Tina looked over Sabrina’s shoulder and heard Bette call for her. She tried hiding behind Sabrina.

“Tina what are you doing?” Sabrina said as she looked behind her, trying to see the reason why Tina was hiding behind her all of a sudden. She saw three women walking their way and raised an eye brow.  “Check you Tina! A few weeks of training and the ladies are lining up for you already!”

“Shut up! Shut up!” Tina mumbled into her back.

Sabrina knew it was mean, but she couldn’t help herself. She moved out the way, exposing Tina to the woman. Tina had been taking care of herself lately—working out every day and eating well. It would be in no time when the world would see the old Tina: hot, sexy and confident. She just needed a push; she was sure.

Unable to avoid her thanks to her ‘friend’ Tina paid Bette her attention.

“Hey! What a surprise!” She smiled, holding up her hand and turning to Sabrina giving her a sideways glare.  “It’s Bette, right?”

“Oh so you do remember me!” Bette chuckled. “How’s you foot?” She asked.

“It’s fine. No injuries.” She wiggled her foot.

“You never called me, you know?” Bette said.

“Oh you know…” Tina drew a line with the toe of her sneakers on the ground. “Working and all..”

“Where do you work?”

Realizing she was being rude by not introducing her friends she began introducing Shane and Alice. Tina did the same with Sabrina.

“We’re actually heading out for lunch. Would you guys like to join us?” Bette asked, hopefully.

Tina looked to Sabrina.

“We’d love to, but we’re actually training. How about next time?” Tina said smiling.

“Tina have you lost your mind?” Sabrina said to her as she pulled her sneakers off and throwing them to the side.

“That woman was totally into you. You should’ve gone with her!”

Tina laughed. “Brie she’s taken. Besides why would anyone be into me? Look at me!”

Sabrina ignored the latter. “She’s taken? How do you know?”

“We met before. She stepped on my foot at the Planet a few weeks ago.”

“Isn’t that the gay bar in West Hollywood?”

“Yep. It’s really nice inside. It turns out Bette’s sister owns that place. I met her too that day.” She smiled, recalling the older woman who was kind enough to offer her a slice of delicious pie.

“You mean you’ve met the family and you haven’t even been on a first date?!” She teased her.

Tina shoved her. “Whatever. I’m not interested. She’s already taken, besides she’s a gallery owner. You know that type.” She rolled her eyes. “Super rich, super snob…”

“Like you aren’t super rich and a snob?” Sabrina interrupted her.

“Once. I once was super rich. Not anymore.” she hit her. “I am not a snob!”

“Tina, you’re head of development at Schecter—the studio 2^nd to Paramont. Who are you kidding? Please, you’re super rich.”

“I think I’ll start looking for an apartment now; now that I’m rich and all.” Tina knew Sabrina wouldn’t like this.

“You’re evil you know that? I hate you.” Sabrina pouted.

“I do. I do.” She chuckled. Sabrina narrowed her eyes and thought of an alternative.

“If you won’t go out with her, then will you go out with me? What about a movie and a dinner? I’ll even let you choose the movie.”

“No it’s okay. I’ve got a lot of work to do.”

“You sure?” she tried again.

“I’ll think about it. I’ll let you know after work.”

She stood in front of the mirror after a taking a shower and scanned her body.

‘What the hell? Why not?’ Thought Tina. She was starting to get sick of working all day and staying in. Besides she hadn’t dated for about three months; it was time she started again.  She had worked damn hard for her life. Her parents passed; it was about time she started getting passed the loss. She was Tina Kennard for god’s sake!

She dialed Sabrina’s mobile. “Brie I’m ready. Let’s go out!”  

‘I can do this! Yea!’ Tina flexed her arm and smiled.

**