Tina has also collected her bags and having said goodbye to the friendly attendant she had been chatting to throughout the flight, also makes her way to the hire car counter. She notices immediately the brunette standing a few people ahead of her in line. Her eyes take in the woman’s confident and poised stance, and her gaze drops as her eyes travel down the woman’s neck, back and legs that seem to go forever. She can’t believe someone could capture her attention so completely without her having even seen her face. At that moment the woman turns and they lock eyes, and Tina catches her breath as she takes in the woman’s overwhelming beauty. They smile faintly at each other before the woman’s attention is drawn to the counter, and she steps towards it.

Bette approaches the counter and greets the attendant.

(Bette) Hello, my name is Bette Porter, I have a car pre-booked

The attendant taps away at their computer before addressing her.

(Attendant) There is a booking here but it hasn’t yet been paid for, you’re happy to do that now?

(Bette) Well my assistant told me it was paid upfront, but yes, if that’s not the case I can pay

The attendant taps away again and Bette places her card on the counter.

(Attendant) I’m sorry but it seems your card has been declined. I can see here that a payment was attempted in pre-booking that was also declined. Perhaps you need to contact your bank?

Bette rubs her forehead and tries to compose herself.

(Bette) Fine. Is there a phone I can use?

The attendant directs Bette to move further down the counter and places a phone on the counter top.

Tina continues watching the beautiful woman as she waits in line, noticing her tension and frustration rising as she speaks on the phone to the side of the counter. Tina thinks it’s probably a cross to bear to look so sexy when you’re trying to look so cross. She can hear more of the conversation as she gets closer to the front of the line.

(Bette) Are you fucking kidding me? All of my cards have been cancelled? Why?!

Bette pauses while she listens to the person on the other end of the line.