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Only Women Bleed
“Oh God, what’s happened,” thought Tina as she stared at her iBerry screen that read: One missed call-Bette.
Tina’s mind raced to the few times that Bette phoned her over the past 10 years—Angelica’s broken arm in April 2012; the mild concussion that seemed much more serious at the time; and the meningitis scare last year when Angelica was 11. As she furiously punched in Bette’s code, a text message popped up on her screen: “Mom, come to schl now!”
“R you ok?” Tina sent back immediately to her daughter.
“PLS get me!”
“On my way,” Tina signed off and quickly shoved some papers in her bag, yelled out to Kelly that she’d be gone for the rest of the day, and ran to the parking lot. As she flung open the door of her car her iBerry buzzed again. Bette was calling.
“Bette, what’s wrong?” Tina shouted a bit louder than the level of noise warranted.
“Angelica called me crying, she said something about an accident,” Bette said, a barely concealed panic in her voice, “I’m on my way to the school right now.”
“So am I,” Tina said as she shifted into high gear. “I’m probably 15 minutes away if this traffic doesn’t ease up.”
“I’ll be there in 10,” said Bette. “I’m sure she’s okay Tina,” Bette reassured, “otherwise someone from Harvard-Westlake would have called.” Bette’s panic eased as she realized the wisdom of what she had just said to calm Tina.
“You’re right,” Tina breathed in deeply, willing her pulse to slow. “Thanks Bette, I’ll see you in a few minutes.”
Tina raced in the commuter lane on Beverly Glenn Boulevard until the exit to Angelica’s school appeared. She pulled behind Bette’s Mercedes, which Tina noted was parked illegally and uncharacteristically not perfectly aligned with the curb. Tina allowed herself an extremely quick peek in the mirror before jumping out of her car. It had been months since she had seen Bette. Parents Orientation at Harvard-Westlake in September, Tina remembered. They sat together, but only spoke of logistics, curriculum, and sports options upon their daughter’s entrance to the very exclusive girl’s middle school. That’s how it had evolved over the years. The former lovers were amicable, but stilted in their interactions, uneasy about their conversations. A wall of self-protection, built layer upon layer, surrounded each woman, Angelica providing the only bridge between two islands.
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Quite excellent. A different approach that is unique and interesting. PPS.
So great to see you posting again and quite the crazy coincidence because I just finished re-reading your “My skin is …” story the other day. I thought there was more to that story and thought about pm’ing you but figured it had been so long since you posted that it was pointless. Guess I was wrong!! LOL. Anyway, I like the new premise, kids can say the darndest things, huh? And we’ve all been there when mother nature strikes for the first time. Please post again soon, I’m in desperate need for some fanfiction entertainment!!
great start. I’m interested in whether Bette or Tina have partners. please post soon.
When I saw the title I thought it might be about THAT kind of bleeding. lol Now that I’m back to being 27 and not mentally 7, I must say this sounds interesting so far. The way Angelica said she didn’t want to choose between her mothers was sad. I guess she’s had to do a lot of choosing over the years.
please post soon, this is going to be a great story
hopefully angelica will bring her moms back together…nice to see you back again
Great start to what promises to be a great read! PPS! I need more!!
I’m a sucker for anything that quotes a song lyric, yup, even Alice Cooper. Look forward to more – is it already written or is this an ‘as we go along’ kind of story?
poor little thing, mortified
God I just flashed back to middle school. Don’t we all still worry about that! Please write more.
Damn this is good and please continue soon, thanks!
well…that was a very great start and i can’t wait to see what happens next. you did really great with the writing..pps
Looking forward to more.
Loving it so far, PPS :)
Welcome back. I can remember that day and the feelings that went through me. I was not too far off of what Angelica is going through. I can not wait to read the next installment of this story.
A very very great start!!!! Can not wait to read more. Thanks PPS
Yes, this is nice. Interesting Angie.Please continue.
a very good post ! hope you update again very soon !!
Wow, that’s a great start, I can’t wait to read more!
Great you’re back with a new Story. It’s a interesting beginning. I look forward for the Continue. PPS
Do continue what seems a very promising story.
welcome back… and i love the beginning… now i hope neither one as someone else at home…
It was so good to see that you posted a story! Your’s was one of the first that I read on this site – got me hooked for sure. I’m looking forward to following this one. Thanks. Lin
Great start…keep it up you’ve got me very interested! Poor thing…Ugh don’t we all remember that dreaded day when we got our first period? It reminds me of that book, “Are You There God, It’s Me Margret” that I read around that time. Anyway, wonderful start..keep it up!
Welcome back. So good to see ur posting. PPS
The was fantastic to read!! Really well written…left me totally wanting more! Thanks!
this looks really good!
Yay! Welcome back. As a longtime SR I have to say show the “newbies” how it’s done ;-)
well dear me what thoughtless parents that they didn’t prepare her for the inevitable…geez my mom was telling me at age 7 about sex, periods etc. Just as well because I started periods at an early age…and yeah Angie’s right why should she have to choose between them/ and why didn’t the school inform them properly so one of them could bring some decent spare clothes…if I was Angie I’d be too mortified to go back to that ‘elite’ school…poor kid.
I like this start…Bette and Tina togethr in the car with Angie…PPS
First off I love Angelica, Bette and Tina stories
Second poor angelica she must be so embarrassed
but let me say this Angie dont feel bad because im 27 and I still have horrible cramps and hate every mintue of my cycle from the time I got it at 11 TMI I know but im just saying I feel your pain…And Bette and Tina separated for over 10 years nooooooooo