Bette drove to the Galleryas she pulled up, Tinas car was parked outside.next to James
Bette got out of the car and walked towards the gallery when Tina walked up to her..
Hey bab Bette started to say before she was interrupted..
Where the ***** have you been? asked Tina.
Excuse me.? asked Bette.
I saidwhere the ***** have you been? Tina yelled
UmmmTinacan we take this inside to my office, please?.people are starting to stare.
I dont ***** care..nowI asked you where were you?
I had a meeting at 9a.m. this morning
Where?
Tinasomeone wanted me to take a look at their friends paintings to see what I thought
And who was this friend? asked Tina
Can we go inside and talk? asked Betteas she touched Tinas arm.And T pulled away.
NoI want to talk right here.
We are in the middle of publicmaking a scene
And you were in the middle of public.making a scene by driving out of the apartment parking lot with Candace behind u.
She asked me to look at a friend of hers paintingsto see what I thoughtand maybe putting them up in the gallery.
And .
And that was it.it was at Michaelas apartment.
Michaela, isnt that the girl that we met at Provocations that night?
Yes.so see I wasnt doing anything wrong..
I dont believe youyou are cheating on me arent you? yelled Tina.
TinaI am not cheating on youdammit.
I know what I saw. yelled Tina
What you saw was me leaving from my 9:00.
Your 9:00 *****?
Nomy 9:00 meeting.
Bette, dont you ***** lie to me. said Tina as she walked up and put her hand on Bettes chin to hold her stillsqueezing hard.
Bette took Tinas hand and shoved it away.. Dont u ever do that again. said Bette.
Ill do whatever I want.especially if you are doing what you want.
Goddammit Tina whatever.believe what you want toyou are going to anyway.I ***** know what I did.and it wasnt what you think.. said Bette as she walked around Tina.and towards the gallery
Arent you going to say anything? yelled Tina
All I am going to say.is I love you Tina and I wouldnt do that to you..Now I have to get to work.If you want to be nice to methen you can come in with me.but if you are going to ***** of something that you know nothing about..then dont bother.and I can see you at home later.I know what I did.and It wasnt that.
Tina turned around and left..Bette just shook her head and walked in the door..
Morning James.
Didnt look like a good one to me. he said
No..not really..but we have new paintings coming that need to be set uplet me know when they get here, will you?
Dont forget about the meeting today with Ms..Peabody and Teresa.
ShityeaI remember.. said Bette as she got to work.Hours later, there was a knock on the door..
come in said Bette aloud.
In walked Teresa and Kristen
Bette.this is.
Ahhthis must be Kristen.. said Bette as she stood up and walked around the desk..giving them both hugs..
So glad that you two could make it..Have a seat. Ms.. Peabody should be here anytime.
Everything go okay? The flight? The trip here? asked Bettemaking small talk
Everything was great said Teresa.
Knock..knock..knock.Bette walked to the door and opened it.. Ms.Peabodycome in. said Bette as she pulled the door all the way open.
Mrs..Peabody, this is the photographer, Teresaand this is the young lady in the pictures.
They are beautiful if I may say so myself
Thank you soo much.
Bette took a seat behind her desk, as Mrs..Peabody sat next to Teresa.
Darling, there are 4 paintings that I wish to purchase from youbut I need to know the price
Teresa just looked at Bette, who shrugged her shoulders.
What is a good price for you? I have never actually done this before.sold one of my pieces said Teresa
Well, Bettewhat would you say is a good price? asked Ms. Peabody
Uh..well, after looking at the photographs quite closely.I would imagine that they would be worth atleast $10,000.00 each.
Teresa coughed aloud.
Is that with the certificate of authentic? asked Ms. Peabody
Yes mam.contracts and certificates all included.
Well, Teresa, how do you feel about those 4 paintings for $40,000.00?
Umwell, if that is what Bette thinks then I guess so.. said Teresa in all smiles.
Okay..then 40,000.00 it is said Ms Peabody as she stood.
Everyone stood together. Teresa, when will you have more photographs? I may want to purchase more from you
I dont know exactlybut with what I just got from those other photographs.I am going to buy the best equipment around.I will have some soon..
Great.Betteget those things together for me.and I will send someone for the photographs and the paperwork said Ms. Peabody as she took out her checkbook and wrote the check outhanding it to Bette. There is an extra 20 grand for your rising gallery.I am looking forward to coming to many other openings at this gallery..
Thank youand I will get that together for you.and as always.it was soo good to see you.again said Bette as she gave her a kiss on the cheek.
And likewise.I love seeing Franklin squirm.and the only reason he got Provocations was because of you..I think he realizes that more than ever now that you have your own gallery. she winked and smiled before leavingas she walked out the door.
Teresa busted out laughing and grabbed Kristen into a hugthey were dancing around and laughing
Ladiz..Ladiz yelled Bette.
Ohumsorry said Teresa. Ive never seen that much money before
Well, I suppose that you want this now.so, why dont you ladiz go to the bank with me.I will deposit this check and write you one for $40,000.00..you can get it cashed there.or put it into an account.that is up to you.
Sounds great. said Teresa as they left the gallery and went towards the bank.with Bette driving
So, u two finally found true love, huh? asked Bette.
Yep.. said Teresa as she looked back at Kristen. And Kristen smiledjust before her cell phone rang.
So, what about you and Tina? aksed Teresa.. How are you two doing? asked Teresa.
Wellthats a very long story.to make it shortnot too great right now..
Oh..sorry
Not your fault said Bette as they arrived at the bank and got out of the car.Kristen stood outside talking on the phone while Teresa and Bette walked in.They were standing in line, and Bette felt a hand on her backshe turned around quickly..
Oscar said Bette..
Hey Bette
Are you here to deposit that donation into the centers account
Yes I am.but I have a feeling that they are going to look at the amount strangely
nahit was a donation
We have never had a donation this large. said Oscar..
WellI am glad that I could be of some service to you then said Bette as she smiled and there time came in line
Good afternoon, Miss Porterwhat can we do for you today? asked the teller.
I need to deposit this into my gallery accountthen I am going to write a check for this young lady right here. said Bette.The transactions were done and they were in the car about to pull off when Tina came skidding up beside themand jumping out of her carrunning around to Bettes window.pounding on it.Bette just looked in shockthen she got out of the car.
Who the ***** is that?
relax TinaIts Teresaremember her from the opening.
Damnyou have it going on with her too? screamed Tina
Calm down and listen to me.*****. Peggy bought some of the photographs from Teresa and wrote the check out to the gallery..I had to come here to the bank to deposit the check and write her one out.what is the matter with you lately?
Stress I guess
Seems to me that you think I have something going on with everyone.one minute we are discussing having another babythen you just freak out in the next instant.what the *****, Tina..I dont understand why you all of a sudden dont trust me said Bette
I ..Ido trust you said Tina as she began to cry.
Baby, you arent acting like you trust me.following me? That isnt trust.Look, why dont you go on home.I will take them back to the gallery and let James know that I will be leaving early.then I will come home..we can spend time together and talk about what is bothering you.deal?
Alright said Tina through a sigh
Bette pulled Tina into her arms. I love you soo much Tina
I love you too Bette
Now go on home.Ill be there in no less than 20 minutes
k.. said Tina before she got in her car and left.

Tbc……………