Bette sits on the terrace overlooking the ocean, like she always does every night after a hard working day. That’s why she chose this apartment for the splendid view, which she knew would calm her down when she would feel sad or stressed out. It did cost a lot of money but with the money she got after selling the house in West Hollywood and the salary she got from this new job, she could afford it. She had to split the profit of the house with Tina, but still there was enough left. The family that bought it, was so enthusiastic that they paid a lot more than the price they had initially asked. An old time traditional American family, like she ones thought she had, apart from the traditional! But that was over now, time to move on, or at least try. She sighed and stared at the ocean watching the sun going down, leaving a silver glittering on the water. From the top building, where her apartment was, she had the best view of the whole building.

She heard a noise coming from the guestroom, and smiled. She had almost forgotten, she had company, her sister was there!

Kit had come over for a surprise visit, at least that’s what she said it was. But Bette could feel it, there was something else why she had come to see her. She could hear it in her voice and the way she looked, when she had picked her up from the airport this morning. But it was up to Kit to talk about it, as she said nothing was wrong when Bette had asked her.

She could only hope it wasn’t something about Angus, because she had never seen her sister more happy then with him. They hadn’t had much chance to talk as Bette was busy with an upcoming exhibition and hadn’t been able to take the day off. But Kit was there for almost a week so they would have enough time to talk, and knowing Kit, she will tell Bette what’s on her mind.

Bette was clad her sister was there, it took her mind of the one thing or should we say, 2 things that were constantly on her mind. She hadn’t spoken about it to any of the new people she had met over the last months, it wasn’t any of their business and she would never let her guard down in front of any of them. They all found her a tough woman, fair but hard with a very powerful air around her. They all had a lot of respect for her, but she never let any of them get close enough to be invited to any of their parties or home dinners. Her assistant tried a few times but gave up after she came up with an excuse all the time. Clearly, she wasn’t interested in making new friends, or wasn’t ready to do so after what ever happened to her. So, they just worked and went home. He did notice a sad look in her eyes every so often, but never said anything. Bette Porter, wouldn’t say it if anything was wrong. Maybe she spoke to somebody on the phone at her old town or she went to a shrink, nobody knew, her private life was really private.

He Baby-sis, you ok? You seem far away with your thoughts, work going ok? , Kit asked as she walked on the terrace.

Yes Kit, thanks, no worries. I was just looking at the sunset. I can’t get enough of it. Bette said.