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Woven ~ Chapter 4
Tina was embarrassed. She was also very upset that she had offended, maybe even insulted, the other woman. She averted her gaze and fidgeted.
Bette was angry. She had never condescended to any one. It was known in the town that she treated everyone with respect. She decided to join the rest of the party. “I must pay my respects to the monsignor. Enjoy the party.”
Bette had just begun to turn when Tina spoke, “Don’t! I mean, I am sorry. Sorry that I offended you.”
Bette turned back and fully faced Tina.
Tina began to shakily explain “I don’t know why I reacted that way. I think, I think that, um, it’s being in this house with all of these guests,” Tina waved her arm down at her body, “dressed as I am,” and then waved at Bette, “with everyone in such finery. I have to stop my mouth from falling agape at the china and silver. The furniture must have come from so very far away and is so polished. I cannot even imagine where the carpets come from, but I am sure that no one ever walks across them with manure-caked shoes.”
She looked at Bette while she took a breath, “and I know that everyone is looking down at us and feeling sorry for Aloysius’ parent, stuck with a farm girl as their daughter-in-law. Everyone knows that they had arranged a different bride for him.”
Bette was both offended and touched. She didn’t know which to express or how to convey both. Although Tina looked at her expectantly, it took Bette a few moments to collect her thoughts. “Aloysius has loving parents who want him to be happy. When he made clear that he wanted to marry your sister, they agreed.”
“They had no…..”
Annoyed, Bette raised her hand to stop Tina’s interruption.
“Parents begin to create their hopes and expectations for their children before they are even born. In their minds they have formed images of their child’s future. That is as true for Aloysius’ parents as it is for yours. The proof of real love, though, is when they accept when their child wants a different path from the one they had planned. Aloysius’ parents truly love him and they will love your sister because she makes him happy. In time, they may come to love her for herself.” Bette paused for a moment. “Every child should be blessed with such loving parents.”
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Get well Spumoni! Love your stories!
the ending made me laugh for some reason LOL glad to see you back and glad that you r recovering. wish you all the best and waiting anxiously for ur stories :)
Feel better, Spumoni! Love this story.
Oh I was so glad to see that you posted. I hope you’re feeling better. PPS!!
Hope your recovery continues. Thanks for the update.
You left us there??????????!!!!!!!! “Tina blushed. “Hannah is the family beauty.” “She is not.” After being away for so long, ……and all you’ve been through…we’ll give you a get out of jail free card, for a most dramatic cliffy: ” SHE IS NOT” SHE IS NOT” SHE IS NOT” ….ackkkkk Take her home Bette!! Show her your beautiful tomes – wrapped in leather ! Tomorrow would be nice! Be Well! And welcome HOME! You’ve been missed!
Welcome back! Feel better, Spumoni!
So glad to have you back! I love this story! Great update! I hope your recovery keeps progressing nicely and that you’re feeling well.
Great chapter, more please :)
Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell. Hope you’re recovering well this story has been well missed can’t wait for more. But recover first then post. Caramel
I hope you are back in tip-top shape soon. You and your stories are dearly missed. Feel better soon.
Just caught up with this unusual but beautiful story. I am sorry to hear you had such a bad time healthwise and wish you a full recovery.
Oh I didn’t know you had some health issue, glad that you’re better now. …thanks for the update.
Soooo glad you’re back! Because, honestly, you got me worried. Glad you’re getting better and although it may be slower it’s still progress and that’s most important thing! take your time, we’re always around and waiting, just get completely healed! And thank you for posting my fav story first:)) when I saw your name knew everything’s gonna be all right. Welcome back!!!*
Smooth, Bette. Feel better, Spumoni. While you were on hiatus I’ve reread everything of yours.
i hope you get well soon.thank you so much for posting,good luck with everything oxoxox
No kindness and forgiveness were needed to read this fine chapter. Your writing was once again exceptional! Take care and rest well.
Thanks for the update. This is a different kind of story but a very good one. So happy that you’re feeling better. Keep up the good recovery.
Glad you are back.Hope you are feeling better.PPS
I wish you speedy recovery and good health. Take care. :)
I have so missed this story. Thank you and get well soon.
Please continue this story I like it so much, & I also like your other stories too. Thanks!