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The Very Thought of You, Chapter 20
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“Hello, Mrs. Friedmann,” she grinned as she stepped aside for the older woman with a cane and small dog. “How are you this evening?”
“Oh, wonderful. Still breathing and walking, however shabby a job I may be doing of both.” Her eyes twinkled as she looked between us. She leaned to push a button and continued, ”Be more careful next time. It may not be someone so accepting of new love, and you may not be able to stop.” Bette practically guffawed, and even I cracked a smile as the blush leapt into my cheeks. “Don’t let this one get away, Bette. She’s prettier than the others, and more taken with you, the poor girl.”
Bette took my hand as she replied, “Don’t worry, I won’t. ‘Night, Mrs. Friedmann.”
“’Night, girls. Have fun,” winked the blue haired woman as the elevator doors slid shut.
Chuckling, Bette led me to the door of apartment 1218. She let go of my hand to unlock it, allowing me to cross my arms over my chest and ask, “Others?”
She turned to me as the door swung open, “Yes, others.”
I realized, of course, that she hadn’t been celibate all this time, and I didn’t expect her to have been. Nevertheless, confronted with verification that other women had been allowed contact with the body I considered mine was still disconcerting. I walked past her and into the dark apartment. She flicked on the lights as she followed me in. For a minute, I was distracted from the impending and completely necessary conversation by the décor laid out before me. The ultra modern chrome and green glass furniture was offset by deco prints that adorned the walls and the smattering of deco furniture pieces infused throughout the open living room and dining room areas. It was all so simple, uncluttered and ordered. Shelves lined a good portion of the walls, at least half filled with books, the rest of the space with trinkets. The lighting was soft, the space cozy. After I took it all in, I turned back to her.
“It’s beautiful.”
“Thank you. I tried,” she replied with a smile. Growing more serious, she added, “But I think we were about to talk about something slightly more serious than my decorating decisions.” She led me to the couch, a surprisingly comfortable affair for how stylish it was. She sat next to me, the space between us larger than it had been all night. She sighed, “Ok. I think this will go better if we, I don’t know, take turns telling things about what’s happened in the interim of our rendezvous. Thirty years is a long time, and there are so many things that have happened to me, but first, I want to hear about you.” She trained all her attention on me, and I could almost see the walls going up that she was so good at building. I looked down to where my hands fidgeted in my lap.
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another beautiful chapter! thank you!
You know, to be perfectly honest, while I think you are a wonderful writer, I had a little trouble getting into this story at first. Now, I am totally hooked! It must be the helpless romantic in me. I also love how you have made NYC another character…I think sometimes people have a harsh impression of the city, but it really is an easy place to fall in love. Yes, “Now, would be perfect.” Let’s hope that B&T can finally be together.
The old lady reminded me a bit of Mrs. Z from giasony’s “Denial.” lol So cute. You know I want B&T together, but at the same time I don’t want to see Henry get sucker punched. Thirty years ago would’ve been fine. he was young then and would’ve recovered in no time. xD
I don’t want Thursday to come! I really love this story – it is so eloquently written! Pot x
Could there be a more fitting job for boring, plain Henry than “gutter-man”? I think not. Another great chapter, always leaving us wanting more. Have a great time in the city…be careful painting it red–it tends to stain!
I,Myself need to thanks all the writer on this site for giving us all the wonderful stories and for taking their time, enery,and all the effort to make our days a wee bit happier,So today I will say Thanks to all of you. This story has keep me on pins and needles from the first chapter Thirty yrs is a long time to hold on to a dream. To try to be happy,when your happiness was God knows where. All you had was a dream.and hope. I feel like Bette and Tina needs to be together for ever. Thanks
Another amazing chapter, thanks sweetie.. little tough to read Bette so hurt. Best lines for me: ‘I saw just how irrevocable some of my mistakes would be, saw how deeply I had cut her. And amongst the newer wounds I glimpsed the old ones she never quite forgave. It broke my heart that I had caused all the pain I now saw. I had no idea.’ Really glad you posted again quickly, thanks
Well NYG, im no a Bette or Tina fan butwhen i started reading this story it blew me away. So now im a big fan of ur writings now. But cold u do me a big favor QUIT TEASING…LoL. Ur killing me, give me moreeeeeeeeeeeee.
Just amazing, NY… I so feel for Bette… I wonder how long it will take for her broken heart to heal… thirty years? A minute? And what will it take? A promise? A commitment? A kiss? Either way… she deserves healing. I’m guessing Tina is the only one who can provide that. Beautiful, NY. Thanks!
Thirty years for a first kiss, and it seems it was worth the wait. I still can’t believe the choice Tina made… unless she was pregnant at the time, and even so, if that was the case, it could have been made to work for everyone, with a bit of courage. And I still really feel for Bette. Even as the years stacked up, her heart appears to have been broken for pretty much all of that time, and still is, even if she tried to suppress it and get on with her life. I’m really hoping that Tina can mend it. Well, that’s enough out of me. Thanks for the chapter, NY, it was well-written as always. Cheers.
This is a wonderful story but It does break my heart as these ladies should have been together and the children should be theirs but Love it and look forward to them being together. PPS
excellent writing, looking forward to seeing more of this story
Ah, you leave us wondering! I join other posters in my hope that Bette has had a happy life during the intervening years. When I read your earlier chapters I thought we were in for heartbreak so I was happily surprised with what was to come. You’ve got to admit, though, the reunion is somewhat implausible. Yet I buy it completely and love reading it. Your story made me ralize that IC can put B&T back together, even if her device strains credulity, and I will buy in, hook, line and sinker. Thank you for your story and its weaving of NYC landmaarks into the narrative. I am looking to your future chapters but am sad to hear that it will end soon. I have no idea what your ending will be, but I will love reading it. However, pfffffttttt to you if the ending is bittersweet.
Such a heart-wrenching and beautifully written story. Thanks for sharing it.
How I love this couple. This story is wonderful.
So painful for Bette to hear about the family she wanted with Tina. I hope her life was good although it sounds like she went through the ladies a bit.
oooo la la……another chappy….just what i wanted on this cold day…..a good blanket, time, and your fic……hmmm…im in love for sure…..lol……continue soon AND have a great weekend……
wow that was seriously painful…poor Bette…hope they get 2gether finally and Angelica meets Elizabeth at last…btw what job does Bette do???
30 years is a very long time to pine away for someone…this is a fantastic story..pls pls post soon
I hope Bette was able to fulfill what she wanted. If so this would make it more harder for Tina, to know that she went ahead and did all those things and that she was not by her side to share it with her. This is a sad story but so delightful. Post soon!
Ahhhh!!!! Again!!!! And you leave us there! I can’t get enough of this story babe…I’ve caught up too BTW- left some comments on the others too!!! I really really really really hope these two get it on again…they deserve it! We deserve it! Babe, just keep doing that beautiful thing that you keep doing…I can’t wait to read your next chapter! x
I love this chapter NY. Tina is finally showing Bette just how much she cares for her. I know it has to be hard for Bette hearing about Tina’s life because it is the life she wanted them to have together. I hope neither of them runs or pushes the other away this time because they do belong with each other and they can still have many more wonderful years together. Hope you had a wonderful time with your friend in NYC. Oh and I did catch that one word reference that relates to you in this chapter. LOL Talk again soon my friend!
i can’t believe that every time you post, i’m on some strange computer in some foreign land and can’t remember my login or password (and so am unable to leave any comments). now that i’m back in control of my computer destiny (at least for the moment), i’m at a loss for words (could be lack of sleep, who knows). anyway, i just wanted to say that each chapter you’ve written thus far has left me breathless and eagerly awaiting the next. i love your writing and the care with which you’ve chosen the words and phrasing. just know that with each chapter you continue to post, my lack of comment does not mean my lack of admiration for your story-telling abilities. i just love this tale! more please!