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Every Glance Speaks – Chapter 3
~ Bette Porter ~
The blonde walks off without even turning. It’s a shame.. She looked as though she’d have a great take on the print. She looked immersed in its effect while she’d been stood there.
Get a grip, Bette. You saw her from behind for a few seconds. Hardly a worthy character reference.
I turn back to the snapshot for a parting glance, knowing I’ll be standing in this very spot the second the exhibition is over. I wonder who to approach next. Tonight’s been pretty slow in comparison to the usual promotional gatherings I’m obligated to throw and attend.
I’ve been in this business long enough to know how most of the attendees function. The eager artists approach me towards the beginning; The experienced wait out the evening until our meeting can appear spontaneous; Donors almost never approach but merely catch my eye when they’re ready to be tackled.
The gallery is one of the largest we have and so it’s almost impossible to spot the required people.
Almost impossible.
Near the bar, there’s a figure I suspect is the one I’ve been waiting for. I recognise him only from an old shot on the ArtWorld website but he has a brow that in unnaturally low, as if he’s always in thought. I run a hand quickly through my straightened hair and I smooth over my unblemished trouser suit. I paint a smile on my face that Alice tells me is enough to charm the strictest nun.
He seems to be in a neutral mood. I walk to the bar and stand a little way away; I know how to work this naturally. Turning back towards the room, I glance up at him and smile in preparation; he’s not looking my way yet. I take the opportunity to observe him up close. There’s a woman on the other side of him that I can’t fully see. He seems to be half-ignoring her, gazing around the room as he speaks to her.
God, I hate it when people do that.
I am more than a little disappointed. I’m generally a pretty good judge of character, and this guy is giving me a bad vibe. I’m hesitant to taint my vision of him.. Primarily because of that picture – Surely he could not have produced such a poignant piece if his countenance holds no room for empathy. He looks slimy and I feel vaguely disgusted by him although I can’t for the life of me put my finger on what repulses me.
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(17 votes, average: 4.06 out of 5)
YAY! Bette amd Tina met each other! :D It was about time! Just kidding! Alice needs Dana not Bette! xDGreat chapter and excited to see Tina`s POV about Bette! Congrazt for the storyPlease post more soon
Oh, “the meeting.” Oh WOW. Now the fun begins. PPS.
Alice & Eric..oh shit…put them 2gether, Al will fix his cocky ass…bring on the Tina=Bette moves…pps
wow, I love every minute of this story. Wats POV :)
I’m with Rau. Though even I wouldn’t put Eric on Alice cos we love her, just not with Bette. We will await the inevitable.
Its crazy how meeting someone will stop you in your tracks at times…even the most ferocious lions can be turned into kittens and Bette proves that. PPS
Suejan, POV means Point of View :)Glad you’re all liking the story.
That was still cruel because it was SOOOOO short, but it was definitely GREAT!!! Please post SOON!
I must take issue with your disclaimer: the writing of this instalment is very good indeed. If Tina’s response to their first meeting is anywhere near as intense as Bette’s, then the brutish Eric should be out of the picture in record time. Bring it on!
Congratulations on another good chapter. Can’t wait to see what comes next pps.
Of course Bette is mesmerized by Tina, who wouldn’t be! Now Bette just needs to use her dazzeling smile and charm to lure the beautiful Ms. Kennard away from that Ass Eric. PPS!!
wow al and eric dont stand a chance
I’m really liking the story…like the two points of view. Anxiously awaiting the next chapter now that they’ve met!
I want Bette to kick Eric’s ass–I’m sure she could do it. I love it–great job!
Eric is so not a nice person. He deserves to be by himself. It seems that Bette has been stricken by the same emotions as the little boy was in the picture. Just by looking into Tina’s face and eyes Bette loses herself in Tina. Alice at home but Tina is Bette’s home.
Yeyy finally they meet!
This is goinng to real fun to read. Bye-Bye Eric. I hope. Thanks PPS