Marina: Ok Ill see you. Im just going to get some drinks. Bye!

As I entered the washroom, the place was full of women, some doing drugs, some just standing and chatting away and some just go there to make out. All the stalls were occupied. Good thing I didnt really feel like taking a leak. I wet my face and stared at myself in the mirror. God, this place is just so different. The last time I went to a club was with Eric, and it was nothing like this.

Gabby: I see youve got a lot of people lining up wanting to know you

I saw Gabbys reflection in the mirror.

Tina: Really? I dont really know

Gabby: So how long have you been with Bette?

Tina: We just sort of well we just started going out

Gabby: Really? How do you know Bette?

Tina: Umm… I met her at her gallery

Gabby: Well, dont they all?

Tina: Excuse me?

Gabby: You really dont know Porter do you?

Tina: What are you saying?

Gabby leaned on the wall staring straight back at me with mischief in her eyes.

Gabby: If you must know, everyone knows who Bette Porter is. She really is one hot lady and very much in the game.

Tina: Sorry?

Gabby: What Im saying is shes a player! So be careful

Tina: Oh no you must be mistaken. Bette is

Gabby: Well its up to you to believe it; I mean everyone here knows how she is. She treats all the ladies like princesses alright but once she loses interest, youd be out of the picture just like that. (She snapped her fingers in front of me)

Tina: I think you’re mistaken. I know Bette. Anyway, Im going to go

Gabby: Dont say I didnt warn you!

Who the ***** does she think she is? Who was she? Who gives her the right to say things like that? Bette has been nothing but wonderful to me; from day one! I know Bette is beautiful who could resist looking at her? Everywhere she goes, Id notice people looking at her, with envy. And I know there were a few women she went out with who just couldnt seem to get over her. And that I really cant blame them. Bette has this way with people. She is very charming. I dont think Id ever get over her if it were me. So who the ***** does she think she is?!?

I made my way through the crowd trying to remember where the girls were. Man this place is jam packed!

I felt someone grabbed my wrist, I turned around.

Woman: Hi Ive never seen you around here. Whats your name?

Oh no not another one! How many do I have to endure tonight? Ive only been here a half hour and already 3 ladies made a pass at me.

Tina: Im Tina and Im just going over there to be with my friends (I pointed where Bette was)

Woman: Oh right, Im Jackie. So youre the one whos got everyones attention tonight?

Tina: Im sorry?

Jackie: Well, you with Bette right?

My god not again!

Tina: Yes I am.

Jackie: See how that works out? Bette is popular with the ladies And you Tina are one pretty damn lucky lady!

Tina: Is that supposed to be a compliment?

Jackie: You can take it however you like it.

Tina: Well Id better go

Jackie: Hey you really are into Bette huh?

Tina: Thats none of your concern?

Jackie: Well, Id be careful if I were you. Dont let her out of your sight! Thats probably the best advice youd get Tina.

Tina: I its none of your business

Jackie: Well, up to you. And I really dont have to tell you if you just look now She looks real close with that lady over there

I turned around and saw Bette kissing someone. She pulled back and smiled. I wanted to cry for being the stupid person Ive been, defending Bette all this while. I should listen to people sometimes. Who the ***** is that? Come on god damn it turn around! *****! TURN AROUND so I can see your face! The woman turned around and oh my god. Its her. Its Bettes friend from the bistro… It was Melanie I turned my gaze to Bette who suddenly had a horrified look on her face as she realised what I have just seen