It was Thursday morning and I was awaiting Alices and Kits arrival. Ive taken the day off from work. Im sure Rachel; my assistant is able to take care of things, besides all work is done. Tomorrow night will be the big opening and Mel said I should get some rest, which is true. Oh about Mel and I? Well, weve been going out since I met her at Paragon. Im just glad I have someone with me here in New York, and any minute now, two of my favourite persons will be walking out through that sliding door.

The JFK airport was busy as usual, with people flying in and out of New York, maybe coming in for the weekend or leaving this big apple to destinations quieter and calmer. I was leaning on the pillar waiting for Kit and Alice when I saw a couple walking out of the sliding doors. One of the ladies had short blonde hair and was whispering something to the other who has long curly brunette hair. The other lady laughed and kissed the blonde on her lips. They walked side by side walking to the taxi stand. It was like looking at a TV advert of a happy couple on holiday, but of course this one was of two women. I sighed. I had that life and I threw it all away.

I had my head turned to see the couple getting in the taxi. Some people are just lucky!

Alice: Porter!!!!

I turned around and smiled. Im so so glad that theyre here.

I hugged Alice.

Bette: God its so good to see you Al!

I let go of Alice.

Kit: Baby sis!!!

Bette: Hey Kit. So so good to see you

I probably hugged Kit a little too tight.

Kit: Ok Bette, you can let go of me now and let me breathe!!!

Bette: Oh sorry.

Alice: You look great Bette. Really you do. Whats happening girl?

Bette: Thanks! Hey your hairs longer now huh.

Alice: Keeping up with the trend Porter, keeping up with the trend!

Kit: Ok as much as Id like to catch up as soon as I can, Id really need to take a rest. Should we go?

Bette: Yeah sure. Come on. How glad I am to have you guys here!!!

As we got to my apartment, Kit slumped herself on my sofa. Alice looked around.

Alice: God Bette, I wouldve thought you really unpacked last I was here!!!

Bette: Ive just been busy!

Kit: I dont know how you can let all these boxes stay in here

Alice was about to add more remarks about my settling down in New York when my phone rang.

I reached for the phone.

Bette: Hi Bette here. Oh Hi. Yeah, are you coming over?

Alice and Kit were looking at me strangely. They exchanged looks but I pretended to not see it.

Bette: Yeah sure. Where are you? Ok. So the meeting? Oh ok. Yup. Yeah theyre here. No it was busy as usual. Traffic was fine though. Yeah yeah… See you in an hour then. Bye!

Alice: Ok WHO was that?

Kit: Are you seeing anyone and youre not telling us Baby sis?

Bette: Oh that was just Melanie. You remember her right?

Alice: Youre with her now?

Bette: Well I met her over at the club Sunday night. YOU told me to go out Kit and then I saw her there. And then things just happened. I dont know

Alice: Well did you sleep with her?

I shot Alice a look. She just shrugged.

Kit: Well, I think its great that youre getting out there. You deserved to take days off more often. You know, come to think of it you look REALLY REALLY good. Its probably her isnt it? Well whatever it is Im just thankful it made my baby sis look amazing!

I just smiled.

Bette: Well she said hi and shes coming over in an hour. Can I get any of you a drink? Oh sorry Kit, maybe we shouldnt.

Kit: No no its fine Im cool with it. Ive been sober for two years now, havent touched that thing since. You guys go ahead.

Bette: No its ok.

Alice: Yeah its ok Kit. So Bette, is she still beautiful as ever?

Bette: Youll meet her later!!!

Alice: Okay(She looked at me with a devilish grin)

Alice, Kit and I talked about all the things that Ive missed back in LA since the last time they were here. How Dana got into the Semis of the Australian Cup. Man that girl has gotten huge, more famous. I read about her in the newspaper and there was an article in a magazine that I read somewhere about how she misses home, she travels a lot nowadays. Shes now married to Lara, the Chef at Beverly Hills Hotel. And in that article she said that one time she had two days off before her next match while she was on her Wimbledon tour, she flew back to LA just to be with Lara It was so sweet; I never wouldve thought things have changed much. But then again, Dana deserved the life and the happiness.

That was me and Tina five years go when we thought of having a family. I was trying to find better paid job and I was in and out of LA for meetings and interviews trying to keep up with the lifestyle. I remember I was in Paris for two weeks for a meeting. My schedule was pretty packed and the only days off I got was the weekend. Tina was still working with Alphaville at that time, so she couldnt get time off to come with me to the worlds most romantic city. So I flew into LA on Friday just so I could spend a fraction of the weekend with her even if I had to take the latest flight out from LA to Paris on Sunday. Danas life couldve been ours too. But so much has happened that nothing is the same anymore. No one mentioned Tinas name the whole time we were talking. And its fine with me if Tina didnt want me to know anything about her life anymore. Its something I had to respect, and probably the only one I could give her given what Id done.

Alice is still working with the LA Times. But shes been promoted the editor. Well thats not news to me, what was was that shes been dating someone. His name is Jonathan. See I still dont know how Alice does it. She still hasnt been able to choose. But I guess whatever makes her happy will make me happy too. Theyve only been going out for a couple of weeks. They met through, yup as youve guessed it, her research for one of her articles. Jonathan owns a bar that just opened in West Hollywood.

Alice: But of course Im not sure if this is it, you know

Bette: Well youll never know.

Kit: Thats right!

Alice: Well, I just have had bad experiences with men you know? Remember Lisa? God that probably was the most complicated!!!

Bette: Yeah but he was sweet.

Alice: Too ***** for my liking. Jonathan is ok. Hes very laid back but I dont know I still think theres something missing

Kit and I exchanged glances.

Alice: Hey I saw that!!! Oh yeah Bette, umm I have something to tell you.

I knew it was something concerning Tina.

Bette: Shes not coming?

Alice: Im sorry Bette.

Bette: Its ok. Dont worry about it. She has her own life now. And to know that shes happy is good enough for me.

Kit: Umm Bette

Kit looked at Alice and then to me. Alice was also looking at me wanting to tell me something.

Alice: She

The doorbell rang. Right. I frowned. Well that would have to wait.

Bette: That must be Mel.

Alice and Kit exchanged looks again. This time I couldnt help but laugh! I opened the door and Mel was standing there with a huge smile on her face.

Bette: Hey Mel.

Mel leaned in and kissed me full on my lips. It was a nice feeling to have been kissed as you open the door. But at that time it felt weird, probably cos I just told Kit and Alice that were just friends. I broke the kiss and smiled.

Mel: Hey hows your day?

I let Mel in and took her jacket and hung it on the coat hanger.

Bette: Ah as you know Ive taken the day off. Kit and Alice are here. (I raised my eyebrows to their direction) Oh how did the meeting go?

Mel: Oh they loved it. So Id probably be looking at relocating myself again for the hundredth time here in New York.

Mel said that with an excitement. Alice looked at me with one eyebrow raised.

Alice: Hey Mel. Hows it going? My dont you look gorgeous!

Mel: Hey Alice. Thanks. (Mel smiled appreciating the complement) How was the flight?

Alice: (looking at me) Ah it was the usual.

Mel: Kit! Its so nice to meet you again.

Kit: Hey Melanie. Youre looking great.

Mel: I try

Alice mouthed Jesus She looks HOT to me. I rolled my eyes but feel proud nonetheless. Mel turned to me and put her arms around my waist. She sexily whispered in my ear.

Mel: Im so glad that Im here. The meeting was exhausting!!!

Her breath on my skin sent tingles down my spine.

Alice: So where are we going for lunch?

Bette: Umm yeah about that. Ive reserved a table for four at Cesar Place. Its Spanish. Its not far from here but we should take the

The doorbell rang.

Alice: Any more surprises Bette?

I shot her a look. I could probably take here right then and there but I just walked towards the door. I opened the door and found a delivery man with a bouquet of flowers. They must have gotten the wrong apartment.

Deliveryman: Delivery for Miss Porter?

Bette: Oh thats me.

Deliveryman: Just sign here please.

I signed it and took the bouquet in my hands.

Deliveryman: Thank you. The card is in there. Have a nice day!

Bette: Thanks. You too.

I shut the door.

Alice: Those are beautiful…

Melanie smiled.

Kit: Who is it from Bette?

Bette: I dont know. Did you send me this Mel?

Melanie shrugged and shook her head.

Alice: Why dont you read the card?

Alice walked over to me and stood behind me.

Who could it be? I took the card and slowly opened it.