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“Hello, Ms. Kennard , the receptionist said the moment Tina stepped out of the elevators. She guided her to the viewing room. “Thank you”, Tina said ,as she stepped into the room.

“Tina.” She turned at the sound of Bette’s voice. Why did it always sound like a caress?”

“Hi Mr. Smith nice to see you again”. Tina extended her hand.

“Likewise” ,he said. “When Bette suggested that you join us to view the commercials, I thought it was a terrific idea”.

Tina cast an accusing glance at Bette, whose eyes were dancing with unconcealed mischief.

“I don’t mean to sound rude, but can we get to viewing the commercials? I promised my husband that I’d be home early to cook dinner” Tina said, hoping to wipe the smirk off Bette’s face and embarrass her… but instead of being embarrassed, Bette chucked her under the chin and grinned .Mr. Smith whose back was turned to take his seat didn’t see the playfully affectionate gesture or the way Tina dodged it.

Halfway through the commercials there was one of a couple walking hand in hand along a deserted beach. As soon as they came on screen Tina did a double take.

“Are they….?”

“No, they’re not naked” Bette said. Although they appear that way. We planned it that way.

“I hope no one shows up at Ocean Breeze expecting a nude beach.” Mr Smith said laughing.

“I’m sure that, if a couple was so inclined, a private stretch of beach could be found.” Bette whispered into Tina’s ears, and Tina closed her eyes to ward off a wave of dizziness.

She had to get out of here . The darkness was too much, the presence of the woman behind her wreaked havoc on Tina’s emotional stability.

They were almost to the end of the commercials when the receptionist pushed her head through the door and informed Mr. Smith that he had an important phone call. When he excused himself from the room Tina sat in the darkness, afraid to breathe, afraid to move.

In the darkness that surrounded them, she felt Bette move. Her arms came around to enclose Tina. Her hands linked across her breasts. “If you had as rough a night as I did, you have no right to look as gorgeous as you do” Bette whispered in Tina’s ear.