“I know Marina,” Kara’s voice is serious. “When you’re ready, so am I. I understand the ramifications of doing business with the Phoenix.”

Mean while at the gallery, Jai was talking to the lighting guy. "I want more light on the west end of the end because those are where I am hanging the main pieces."

"Yes mam."

Walking thru she envisioned where every piece would go. "Later, I need 10 pictures from you. Your work will be used here if you want.

The night of the show Jodie decided to wear a white Marc Jacob suit she picked up MIA on her way to the show. "Mia, thank for coming with me." Jai said.

"No problem. You’re my best friend. I would not miss it. I am going to mingle and look around. You go charm these people out of there money."

Marina got there and saw that would be a great avenue for the stores, but she had to get Papi to agree to be her partner. While looking at one of the paints, a women tapped her on the shoulder. She expected it to be Jodie but was surprised to see the number five tennis player in the world. I am Dana Fairbanks and what is the name of this amazingly beautiful women standing in front of me?"

"I am Marina, nice to meet you."

They made small talk for a while. Jodie saw them talking and walked over to them, she noticed Dana had her hand on the small of Marina’s back the little green monster was coming out soon. When she reached them, Dana was the first to speak Jai. "I love your work. When I heard about the show from Amelie, I had to come. She said to tell you hello."

"Hey Dana, so glad you could make it. Are you here for the tournament?"

"Yes it starts this week. I left some box tickets with Franklin for you."

Mia had two drinks in her hand, and was looking for Jai. She spotted her talking to two beautiful women and walked over to them. She kissed Jai on her cheek and gave her the glass. Mia turned to face Dana, "Marina, Hi I am MIA and your Dana and your?"

"Marina," Mai whispered in Jai’s ear. "If looks could kill I would be dead the way she is glaring at me right now."

This caused me to laugh. Dana saw Steffi and excused her self to go speak with her.

"Marina stop glaring at her it makes you sexy but there is no need, she is my best friend, nothing more."

"Mia we will be right back were going to step outside for a second."