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The Dying of the Light Part 14
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She made another call to Kit’s mobile, she knew that it would go through to voicemail. Kit never kept it on when she was sleeping, she hated being ‘on call’ 24hrs a day. The message was short and straight to the point, she hoped that she said the right thing, unsure if there was a right thing she could say. If she even had the power to say anything that resembled the right thing.
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Tina hung up the phone, looking blankly into the night. She couldn’t figure out the meaning of the call. The only thing she knew was that she was terrified, she had never been this scared.
She wondered why Helena and Kit didn’t take her concerns seriously. Did they no longer trust her? Ironically, she understood why they wouldn’t, but it didn’t mean she didn’t hope that they would put aside her recent transgressions and focus on their mutual concern for her.
Rolling over she picked up the phone, knowing that something had to be done now, that the morning may be too late. If only she knew what it’s be to late for.
She dialled a number and waited as it rung, and rung and rung “Hello.” A sleepy voice answered.
“Kit, there is something very wrong with your sister.”
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It was done, she had apologised to everyone that she knows. Had told them what she had too.
She sat and looked out the window into the darkness. It was beautiful. The stars were shinning so so bright and the sand was lit by moon. It was just so peaceful. Bette opened the window to the room, and tasted the salt air.
She wistfully gazed into the night, carefully picking out small rainbows caused by the sea breeze kicking up the water. For a moment she felt the peace she felt as a child, before her mother left, before Kit ran away. Before everything. Just a moment.
“Thank you.” She whispered. Deciding to leave the window open the went back to the bed and picked up the scissors. She carefully regarded her reflection in the cool metal. She quickly turned her head not recognising herself. She just didn’t know who she was anymore.
It didn’t even matter anymore.
She could taste the darkness, bitter sulphur and ashes. Despite the introduction, it was welcoming and she was anxious to join it. To fade away like she should have when she first felt it creeping up on her all those years ago.
Opening up the scissors, she the tip on her wrist and closed her eyes.
For the first time in years she said a prayer to a God she was sure didn’t exist.
“Look after my family.”
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Hope Kit listens to Tina and goes in and checks on Bette, I can’t believe that they will let her die right in the house with them. Hopefully Bette will listen to Tina and believe what she is saying to her. Hopefully someone gets to her soon and gets her to the hospital. PPS
This story is so sad, but because it is wonderful written I love it. I can see this side of Bette through all the seasons. She is much more vulnerable than she let everybody know.
Okay, breathing, being calm…okay..now what in the HELL is Kit thinking? I don’t see as she is doing any good at all, even though she is staying in the house with Bette. They already know she is self-destructive, yet they have not taken all the sharp objects out of her room…and they are not watching her! You need to see if they are doing ok and not just leave them behind a closed door for hours on end. Why has no one spoken to Bette about thereapy or hospitalization? What the hell are they all doing? So Bette could just drift away while they all sit on their asses, doing nothing. At least Tina did call Kit, but Kit is useless..what if she doesn’t check on Bette? I want you to know I feel this story very deeply, not only because it’s so well written, not only because it’s about Bette..and I know it’s no happily ever after fairy tale.
Please let Kit get to Bette before the scissors do any damage to her!!! PPS
helena needs to get into that room right away! i think bett ei ahve some neuro problems that are causing her to not think rationally! i’m glad that tina has picked up on this… where her friends haven’t. that just shows how in tuned tina still is with bette.:)PPS
Tina “tuned” into this because Bette CALLED her and was clearly in trouble..
amazing story, deep, emotional, excelente i love it, go on, just great
where the hell is kit… tina is telling her some thing is wrong and no one is listening… god i hope some one get there in time…MERRY CHRISTMAS.. PPS
awful, just an awful place to be in. pps. I need to know tat someone has the brains to break down that door.
Hello My Beautiful Dee… **Hugs** things are getting better thank you so much for asking :D… holy wow… you my amazingly beautiful friend completely take me away with your words… the feelings are so raw so very powerful… the feeling of draining the life out of you is something I have felt all to real… the feeling and the desire to let it pool out and just is a very real memory that you have evoked with your incredible words… OMG… please let the wind sweep through Bette’s soul and shower her with the memories of happiness… smiles… the innocence of youth that is her daughter… let her shed this horrible weight and come out with her beautiful soul intact… you have completely captivated me with your beautiful soul my Dee… I hope and wish for you the best and safest Holiday season… take care of yourself and well we shall talk soon… Wow… I’m shaking… I’m awakened… I’m free more and more because of your words… love and hugs, JC (Latin Nephew to those Salsa Angel and ever loving Cuzzie to the amazingly talented Eunichick)
Tina needs to hang up with Kit and call 911. She also needs to realize that she really still loves Bette and realize that Bette has bigger problems then her right now. She needs to stand by Bette’s side throughout this mess and reassure her that she is loved and a worthy person. She is not the monster she has made up in her head. Please save her soon. Angie needs both her mommies. PPS…another before Christmas would be a wonderful gift. :)
Wow. Your author’s note contains one hellova powerful point: “…but I think they are still buying something Bette doesn’t have the strength to sell.” Peace to you this holiday season.
I hope Kit get there quickly but why not call Helena, she’s in the same house!! Save our girl Big Sis
WOW!!! That broke my heart. I hope Kit gets to Bette ASAP!!! Thank you
Oh, my Gosh! We have read the signals and symptoms that were leading Bette to suicide. Now it is a fact. At least she made some “good bye phone calls”. There are other people who will lock themselves and refuse to contact anyone. It seems Bette wants to be found, regardless of her dreadful intentions. Hopefully, the necessary help will arrive on time. We can see that Tina is not only concerned of what is going on, but also feels full of remorse. Deean, you are doing an extraordinary job here, making us feel all the pain and emotional state in which Bette is.- We wish you a Merry Christmas and the very best for you on the holidays. PPS Hugs and kisses on both your cheeks.- Lucero & Marsha (Proud Salsa Aunties to the ever loving JC and Eunichick)
Wow, that was a difficult chapter to read, it’s hard to see someone in so much pain that they only see one way out. Tina must surely help Bette, apart from Bette herself she is the only one who can help her. Great story, PPS. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I don’t think Angie should see Bette like this, and I hardly think seeing Tina will make Bette feel better.She needs people around her that care about her and will take care of of her and help her. I wonder where she could find those?
Tina you have called Kit,now call 911 Then get you self and Angie to Bettes house. She doe need help now not in the morning when the life has seeped out of her. I hope right now that Bette is thinking of her beautilful daughter Her Boo and what affect this will have on her life That Angie will need her in the future, to protect her when other talks about her being different. thanks
Tina you have called Kit,now call 911 Then get you self and Angie to Bettes house. She doe need help now not in the morning when the life has seeped out of her. I hope right now that Bette is thinking of her beautilful daughter Her Boo and what affect this will have on her life That Angie will need her in the future, to protect her when other talks about her being different. thanks
No goodbyes, no note, just gone. I did inherit her depression and can understand the feeling of hopelessnes
Hits a bit to close to home for me. My mother committed suicide when I was 9. Please let her be ok
Wow…your writing certainly makes me feel all the emotions and despair that Bette is feeling. Please let Tina heal her broken heart and get help for her head as well. PPS.
I hope Kit gets to her quickly…and Tina can make her see the light….that they can be a happy family and live happily ever after. pps
it’s funny how we’re all attracted to despair..Great post!