Impulse:
Book Three
FULL
STEAM AHEAD
“Impulse:
A sudden inclination or urge”
The
American Heritage dictionary
By
Mezzo
“This
is Book Three in my series called Impulse.
If you haven’t read Book
One: AFTER ALL IS SAID or Book
Two: IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING
you might want to start there.”
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ONE)
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INSTALLMENT
FIVE
Jenna looked up at
the face that looked familiar to her. And yet it was different. The eyes jogged her memory. A laugh
escaped Jenna’s mouth as she remembered who was standing before
her.
“Victoria Hull
isn’t it?” Jenna said with a mixture of hesitation and
ambivalence.
“Yes, yes I
am.”
Brett watched the
exchange and knew she would have to defuse the situation. Walking past Jenna, Brett took her place
beside Tori.
“Hi
sweetie.” Brett reached up and pulled Tori down
for a kiss knowing that Tori would relax once she felt Brett’s
presence.
“Hi love. I’m just
saying hello to Miss Carlisle. This
is quite a surprise. What brings
you here?”
“I came to
congratulate Brett on her success and thank her for all that she had done for
me. I’m not here to make a
scene. I think Brett and I have
been able to set aside some of the pain that we’ve experienced. That’s really all that I came here to
do.” Jenna appraised the two women
and, with a slight flash of anger in her eyes, she looked back at Tori. “Although, I must say it doesn’t
surprise me to see you here in the least.”
Jenna said, knowing that years ago Brett and Victoria had a strong
attraction to each other. Many
fights had ensued between Brett and Jenna because of her inability to control
her jealousy of
Tori did not take
the bait and ignored Jenna’s comment. “Yes…..well Brett has made quite a name
for herself. What she’s been able
to do these past years is nothing short of remarkable. It‘s amazing what she has been able to
achieve, especially when faced with such adversity. She’s one of the strongest people I
know.” Pride painted all across
Brett’s eyes
glistened with tears of joy. Tori
always made her feel so wonderful and her love surrounded her like a warm
cocoon. The two lovers stared
lovingly into each other’s eyes conveying all the love and respect they had for
one another.
“Honey…… Jenna
works and lives here in the city now.”
Brett gave Tori a look of reassurance that said everything was
okay.
“I see. Well I
hope everything works out for you.
For being such a large city, it can really feel like a small town. So I’m sure we’ll run into you
again.”
“Yeah, I just have
to say goodbye to the store manager and my publicist. I’ll be right back.” Brett stretched up and gave Tori a kiss
on the cheek.
Tori smiled and
watched Brett walk towards a group of people talking. A look of adoration was plainly visible
on her face as she took in Brett’s lilting gait. Her heart fluttered as she took
in every curve and nuance of her partner.
Victoria Hull was in love and there was just no denying that the little
writer had totally captured her heart and soul. With a happy sigh, Tori resigned her
self to her destiny and happily accepted her fate. Brett could do whatever she wanted to
her and she would happily comply like a happy puppy. Tori had visions of falling to the floor
and Brett rubbing her tummy. Ooh, she could scratch my tummy anytime,
any place, anywhere. …….Ruff…. Snapping out of her daydream Tori remembered
she was not alone. Turning towards
Jenna, the happy smile on Tori’s face quickly disappeared replaced with a look
that would disintegrate lead.
“Miss Carlisle, I
can’t say that I’m pleased to see you.
Brett recently informed me of what you did to her and believe me when I tell you…….. I am not as forgiving as Brett. She told me that you had received help
and recovered from your problems. But I’m not so easily convinced. I don’t like you. And I certainly don’t
trust you. Brett is the most
precious person in the world to me. If I hear that you’ve bothered her in any way, I promise you…..you will live to
regret it because I will make sure every second of your life is agony. I’m not the same person you met years
ago and I will not walk away again.
If you hurt her, you will pay this time.” Tori got right up in Jenna’s face to
make sure her words were heard.
“Make no mistake; I am a very
powerful woman. Whatever you did to Brett will not even be a scratch compared to
what you’ll have when I’m through.
I hope I’ve made myself clear Miss Carlisle. Because unlike Brett …..I
don’t believe in second chances.”
“Like I said I’m
not here to cause any trouble. I
truly just wanted to thank Brett for all that she has done for me. Although I’m pretty sure that Brett
would not be too pleased to hear you talk like
this…..” Jenna gave
“I’m sorry. But
what wouldn’t I be pleased about?”
Brett had heard the end tail of their conversation and knew it wasn’t
friendly by the look on Tori’s face.
‘Why you
little….’ “I was just
informing Miss Carlisle that I would be watching her. I’m not as forgiving as you are my love
and I was just warning her to be very careful. I know this might upset you, sweetheart,
but I wanted to make myself very clear.”
Tori saw the look of surprise on Jenna’s face. Weren’t expecting that now were
you? You will not come between us.
I promise you that. Tori gave
Jenna a look that told her not to mess with her. “I’m not the same person I used to be
back then, Jenna. Step out of line
and you’ll truly see how different I am.”
Tori gave Jenna a menacing look and this time the math teacher stepped
back in fear.
“I see… Well I
think we’ve sufficiently covered that subject and everyone has reached an
understanding. Jenna….I’m glad you came here today. As Tori said, I’m sure we’ll see each
other again. Take care.” Brett turned and looked up at her lover.
“I believe you promised me dinner, love…….”
“I believe I
did.” Tori took Brett’s hand and
turned to go to the door, without as much as a goodbye to
Jenna.
Jenna stood there watching as Brett and
Tori walked hand in hand to the door.
Jenna could feel her anger rise but used techniques that she had learned
to control her temper. A part of
her was seething with anger at Victoria Hull. Something about Victoria Hull always got
to her. Maybe it was because Brett
loved her so. Taking a few
cleansing breaths, Jenna tried to get back some control as she had learned to do
in therapy. Okay, so Brett is
with
TO BE CONTINUED. Installment
Six
Impulse:
Book Three
FULL
STEAM AHEAD