“T…who’s on the phone?” Bette asked her in pure concern; seen Tina’s facial expression told her that something was off with her. Tina remains silent, staring into nothing far ahead. She went pale, like she just saw a ghost. She raised her hand, gesturing to Bette to be quiet.

“How…you…I thought that I’ll never hear of you again…” Tina said, rising from her seat.

“Surprise…surprise…” Victoria said, making small laugh. “I see you’re not alone. Can I visit my little sister, I thing we have things to catch up with…”

“How long have you been in the town?” Tina asked, her anger raising fast.

“Few days, I was looking for you, you know…” Victoria said, remaining Tina her promise all those years ago.

“It has been more than 20 years, and you never, even once tried to approach me?” Tina was angry as hell now. Victoria’s boldness was making her mad. How could she calling her now, asking for a visit, like they were happy family on vacation. “You have to be very insolent to ask me that”

“Am I? Come on Christina…” Victoria began, but Tina cut her off

“Tina…my name’s Tina, Christina is not existing anymore…”

“Cut the crap TINA, we need to talk, and we need to talk now…” Victoria said

Tina looked at Bette, then sigh. “OK, I’ll be in “The Planet”, 30 minutes, and then I’m off.” Tina disconnected the line, throwing the phone on the table, cursing under her breath.

“What happened?” Bette asked her, putting her hand on her lower back.

“It was Victoria, apparently she found me, and now she wants to talk to me. I’m wondering who gave her my cell number…” Tina huffs her cheeks…”Anyway, I have to go and see what she wants from me…” Tina starts to leave the room, but Bette grabs her arm.

“I’m coming with you…” Bette said, determined to protect her girlfriend if is necessary.

“No, Bette you have to stay here and look after Angie, beside it wouldn’t take long time…” Tina said, caressing Bette’s cheek, giving her a gentle pick on her lips.

“No, I said I’m coming with you. Angie’s pre-school is on our way, we can drop her off. Let’s get dress.” Bette said with confidence, passing by Tina on her way to the bedroom. Tina loved this protective side of Bette, she knew if something went wrong Bette’s covering her back. They god dressed, feeds Angie and got into the car. Tina picked her car; it was faster than Bette’s, and knowing Bette’s way of driving they’ll never make it on time. Tina got nerves, and that didn’t pass unnoticed to Bette. She didn’t know what to expect from the woman who by chance was her sister.  Too long time had passed, too many thing were different now. Victoria’s tone of voice gave her bad vibes; something had change in Victoria too. She sounded distend, cold nearly angry.