Bette went to the gallery to workshe spent the next few hours painting, and cleaning upusing trash bag after trash bagfilling them all the way up.she couldnt believe how nasty the people were that owned the building before her.
There was a knock at the doorshe was hoping that Tina would show up therebut
She went to the door and opened it. I was hoping you would come.. Bette started to say before she realized that it wasnt Tina. Oh..hi said Bette a bit embarrassed
Hey..I I was just driving by and I saw the car here.I just wanted to make sure that everything was okay after last night Candace lied.
Yea said Bette Everything is fine
Tina shot a look at me when I got into my car..that shouted out. I want to kill you..
Ummm..yeaI am sorry about thatshe was a little ill that I didnt answer my phone when she called
I guess I may have been the same way
Me too..
Could I come in? I mean, I wont stay longId really like to see what you have done with the place so far
Yea sure.. said Bette as she stepped back from the door Come on in
Thanks.. said Candace as she walked in. Wowyou have done quite a bit of workIts quite a change form the last time I saw ita couple of junk owners used to have their business here
YesI could certainly tell..I think they left most of their Junk here when they left said Bette laughing
Candace laughed then started to walk around. You knowI could probably lend a hand in thisif you wantI mean, I am pretty good at carpentry
Thank you for the offer, but Tina and I are doing that said Bette.
So, where is she?
Ummat home
So you are here all alone? Doing what you and Tina are supposed to being doing together. said Candace with an eyebrow cocked up..
Looks that a way said Bette..
we sort of had an argument.last nightand it carried over to this morning
Ohsorry about that..I certainly wouldnt leave such a beautiful lady here all alone to do the work herself said Candace smiling.
Well,.I am technically not all alone. said Bette looking over her shoulder and around the room You are here.
Im not the best companyalthough, when I have food in my belly she said rubbing her stomach I tend to be much easier to get along with.Youve probably been working here all morningwhat do you say we go grab some lunch?
Are you asking me out on a date? asked Bette shyly
If thats the way you want to look at itthen yesI am.Actually said Candace as she got down on one knee. Bette Porterwould you please do me the honor of going on a lunch date with me? I promise to be goodand keep my hands to myselfno matter how hard it may be
Bette was laughing by this time. Get up Geezhow can I say no to that? Come on said Bette as she walked towards the door..
Bette locked the place up and they left in Candaces car.
I meant to tell you last night that I like your car.it looks so.familiar. said Bette
Yea.Yesit does.I happen to like SAABs and I happen to be pretty keen on yellowso.it looks like we have some of the same tastes.. said Candace winking at Bette.
Yeait does said Bette as she stared at Candace.
Once at a resturaunt, Candace opened the door for Bette, pulled her chair out.and paid for lunchshe did everything she could to impress the wonderful Bette Portershe was being sweet and perfect.

Across town, Tina thought it was time to apologize to Betteso she slipped on her sweats and a tank-topthen her Nikes before heading over to the gallery atleast she could get her friend backshe pulled up and saw Bettes car therenot finding Bette anywhere..she immediately thought of the girl who brought Bette home the night before..and got angry.she left a note..
B
I came to apologizebut looks like the joke is on me.I know that you are out with her.and the bad thing is.I cant do anything about it.***** itI dont care anymore.T.

An hour later, Bette returned to find the note from Tina on her car. *****.. she said as she read it
What? asked Candace
Tina left a note on my car.
Oh said Candacethey stood around for a few minutes..then Bette decided to get back to work..
Im gonna get back in here to my workthank you so much for lunch.
You are very welcome.I would be thankfulIf u could join me for drinks this Friday at The Twilight Club
I dont know if I should.. started Bette.But before she could finish, Candace walked up to her and looked her in the eyes. Please she begged.she stood looking into Bettes eyes before letting her eyes drift to Bettes lips and back up again.she slowly moved in and kissed her gently, and softly on the lips. Just one drink.I have to see you again I dont know what it is about you Bette Porter..but you have me hooked
Ummmm.. Bette stuttered OO Okay Friday night at The Twilight Clubwhat time?
How about 8:00? asked Candace
Okay
Until then said Candace before she drifted back in for a kiss I will be thinking of you and she walked away.
Bette stood plantedshe couldnt move.her feet were concreted to the ground.she was flooredwhat was this woman doing to her?
Until then she mumbled.while touching her lips with her fingers

Tbc