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Just The Girl 2.0 – Chapter Fifteen (based loosely on HYD: Returns)
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“What makes you think that?”
“Well.. mom cheated and left you for a farmhand..” Tina recounted carefully, knowing she was treading on a sensitive topic. “And grandma Kennard left grandpa when you were just nine for one of the acrobats from a visiting circus.” She continued, a thoughtful look in place. “So are we destined to be cheated on and left by the people we love?”
Ken lifted his brows in acknowledgment, as if realizing things for the first time. After a moment he gave a slight shrug and patted Tina on the back. “Too bad kiddo, yeah, we Kennards must be a cursed bunch then.” He smiled regretfully.
“You think so?” Tina’s lower lip quivered.
“Of course not!” Ken made a face, recanting his previous declaration. Maybe it was just a cruel coincidence. He took a breath and looked at his forlorn daughter. “Tina,” He said softly, letting her head rest on his broad shoulder. “Your mom and your grandma left me and my dad without as much as a second glance. Bette, like you told me earlier, is still here. She didn’t leave you.” He continued slowly, solemnly. “And from the way she’s been badgering you, begging for your forgiveness, I don’t think she ever will.”
Tina sniffled, but said nothing.
“And if it means anything, I don’t think she cheated on you either.” Ken added.
Tina looked at him. “How can you be so sure?”
“Gut feel.” Ken gave a slight shrug, letting his accent go. “Sometimes you just know.”
The young blonde looked down at her lap and felt a lump form in her throat. If she was honest with herself, she’d have to admit that she knew the truth all along – she was just too hurt by Bette’s lies to accept it. Woman’s intuition? “Daddy..”
“Hm?” Ken smiled, continuing to affectionately ruffle his daughter’s hair.
“Your hand is full of crumbs.”
“Whoops!”
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One week, four days, nine hours and twenty two minutes since that fateful morning at Fat Ben’s.
New York.
60.
That’s what the speed limit was in this long stretch of deserted mountain road.
Someone smart set that limit, thinking it would keep motorists safe. But right now and during the past few days, the word ‘safe’ was not anywhere near the things that she had been feeling. Reckless, perhaps? Yes. That was it. Reckless; she was feeling mighty reckless. And stupid, not to mention stupid.
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My eyes bulge out of their sockets…WOW…54 pages. Wow, I can only bow in admiration. Thank you. On the story, both are having a hellion on the break time, man I am having a hellion on the break time and not even part of the story. I guess we havnet seen the last of the wannabe musician back. What happens next? ;)
thanks alch…another brilliant update and i actually took a bathroom break just like you said lol. i’m just afraid that since this is a long update it might take you longer to write the next? hope not, looking forward to it.
You made me so happy on a Monday morning! That was a hard feat for anybody else but you’vr done it! :) Onto the next chapter… Thanks!
Close to 15 and 3/4 LOL. That was a beauty of a car. I love toblerone! Now I must move on to the next post. Thanks alch.
wow..that was epic! But well worth the read…thank you for that ray of sunlight by way of Bette’s memory…and of course for the multitude of “..” this was a good one..
I did a little happy dance when I saw your post! I have to say the chapters were a little short…LMAO! Such a gut wrenching time for B & T. Beautifully written!
Great chapter!Now I think I’ll start loving Mondays:)Thank you for a fabulous update.:D
Thank you Alchy for such a wonderful and long read! You did a great job of weaving the scenes together. I love the Tina-Ken teasing, Bette – Sonja “recovery/addiction” moment, 3-step recovery for Tina, Sam/Bette’s conversation and the Tibette car. So very, very, very clever!!!! Ok…I sense that “Keith Arden” is somehow connected to a certain “Kate Arden.” Hm…looks like a black cloud on the Tibette reunion horizon. But…I cling to the hope that Ken’s almost secret sharing of perhaps an engagement is in the future. You know that small ray of hope is what is bringing your readers back!!!!! Get some rest Alchy…get your creative juices a break but come back real soon…we need our Alchy fix!
Wow that was great! Excuse me while I read the next part. I will say your bette is soooooo sweet
Your story always satisfies, Alchemy. You get some of everything in here, and it’s all fab. I loved this chapter. Here’s hoping that Tina can stick to #3 on her list, and I hope Bette can do the same. Great, great update, Alchemy. Thank you! :)
Brilliant chapter Alchemy – you always take such care with detail, emotion, characterization – amazing ;-) As someone said abt the previous chapter – one thing Bette still needs to learn is how to take Tina off that pedestal and treat her like an equal. Relationships mean sharing – both good things and bad – IMO that’s the biggest repair they need, the only truly important one. I loved seeing Tina & Ken again – what a great father daughter dynamic they have. I see Tina is still eating her pain, haha! The flashback was great and so was the bittersweet ending.
That was awesome, love seeing Ken and Tina together again.