Chapter 11

Tina went into the office and she felt like she was about to burst with happiness. She wished that she can tell the whole wide world who has made her so happy but she knew that she can’t. She tried to argue with Bette last night about their date but she was so adamant that Tina just abandoned the issue altogether. Besides, Bette wasn’t playing fair. Her damn lips were just too good. She however planned to deviate it and just ask Bette to have dinner at her house. She knew what was at stake and she knew that between the two of them Bette would take the mightier blow than her and she didn’t want to risk that. She reached her station and she found a Strawberry cheesecake on her desk.

I know you love these things. Good morning, baby! I can’t wait for tonight. I love you.

xoxo

She took the note and hid it immediately. She doesn’t want anybody to notice the note and was not ready to play 20 questions. Right after she hid the note, Alice approached her station.

Alice: Are you high or something?

Tina: What? Where did that come from, Al?

Alice: Well… You have a perma-smile on your face. You literally skipped your way to your station. What’s up with you?

Tina: Shut up, Al. Mind your own business.

Alice: I am. Oh and speaking of business. THE BIG BOSS wants to talk to you. Bette told me to immediately send you in after she’s done with her meeting with Helena.

Tina: The Big Boss as in Helena Peabody?

Alice: Yes. Wow. Where did the smile go Tina? Are you OK? You look a little pale.

Tina: Uhm… Nothing… I’m fine. Thank you for the message, Alice.

Alice: No prob. Oh and Bette just got out of Helena’s office. Your turn, missy.

Tina reluctantly got up and headed to Helena’s office. She was hoping to catch Bette on her way there but Bette was pulled in another direction by one of the department heads from Finance. Shit! What could this be? Bette doesn’t look so happy. One night! We have been together for one night and the word gets out?!?!? How the fuck did that happen?!