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Hindsight – Chapter 21
She turned and walked out of the room, gaining a little privacy to endure whatever he was saying to her. I tried hard not to listen, but I also couldn’t help myself and strained to try and make out how her conversation was going, but all I could hear were muffled short replies, I heard the word ‘park’ and ‘note’, which I’m guessing she left at the house for him when she collected Angelica’s things, ‘please Henry…’, were things getting difficult for her…? I hoped not, because whatever we were going through, I never wished her harm or unhappiness.
There was silence in the lounge, I presumed her conversation had come to its end… I looked at Angelica and smiled, the feelings of intensity from Tina and I standing in front of one another only moments before having eased inside me, the phone call was horrendous timing, but the questions we were faced with was like time standing still…, and I still had no clue as to what her answer would have been…
“Hey boo boo, are we gonna go see how Mommy is doing…?”
I walked to the lounge with Angelica toddling beside me, our steps were silent, but as soon as Angelica saw Tina her gurgles began I smiled despite palpable the tension in the room.
She walked up to Tina, who was standing beside the French doors, leaning her head against the frame, a stance I recalled I had undertaken myself earlier this morning…
I saw the demeanour of her shoulders, I slight shaking of her body that indicated to me that she was crying, my heart went out to her at the position she found herself in, the obvious pull from either side of her life, the past and the present…
I saw her straighten slightly as her awareness kicked in that she was no longer alone in the lounge, but she remained staring outside, was she looking at the garden in which we had shared together at one time, or was her eyes not even seeing what was before her…?
“Are you okay…?” I said quietly.
The only sound was a slight sniff as she shook her head…
I walked up behind her and touched her slouched shoulder, when she didn’t turn around my touch became firmer, and as the gentleness of my fingers touched her I heard the sob escape, she turned and stepped into the arms that were waiting for her…
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What was the question? Oh, yeah. And so nice to see an author crushing the competition to be first to comment. It is, after all, of cosmic importance. I’d hate to see what you’d stoop to on the athletic field or in a nice friendly party game. Well, at least Tina made a start (JUST a start, little Miss One Page). And I’m sure you’ll be glad to know the sweatshirt cleaned up nicely, although I was so upset I couldn’t even spell Tikka properly. And Jo, I can’t wait to see your plan unfold.
this was a really short chapter considering that most of it was from the previous one, so does this mean you will “right” this “wrong” of is this it. Thanks.
Yay! Finally, Tina! I think Bette needed to feel that she has the strength to support Tina. Tina needed her at that moment… and she was capable of being there for her *sigh*… such a wonderful turn of events. I know you have complete control over this storyline… I have faith, Jo. Thanks!!!
Yes, Thank the heavens, Tina has found her voice. Now lets make some progress here!!
WOW!!! Through all the Pain there is still LOVE and they both know it. Now they need to sit and really talk to each other. Thank you Jo PPVS
another wonderful chapter from you J — can i just say that i appreciate your techinque of repeating parts of the last chapter so i can follow what both characters are thinking on the same scenario. otherwise being a bear of very little brain i have to go back and re-read the previus chapter again. you are ever the genius my clam like chum — so did you find out if you had any pirates in your family tree — all those looters on that beach down there must have had you itching !!! a wonderful chapter buddy — and being first on your own chapter is behaviour which would not appeal to Dean Porter — looks like she’d go for me first – i made her president after all xxx
Thank you for finally letting Tina answer Bette’s questions truthfully. I know it’s so hard for them, but they must learn to communicate with each other…this will be the key to them finding their way back to each other. I love this story and love the updates…please keep them coming!
Perfect cliffhanger! I really think that there was nothing more to add for the time being. After all, wasn’t it the perfect (temporary) ending to a perfect “moment” between them at this stage of the process…? But again, who knows what “The Plan” foresees for the next update?… Stay tuned for the next of “Hindsight”!…
Tina finally told Bette that she was not happy. Does that make Bette sadder that Tina is not happy but at the same time does it make Bette happy and gives her hope. Now just get rid of Henry (in a nice way if necessary) and have them start off sharing time with Angelica as a family.
Bette will be sad to know that Tina is stil unhappy and that all of this has not been worth it. But allow Tina to tell Bette that she can be happy if she is back with Bette and then it will have been worth it.
Hey Jo, as said Kword75 it was the perfect cliffhanger. You write this story beautifully and this is why we keep telling yout that we want moooore! ;) Well done, brilliant writer!
Well now that Tina has admitted to Bette that she is not happy and it was not worth leaving her for Henry, that should make Bette feel happy…NOT! It’s fantastic that Tina is being honest about her feelings but if I were Bette I’d be hopeful at the possibilities of another chance with Tina & angry at the time lost with my daughter. I really wish these chapters were longer. One page at a time is slow torture. I bet your loving every bit of it, aren’t you? LOL! PPS.
so many emotions !!! I feel like i’m in the room with them. It is so well writen ! PPS !
First off, glad that you were first. It bugs me when a reader posts first and hasn’t read the story. They just want to be first. Secondly, your writing and unfolding of a story that doesn’t have many locations is unparalleled on this site.Thirdly, the L3 convention is to be in Blackpool, England. How would you describe that city, town? Please be honest. And PPS.
Amazing PPS
Thanks. Love’d it as usual.
hahaha…..you were first jo…..lmao……ok….this was great….how bout some more?? im reelin from this…..
Finally Tina find the courage to answer that question and i think that strong she got by the closennes with Bette, she was, is and will be her rock. wonderful chapter J thanks so much
more steps in the right direction…thanks
ur killing me longer
Okay, we know the need and the want to comfort each other is still there. Tina finally stated the obvious. No she is not happy, and no it was not worth it. But maybe it was. Just maybe she had to do what she did to bring her back to Bette. Now we just need to get them to the next level. Knowing the only thing that will make Tina happy, and be worth it is being with Bette.
I love this story Jo. Your writing is so awesome. I love the way you write the story from both of their perspectives. I think it is the only way to really understand each of their thoughts and emotions in totality. I’m glad Tina finally “spelled it out” for Bette and told her flat out that no, she is not happy. When Tina told Bette a few chapters back “I…don’t want…to be lost to you…” I thought she was telling Bette then that she wanted their life together back again. And I vote that Tina turn off her cell phone since Henry had the audacity to hang up on her. Please post soon!!!
There is so much truth to the adage in all in your prospective. The different prospectives of the same scene is intensely facinating. These two who can never seem to get thier wires uncrossed seem to fall into each other even when their are miles and miles apart yet on the same page. It is a testiment to why they fell apart yet also why they stayed togethter so long. It’s more then what they say, it how they say it in thier voices, movements and actions. For two people so intune they definately hit sharp notes when they sing together. Thanks Jo for writing this chorus of thoughts. Please continue your I am so hoping for the chorus to be a heavenly experience. Thanks
Yes Tina said the true!
seriously i thought it was gonna go unspoken!! but what a way to end the chap
Holy cow!!!!! Bette’s head must be on overload after hearing that answer. That was great, just as I imagined we had to wait several chapters before hearing Tina’s thoughts….BANG you deliver again!!!
Fantasti once again…but why do I have a sinking feeling that Henry is gonna barge in soon?
lmao @ 1st. Indeed you are Jo. As I’ve told you before, this story is the bomb-diggity ;)
HOLY CRAP woman, you did it again, here I am, jsut minding my own bussiness, and WHAM, I see youve posted in my absence ;) so I start to read, anticipating on this emotional rollercoaster you allways put me through, only to find out its impossibel… tears again, my friend, caused by your words, but there is faith that you will make it right, and the words that made me cry, are just a start…
oh thank god! At least Tina said the truth. Great update Jo, but dont u think its a little too short ;-)
Finally Tina said the truth and I hope Bette says everything that she is feeling. Amazing writing!! Post soon >)
Great chapter..its so right that no matter what happens between them they find themselves always there for each other…with or without words they comfort each other…
Hey! No Fair Me First! ;) Another gem you got there Jo ! Beautifully written and I am so glad that Tina had the courage to answer the questions Truthfully :) and I am even more happy that her answers were “No” . yay ! go TiBette !! :D Thanks for writing this wonderfully touching story . cant wait to read moreee . pps ! :)
lol@Jo being first. xD Well at least Tina was honest and didn’t just try to avoid the questions. I still wouldn’t have answered the phone though.
1st………
I get swept away everytime I read this story. I have to reread the last chapter I read to be able to read the next. Great writing. I wouldn’t have answered the phone either. It does add to the drama though!
I know it’s all part of the process….but honestly, I hate waiting for more updates, I want them now, and lots of them…..thanks
please please post soon..
Wow… just… wow. I really don’t have anything else to say, I’m completely speechless. And that’s quite a feat.