You got yourself a nice little house Bimba said Marco, sitting on the floor in front of the coffee table.

Yeah its ok still need to unpack my books and CDs but I cant find the time Tina answered, sitting on the couch, giving Marco a glass of wine.

Thanks bella Marco said, sweetly smiling.

Nodding, Tina smiled back.

I still cant get use to see you in civil clothes Tina said, shaking her head, playing with an ice cube in her mouth.

Its been over a year already said Marco, theatrically rolling his eyes.

I know chuckled Tina, leaving her short glass on the table.

So, how long will you stay?” She asked, standing up, walking to the kitchen to get some cheese.

Seven days he proudly said, laying on the floor, stretching his long legs a whole long week

Really? asked Tina smiling, placing the cheese plate on the table, offering him some baked bread.

Yes, I still have some days from my holidays want to go see the Grand Canyon too

By yourself? asked Tina, curious, her eyebrow rising.

Hows what you americans say dont bit around the bushes, eh?” said Marco, smiling, his Italian accent playing with the syllables

Yeah, sorry nodded Tina, sitting on the floor at Marcos side.

I love it bella (winking at her)yes alonewellwas hoping youd like to come with me He added, his eyes playfully pouting.

Yes! Id love to go to the Grand Canyon with you God Co, this cheese is great! how did you manage to pass it through the customs? asked Tina, applying more cheese on another piece of bread.

Still have my old passport mischievously whispered Marco, placing a finger on his lips, begging for confidentiality

Wow, I am glad Tina smiled, nodding but how come they let you use it?” She added, taking a sip from her wine.

I think they believe this is just a phasethat I will be back Marco answered, caressing his bald head, before shaking it.

Will you? asked Tina, placing her hand on his leg.

I dont think so, bella he said, sitting on the floor, taking his glass of wine.

Oook, so…, at what time is this thing we have to go tomorrow?” Tina asked, noticing the sad gleam in her friend eyes.

This thing is one of the most important social events in LA he answered, seriously looking at Tina, showing where his true love was.

Laughing, nodding Tina added,

It might be, but you always forget this is LAthe Oscars, the emmyssocial events? This is the placebut I know what you meanso at what time?” Tina asked, sweetly smiling at her friend.

At eightbut forget about tomorrowhow was your day? He asked, taking an olive from the cheese plate.

Fine, it was fine strange but fine nonchalantly answered Tina, shaking her head.

Strange? Why? asked Marco, always loving a mystery.

I dont knowI had to take some pictures of this woman and (Tina stopped, unsure of what to say)I dont know she finished, shaking her head.

Ook Marco answered, knowing there was something bugging his friend, but also knowing it will all see the light at the right time.

Tell me, what have you done with your life these past months?, anyone?… he asked. Teasing, trying to light his curiosity.

Smiling, knowing where her friend was going, Tina shook her head before saying.

Nah, Ive been working dont know many people here yetIve seen Dana a couple of times thou Tina said, refilling Marcos glass.

She is nice, hows she doing? I saw her in Rome in January he added, nodding.

She is fine, she is playing in Houston now has a girlfriend I think

Really, wow so she is out? he asked, taking a cigarette from his jeans.

Yeah, I havent seen her since she came out on the media but Ive talked with her a few times

Bravo!…so Bimbalets go out… you and meyou know any club? Marco asked, standing up, his long legs perfectly fitting the jeans.

Not your kind of clubs Tina teased, standing up.

It doesnt matter let me see I bought this at the airport He said, opening his bag, grabbing time out magazine.

Let see he mumbled, tossing the pages.

Ok herethis one looks fine you know where it is? he asked, showing Tina the page.

Yeah (she chuckled)is not so farso are we really gonna do this?, you sure?

Tina said, looking Marco in the eyes, assuring him, not voicing her thoughts, knowing he was reading them somehow.

Yeah, lets go he nodded, smiling, taking the plates to the kitchen.

Ok, let me go to the bathroom for a second Tina said, leaving her friend cleaning the coffee table.

Ok, but hurry up he yelled from the kitchen


***

Alice, happily checking up the crowd noticed how Bette was lost watching her drink, playing with the straw, unaware of all the women that were checking her out.

Spit it Porter! Alice said, turning to the bar besides her friend.

What? asked Bette, back in reality, looking up from her drink.

Whats bugging you? You ok?, is that chick?” Alice asked, ordering another drink for Bette as well as herself.

What chick? asked Bette looking around.

The hot brunette at the museum she stood you up?…wow thats a first! smiled Alice.

She didnt said Bette, her voice firm, defensive.

Oh, ok whats wrong then? tried Alice again.

Nothing, am just tiredI think am going get going Bette said, placing the money on the counter.

I just ordered you a drink pouted Alice.

Look, Shane will be here in no time ok said Bette, getting her jacket.

She is already, around there seehunting nodded Alice, pointing the other end of the club.

Oh, Ok then, will call you tomorrow about the opening said Bette, kissing Alice on the cheek.

Ok Alice nodded, noticing the waitress tattoos.

***

I think we picked the wrong club this one is full of women whispered Marco, trying to get Tinas attention as she was being charmed by an androgynous very ***** brunette.

Tina nodded, hearing Marcos words but trying to be polite, smiling to the woman who was talking with her.

Am Shane, you? Shane asked, in full flirting mood, leaning on the wall, checking Tina up.

Im Tina, nice to meet you Tina said, taking Shanes hand, shaking it.

Nice Shane nodded, her eyes undressing Tina.

Tina noticed how she was blushing, feeling Shanes eyes burning her skin.

Ehh, Shane.. she mumbled, raising her hand, trying to get Shanes attention from a different point of view.

Yesss whispered Shane, leaning closer.

I.. Im sorryI..I am not ***** Tina finally said, sighing in relieve.

You sure? asked Shane, leaning backwards, rising an eyebrow.

Yeah chuckled Tina, much more relax, loving the confuse look in the tomboys eyes.

Wowok…so Tina what you doing here then? Shane asked, lighting a cigarette, offering one to Tina.

I my friend and I (pointing to Marco who was at the bar ordering a drink, getting many looks from the women around him), he wanted to go to a ***** club, He is ***** but we didnt know any so we just picked up a magazine and I guess we picked the wrong one

Tinas words put a smile on Shanes face.

Oh no, you picked a ***** club, its just a ***** one

Yeah, so I see smiled Tina looking around.

I can tell you a couple of ***** clubs for your friend if you want Shane offered, liking Tina, checking her up. Loving the low cut jeans, her hippy loosed shirt that was showing just enough skin to make any woman dream.

Thanks nodded Tina, watching the women interactions, noticing a warm feeling running through her body.

So, not a *****, eh? asked Shane again, nonchalantly hidding her hands in her jean pockets.

No Tina said, shaking her head, looking around.