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Angelica & The Artist – Chapter 24
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“Well, we are going to try it long distance for now, and see where it gets us. There are still so many unknowns that it’s impossible to make any decisions right now. We both know that we want to try, so that’s a start anyway.”
Walking over to her daughter, Tina gave her a big hug and told her to have a little faith, and that if it was meant to be, that they would find a way to be together.
Just then they heard the door of the apartment open and close, with Bette soon appearing in the doorway of the kitchen. Tina excused herself, stating that she would leave the two of them alone as she was sure that had a lot to talk about.
Neither spoke for what seemed like hours. Bette continued to stand in the doorway leaning against the doorframe, staring at the floor, while Angie jumped up and planted her butt on the countertop. They didn’t look directly at each other, as the famous Porter stubborn streak in both kicked in, with neither wanting to be the first to give in. Bette still thought she did the right thing, and Angie refused to be the one to make the first move. The impasse continued until finally Bette relented and spoke.
“Ang, I’m sorry about last night.”
No response came from the younger Porter, so Bette continued…..
“I’m not sorry about displaying the painting, because it received the attention that I just knew it would, but I am sorry for going against your wishes.”
Angie looked up at her Mom and with frustration emanating in her voice she responded…….”Don’t you see though, that is the problem here. You just went ahead and did what you wanted, not what I wanted. I know you were just trying to help, but damn it Mom, it’s my gallery, and as much as I respect your opinion and all that you have taught me about art, it should have been up to me to decide to show it…..not you.”
“Honey, I’m sorry. I just thought…….”
“No Mom, you didn’t think….that’s the main problem here. Lucky for you, Lyndsay does not blame me for what happened, because if she did, then I honestly don’t know that I would be speaking to you right now.”
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nice! finally Angelica setting the rules. u just gotta looove the Porter women XD.Pps
I love the way you write the interactions between characters. I could feel the tension in the room between Bette and Angie. PPS
Taz, it’s just fun reading the interaction between the Porter women. You could just feel the tension between Angie and Bette. No matter how you look at it, Bette went against her daughter’s wishes and betrayed her. She’s lucky Angie’s even in the same room with her. I’m glad Tina is the voice of reason between these two. Can’t wait for more conversation. PPS
Damn TazG, that was very good, the tension was palpable. Thank goodness for Tina, always the peacemaker for the entire family. Bette’s passion will always get her in trouble and, of course, she does not recognize that Angie is a younger version of herself at that age, and is just as passionate and stubborn as Bette is and was. And until Bette recognizes this they will always butt heads. Maybe Tina can make Bette see the wisdom in following Angie’s requests in the future. Great chapter. PPS
Taz my friend. Great new chapter. I really love this story, thanks for posting another chapter. Soooo goood to come home to after my wife and been out for dinner with parents. Stressful or what? Thanks again Taz.Karen x
Wow Taz, you turned around that whole mother daughter thing, as it should have been with a grown daughter. Thank you, Md
Tazzie!!!! I know I know, I’ve been SOOO bad with the email, the IM, all of it…BUT here I am! ;-))) Topping you no less! This story speaks volumes to me, and for personal reasons which you know of. The willingness to depart from familial ties and expectations to seek love and that which is driven by heart and soul is a difficult stance to take, but so worth it in the end. This line which Lyndsay tells Angelica in response to Angie’s offer to go with her as Lyndsay tells her family she has fallen in love with a woman, “No, I think this is something that I need to do on my own. Thank you, but it’s time for me to let them know that I am not their little girl anymore, and that I have found someone very special that I want to build a life with,” is absolutely spectacular. The foundation of courage can make spectacular things happen, and it reminds me of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech at Sorbonne Paris in 1910. “It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.” Yep, a powerful chapter indeed my friend, and brilliant writing as always. Talk to you soon girl. {{hugs}}
Way to go Angie, your not a kid anymore and Bette has got to learn to respect that. Now and for Lyndsay, give her some time, she’s carrying the main load here. Hopefully her family will be understanding, and then Ang and Lyndsay can start being together. I bet Ang goes to SC cos she just can’t take being away.
Wow…Porter vs Porter and Angie delivered the knock out punch! Great update Taz!
Hey, Tazzie! *waving with enthusiasm* This chappy was brilliant! Wow! You certainly know how to make Angie and Linds talk with honesty and you can feel the tension growing, because of the long distance relationship. As for Angie, asking moma B to respect her as an individual, and stop treating her as a child, it was just the finest confrontation between daughter-mother that we have ever read. In the end, you make us feel that Angie has to stand by herself and make her mom realize she steped on the wrong line. Tina, as usual is the “wise lady”, not taking any active part, while the Porter ladies got into discussing such deep issues. This story is unfolding so GOOD, Tazzie. We love it! PPS Lucero & Marsha (JC’s Salsa Aunties)
Awesome update..some long distance phone sex might be nice.
liking this story so much; more plz