story. Beautiful, painful, very true to characters. Just Amazing. Bravo! I hope to read the next part soon. Thanks!
I like that you show characters that are trying to be honest to themselves and each other. Too bad we don’t do that more often in real lfe.