Previously…

“How about you, since you’re pretending to be his girlfriend I can only assume that you’re single…no boyfriend or girlfriend.”

“No, none. I really should thank Eric. He convinced me to approach you earlier in the stadium. He knew I was attracted to you.” Tina looked down at her drink. She was surprised at her admission.

Bette smiled at Tina’s confession. “You’re attracted to me.”

“Yes, I am.” Tina replied, blushing slightly.

“Maybe I should be thanking Eric too.” Bette extended her foot and caressed Tina’s shin with toe.

Chapter 5

Bette and Tina, along with Eric, Shane, Alice and Dana, were escorted to the large foyer of Peggy Peabody’s home near the ocean.  The butler had instructed them to wait in the foyer while he searched for the mistress. All eyes turned to the elegant looking woman descending the stairs.

“Bette Porter,” said as she stood in front of the tall brunette and kissed her on both cheeks.

“Peggy Peabody.” Bette returned the greeting. “Thank you for extending the dinner invitation to my friends Peggy.”

“Nonsense Bette, how else was I to meet the eclectic company that you keep.” Peggy turned to her two employees. “Tina, Eric.”

“Peggy,” both Tina and Eric said in unison.

“Now Bette, introduce me to your friends.” Peggy linked her arm through Bette’s and faced the three women.

“Peggy, I’d like you to meet my friends hair stylist Shane McCutcheon, journalist Alice Pieszecki and tennis player Dana Fairbanks. Girls, this is business mogul, art lover and apparently tennis enthusiast Peggy Peabody.”

“A pleasure ladies,” Peggy shook hands with Shane and Alice. She stood in front of Dana. “Dana, great match on the court today. You definitely told the Russian who was boss today.”