Bette awoke first and realized that she was laying in bed with the most beautiful woman in the world..her wife.They were still laying in the same position they fell asleep in the night before.
Bette crawled out of bed. Not wanting to, but knowing she had to she went to shower so that she could make it a early morning at the gallery.everything was going really great.she couldnt believe that for one night, she let all of her feelings out of the way to make love to her wifeshe didnt want to admit it.but she was worried
All Tina could say was that she was worried about Bette finding someone better, when in fact, Bette was the one worriedthe one afraid.scared to death as a matter of fact.she wanted nothing more than to get over the insecurity that was raised with Tinas infidelities.but it was, without a doubt, going to much harder than anything she had done beforeGetting Tina to fall in love with her was much easier.but then again, she had that Porter charm.
Bette made it to the gallery that morning and was talking to James when Teresa walked in.
Hey Bette
Teresa said Bette. I figured that you would have made your journey back to Georgia by now
NoactuallyIve decided to stick around for a little while longer.thanks to your wonderful opening, I have received a few prominent offers.
Thats great. said Bette.
Thats not the only thing thats great.. said Teresa as she pulled out a paper.. Your gallery and the opening made the front page of the daily news. and she handed the paper to Bette
No, *****. said Bette grabbing the paper and looking at the front page. OMGwe got rave reviews. said Bette with that million dollar smile shining.
Noyou got rave reviews..
Oh, nou deserve just as much credit as I do.If it werent for your work being herewe wouldnt have had a successful opening.. said Bette. And I want to thank you.
No, Bette..I thank you.I have wonderful offers now.
You knowyou should invite your friend here..
My friend?
The one that is in the pictures.what is her name againKristen?
YesYes..I guess I should.
So, when will you be checking out of the hotel? asked Bette
Ive decided to stay.so, I am not sure.I met your friend Danaand I really like hershe is great..
Dana is a good girl
Yeashe is.anywayIm gonna stay around L.A. for a while longermaybe even stay for good.
If you need any help with the bill thereor if you need help finding a place to stayI could probably help with that..The apartment building that Alice lives in is renting, I thinkIts really nice there.
I will give that some thought.thank u said Teresa
Bette was about to speak when she noticed the door to the gallery open..
Excuse meplease. said Bette..
Sure..Im gonna look around for a while..
Okaywell, if you need anythingjust ask myself or James
k. said Teresa as Bette walked away.

Candace said Bette as she walked up
Bette, hi.
Are you here for the contract on the landscaping?
Actually yes.and I wanted to come by to see how the opening went.I apologize that I wasnt herebut I had a lot of work to do on the house across town.
The gallery made the front page said Bette as she held the paper up to Candace
Thats great said Candace. I knew that you could do it..
I knew that I could do it too.I am good at everythingI am only joking. said Bette
I never had any doubt about that. And everyone at the CAC loved you and what you did with Provocations.and besidesif I may say so myself.you are definitely good at everything.
thanks said Bette. Thats been a while ago.I didnt think that you would remember any of it.just the fact that we slept together.
I dont forget anything. said Candace
Bette stood there for a moment.before turning to walk
come onlets go and get James to draw up that contract
I already have one said Candace as she pulled the paper out of her pants pocket.
Well, thats really professional.
If I kept my papers in a briefcase or something.I would lose themactually, I would probably forget the whole briefcase. I would leave it somewhereand I know that for sure
I thought you said that you dont forget anything
Let me rephrase that..I dont forget anything that has anything to do with Bette Porter said Candace smiling.
Bette just smiled and kept walkingright into her office..she sat behind her desk and reached for the contract from Candace..She sat for a few minutes and read before responding
Umthere is a clause in here.that I am not sure that I understand. said Bette
And which one is that? asked Candace smiling..she knew exactly what Bette was talking about.
Bette began. There will be 2 weeks of landscaping free of charge if Bette Porter, the owner of this gallery, accompanies me to a friendly dinner
Yes? Does there seem to be a problem with that?
Well, yesthere is..I cant go out to dinner with you. What happened between us that one night, will never happen again.I dont want to ***** anything up with Tina.
I am not asking you to ***** anything up.*****, Im not asking for a ***** at all.what I asked for is a friendly dinner. said Candace
I dont think that is a good idea.
Why not? asked Candace.
Iwell, Tina and I are trying to work through everything.we are married.and she is my wife.I love her very muchand I dont want to do anything to mess that up.
Bring her along.I didnt ask for a date.I just asked for a friendly dinner
I dont think that is a good idea either.
I dont understand.
Tina knows about you and I.and frankly, she is really not keen on the whole landscaping idea.so, I know that dinnerTina, myself, and Youwould go over like a lead balloon
I dont understand. said Candace. Its not a ***** partyits just dinner
Look, like I said.Tina wouldnt go for that.She is really insecure right now.I mean.
..how can that be? If anyone should be insecure.it should be youafterall, she is the one who cheated.
I knowbutthats just the way it is.Nowwhere do I sign?
Now, remember if you sign the contractand dont follow through with everything in it.you will be in breach of said contract said Candace smiling slyly.
Tell you what.you draw up another contractminus the whole dinner thingand I will sign it..Then I will talk to Tina about the whole dinner thing.but I cant promise anything. said Bette..
Candace stood and took the contract from Bette Okay she said as she made her way out of the office.
Bette sat there for a few minutes, then went out to find Teresa..After she left, Bette went back to workgetting the gallery ready for the regular art for the week that she would be displaying.After a few hours, she found James and told him that she was going to head on home
Can you lock up for me? she asked.. I want to surprise my wife with dinner.
Yeasure thing.have a great night
Bette left and went by the Thai resturaunt that Tina loved so much..she was going to surprise her with an early dinner, and then who knows
She arrived home, unlocked the door, and upon entering. BabeIm homeIve got your favorite. she yelled as she rounded the corner and found Tina on the couch
But she wasnt alone..

Tbc….