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Provocations Linger- Chapter 9
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2004- West Hollywood
Melvin’s Funeral
Tina arrived late to the funeral. An accident on the 405 had snarled everything to a standstill forcing her to call Shane and ask her to relay the message to Bette.
After another half hour of anxiety and checking her watch, Tina pulled into the Chapel’s parking lot.
Entering the church, Tina could see her friends all seated together in the front pew. Bette’s head rested against Kit’s shoulder. Tina felt the lump in her throat grow.
“Tina, Hi,” James whispered in her ear. Tina felt his hand clasp her elbow, “Bette asked me to seat you with the family when you arrived,” he explained. She looked at him uncertainly as he guided her up the aisle.
Tina paused when she reached the bench unsure of where to sit. She would have to cross in front of Shane, Dana and Alice to sit next to Bette, should she just take the aisle seat?
Which would make Bette more comfortable? They weren’t together, yet clearly Bette wanted her there…
Alice made the decision for her, reaching past Dana and Shane for Tina’s hand and tugging her.
“I’m so glad you made it,” she whispered, scooting over and making room on her left for Tina next to Bette. Tina gave the blonde a quick kiss on the cheek before meeting Bette’s eyes.
“Bette,” she whispered in her ear, embracing her.
The service hadn’t begun yet so Tina was able to greet Kit and David and the rest of the family. Sitting back, she took Bette’s hand and reflected a bit on Melvin and the other night at Bette’s.
Bette’s House, The night Melvin Died
“What did you argue about?” she asked her.
Bette was leaning against Tina inside the door of her living room. She was damp and a bit unsteady on her feet from the Scotch.
“He never recognized our relationship Tina,” she admitted in a whisper. Her voice reflected more pain than anger.
“Even when it was over and my heart was broken because I’d lost you… he couldn’t give me that.”
Tina led her to the couch, gently removing Bette’s pullover sweater.
“He wouldn’t acknowledge that my failure was equal to his because he didn’t grant our relationship the importance he gave his own,” she looked at Tina finally.
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it’s getting very very interesting…i hope sam will be a history soon
What an absolutely incredible story! Bette is so staying in NY longer than 2 days. Helena is on the scene so the plot has definitely thickened. Can’t wait for your next post!
The possibilities are limitless . . . I can’t wait to see where you’re taking this page-turner of a story. Thanks, and PPS.
Tessa is gonna throw a wrench in the works somehow! The air isthick with intrigue; help us come to understanding it by and by!
Well, you were certainly right about that….the plot thickens. Helena, living in the same house as Bette and Tessa, dying to get together with Bette. Tina perhaps rethinking things??? Should be most interesting in the chapters to follow!
Tessa will question Tina about Bette and if Tina is smart she will tell very little. So Helena is in the picture now.wow=== The eyes of three beautiful are one Bette. thanks
Well, I caught up per your PM! This is an excellent story. The dialog is spot on, it has controversy with the entire ‘rape’ conversation (which I have to say if anyone was forceful it was Tina in how she initiated things) and now Helena will be coming into the storyline. What a tangled web you do weave. I love the story and thank you for writing it!
“Meanwhile Tessa had taken one look at Bette and jumped in back insisting Tina ride up front with Sam. ” …Way to go, Tessa!!!!…now, back to the story…
I didn’t know about Commerce Street. I had to Google it. Nice touch! I could read this story each and every day (hint, hint). Thanks for the shoutout. I was channeling David Suchet as Hercule Poirot, non? I hope the paths of the four women will cross. How delicious would that be? Sam is a sport and Tessa is a comer. Thanks!
hi again and thanks agaian indeed so many fine ladies looking for the attention of ms porter when she will always be reserved for her one and only . I know her journey back to Tina over whatever this timespan becomes will be as enthralling as all of this beautifully written prelude. PPS
My my this is going to be so very interesting in the next few chapters. Tessa and Helena getting the hots for Bette and Tina rethinking the whole thing, maybe she should have not left Bette for that long and I wonder just how long it will take her to call Bette. The plot thickens. PPS
You are amazing at writing all the craziness and making it so very real. I truly enjoy every chance I get to read this story.
oh shit, this is not a simple s/l is it. my stomach hurts for Bette but now u introduce Helena and the plot thickens…stirring it up, i mean both my sore tummy and the story…oh well, i anxiously await further misery.
Zuzu, I’m still hoping you’ll pick the story back up. I’ll be reading when you do! Take care.
Yea, what Rau said – awaiting for further misery because you know – it’s just so much better with fan fiction than IC’s special interpretation of how to write a story. I hope you continue this through a Fire Island escapade at the very least.
You write dialogue really well and capture the awkwardness, sarcasm, humor and longing among the women. You thicken the plot by adding Helena, beautiful, amazingly sexy Helena. And even Tessa seems interested in Bette. Even Tina seems interested in Bette. Damn, some fine women! PPS.
All eyes on Bette. I really enjoying this plot.
I really enjoy the way you write and the way you have structured the story. I’m looking forward to your next post. I hope you post it real soon.
This is getting better with each chapter. Tessa wants Bette so bad. I think Tina does to. Great update!!! Thanks PPVS
OMg so now you have tessa and helena and tina all interested in bette..lol… i don’t care that sam and tina are together, there is no one that can capture bette’s heart like tina! :)PPS
The only thing better than this story…..if you posted again right away!!! Thanks
i will express my gratitude in a message. wait for it.
I am so in for the ride! I’ve been enjoying this story since you began it. Sorry it’s taken me this long to comment. All that Sapphic energy has me enthralled! Thanks for giving us this story. Lin
Let the fun begin, it looks like Bette will be extending her stay to a long weekend..love it. Thanks
Why do I think that B’s quick visit to NY is going to turn into a long weekend (coerced by the Peabody women of course) and that there will be an appearance at the Fire Island party by B and Helena with Helena & Tessa in full flirt mode w/ Ms. Porter? Even if I’m wrong, that’s okl, just PPS!! :-)
Well Sam should be slightly worried because there is some tension still in the relationship between Bette and Tina. My guess is that the tension is high beteen Bette and Tina. I believe that Tina’s affection is higher with Bette then it is with Sam. Can’t wait for the next post.
I just caught up. What a ride. Let the games begin!
I’m really liking this story. Really like the flashback storyline. I also like the way you are writing these characters. Perhaps Bettewill wind up going to Fire Island and maybe even having to pinch hit as a runway model??? pps
That was good and interesting!