“So how did you live I mean what did you do for money, classes must have not been cheap” Tina asked

“By that time I was getting some money from a trust fund my grandparents had set up for me, so I had some money coming in every month, something my dad couldn’t control or stop, though he did try” Bette paused

“Don’t get me wrong I know daddy sounds a bit intense but I know he loves me”

“How did you end up at USC?” Tina asked

“I took 2 years off I traveled everywhere, I first work on international flights so I got a chance I traveled to France, Spain, London I played the tourist, because of my job I got pretty good discounts at hotels and such so I was able to have mini vacations at all these different places went to, I always had a fascination with Art so I visited many museums and saw many beautiful things made by many famous people I fell in love with art the beauty of it, to be inspired, it made me happy so I decided to study Art”

“Your dad must be happy you’re at least back at school and USC well that isn’t too shabby” Tina teased

“Me and daddy we’re talking now, he and Kit are the only family I have I’m sure he’s somewhat pleased I’m at least studying”

“That’s good is he paying for your education?”

“No, he’s not he still refuses thinks I’m “selling myself short in a career that couldn’t possibly afford me a decent future” Bette mimicked him.

“To be honest with you at this point I wouldn’t take his money, I in no way want to be indebted to him, I want control over my own decisions, my future good or bad, besides I still have my trust fund and this job pays well, I’m actually considering doing something Nobel after I graduate maybe I’ll teach that would really piss daddy off” Bette laughed

So did Tina

“Well just make sure you do something that’s going to make you happy”

“I actually think it will, besides it’s something I can do part time so I can still keep this job.”

“You live at the dorms?”

“No I rent an apartment not too far from the school”

“You, live in California, or is it another business trip?” Bette asked

“No I live there, my home is there” Tina replied

“Good, maybe we can get together and share another drink or two”

“ I would like that very much” Tina smiled

OMG! There it is again that smile she has the cutest little chin dimples

Bette smiled back

“Yeah?”

“Yeah” Tina replied

They sat there a while longer talking about, sharing flight stories, movies they enjoyed, favorite food before they knew it they were announcing the boarding of first class passengers.

A sudden rush of sadness came over Bette she found herself missing the blonde already she wanted to continue talking to Tina longer.

Tina reached down to grab her case.

“Well aren’t you coming?” Tina asked

“Who me? Oh no, I don’t fly first class” Bette answered

“But you’re sitting in the first class lounge”

“Yeah well let’s just say it’s one of the perks working for the airline and having friends in all the right places” Bette winked

“And even though I get a discount when I fly it’s not big enough to buy me a first class ticket, unfortunately Ms. Kennard I fly economy” Bette said

Tina was disappointed

Looking at her watch, Tina smiled

“Oh, ok well thanks for keeping my company, its has been the best 1 hour and 40 minutes of my trip”

“Same here, maybe I’ll see you when we land”

“OK, look for me after maybe I can give you a ride” Tina teased she waved as she walked away towards the entrance of the airplane.

Bette waved back, disappointed