Fan Fiction
This story has been set to a rating of NC-17. Age verification is required to proceed.
Why, Bette? (Part 6)
Login to add story to favorites
(74 votes, average: 3.32 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this post.
Loading ...
Bette sighed. She walked through the house blowing out candles before going back to the kitchen for her snack and a cold bottle of beer. She made herself cozy in one of the oversized chairs in the living room and opened up the book she’d been trying to get through for over a year. The book, ‘The Art of History: African American Women Artists Engage the Past,’ was far more academic than any book Bette would normally read on her favorite subject, but it was something she needed to get through. She wanted to understand the world of art completely including why some things found an audience while others only captured dust in forgotten rooms. This book dealt with black art on the fringe of the art world, unable to push itself in to mainstream.
Perhaps it wasn’t the best book to read because Bette found herself either dozing off and waking when her head fell forward enough to bounce back up or she blanked out on the words, instead thinking about Dan Foxworthy and Tina. Maybe there wasn’t an emergency at all; perhaps Tina was just using that as an excuse to stay away from the house. Bette swallowed the last bit of beer and got up to get another. She returned to her chair, opened the book and tried to read a few pages more, but her mind wandered again. When Tina got home, Bette decided she’d ask her point blank. She wanted and needed to know where she stood. If Tina didn’t want a reconciliation, then they would sell the house as Melvin had suggested. What was the point of buying a new bed? What was the point in spending time in couples counseling? Why was Bette working so hard to hold onto a relationship that was dead? If Tina didn’t want her, that was fine. There were many other women out there. Candace wanted her. God, what was she thinking? She wanted Candace as much as she wanted an STD. She didn’t even know where that came from. Candace! But there had been other women who showed an interest. In New York, that woman at the MOMA opening definitely hit on her. And she knew that Margaret Hannon was being a lot more than friendly. Bette wouldn’t have a problem finding a lover. She was 40, currently had a good director’s job, soon to be entrepreneur, made excellent money, had a smokin’ body that she worked hard on, there was no doubt in her mind whatsoever that she rocked in bed, and she had an excellent sense of humor. Tina used to be able to see what Bette had to offer, now, Bette felt like an afterthought. Okay, maybe it was true that Tina was sitting in some Emergency Room in East LA, but it had been hours and not a word. There had to be some moment she could have gotten away to call her. She figured Tina wanted her to wait, to have her squirm, to be disappointed, as she had been disappointed. Not once did it occur to Bette as she sat and drank her beer and stared at the pages of the book that she was doing exactly what Suzanne had warned against–creating another scenario. She never stopped to question what was going on in her head. Somehow she had decided that she knew the truth, had the answers, and understood the facts.
Comments
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Portia, your story is pure genius. Congrats on finishing, and I so look forward to reading more of your writing in the future.
Portia just read your series excellent!!
Please write some more. Wonderful series.
I have been patiently waiting for your new chapter, wow was I blown away. I just Loved how you told your story with so much love along with the heartache that a couple feels with infidelity. It is the most intimate betrayle ones partner can do. It opens up so many doubts which you have explored thru your story along with ” we all have our own stories of our childhood” you also explored that thru your story which tells a lot how one’s behavior is in a relationship. I hope that you write more for us readers to enjoy. Thank-you very much.
This series was amazing!!!!
Portia, I just hope that my We are Family! Series comes out a fraction as good as this series was. You’re good, write some more, please! :D
Such detail, such intensity, such love…you just let it all out with full humility…I hope you find time to give us a deeper look into your delicious imagination…I’m a true Portia fan forever!!!
excelent story
PortiaOnly, you did an astonoshing work…really truly amazing…i think it’s the best confrontation between bette and candace that i read – ” fucking is not a relationship”…really cool and strong…too bad you finished…
Portia–This series has been so incredibly well done. Your final chapters were well worth the wait. Hope that we can look forward to more great work from your talented self.
Brava!!
This is a great and captivating fanfic!! Are you sure it is the end? There are still loose ends like Bette not wanting to discuss her mother with the therapist yet, couple counseling (is it over?), hot love-making on the night of exchanging rings…you know :)
u r an amazing writer . u truly moved me and made it all seem so real . thank u for your creativity . i only wish the writers and the producers of TLW r able to create such truth, deepth, insight, dignity, and determination to rebuild their characters broken trust.
Portia, you are an incredible writer with amazing talent. This was written so beautifully, I was moved to tears on more than one occasion. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us. I eagerly await your next story.
Thank you for the final chapter. This story tops my list…
Great work!
I’ve greatly enjoyed you story.You’ve done a great job making us feel all the emotiona that Bette&Tina feel or felt.
Portia – I loved your tory – I printed the whole thing out & read it like a novel – you write so fluidly and handle powerful emotion and angst so well and then wrap it all up neatly – what more could we ask for – a good meaty read – I admire greatly the ability to get into the head of a character – I can’t write for Toffee – but I read avidly. Please do create more of this quality – I’ll start your next story & keep looking out for your name. Thanks
Bravo! Very well done! Your descriptions were fantastic. I will keep an eye out for more of your work.
Just find out your story….
Woah, you are gooood!! Words can not describe the feelings and thoughts that keeps running through my body, heart and mind everytime I read the lines of emotions between B&T!
I’m gonna read all your stories!
Please, keep up the good thing going and THANK YOU PORTIA, for sharing!!!