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The Door – Chapter 3 (Finale)
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Chapter 3
This was not the question I was expecting and it must have shown on my face. How was I to answer her?
“Tina……..I don’t……” I stumbled for the right words.
“Please Bette, Helena told me that you never went back into our room after I left. I’m curious as to why.”
Taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling, I looked at her and stated “because I couldn’t.”
This seemed to puzzle her. “Why not?”
“Because it was our room, our special place, our sanctuary. I didn’t feel like I deserved to be in there after what happened.”
She did not reply so I continued.
“Tina, until I ran into you a couple of weeks ago I had not been able to enter that room because it was too painful. It represented what my infidelity had cost me, and served as a constant reminder or punishment if you will of all that I had lost. The day I ran into you at the supermarket, I came home and for the first time in two years I was able to enter that room.”
I got up from the table and indicated that she should remain seated. I walked to the room and retrieved the book she had left on the night table.
I handed it to her when I returned to the dining room. I saw her smile when she saw the book mark still marking the last page she had read.
“Slowly I have started to clean it up and pack up some things. There are some boxes of your things that I’d be happy to return to you if you still want them.”
She looked over at me and smiled. She thanked me for my consideration and said that she would welcome the chance to go through them one day.
One day? What did she mean by one day? I had to ask.
“Oh OK, I just thought that you’d like them now.”
“Are they in your way?”
“No, they aren’t but …….”
“Bette…….. don’t you want to know the real reason I came back to LA? Why I am here sitting at your table tonight?”
The thought had not occurred to me. I was just so surprised and thrilled to see her here, that I didn’t even ask why she was here.
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Ok you… *sigh* how you can sit there and tell me that you are ‘not’ a writer is beyond my most basic comprehensions… you are a gifted storyteller… you are a gifted writer… you are a ‘gift’ each and every time I read your stories… your words… you ‘sage’ advice I am bewildered… you weave emotions and complexities within the simplicity that is life… with this ‘short’ story you have amazed me with your ability to evolve your own unique styles and still retain each and every fiber that makes you a writer… the short story is the hardest thing to create with any kind of proficiency if only because you have such a limited amount of words to create an emotional connection between your characters… between writer and her creation… between reader and the words and you have done such an amazing job at this… you my friend completely amaze me and inspire me… mucho love and hugs, JC (Latin Nephew to those Salsa Angels)
Wonderful story and I really hate to see it end but at least, we now know they will be together forever. I want to see this go on and include Angie, etc. Thanks for the story Taz. Have fun Halloween and be very, very careful especially with the little one. People don’t care anymore and inspect everything before he/she consumes any of the loot you gather.
Taz, I have a little idea, I think we shoudl get a bottle of champain and poor it over your head, to christen you a writer, Ready go, there now you are officallu a writer so pleas bring Lyns and Ang back when there ready or if you have anything else I bet I’m not only one that is waiting for anything from one of their favorite “AUTHORS”. BTW that was a sweet story. Happy Halloween to you. Thank you, Md
*Sighs* Ah that is just beautiful, just the perfect amount left unsaid, a wonderful short exert from our darling tibette’s life of redemption and love.. wonderful!
Brilliant short story. Have fun tomorrow night.
I’m with darkhawkdown. How can you say you’re not a writer, that’s rubbish, you are my friend.
Thank You so much for this beautiful story The “Door” was a good name for it, as a lot of us has Close Doors in out life. I’ll open my Wed the 5. The Unfinish Book would have been a great name also. Bette and Tina will always be in each other life. Happy Hallowen to and do take care with a 3 yr old.
WOW! What a great story. Simple, but so meaningful.
That was a lovely short story and you Taz are a beautiful writer!
Hmm…seeing that we are about to all hit you over the head regarding your lack of confidence in your writing, I might as well be a friend and be a band aid! LOL. Tazzie that was a beautiful short story. Isn’t it crazy when something occurs in ones life and it sparks a creative thought like this? You are awesome my friend, and I’m with Momadukes, let’s get some Lyndsay and Angelica loving going on!!! {{Hugs}}
Quite a lovely little story! You write very well.
That was wonderful.. Come back please…
What an amazing three chapter story. The range of emotions was beautifully portrayed.
Awww Tazzie, what a lovely and delightful short story. You took us on a marvellous trip thru emotions and to appreciate the simple things that we, sometimes, take for granted. You are a true talented writer. They way you bring the scenes with meaningful and touching details are just amazing. Thanks for sharing that gift you have with us. Hugs and kisses on both your cheeks. Sincerely, Lucero & Marsha (Latin JC’s Salsa Aunties)
Just read all three chapters and must say that I agree with everyone else… can’t imagine you not feeling confident in your abilities as a wonderful writer. I’m hoping you have a couple of other stories pop into your head and look forward seeing your next post.
Taz, I’m late in commenting, but this was a lovely story. If you aren’t a writer, then I’ll eat my hat.
oh wow…sweet.
just read all 3 chapters and if i wasn’t at work i would cheer… loved this… love how tina was able to come to bette at the house.. was allso glad that either one was with anyone else… see true love… thanks and PPS
I was so sad to see it end but loved your style of writing…look forward to more posts Taz…keep it up..you rock!
I hated to see this one end but it was a beautifully written story. Thank you for sharing it with us. Happy Halloween and have fun..mine will be with our 20 month old dressed as a spider and the 12 year old is going to a sleep over with her friends. Be safe.
What and wonderful and heart felt story. Please that was so well writen. Taz, hope you know you are a gifted writer!!! Thank you