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Why, Bette? (Part 1)
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Bette listened. She smiled, but she couldn’t muster the enthusiasm that oozed from James.
“Bette, are you okay?”
“Yeah, sure. Just too much sun and surf, I guess.”
“The staff wants to have a little thank you party for the success of the show. You put your neck on the line for us and it paid off. Will you be coming in Monday as scheduled?”
“Uh, no. James, I know that I have a Board meeting scheduled for first thing Monday morning. I’d like to make that a conference call, if possible. See if you can arrange that with members.”
“Bette, I think some of the Board would love to congratulate you face-to-face and to rub Franklin’s nose in it, too. Do you know how much we would have brought in with our old standby, ‘Impressions in Winter?’ Bupkis. Franklin wouldn’t mind a teleconference though. Better that than having to eat his hat.”
“As much as I’d love to see it, I can’t. I have a wicked sunburn. The doctor has me on bedrest until this heals up. Either we do a conference call or hold off until I’m back in the office.”
“We’ll hold off. When do you think you’ll be back in?”
“I’ll let you know.” She ended the call. Keeping it together had been a chore and that was work related. What would happen when she finally ventured out, walked to the Planet, had breakfast there, again? By now, everyone knew. Tina had gone to Alice’s place and Alice was like an Internet browser—all information was sorted and channeled to and from her. Bette shook her head. She guessed that Shane, Dana, and Marina knew by now, but none of them had come by or called. They’ve chosen sides. I’m the bad guy, Bette reasoned. I am the bad guy.
She considered a shower, but realized that she didn’t have the energy to stand. Instead, she grabbed a throw from the back of the sofa, curled up on the floor and fell asleep.
* * * * *
“I can’t stop myself. You’re so unbelievable, so *****,” Candace smiled at her. She was wearing her usual blue jean overalls and a tank top that skimmed just below her *****.
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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.