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Never Can Say Goodbye
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“Bette…are you there?” Tina said sleepily.
Bette was slightly startled by the sudden interruption to her thoughts but quickly composed herself to whisper her reply. “I’m here”
Tina’s sigh was one of relief “Sorry I think I fell asleep”
“Yeah me too” Bette admitted. “I woke up 5 minutes ago and I’ve just been lying here picturing you drooling”
This revelation had Tina completely awake and indignant “What…I don’t drool”
Bette chuckled “Tina….you drool”
“Shit Bette why didn’t you tell me that before”
“I didn’t want to embarrass you”
“And what now you don’t mind embarrassing me”
“Yeah I feel really liberated” Bette regretted the sarcastic tone immediately and changed tack quickly “I could tell you a few more things that you would find embarrassing….did you know that….”
“La..la..la..la..la….la” Tina sang
“And there’s another you are a terrible singer”
“What is this pick on Tina hour”
“Well we had pick on Bette hour earlier……if I recall correctly you said I was arrogant….opinionated…..”
“That’s not fair you asked and I said a little arrogant….. sometimes….and it was one of the many things I loved about you”
“Loved…” Bette highlighted Tina’s use of the past tense
“Bette you know I didn’t mean it like that…….I still love you”
“Just not enough”
Tina resisted the urge to say “right back at you” that particular can of worms had already been explored to death and had gotten them nowhere, unable to summon an alternative response she remained silent.
“So what are your plans for today” Bette said as much eager to fill the silence as she was to change the subject.
“I don’t know….I would offer to help but….”
“Yeah….I know”
“Maybe one day…we can be…..”
“Friends….Tina….really…..I’m already looking forward to that particular phone call….. Hi Bette it’s Tina……me and hubby no 4 would like to go away for the weekend you know to try save the disaster that is our marriage and we wondered if you could have the kids……of course I resist the urge to say I told you so and happily respond No problem Tina I’ll just grab my Mary Poppins bag and be right over…….”
“Are we done” Tina would have added with the sarcasm if Bette hadn’t interrupted her again.
“Isn’t that exactly what we are”
Tina’s sigh confirmed that she knew that Bette’s interjection was completely rhetorical, and just like she had countless times since yesterday afternoon she remained silent safe in the knowledge that when Bette’s rising anger dissipated she would be the one to fill the void.
“Bette” Tina said hesitantly when the norm failed to materialize.
“What” Bette’s anger still evident.
Reluctantly Tina acknowledged that their journey of countless circles had come to an end inevitably at the very place it had started. She waited a few minutes.
“I think you should get some sleep” Tina whispered not attempting to mask her complete despondence.
Tina’s suggestion was taken with acceptance of the true meaning behind it, Bette removed the phone from her ear and she stared at the key marked End. Her thumb rubbed the warm plastic millimetres away from the button that to her mind would not only disconnect the call. She assumed her sleeping position on her side and placed the phone gently on the pillow a mere inch from her face. Closing her eyes she wondered what would come first…sleep or the finality of a dial tone. Bette silently wished for sleep.
Hearing only the melodic breathing sounds Tina assumed that Bette had fallen asleep, she curled up in the foetal position and balanced the phone on the side of her head. The connection that she shared with Bette however small would remain open. As she closed her eyes, she knew they couldn’t be together but at least tonight they wouldn’t be sleeping apart.
TBC?????
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Being a silent reader for what seems like forever…I have finally been pulled out of hiding. I’m so excited to see a sequel to ‘What hurts the most’! This story is full of emotion and it pulls at my heart strings. PPS!
Are you kidding? Of course you should continue. I’m so glad you’ve started another story and by the looks of it, you’re off to a great start. PPS!
your breaking my heart
Beautiful and poignant. Such a stubborn Bette. No Other Love.
You caved!!!
Hugs and I can’t wait for more…
Ahh, skimmer. That phone call… This is gonna hurt, isn’t it? Lovely chapter (but so sad!). Thanks for doing a sequel & PPS.
lol. I wonder if that means the flying monkeys will be recalled. You like making us cry, dontcha? And here you are saying I’m the one for the drama…. tsk, tsk.
Skimmy…I knew it, you had this sequel in your head all along didn’t you? B&T cannot remain separated even in your imagination…they are inseparable…their fate is destined to be. TBC it quickly please!
You fixed my broken heart somewhat. Thank you! :o) And please continue.
Oh yes, of course, continue and soon
Our threats worked, yea. Skimmer, of course you need to continue, otherwise we are all going to die from broken hearts and you don’t want that, do you??????????? PPS
Yay, the sequel! Bette is being so stubborn! Can’t wait to see where you take this. PPVS
The ending of the last story made me cry. I still feel like crying after reading this :(I hope these two can come to some kind of agreement so that they can be together. Please continue….
Skimmer, just when I think she can’t write better then this, you do. :) That was so sad and heartbreaking – how will they work thru this? Thank you for this sequel.:)
Skimmy glad to see you started the sequel, i found the ending to be very sad but i know you will do the right thing with our bette and tina
My hear is aching! I think this is going to be a painful journey isn’t it skimmer? Well just bring it then…
i am so glad that you are continuing this story….and could someone tell the girls that Skype is much better than holding the cell phones.
My heart is still breaking. Between you and Jikes, there seems to be no hope for Bette and Tina.
letting go is always so difficult. I can’t wait to see where you take this! Your writing is phenomenal! PPS
Well I am releaved that you wrote a sequel because the way the first part ended was heart breaking….OK we already know that Bette makes a great mom could you make her realize that….dam Maxine….anywhere great story telling thank you
This is sad, they need to talk and work thing out!
Yay!We get to have a sequel!Well,thank you!:)Very nice well written,an if the title gives me any clue about what will be this story about then I guess it will be some heartache but until the end Bette will let aside her stubborn self,right?Anyway,thanks again for writing it:)
I haven’t even read ‘What hurts the most’, however now u have me hooked here u’d best continue and soon!!!!
You’ve got one happy camper here. :D I love the phone call. They are just too connected for it to have ended. You’ve been bad for leaving us hanging like that. :) I’m loving the beginning of this sequel. Thanks
The ending of “What hurts..” completely took me by surprise – glad to see you´ve decided to torment us again with another great story.
So sad, I wish one of them would just give in. Thanks for the sequel and thanks for posting.