“We can’t continue living at my apartment. It’s too small for us. I was thinking we can have this space so we can have more room.”

“If that’s what you want I am fine with that.” Helena said giving Tina a kiss.

February 14, 2010

Kit and Bette met for breakfast before going to work.

“What are you doing tonight? Want to meet for drinks?”

“I’m sorry, Bette. I can’t. Angus is taking me out tonight. You know, being Valentine’s and all.”

“What day is it today?” Bette asked.

Kit gave Bette a confused look. “Valentine’s Day. February 14, 2010.”

“I’ve got to go.”

Bette hurriedly went to the lake house and retrieved the box of letters she hid in the attic. She was right. It was this day when Tina was in the Daley Plaza with her mother. She packed her things and went on her way. This was her chance. She do not know how she will make Tina understand but this was her chance. It may as well be her only chance. And she do not want to let it pass her by.

February 14, 2012

Tina and Helena were on their way to the architect’s office, Vision Vanguard Associates, for the renovation of the space they recently purchased.

“For how long are we supposed to be here?” Helena asked.

“An hour tops.”

“Where did you find this firm?”

“On the net. It’s a new firm.”

“New as in inexperienced?”

“No, new as in cheap.”

Seated at the receptionist area Tina handed Helena a card.

“By the way, Happy Valentine’s Day.”

“Oh gosh, Tina. I’m sorry. I did not get you anything. I just have been swamped and all.”

“No worries. It’s 2011, I guess it’s how people progress.” Tina said rolling her eyes.

Helena was saved by the bell when the architect they had a meeting with appeared and welcomed them to their office.

“Dr. Kennard? I am Kit, the architect working on your house.”

“Hi Kit. It’s nice to meet you.”

“If you can proceed this way we can get our meeting started.”

The meeting went on without a hitch. Kit gave Tina the drawing of the how she was planning to remodel the space Tina and Helena had picked. Having finished the meeting, Tina and Helena was on their way out with Kit showing them the way. At the door of the conference room, Tina turned around to shake Kit’s hand and that was when she noticed one of the drawing hanging by the wall. She went to it to examine it closely. It was a drawing of the lake house but it was updated.