Tales of Retribution by Fiona J Roberts

Author:Fiona J Roberts [Roberts, Fiona J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-07-29T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 37

Searching for Retribution on the internet had opened a whole new world for Beth. Having used computers at the school and in college libraries, she was familiar with them, but had been focused on homework. The newly acquired laptop was being used for much more exciting things.

There were fan clubs and forums, and Beth looked at them all. Then she discovered comic cons. There were conventions that one could attend, often dressed as a favourite character, where other like-minded people could be found. An event had come to her attention and she was desperate to go.

“I’ve looked at the details and, if you like, I can get the tickets on my bank card,” Beth explained to Lucy.

“Yes, definitely. I’ve wanted to go to one of these for ages. It’s not far away and now that you are driving, well, it makes it pretty straightforward.”

“The only bad thing is that we have to wait for a couple of months before we can go.”

“More time for planning. Are you going to dress up?”

Beth was a huge fan of Retribution, but turning up dressed in a mac and a mask was not the look she was going for. Looking glamorous was her aim, and a shopping trip as well as a visit to the hairdressers would be necessary.

“Er, no. I like Retribution, but I don’t want to look like him. I want to look nice.”

“You mean attractive to the opposite sex.”

“Yes. I could meet someone who would appreciate my love of Retribution. Can you imagine any of the guys at college understanding my obsession? No. Start to talk about an old television programme that you watch several times a week and they would run a mile.”

“So, you’re going to be looking for someone dressed as Retribution?”

“Maybe. At least, someone who’s focusing on Retribution stands and displays. What are you going to wear?”

“I don’t know, but I’d better make an effort or I’ll look like the plain friend.”

“Never.”

Lucy was small and pretty. Dark brown hair and green eyes. Beth was taller than her and larger framed, too. The mousey brown hair had been streaked with blond and looked a lot better as a result.

Looking in the mirror didn’t displease Beth, but she could definitely look better. Nice clothes and a bit of make-up were as far as she would go. The starving and fretting practised by her mother and grandmother were not for her. Watching them worry and fuss had made her determined not to repeat their mistakes.

Anna’s advice about getting on with life had been fully embraced. Beth was free to do whatever she wanted. Not being the type to go mad with drink and drugs, her biggest indulgence was buying clothes. She had more than one pair of jeans now. Neatly folded in the wardrobe were a variety of pairs: blue, white, black, three-quarter length and shorts.

For the convention, Beth selected new blue jeans, a plain white T-shirt and her favourite pale blue leather jacket. There were highlights in her hair and her make-up was subtle.

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