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Why, Bette? (Part 1)
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Kit was sitting with her back to the main door, but tilting left in her seat, Bette could see everyone entering. The door opened and she didn’t think much of it, but a moment or two later, she picked up a vibe. She glanced around Kit and saw Alice and Tina taking a seat. Marina stood over them, making small talk, but occasionally peeking out to the patio at Bette. Alice must have noticed because she looked over, too. She and Bette made eye contact, but Alice turned away quickly.
“Tina’s here,” Bette said softly to Kit. “I’ve got to…”
She stood awkwardly, straightened her shoulders, and moved around the ficus plant and through the door to the main restaurant. Bette kept her face neutral, though she was both exhilarated and nervous about seeing Tina after so many days. As she advanced into the room, Alice’s eyes never left hers and when she was a couple of tables away, Alice shook her head imperceptibly. Bette didn’t care. If she could talk to Tina, then they could begin to pull through this crisis. She was standing behind Tina when Tina felt her presence. She turned and stared into her partner’s eyes. Neither woman said a word. Bette wore a hopeful expression. Her eyes were bright and pleading, while Tina’s were flat and cool. Tina shook her head and stood.
“No,” she whispered and walked out.
Bette was crushed. Her mouth quivered and she stood uncomfortably before Alice.
“Why would you come over here, Bette?”
“I wanted to talk to Tina.”
“She doesn’t want to see you.” Alice stood, waved to Marina and started out, but Bette grabbed her arm.
Alice glared at her old friend. “You wanna move that?”
Bette dropped her hand away, but held Alice’s gaze. “How is she?”
“How do you think? You let her down. You let all of us down,” Alice replied and walked out.
Bette stared at the closed door, pouting slightly before looking up to catch Marina’s eye. Marina also turned away and Bette returned to her sister, swiping away a tear on her cheek before she reached the table.
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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.