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The Very Thought of You, Chapter 18
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I perched anxiously on the edge of the hotel bed as Henry readied himself for his night out with David. I had re-showered and now sat in the crisp, white hotel robe, my hair drying. My lack of guilt surprised me. I had told Henry I was going out with an old friend I ran into, and I could, potentially, be very late. He didn’t ask any questions and, in fact, expressed little curiosity at all. I silently counted the minutes, waiting for him to leave so I could begin my preparations. Before he left, he came to kiss me goodnight. He pressed his lips against mine, his hand going to my neck, slowly sliding downward. Before it reached its destination, I took hold of it, withdrawing, quickly smiling up at him. He seems a little confused, but it quickly passed. He paused, almost hesitant.
“You look different.”
I shrugged in what, I hoped, was a noncommittal manner, “Just excited for tonight, I guess.”
Again he paused, then said, trying to reassure me, I think, “I’m glad, T. You don’t get out enough.” I shuddered as he called me that name, her name for me, but he didn’t notice, mercifully.
As he headed for the door I called after him, “Have fun with David.”
“Thanks, have a good time,” he shot over his shoulder.
The door clicked closed, shooting me out of my spot on the bed and into action. I got dressed, vaguely aware that could have been the last time I ever said ‘goodnight’ to Henry. I shook my head, pushing the thought out of my mind and concentrating on the task at hand: turning into a woman that resembled my twenty-five-year-old self.
* * * * *
An hour later, I stood in front of the mirror applying the final touches of my make-up. I hadn’t spent this much time on my appearance in… at least a decade. Maybe for a wedding here, an anniversary party there, but it never was as pivotal as it was tonight. I stepped back, examining my ensemble of old and new. Satisfactory. It would never be good enough for her in my eyes, but I believed it would have the desired effect.
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aw man….wassup with these 1 page posts?? you ladiz are killin me i say……killin me……post again soon……and feel free to make it much much longer!!!!
Black dress, 3 inch heels, gold jewelry; white suit, heels, diamonds? I’m practically salivating. I don’t care how much time has passed… these two are each other’s perfect foil. And they are *hot*. I’m sitting here with a little smile on my face, thinking that this dinner is going to be something fabulous. I can almost, *almost*, mind you, feel bad for Henry. I hope it is the last time she says goodnight to him. Yeah, I seem to be bringing less of the terse bitterness and more of the gushing hopefulness this time… and I’m also senselessly typing a twittering bunch of nonsense, so I’ll go… But I have to say, great chapter, NY. As for Jodie… I just want Bette happy. I’d just *really* rather it was with Tina. Oops, I think I just outed my TiBetting self. Anyhow, thank you for the chapter, can’t wait (well, I can, cos I want the story to last… say you’ve got another story in the works?) for the next. Gads, I’m a wordy sap. Shutting up now, cheers!
Honestly, I like Jodi so far as well. She’s one of those people I’d have a good time with at a bar. Her age also factors into the likability (sp?) for me because I’ve always gotten on better with older people. Now back to the story. That’s pretty sad that Tina hasn’t felt desired in a long time. I almost feel sorry for Henry because he’s losing Tina. Really though, he never had her heart and I’m not sure if that’s ever crossed his mind. Oh and I swear I thought I was the only one who’d spray into the air and sweep through it. lol I’d never seen anyone do it before. I just hate the direct contact, but then again if I’m spraying anything it’s body spray, not perfume because that stuff usually makes me gag.
For all the sh** Tina is feeling, I surely hope she doesn’t make the same mistake twice. Reading this kind of reminds me of the Phylis story line. Sad but hopeful. I however will stay doubtful until you give me further proof that Tina is moving forward. You know us NYers, never take anything at face value.(LOL)
jesus quick quick post the next one pleeease! you *just* couldn’t resist unsettling me with your story (as what usually happens when the chapter *ends* with the word ‘desired’) right before i go to bed, could you? tsk tsk :D and no, no bad taste this time either! what you said to me in the author’s notes was a good one- very well-chosen words indeed! :) Another fabulous chapter, babe, thanks
I can’t deal with the one page post when your story is just so delicious! I hope Tina never goes back to the hotel room. She had better recognize fate when it’s practically screaming in her face! Post Soon!
God NY you sure can write! I love this story and your writing. You paint portraits with your words that I can see so clearly in my mind. Bette and Tina all dressed up – Bette all in white and Tina all in black…yeah, nice visual NY! I loved Tina’s thought about it may be the last time she tells Henry goodnight. Good idea T! A beautiful woman with choices shouldn’t be anywhere but where she wants to be…and I think Bette and Tina are both there tonight. Great post NY but I need more. Please!
Now that you’ve painted the perfect picture of Bette and Tina, as us true tibetters know, and have us salivating, drooling, etc,etc. Then Tina damn well better make the right decision this time. Damn I could just picture them. I have nothing against jodi, but I’m not feeling it. I really don’t care who IC tries to pair Bette up with or Tina, you gotta face it they’re just one of those couples that belong together. Theirs a reason the room goes temporarily silent when they walk in. ITs that, it we all hope to find one day. Think about it, even Tina with Henry, yuk abosolutly nothing there, put her in a room with Bette, loving, fighting, or just breathing and the temperature definitly goes up. OKay, enough rambling, obviously all I want is B&T together.
It’s not that I don’t trust you NY, but please don’t break our TiBette hearts. It gives us all hope that true love never dies even after so many years. I know you admitted that you are a romantic and I am counting on that for you to give us a happy ending. Thanks and glad to see you got some much needed sleep my friend.
Great chapter, NY–the anticipation is killing me!
I too used to like it when my loved one would play with my hair when it was long, but now its short so wouldnt work the same. You described Bette so well that i now have a beautiful vision of her in my head, THANK YOU!!! Theres not much else i can say right now with THAT vision stuck in my head *sigh* Thanks for the post, PPS.
*out of breath* Man NY NY…I just caught up this story continues to rock…I am so mad that Tina basically WASTED 30 years (except for the kids) I want them to have a connection tonight…a kiss or something….we have been waiting for 30 years and all we got was a kiss on the cheek…we were robbed! Jodie is cool…but not for Bette…BETTE AND TINA FOREVER!
I love that Tina dressed for herself and Bette. Not for Henry. She should have been doing it for yrs. Dont let Tina run this time. Time is to short not to be with your love ones and to be happy. thanks
Ok, I have some semblance of the emotions that reading a chapter that falls short here, and I know, I know… yes I have been accused of the same for about… um 34 chapters of the same torment. BUT when I say “falls short” it is not by any means the portayal that it lack in ANYTHING, far from it, apart from length. And yes I know this is ‘the pot’, but I’d like to call you ‘the kettle’. This chapter had me reading so quickly because I wanted them to be on their date, I wanted to read and read and read and get sucked into that special time and the looks…, the touches…, and the smells…, and… Bette and Tina together after 30 years, and yet it only feeling like yesterday that they walked in the park together, holding hands… Was that a little more articulate than just an Ahhhh??
NYGGGGGGGGGGGG ur killing me with the 1 page. Its like getting ready to take a bite of a juicy red apple and then u take it and trow it away. LOL Cmon keep it coming baby girl.
torture!!!! sweet torture but still torture!!!!!! post asap.
Ok, I’m going to say something that others apparently disagree with – I like this one page mode you’re in. I love that I get to read something from you every day… I’d rather have one page a day than seven pages once a week (Hmm, maybe I should learn from this?! LOL). Could this be THE change for Tina? She said that this night could be the last she said goodnight to Henry – I’m hoping there will be plenty of saying goodnight to Bette in the future… preferably said as they share a bed. Thank you, NY.
Ahh!!! You stop there!??? LOL Thankk god I’ve got another one to move one to! Babe I really hope all this heartwrenching you’ve done with my poor heart will be worth it and that these two get together! Anyhoo- I can’t stand the wait any longer- I’m off to read the next installment! :) Thanks!