“Is this a temporary job?”

“Oh no it’s most definitely permanent.”

“So—-wait, Tasha is moving to Italy?”

“Yup.”

“Just like that she agreed to pack up everything and move to another country?”

“Well from what I gathered she was more than willing to leave as she said she was ready for a fresh start.”

“Uhmmmm, when is all of this supposed to happen?”

“At the end of the week, I got her in touch with my real estate agent and her property is already on the market for sale. I can’t wait to introduce her the rest of the team.”

Tina is in complete shock and is now speechless.

“Look Tina, I didn’t offer her the job solely based upon her woodworking skills but before we met I did a little back ground check on her. With her military background and the position she held I know she can be trusted, she has great leadership skills, and she’ll get the job done. She is going to be a very valuable asset to my company I can guarantee that and she seemed really excited about the opportunity.”

As Malcolm continued talking so many thoughts ran across Tinas mind. “Tasha is moving to Italy, “she kept saying to herself. She was happy for Tasha she didn’t know anyone else who was more deserving of a break. While Tina couldn’t be happier for her she couldn’t help but think about Alice and wondered if she knew.

“Hey Tina I have to accept this call but hey I can’t wait for the production staff meeting this movie is going to be huge.”

“Okay thanks Malcolm, “Tina says and then hangs up the phone. Walking back towards the table Tina picks up on the last few seconds of the conversation.

Helena continuing with her story, “To make a long story short Kit, myself, and Karen ended up leaving.”

“Okay so what happened next, “Max asked.

“Well, Tasha stayed.”

“And?”

“I don’t know!”

“What the hell you don’t know Helena, “Shane says.

“Mom are you okay, “Angelica says seeing the concerned look on her face.

“Uh yeah I’m fine, “Tina says lying through her teeth.”

“Well if Tasha stayed I hoped they worked things out if you know what I mean, “Max says.

“Uh hey you guys I have run back to the studio Shane can you dropped Angelica back off at home?”

“Oh yeah sure not a problem Tina.”

As Tina grabbed her things and walked towards the exit of the Planet Angelica follows her.

“Mom, hey are you sure you’re okay?”

Looking at the concern on Angelicas face, “Yes sweetie I’m okay I’ll see you back at home okay.”

“Okay, “Angelica says not fully believing her mother’s excuse.

As soon as Tina left the Planet and got into her car she called Bette. When she dialed Bettes office number she picked up on the third ring.

“Bette, OMG you’re not going to believe what I just found out!”

“Tina what is going on, “Bette says hearing the worry in her voice.

“Okay, you remember Malcom the director of our upcoming movie well he was blown away about Tasha work she did on the shed.”

“Oh yeah I do remember.”

“Well he reached out to her and offered her a job and she accepted.”

“T, well that’s great news———-right?”

“I mean it is Bette with the exception that Tasha agreed to move to Italy.”

“Italy are you serious?”

“I am so dead ass serious Bette.”

“Damn that’s clear across country T?”

“I know have you told Angelica yet?”

“No, but the crazy thing is this time I’m not worried as much about Angelica as I am about Alice.”

“Shit—-Alice damn I wonder how she’s going to take the news?”

TBC