Chapter 71:

Tina is putting some things in her overnight bag when Sabrina walks into their suite after taking her shower.  Tina really wants to clear the air between them before she leaves for the week.

“Hey Sabrina.”

“Hi Tina.  You going somewhere?”

“Yeah.  I decided to surprise Bette and I’m going to be at Stanford for a week.  The team made the playoffs so I’ll get to watch her play a couple of games.”

“Oh that should be nice.  I bet Bette will be excited to see you.”

“She is.  Look Sabrina, I want to say something to you.”

“Tina, there’s no need-”

“Sabrina please.  I feel bad that I was such a bitch to you about your relationship.  It’s really none of my business.”  Tina said.

“Tina, it’s ok.  I have known for a while that I was drifting away from Matt.  Even from before I came to school.”

“Really? How come you never said anything?”

“Tina you seem so happy with Bette.  I guess I just never wanted you to think you were going to end up like me.  I didn’t want to be a bad influence.”

“Oh Sabrina.  I’m sorry I made you feel like you couldn’t talk to me.”

“It’s ok Tina.  I usually call my best friend for those heart to hearts.  She actually agreed with you and she told me to tell Matt the truth.  That was a hard conversation.”

“What happened?  Was he hurt?  Did you guys break up?”

“Well he was hurt at first until he got really quiet on the phone.  He ended up telling me that he had a one night fling with some freaking cheerleader.”

“Are you serious!”  Tina exclaimed.

“Yes I am very serious.  I mean, how could I not have the fidelity conversation with him before we left for school? It turns out Matt is one of those guys who believes that what happens at college, stays at college. I just assumed we would be faithful to one another.  I guess I was naive huh?”

“No not naive,  just trusting.  Most people don’t expect their long term mate to cheat on them.  Are you ok?”

“Yeah I am.  We basically will talk about where we are when we both go home for spring break in a few weeks.  We may stay together.  Maybe not.  Either way, I’m going to be ok.”