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Provocations Linger (and linger) Chapter Nine- (revisited and revised)
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Tina gave her an affectionate smile.
Bette’s cell phone rang, at least delaying any response. “It’s Peggy, I’d better take it,” she apologized.
“Peggy, you’re timing is impeccable. I’m on my way to your house from the Airport,” Bette greeted her.
The unmistakable voice of Peggy Peabody was audible to the other occupants in the car.
“Then I’m glad I caught you. I wanted to warn you that you will have some company. My daughter Helena just informed me that she’s in town.”
“Oh? I could get a hotel,” Bette offered, “I wouldn’t want to impose…”
“Nonsense. I’m sure you can guess there is plenty of room there. You may not even bump into each other,” Peggy assured her.
“Well, I certainly hope we do. I would love to meet your daughter,” Bette protested politely.
“I’m surprised you haven’t by now. She’s one of your tribe, you know.”
Bette rolled her eyes at the rest the girls in the jeep. “You mean she’s interested in Art, Peggy?” Bette teased.
“I mean she’s interested in Sapphic pursuits,” Peggy teased right back.
“Well then yes, I’m quite surprised we haven’t met by now,” Bette laughed.
They ended the call with promises to be in touch soon.
“Christ, I should have stayed at a Hotel,” Bette griped after hanging up.
Tina twisted in her seat to look at Bette, an odd expression on her face.
“I’ve met her. I think you’ll like her.”
Bette and Sam both raised their eyebrows.
“Oh?” Bette pushed.
“We… we went out a bit, a year or so ago. It was nothing too serious. She’s fun. You’ll like her.” Tina nodded as if to underline her statement.
“Where did you…?” Bette stopped herself.
“I wrote a grant proposal for Oscar and presented it to her… We got the grant.” Tina shrugged.
“I’m sure you did.” Bette noted sarcastically.
Sam looked at them both trying to read their expressions.
Tessa was fascinated. She found it interesting that Bette was the one who seemed jealous over Tina’s history with this Helena woman and that it was Bette that Tina seemed to be defending herself to.
Tessa wondered again about Bette’s romantic status and hoped she’d get a chance to find out for herself.
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So, I guess this is it for today. Can’t complain! Looking forward to the next chapter!
I think I’ll quote Bette as my comment: “Perhaps I’ll say ‘surreal?’ Anyway, thank you again for the ride,” – thanks ZP… ;-)
I’m telling you…your writing captures me. I want to just read and read and read some more. Thank you for the three chapters…I really was missing this story.
Amazing writing. It is so difficult to keep two timelines going and coherent. Totally engrossing.
I’ve missed this story. Three chapters, you are forgiven!
Several chapters was just too nice of you. Thank you for your posts! :) Keep ’em coming as I’ll be here waiting.
Any time you want to do these triple posts… that’d be awesome. Thanks for the chapters. :)
is there a chance we get more? soon? such a wonderful story
How nice to have three chunky chapters – lovely! – more please soon?
I must be greedy, I’ve clicked ‘next post by this author’ twice and didn’t get the next one! LOL! Nevermind that there was, how many posts? That is a true statement toward your writing, it just pulls me and holds me there! Excellent-post VERY soon and welcome back!
Thank you for the triple post. I am looking forward to seeing how Bette and Tina move on to the next phase of their lives.
“Oh, ze plot thickens and zee cheese, she begins to bind…” …You know that’s my quote, right? Yes, it is apropos. Use it in good health and keep on posting this very good story! Thanks!
“Oh, ze plot, she thickens, and the cheeze, she begins to bind…me channeling Hercule Poirot…
What a treat 3 posts together i cant wait for more, hopefully very soon.
I’m enjoying reading this the second time around as much as I did the first time. It’s so well written. I can feel the tension and sadness of all the unspoken thoughts and unfinished resolution between Bette and Tina. Please update soon.
I remember this story!! It is great. Please keep posting. I don’t remember it having an ending the first time though. Hopefully that is at least 50 chapters away!
Thank you for 3 excellent and awesome updates. I have so missed this story. Just brilliant. Thank you.
Can’t wait for the next post & crossing my fingers, it will be a multiple chapters. Thanks for sharing Zuzu.
Hey ZP, Great additions to this interesting and intriguing adventure.It was fun to have Bette and Sam meet. There was an element of sizing each other up which Tessa witnessed.I thought it was brilliant to have Tina admit to her fling with Helena before Bette has even met the woman.Tina’s support of Bette through her father’s death just prove yet again that there is much unfinished business between these gals. It is inspiring that a tragedy can bring them together as only they can really understand the sense of loss the other feels. This is a true connection between hearts, minds and souls. One that will last forever.Sam is doing a good job of not being overly bothered by Bette’s re-introduction to Tina’s life.Only time will tell how this all plays out.Bette and Tina just belong in each other’s arms. I hope they find this out too and soon.Many thanks for this fabulous fan fiction.Your Loyal Fan.
Loved it. Can’t wait to see what happens next. Thanks for posting.
Love this story. It’s so different – can’t wait to read more. pps
I’ve been wanting to let you know how much I am enjoying your story, particularly your Tina and I am glad you are exploring their big fight. Extremely well written, excellent dialogue. Keep it up.