“Bette Porter” Bette smiled taking the blondes hand in hers.

The blonde studied her carefully “You’re THE Bette Porter?”

“If you’re referring to the Bette Porter who owns this gallery then yes that’s me” Bette chuckled.

“Wow I just…this show is so amazing” Tina said with a smile.

“Thank you” Bette smiled “so I couldn’t help but notice that you’re here with Alan Thompson”

“Yeah he’s a big art fan” Tina smiled.

“So you’re here on a date with him?” Bette asked curiously. She knew that she was a bit inappropriate but she was intrigued by the blonde and figured that it was better to know what the situation between Tina and Alan was before making a fool out of herself.

“Yes…is that a problem?” Tina responded, raising an eyebrow.

“No no not at all” Bette answered quickly.

“You think he’s too old for me?” Tina teased.

“I’m not judging…I was just curious”

“Well to be honest it’s not a real date” Tina smiled.

“So it’s a fake date?” Bette raised an eyebrow as she carefully studied the blonde.

“You could say that” Tina chuckled.

“What does that mean?”

“It means that he’s paying me to come here with him tonight” Tina said.

“Oh…so you’re an…” Bette didn’t know how to finish the sentence,

“Escort” Tina finished the sentence for her “But I don’t sleep with my dates!” she quickly added.

“Ok” Bette chuckled “I’m still not judging”

“I just didn’t want you to get the wrong idea” Tina blushed.

Just then Alan returned and put his arm around Tina’s waist.

“Bette I see you met my date” he greeted her.

“Hello Alan” Bette forced a smile “Yes she’s very beautiful” she said looking into Tina’s eyes.

Tina blushed and averted her eyes down to the floor.

“You better watch out for this one” Alan said to Tina “I hear she’s a big player” he chuckled.

Bette smiled politely at Alan not wanting to show off her irritation at his comment. She glanced at Tina who looked back at her curiously.

“So Alan have you seen anything you like?” Bette said trying to change the subject.

“Yes actually I found a very interesting piece” Alan said releasing his grip around Tina and started walking motioning for Bette to follow him.