Watching Sandra walking towards the restrooms, Shane nonchalantly said,

Well, that leaves the question answered

What? What you mean? asked Alice looking at Shane.

She was clearly hitting on Dana

You didnt say she was a ***** Alice said looking at Tina.

You didnt askbesidesshe is bi Tina said, trying not to smile.

Really? She seemed quite ***** to me Shane said, taking the magazine back.

Watching Dana talking in the patio, Alice said

Dont tell Dana

Why?, dont you think she will notice? She is slow Alnot stupidbesidesis not our business Shane said turning to look at Dana.

Is not thatI dont know isdidnt you see it?…Tonyashe isuggghdidnt you see her?…she talks to Dana as if she were stupid.uggh Alice was saying when she heard her cell ringing.

Excuse me she whispered standing up.

Watching Alice walking to the street to talk, Tina said,

Well, she is sort of rightTonya is a bit Tina was trying to find the adjective when Sandra said, sitting down.

Bitchy?, noisy?, pretentious?…I dont know her too well but she finished with a smile.

Chuckling, Tina nodded.

“Yeah wellthat wasnt what Alice meant Shane whispered to herself.

Hey Dana said walking back to the table.

That was Harrisonanyone want to play doubles? she added, smiling at the girls

Tina looking at Sandra raised an eyebrow.

Are you too tired?

Shaking her head, Sandra said,

No (looking at Dana)will you be my partner? she asked, flirting all over her words

Yep smiled Dana We should go thenyou wanna come? she asked Shane

Nahhave to go to workthanks Shane said.

Hey heyyou all leaving? asked Alice back on the table, watching the girls all standing up.

Yeah, we are going to play you wanna come? asked Dana.

Looking from Sandra to Tina and Dana, Alice said,

Nohave to finish an assignmenthave fun she finished sitting down.

Nice to meet you Alice said Sandra, Shane she added looking at the tomboy.

Yep mumbled Shane smiling, leaving Alice with her mouth closed, looking Dana happily walking to the parking lot.


***

A couple of hours later, as Tina was checking on her cell, Harisson said,

*****!, what are they doing here?

Dana, Sandra and Tina looked at where he was pointing, finding a couple of paparazzis wandering in the parking lot.

Is there any celebrity in the club? Asked Sandra looking at Dana.

Not that I know of she answered shaking her head.

Who knows we are here? Asked Harisson.

Alice and Shane answered Tina checking on the photographers, trying to find an exit, a way to avoid them

Nodding, feeling hot blood running through her body Dana took her cell out.

Ok, Dana you go with me, Sandra you ok with Tina? Said Harrsion, taking Danas bag.

Shrugging, Sandra said with a smile on her face,

Am a model, am suppose to be a *****, a ***** they say overseas, frivolous and pretty dumbcalling me ***** is nothingbesidesis nice to read something true on the tabloids for a chance

Sandras words were drawing a smile on Harrison face while Dana, on the phone was saying,

I cant believe you did thisyeahrightwell yeah ..you have been in a mood latelyyeahno I wasntokyeahok, okI hear youok

Hanging up she looked up noticing everybodys stare.

It wasnt Alice she mumbled, throwing the cell in her pocket.

Of course she wasnt said Harrison as if the was the most obvious statement in the world.

Nodding, Tina said,

Ok guys, lets gothanks for the gameit was greatnice to meet you Harrison she finished, taking Garrison hand to shake it. Sandra, at her side was telling Dana.

You will do great at the MastersIf you have time we could repeat thisyou and me I meanId learn some things from you with each new word her voice was softer and sexier, her accent more obvious, her Rs caressing Danas ears.

Ook Dana mumbled, feeling her cheeks blushing.

Lets go girls Harrison said, noticing the paparazzis spotting them.

Taking Danas hand he leaded her to her car as the photographers started shooting their cameras.

Walking to Tinas car, ignoring the photographers calls, Sandra mumbled,

That was fun

Opening the car, Tina asked,

Since when you like paparazzis?

Closing the door at her side, Sandra said,

No, I mean the matchit was funshe is good for sure

Yes she isbutwill you? Tina asked before turning the engine on.

Smiling, winking at her friend, Sandra fastened her seat belt. Waiting a few seconds, she said,

Paolo is arriving tomorrow

what? asked Tina turning to look at her friend, not believing her words, since when? she finished.

Since yesterday, he told me he wanted to see usall of usMarco you and meits been a while he said

Why didnt you tell me before? Tina asked driving the car out of the parking lot, silencing cursing the photographers that were still shooting their cameras around them.

I forgotwhy?…what happen?…I thought you were okyou were good in Paris last time I saw you Sandra said looking at her friend, trying to read her frowning face.

Nodding, thinking about the news Tina drove in silence for a few minutes till the first red light. Turning to her friend she said,

So you ok with what I have I mind for the shooting?…Shane is great and we dont need pre productionwe can do it tomorrow if you want

Nodding, offering bubble gum to Tina, Sandra said,

Better on Fridaywith the jet lag am not sure I will look my best tomorrowis that okyou busy?

Shaking her head, Tina said,

Nois okI will set everything

Nodding, Sandra looked ahead of the road for a couple of more minutes before hearing Tina talking again.

So, what are you up for now?, you want to have dinner?

Smiling, Sandra said placing her hand on Tinas arm.

Im deadwhy dont we order something and watch a movieor if you have plans is ok.. Ill do itI should catch on some sleep

Remembering her quiet cell, Tina shook her head.

Sounds like a planam quite tired myself


***

Surfing the TV channels, unable to pay any attention to the screen, Dana was thinking about her conversation with Alice when she heard the front door opening.

Honey, am home she heard Tonya saying.

Honey, am home Dana mocked, unable to stop the words on her lips.

Noticing Tonya walking into the living room, she looked up.

Hey, how was the game? Tonya asked, sitting at Danas side.

It was ok mumbled Dana not wanting to talk about it.

Did you like my surprise? Tonya asked, pride shown in her words.

Surprised? asked Dana turning to look at Tonya.

Yeahmade some calls, told some liesis going to be great Tonya said taking off her jacket.

We could order Italian for dinnerlet me do it honyou must be tired she added, unaware of Danas mind working extra hours.

Wait! Dana shouted standing up.

You called the paparazzis? she added with her eyes wide open

Happy, proud as peacock, Tonya nodded with the brightest smile on her face.

I cant believe you did that Dana said, unable to voice all her feelings.

What?.. honey you dont understandis great publicity being seen with a top Model Tonya insisted

IIjust in case you dont remember I dont like being in the tabloidsand besidesI dont like using others people famewhat if she doenst want or like being photographmaybe she is not out Dana said, not sure what she was saying, just letting words escaped her bothered conscience.

Out? She is a *****?…hmmmeven betterhoney..(Tonya was moving closer to Dana who, very agitated was pacing the room up and down) you are doing a big deal out of thisshe is a modelshe likes the attentionit goes with the professionbesidesall models like to be on the news Tonya finished.

Astonished, looking at Tonya Dana shook her head.

Am going out she said taking the car keys.

What?…where?…what about dinner? asked Tonya, confused by Danas attitude.

You have dinner I have something to do She said walking towards the door.


***

Sipping her third beer Alice shook her head. The music was loud and the place crowded but Shane, while listening to her friend, was checking out every women passing by.

I cant believe she said thatcan you?

Nodding, quietly agreeing with Alice, Shane took a ship from her beer. Voicing her anger, her hidden pain, Alice was drinking looking for comfort.

I tell youam going to find a good manwomen are bitchesall of them Noticing Shanes amused eyebrow, Alice added, well, not all of themyou are the exceptionwell not reallyyou are my friendthats something elsebut I tell youa good manor even betterjust a manI dont care if its goodI just want some heterosexual uncomplicated sexis not like am going to fall in love with him or something she finished.

“Of course not Shane whispered shaking her head, knowing her friend too well.

Nodding, unaware of Shanes words, Alice, noticing the empty bottle, waved at the waitress ordering another round.