Tina ran up to the steps of her house. She had been running every day, as if trying to run from the thoughts of Bette. Unfortunately for her, it just was not working. She was particular concerned when she received an invitation to a show at Bettes gallery. She was trying to decide if she was even going to attend it. She knew she wanted to, but Eric would be out of town and she would have to go alone. Could she be alone with Bette? She had not spoken to Bette since their lunch. Often she would wonder if Bette was thinking of her as much or at all. She went inside and hopped in the shower, Eric was expecting her to take him to the airport. She closed her eyes and tried to think of Eric but the only person who came into her thoughts was Bette. The sound of the telephone interrupted her thoughts she reached for the phone.

Tina: Hello?

Eric: hey, when are you coming over? I need to leave in an hour, can you make it here?

Tina: oh yes, I was just finishing up, I will be there in about 20 minutes.

Eric: sounds good, we can grab a bite on the way to the airport.

Tina: okay Eric see you then.

Tina hung up the phone, What are you doing Tina? She drove to Erics. The drive to the airport was very quiet. Eric was the first one to break the ice.
Eric: so did you decide if you are going to the show?

Tina: umm, no, no not yet, I guess it depends on what work I can get done tomorrow. I would like to though.

Eric: yea, I am so bummed, I hear this is an incredible upcoming artist, you can usually get some incredible deals. Hey if you go, ask Bette to help you choose one of his pieces. Would you do that for me?

Tina: Eric, I am sure Bette is going to be very busy, and really wont have the time to show me around. But I will ask anyway.

Eric: (taking her hand) thanks Tina, you are terrific,

Tina: thank you Eric.

Dinner was silent, and the drive to the airport even quieter, if that is possible. Eric knew something was on her mind. Eric reached over and gave Tina a kiss and told her he would see her on Monday night. Tina waved by, and drove off. She was not sure what was going on but she did know that Bette Porter was the cause of all this confusion.


****at Bettes Saturday afternoon
Bette: she is not going to come, I am not sure why the ***** we are even doing this, Al. I have not even heard from her since our lunch.

Alice: she will be there, trust me Porter. She will show up now shut up and try this on.

Alice watched Bette as she slipped into the outfit, although Alice had seen Bette naked many times, sometimes the sheer beauty of Bettes body made Alice a little weak at the knees, they had recently just decided to stop dating, and just be the best of friends, and Alice loved that, but any woman would get weak just looking at Bette.

Alice: turn aroundhmmm.yesI think we have found it. Now, we fix your hair, and you do you magic with the make up and voila, Bette Porter, heartbreaker.

Bette: Al, thank you so much, but I just dont think she is going to show up but *****, at least I will look good either way right?

Alice: she will be there.


****at Tinas

I think I will just wear this outfit, and stay for a moment, and make my presence. It was nice of Bette to invite me.

Tina got into her car and drove to the gallery, she was nervous and was not sure why. Did Bette have this effect on everyone she came in contact with?

**** At the gallery

Bette walked in with Alice on her arm, she looked stunning. Tina was in the corner looking at this art collection and she turned and had to catch her breath. She looks incredible Tina was stuck in her spot, she could not take her eyes off Bette. Bette made a survey across the room and saw Tina standing in the corner. Bette leaned and whispered something in Alices ear. Tina saw Alice smile and nod, and then Bette began walking over towards Tina.

Bette: well Hello there Tina, I have thought a lot about you, how are you doing? I am glad you could make it. Where is Eric?

Tina: Hi Bette, I have been meaning to call you, but it has been crazy, Eric is in San Francisco, but he was hoping you could point out a great piece of art that he could buy, he likes this artist.

Bette: This is a great artist, and it would be my pleasure to show you around. Lets start here.

Bette and Tina spent the next few hours looking at the art, with Bette pointing out the pieces she liked the most. Tina finally chose a piece and Bette escorted her to her office to finish up the sell. Tina sat in Bettes office, mesmerized by her beauty.

Bette walked up behind Tina, and got very close to her, Tina, is there anything else I can do for you?

TBC