Chapter 4

It wasn’t long before things progressed with Tina’s application. She was just waiting for her job offer at Shaolin Productions. Tina was so ecstatic when she relayed the news to Bette. With Tina’s impending departure the two searched for somebody to replace Tina at the gallery. It’s a good thing they were able to find somebody who seems to be efficient enough to take on Tina’s job.

James and Tina started working side by side during Tina’s last week at the gallery to get him up to speed. This meant that Bette and Tina’s personal time was diminished since Tina was busy showing James around. Friday couldn’t have gone by soon enough and it was finally Tina’s last day at the gallery. A small dinner gathering was held for her by Bette and congratulations were shared.

“Thanks for the dinner, boss!” Tina told Bette.

“You have to stop calling me that before I fire you.” Bette replied trying to sound annoyed.

Tina laughed at Bette’s comment.

“Hey Bette, are you busy tomorrow?” Tina asked.

“Not really. Nothing specific planned. Why do you ask?”

“You think you want to join me? I plan to go on shopping for a few work clothes.  And maybe we can have a bite and celebrate my new found job on our own. Just the two of us…” Tina explained.

“Why Ms. Kennard. Are you asking me out on a date?”

“In your dreams, Porter.” Tina replied with a smirk.

“First it was “boss” and then it was downgraded to just my last name. How do you get a date when you don’t ask nicely?” Bette said teasingly.

“First of all, this is not a date. Second, for the nth time you’re not my type. Third, I do get dates just fine. I have my ways.”

“That’s too many excuses. Anyway, I won’t make you beg, I’ll go with you.” Bette said enjoying the little banter they have going.

“Great! Can you pick me up at say, around 10?” Tina said with an impersonation of a baby’s beautiful eyes.

“Whoa! You ask me out and when I say yes you make me pick you up?!? That’s rich, Kennard!” Bette tried to act as if she was insulted but laughed in the end.