Sitting alone in the kitchen, Bette notice something glittering from under the coffee table in the living room. The sun was shining at the object directly, making it obvious to Bette. She got up from the chair and went towards the object. She bends down and there it was, the letter opener she had been looking for. There you are! said Bette aloud. She picked the letter opener up and walked towards the kitchen table. She picked up the letters that had been lying there for days, unopened and began to tear the seal up one by one with the letter opener. There were mostly junk mails but one letter stood out among them. She quickly tore the seal up and read it. She frowns as soon as she finished reading it and tears began to fill her eyes. She murmured to herself, Tina, why are you doing this to me?

The usual suspects were hanging out at the Planet. They were discussing about Things you have to do before you die. I think I know what you should do before you die, said Alice. You should visit the Great Wall of China. Everyone looked at her with confusion. What? asked Dana. Alice rolled her eyes. She explained, Well you see, first of all, what I personally think is, you dont have to be Chinese to feel something while walking on the longest gravestone on earth. Itll make you feel good that thousands have gone before, doing something as mundane and inconsequential as stacking bricks. You know, like getting laid in school, everybody does it. Everyone getting what am saying? They shook their heads. Alice sighs. Pay attention! she said sternly. Then she continued, As I was saying, its no big deal about dying either. Realing this, that refers to climbing the Great Wall of China, lessens the pain and loathing of death, while it saddens the spirit at such waste of humane lifeheck, so overcome by resonating depression, one might not even wait to die, and spontaneously jump off the side! Good bye! She leaned back on her chair and smiled, proud of what she had just said. The rest of the gang were obviously stunned by her theory. What kind of theory is that? asked Dana. Alice arched her brow. Have you climbed the Great Wall of China? asked Alice. No, answered Dana. Exactly! replied Alice. Dana shook her head and said, Whatever dude! Youre giving me a headache! Everyone laughed except Alice. She just shrugged. You know what I think is the best thing to do before you die, Shane suddenly spoke, Get laid. Everyone smiled. As I see it, on Hollywoods authority, the worst fate to befall a young person, is not having Freddy Krueger drive a pike through his eye, or have his head split wide open with a bullet. No, no, no. These dramatic exits do not come close to dying a virgin! Beyond mere painful, wasteful, woeful, such death is also deeply humiliating! So do it before you die. And for those who have done it, dont bother with the deviant stuff. Its the same banana however many ways you eat it! Everyone laughed. Ooh, I like that! said Alice. Just then, Alex walked in. she waved at the gang. They waved back and motion her to come to the table. Alex walked towards them and smiled. Hey guys! They smiled at her. Shane was trying not to be so obvious that she was nervous that Alex was standing beside her. Grab a chair! said Alice. Alex grabbed a chair and sat next to Shane. Shane shifted her seat a little. So, how have you been? Get any action lately? asked Alice with a cheeky smile on her face. Alex looked at her and smile, A lady doesnt kiss and tell. Oh come on, were all friends here. When we care, we share, said Alice. Everyone rolled their eyes. After thinking for a while, Alex decided to tell them about her encounter with Bette. Well, a few nights ago, no, two nights ago, I went to this club right, by myself because I did not know anyone back then. What club was it? asked Dana. I dont know but anyways, there I was sitting by myself, drinking myself silly, came in this woman. I dont know what is it about this woman that I just cant help staring at her. Everyone nodded, urging her to continue the story. But I think it must have been the alcohol. Anyways, I was minding my own business when the woman came up to me and asked me to dance. I was stunned at first because why would a woman would want to dance with me. Youll be surprised, murmured Alice to herself. What was that? asked Alex, looking at Alice. Oh, nothing. Carry on. Ok. So I asked her, are you sure? she said yes and so she held my hand and led me to the dance floor. We were dancing slowly even though the music was a fast one. And it must have been the alcohol because I was so attracted to her. Then one thing led to another, the next thing I know, I was on her bed at her house the next day! Alex grinned. Everyone looked at each other. Then they looked at Alex. Err but I thought youre not *****, said Shane. Alex looked at Shane and tilt her head a little. She smiled and said, I never said I wasnt *****. But, that night you told us Alex chuckled. Oh, what did I say? she asked giggling. You said about you dont have to be a good cook to before Shane could continue, Alex burst out laughing. Everyone else was confused at Alexs behavior. They laughed nervously with her. I dont understand asked Dana. Oh Im sorry! Alex stopped laughing a little. I was drunk at that time and I didnt know what I was talking about! I was just trying to be funny! Everyone laughed sarcastically. That was funny alright! said Alice sarcastically. Im sorry! Alex apologized. Ok now that the cats out of the bag, does this amazing woman have a name? she must be something to make you be so attracted to her. Alex nodded. Yes she was. If Im not mistaken, her name is
Everyone was distracted by something at the entrance. Tina had just walked in and walked towards their table. Alex looked at the woman closely. She looks so vaguely familiar, thought Alex. Then as Tina approached nearer to them, Dana said, Hey Tina! Then Alex suddenly remembered. Thats Tina! Bettes wife! she thought to herself. Tina greeted everyone and gave each one a hug. Then she stood by Alex. Oh Tee, meet Alex, the Planets newest bartender. Tina extended her hand. Alex was too stunned to realize that. Shane poked her on her ribs. That made Alex jumped a little. Oh hi Im sorryyoure justjustlooked so familiar. Tina smiled as Alex shook her hand. Dont worry. I get that all the time, she joked. Alex laughed nervously. Tina grabbed a chair nearby and sat next to Alice. So what are you guys talking about? asked Tina. Oh, Alex was just telling us about her encounter with an amazing woman, said Dana with a grin. Tina nodded. And she was just going to tell us her name. So, whats her name then? Alex was dumbstruck for a while. She was trying to come up with a name. Err err her name was I cant rememberI think ***** Alex! Just say you dont remember! Err errits Be Betty!

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