Tina walked up to Helenas new house. It was so beautiful, she could hardly imagine living in it herself. It had ultimately been Helenas decision to buy the house, but it was the second that Tina had praised it when she agreed to buy. She just couldnt believe that another woman would do so much for her, even though at times she was quite reminiscent of Bette. Power seemed to be their fortes. Tina wanted some of that power. She wanted to be respected, not coddled. She knew that Bette had meant well, but it had stopped her from developing a sense of self. And that was just too important to let go of. Helena was usually on a power trip, but she seemed to be more willing and flexible when it came to Tinas needs. She would always love Bette, but they had been having problems for so long, it just seemed like it wasnt worth the anxiety and stress. Certainly it wasnt good for the baby. She plopped down on the leather couch in the living room, gluing her eyes on the front door. Ten minutes passed. Tina was getting antsy. No, she had to wait. Helena said shed be home at eight oclock, and damn it, Tina would just have to wait.

B Well, I guess Ill see you later?

J Yeah. I had a wonderful time last night.

B So did I, Jenny. Take care of yourself, alright? And come by the Planet! Everyone misses you.

J Ok. I will do that. Jenny paused, then leaned in to kiss Bette on the forehead. Of course Bette had to bend down a bit, and Jenny had to stand on her tip toes, but it was sentimental all the same. Take care.

Bette closed the door. She had work to do. She strolled over to the kitchen, started a pot of coffee, and began to outline for her next proposal. She didnt notice it at first, but she found herself humming to a familiar tune.

B hmm hmm hmm, beautiful stranger

Tina was on edge by now.

T Where the ***** could she be?

She was just about to get up for a glass of water, when she heard the doorknob jiggle. Tina stood her ground, ready to yell out a big surprise. Helena opened the door, but oddly enough, her back was turned.
Helena kissed the raven -haired woman with incredible force, pulling her into the house, moaning and groping her with cheap lust.

Tina stared with her jaw open wide. There was nothing she could say, she just watched. She watched her lover cheat on her right before her very eyes.

T Is there some kind of law that says that every woman I date has to cheat on me?!?!

H TINA!?! What are you doing here? Itsits not what it looks like? Helena tried to salvage some shred of innocence. It was nonexistent.

T What. The. *****. What are you doing? I guess I wasnt good enough for you? Right!?! I knew it. You had to have youre ***** cake and eat it too. Well ***** YOU! ***** YOU ALL!

Tina swarmed past Helena with hurricane force.

H Tina! Tina, wait! Im sorry!

It was too late. Tina got into her car and sped away. Helena told the raven -haired beauty to get out. She had really fucked up things now. Not only did Bette cheat on poor Tina, but now even her own self. She felt ashamed. She had no idea Tina was going to be there waiting for her. She should of known better to think she could get away with an affair. Now what was she going to do? Tina certainly would never talk to her again. Oh well. It was fun while it lasted, right? Maybe Winnie would take her back.

Tina arrived at her apartment. She didnt want to go inside. She wanted to be held. Held by someone who actually gave a *****. She started the car up again, and headed off to the unknown.