She threw the keys at me. Here kill us ***** both if thats what you want. She stood there staring at me her eyes were blank. Sufficed to say, I let her drive.

Not a word was spoken on the drive back to the hotel. It might have been due to the fact that I fell asleep. I think Bette was relieved that I had.

Wake up T, were here. She softly prodded me on the arm.

We are? I didnt open my eyes, for some reason they seemed to feel like lead weights. I didnt want to move, I just wanted to go back to sleep, it was warm and comfortable in the car and it smelt of her. I snuggled back in to the seat.

I felt a warm hand softly stroking the hair away from my face.
T, come on.

Cant I stay here?

You cant sleep in the car.

Why not? I said sleepily with a grin tugging at the corner of my mouth.

Because . . .because you cant. She grinned back at me.

But I want to.

Youre drunk T.

I am? I smiled softly, looking directly at her.

Yeah you are. And youre cute when youre sleepy drunk. Her demeanour was now warm and loving.

I think youre beautiful Bette. So it is right what people say, you do tell the truth when you are drunk, and you also say and do things you should not be saying or doing. I love you. I whispered to her as I leaned my head forward and gently placed my lips on hers.

Her body stiffened up and she pulled away from me.

Come on Tina lets get you inside. She said in a curt voice.

I was defeated. I just got out of the car and let her walk me to my suite.

I passed her my key card once we reached the door and after she opened it we stood in the hallway in a, awkward silence.

She kissed me on the forehead. I have to go Tina, Ive got an early meeting, it was great seeing you again. She turned on her heel, and she was gone.

I stood there. I was completely at a loss. I dont think my mind could comprehend what just happened. I was numb.

I walked over to the next room and knocked on the door, it was open so I let myself in, I called out, but no one answered, so I went in to the bedroom and found what I was looking for, and went back to my own suite.

I was too engrossed in what I was doing, to hear the door open and someone walk in.

I placed the rolled up bill to my nose and ran it along the fine white line of powder. I only saw her when I looked up after she called out my name.

***** T.

(To Be Continued.)