Looking around Tina noticed the diversity of women. She felt a cold breeze running through her back making her to shiver.

Are you ok? Asked Shane, noticing Tinas body shivering.

Yeah, yeah, perfect Tina nodded, looking around, seeing then Mario at the bar.

You want a beer? Asked Tina to Shane as she noticed Mario looking at them. A couple, holding and kissing each other passed pushing Tina to the wall, leaving Shane with her mouth open, making impossible for Tina to hear what she was saying. Mouthing, pointing to the bar, behind her Shane said;

Ill get it and with that she turned to walk to the closest counter.

Seeing Bette passing at her side, totally lost I her own thoughts, Shane asked,

You leaving?

Yeah, am tired Bette nodded, looking down in her purse, getting the car keys.

Tina, smiling, was looking at Mario who at the other counter on the other side of the club was trying to hold all the beverages.

Ok see you said Shane to Bette, still checking Tina out.

Yeah nodded Bette looking at the door, trying to figure out how to pass through so many women.

Tina, trying to walk in between the packed club was feeling how many women were staring at her, checking her up. Shyly smiling she met Mario close to the counter,

Wow, you are thirsty! she teased, taking two beers from his grip.

No, I just dont want to come back to the counterthese women are wild! he said, looking around.

Yeah Tina chuckled, unable to name the feeling that was running through her body drawing a smile on her face.


***

Opening the fridge Bette sighed at the depressing vision teasing her. Paper boxes of Chinese food, a few beers and a couple of milk bottles were all that was lazily waiting for her.
Taking the Chinese boxes out Bette smelled them. Nodding she took a beer and closing the door with her hip, moved to the table where her laptop was buzzing.
While waiting for it to warm up, she ate the food lazily dreaming. Noticing the Google page opening on the screen she placed the food on the table and leaning on the computer wrote the letters that have been haunting her the whole evening.
Tina Kennard she wrote, holding her breath as she was pushing the search button.


***

Oh God am sooo drunk!! cried Tina, throwing herself on the bed.

You are such a bad influence said Marco, lying at Tinas side, looking at the ceiling, his words slow, his accent even more obvious.

Me? Its because of you we end at a lesbians bar mumbled Tina, finding difficult to pronounce the words.

Yeah well, you had a great time, I know you didand you made some new friends Bella whispered Marco, rolling to face Tina.

Yeah, Shane is fun Tina nodded, turning to look at her friend.

Yeah(licking his lips, letting a big smile growing on his face)..it was fun to watch all those women how you say it?….checking you up he chuckled, laying on his back again.

They were not said Tina, shaking her head, sitting on the bed, trying to open the button of her jeans.

Bella, my sweet Bimbasure they wereyou are one hot donna!! he shouted, playing the Italian part, waving his arms.

Yeah wellnext time we will go to check guys ok Tina added, jumping off the bed, landing on the floor, her drunkenness not being of great help.

Perfetto!! Marco whispered, smiling.

You wont hear me complaining about that he added, looking for Tina who was lying on the floor, still trying to unbutton her jeans.

Need any help down there cara?

Nah, am fine Tina answered, shaking her head, fighting with her jeans

Great he nodded, rolling on the bed, closing his eyes.


***

The sun was rising, the breeze was cold. Bette was exercising with Harrison when her cell rang.

Yes? She said, breathless.

Can you believe Dana is bringing that horrible woman!! Alice yelled, drawing a smile on Bettes face.

Is she back? Bette asked, nodding at Harrison that was leaving.

Thanks she mouthed.

Yes, she is, and she is bringing that cat killer tonight Alice shouted.

You dont know if she did it Al…Dane seems happyyou should be happy for her added Bette, sipping some water.

Yeah, okwhateverso at what time will you pick me? asked Alice.

Seven thirty, be ready Al, dont want to be late said Bette, already walking inside.

Yes sir!oh, by the way..(she chuckled)guess what? Alice added, putting another smile on Bettes face by the tone of her voice.

What? Bette asked as hoped.

Shane was turned down yesterday(laughing) she didnt score!

Wow, thats a first! smiled Bette.

Yeahshe was hot though

who? Asked Bette, checking the calls on her cell.

The woman, I sort of saw her Alice added.

Sort of? Teased Bette.

Yeah, wellLillian was keeping me busy nonchalantly said Alice.

Chuckling, Bette added,

Am glad you had a good time Al

I didnt say I had, Lillian is one cold chickjust a beautiful envelope with nothing inside she shouted.

Oh, okanswered Bette, half smiling not knowing what to say to her friend.

Silence filled the seconds till Alice talked again.

So Porter, that woman, the photographerIve been thinkingmaybe I could write that piece nowyou have her number?

Feeling a rush running through her body Bette shook her head before saying,

No I dont, she is going to call me next week Hearing her own words Bette felt something awakening inside, throwing red warnings to her mind.

Oh ok Ill try to find it some other way then nonchalantly added Alice, rising Bettes eyebrow with her words.

Seven thirty Al, I wont wait for you said Bette, surprising Alice.

Sure oksee you then Finished Alice, surprised by Bettes abrupt words.


***

Cara, you look stunning! Marco said whistling at Tinas vision.

Thanks shyly whispered Tina, looking herself on the mirror is a miracle after all that we drank yesterday Tina added, closing her yes briefly. Then, checking her friend up added you look quite hot yourself

Thanksis all Armanis fault Marco said, showing the suit that perfectly cover his body as if nothing was bothering him, all fresh and ready.

Yeah, he always helps added Tina, chuckling.

Ok, shall we? He asked, offering Tina his arm.

Yes nodded Tina, taking the purse from the bed.
***

So, tell me again why are we here? Alice asked, following Bette around the big hall of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Al, tonight is the opening Bette said, rolling her beautiful eyes.

That I know (rolling her eyes)but since when do we care about this kind of music? tried Alice again, noticing the elegant crowd wandering around.

Is not just the music Al, is a Frank Gehrys designdont you think this is incredible? Bette asked, loving the ceilings, noticing the interior of the auditorium from an ajar door.

Yeah, is okbut whats with the Disneys name? she added checking the program, curious.

Its a long story, will tell you some other time okwhy dont you enjoy the moment Al ?

Ok, ok wow you are cranky tonightam gonna find Dana and the cat killer, ok Alice said, walking away from Bette.

Ok nodded Bette, spotting Peggy Peabody at the bar.

***

This place is awesome whispered Tina, noticing the stainless steel curves bathed in the clear nights light welcoming them.

I know, but wait to see the interior, from what Ive heard is even more amazing whispered Marco, subtly looking around.

They were walking the red carpet through the elegant crowd, smiling at the photographers, some of whom were winking at Tina.

You know them? Asked Marco.

Just a few nodded Tina, smiling at her colleagues.

Ok, am going to get us something to drink said Marco, leaving Tina at the entrance, checking the beautiful ceilings.

Just then, as Bette was walking towards Peggy she noticed a tall bald man tapping on the old ladys shoulder. It was obvious to Bette that Peggy was more than happy to see the elegant man who was not only charming the old lady but very subtly checking on somebody over Peggys shoulders.

The whole interaction made Bette wondered. Following the elegant mans eyes she turned around only to find the most incredible vision in front of her. Feeling her jaw hitting the floor Bette leaned on the wall, trying to act nonchalantly while her mouth was becoming dry. She could not move her eyes from the most beautiful back. A couple of minutes later, taking a drink from one of the waitress that was wandering around Bette finally collected her senses back. Gulping, she wondered who that woman could be. It wasnt just the way the v-back black dress was being held on her body, or how her shoulders had the perfect shape, it was the way she was lightly leaning on her right hip while drinking what it looked like a glass of champagne. So secure, in a daring not threatening way. The shape of her bare back resembling a beautiful violin, Bette thought sighing, feeling the urge to lightly touch the gleamy skin.

Smiling, shaking her head she started walking towards the mysterious woman. But then, just when she was an arm length she heard someone yelling in between the noisy crowd,

TKI cant believe is you!!

As the voice sounded familiar Bette turned around finding Dana rushing to hug the beautiful blonde. Just then, as the mysterious woman turned to meet Dana, Bette realized that it was Tina.
Dana, kissing Tina on the cheek, hugged her hard. So happy she was to see Tina that she needed almost a minute to noticed Bette standing a few meters behind.

“Bette! Dana shouted smiling, extending her arm to take Bettes hand.

Speechless, feeling the warmth coming from Tinas bare back, Bette moved closer, trying to smile at her friend.

Dana, hi Bette said, feeling stupid for her lack of words.

Breaking Danas embrace Tina then saw Bette for the first time.

Hi Tina said, sweet as always.

Hi Bette answered, feeling even more stupid.

You two know each other? Asked Dana raising an eyebrow, looking from one to the other.

Yeah nodded Tina, still holding Danas hand.

How come? Asked Dana again, confused.

Before anyone could say anything, Bette interrupted, saying,

How do you know each other?

The question burning Bette as much as Danas hand on Tinas back.

She used to take our pictures she used to came on tour with us answered Dana, unable to hide her happiness.

Many years ago whispered Tina, nodding.

Tee, am sooo happy to see youwhen did you arrive? Dana asked again, forgetting about Bette.

Last weekand you?…I thought you were in Houston Tina said, caressing Danas arm in the friendliest way.

Yesterdaywow TKthis is so coolwaitI want you to meet Tonya Dana added, excitement written all over her face.

Dont move! she begged, raising her hand.

Ok smiled Tina.

Bette, lost in Tinas looks, was noticing her long bare arms, how her curly hair was lazily tied up, making her long neck the most sensual place she could think about. But then, noticing Tinas stare, Bette looked around, realizing that Dana was no longer at their side.
Blushing, she said,

So, you know Dana? the words opening the hole she was looking for to hide and die. God am pathetic! she thought.

Yeah nodded Tina, touching her hair, putting a rebellious lock behind the ear.

How you know her? She added, taking a sip of champagne.

She is one of my closest friends Bette said, her tone surprisingly harsh.

You play too? nonchalantly asked Tina, waving at Marco that was walking towards them.

No I dontI do yoga answered Bette, turning to face Marco.

I know whispered Tina seconds before greeting Marco with a bright smile.

Hi she said, extending her arm.

Ciao Cara nodded the Italian, smiling at Bette.

Noticing the look on her friends face, Tina said,

Marco, this is Bette Porter, a friend of Dana

Dana? Is she here? He asked looking around.

Yes she is nodded Tina, nervously smiling not knowing why.

Here you are somebody said behind the group, making all of them turn to face the voice.

Oh, Al sighed Bette, happy to see her friend.

Alice looked at Bettes companions for almost a minute before looking back at Bette.

Hello She said, checking not only Marco but Tina up.

Hi they both said smiling, enjoying the frankness in Alices stare.

Al, this is Tina Kennard and Marcosorry didnt get your last name Bette finished, unable to stop looking at Tina for more than a few seconds.

Buhler, Marco Buhler nice to meet you Marco added, taking Alices hand.

You T. Kennard? Excitingly asked Alice, forgetting about Marco, making Bette to frown.

Yes shyly nodded Tina, unable to add anything as Alice interrupted her.

Wow, I tried to get you a couple of months ago

Excuse me? asked Tina, confused.

LA magazine, tried to interview you for a story proudly nodded Alice

Oh was all Tina said as she was trying not to look at Bette, feeling her stare.

Just then as Alice was taking Tinas hand, the bell rang, indicating the imminent start of the concert.

Come on Bimba, we need to find our seatsNice to meet you Marco said to the girls, taking Tinas hand.

Yeswas nice meeting you AliceBettewill call you next week Tina added already following her friend, feeling Bettes stare on her back as Marco was leading her away from the others.

Bette, speechless, just nodded, following Tinas back till she felt Alices quiet stare.

What? She asked looking at Alice, nonchalantly straightening her Armani tuxedo.

You like her Alice teased whispering into Bette.

Shut up Bette answered walking away from Alice, surprising her.

Smiling, nodding, Alice followed Bettes steps, getting the tickets from her purse.