Staring at the window Tina was watching the sun rays drawing on the wall. Laying on her bed she was trying to process, to understand her feelings. Sighing, she rolled over finding Sandra looking at her from the doors frame.

Are you ok, cara? Sandra asked, walking to sit at Tinas side.

Seeing Sandras long legs dancingly walking towards her, Tina smiled. She thought about Alice and how much shed enjoy the image.

“What? asked Sandra, happy to see Tina smiled.

“Nothing” said Tina sitting on the bed, am happy you here She finished, taking Sandras hand in hers.

Did you sleep enough? Tina added, noticing the tired look on the model.

Yeah, I cant sleep in the middle of the dayso, when will chocolate man be back? Sandra lazily asked.

Chucking, Tina answered,

Tomorrow morning, and noI didnt tell him you were here she added noticing Sandras eyebrow.

Perfecto! Cant wait to see his face childishly said Sandra, jumping off the bed.

“Now, you and mewe are going to have an ice cream and you are going to tell me whats been going on Sandra said, taking Tinas hand , helping her to jump off the bed.

“What you mean? asked Tina following Sandra out of the room.

Stopping her pace, Sandra turned around to look Tina in the eyes.

“What? You think I havent notice? There is something going onI can see it in your eyes pushing Tina away to take a better look of her, you are thinner, arent you? ..is not that thou(moving closer) and your skinmmmoh!…you are having *****!!…okforget the ice cream taking Tinas hand she leaded her to the couch in the living room now detailsI want detailswoo hoo! Wait till Paolo finds out!…come on tell mewho is mystery man?

Sandras discovery, her way of thinking put a smile on Tinas face till she heard Sandras last words.

SanI..I..dont want to talk about itnot yet Tina mumbled looking down, not wanting to face her friends inquiring look.

Why?, what did he do?…are you ok?…something bad happen?

Sandras worries drew another smile on Tinas face. Shaking her face, she said,

“No, is not thatwhy dont we go for a walk?

Walk? Tina am sorry to remind you but this is LAa walk is not an option here Sandra said rolling her eyes.

Yeah, I knowok..I meanyou want to go for a coffee? Tina tried again.

“Sure, lets go outyou have to tell me what you have in mind for the shooting let me go put something on she added, looking down at her short, very short shorts and tank top.

“Yeah me too Tina said walking to her bedroom.


***

Reading a magazine Shane was nodding at what Tonya was saying, trying not to pay much attention. Dana, at her side was trying to follow what Tonya was saying but was finding it difficult as she was noticing Alices frowning face.

and thats when they broke the engagementI tried to help but of courseif you fall in love with somebody there is nothing the rest of the world can do dont you think honey? Tonya said, taking Danas hand in her.

Watching Tonya all over Dana was driving Alice crazy, even when it was obvious to everybody but herself.

“Hey there is Tina Alice shouted, very happy to see her.

“Tina, your friend? The photographer?…honey you have to introduce me maybe she needs a PR Tonya said to Dana while following Tinas figure on the street.

Wowwho is that with her? asked Dana seeing Sandra with Tina.

*****! She brought Sandra with her whispered Alice, making Shane look up from the magazine.

Sandra? asked Dana and Tonya in unison.

Model, a top Modelshe is Tinas friend Alice stated, standing up to greet Tina.

Straightening her suit, Tonya followed Sandras pace. Reaching the table, noticing the look on each one of the women, Tina said,

Hi guysthis is SandraSandra(pointing to the girls) this is Alice (Alice smiled, shaking Sandras hand), Shane (Shane nonchalantly nodded, leaning back on the chair)Dana (who sweetly shook Sandras hand)andsorry I dont know your name she finished looking at Tonya.

TonyaPR Tonya said, her card already in Sandras hand.

Sitting down, Sandra turned to look at Dana, saying,

Dana? Dana Fairbanks?… looking from Tina to Dana, she added, I saw you last year in Rome you played great

“Uh, ohthanks Dana mumbled, blushing.

She is greatyou wait, she will kill at the Masters at the end of the month Tonya added, all over Dana.

Rolling her eyes, Alice turned to look at Tina.

So Tina, where is Bette?

Uhin a meeting I thinkhavent been able to talk with her today shes had one meeting after another

“Yeah I knowI tried a couple of times too

So, you going to the masters? Is in Cologne, right? Sandra said, leaning forward on the table, giving Dana her whole attention.

“Yeah, I am got a last minute invite Dana said, unable to move her eyes from Sandras.

“Wow Dana,this is great! I didnt know you were going to the Masters Alice said.

“Yeah, found out this morning said Dana, noticing everybody looking at her.

Noticing how uncomfortable Dana was, Shane said,

“Sandra, you here for pleasureor work?

Sandra turned to look at Shane for a few seconds till, looking at Tina she said with a smile on her face,

“Both I have to work but is always a pleasure to do it with Tina

“Shane, can I talk with you for a minute? said Tina pointing the counter.

“Sure nodded Shane standing up.

Following Tinas steps, Shane walked away.

So Sandra, you a model, uh? said Alice, trying to get her attention.

Yeah nodded Sandra sipping her coffee.

You know Steven? Tonya asked, moving the chair closer.

Steven? asked Sandra, her accent more obvious as she was raising an eyebrow.

Meisel… the photographer added Tonya.

Yes of course I know him do you? she added, the last words not as sweet as before.

Me? (chuckling) not I dont he is great, doesnt he? Tonya said, unaware of her stupidity.

“Yes he is finished Sandra, turning to look at Dana again.

Who else is going to be at the Masters?

Davenport, Mauresmo, right honeywho else? interrupted Tonya, closing Danas lips with her answer.

Sighing, Alice said,

“Tonya, didnt you have a meeting in Santa Monica or something?

Checking the time, Tonya said,

“Oh yessorry but I have to do (standing up)nice to meet youif you need anything just call me Sandra…by honey nonchalantly added, lightly kissing Dana.

“Bye Dana mumbled, not as excited as one could imagine.

Watching Tonya leaving, Alice mumbled,

Thank god!

Smiling, hearing Alices words, Sandra turned and asked Dana again,

So, who else will be at the Masters?

EhDavenport, Mauresmo, William sisters, Douchevina, Myskina and not sure who else said Dana, taking her drink.

Wow, is going to be tough said Sandra just as Tina and Shane were approaching the table.

Am sure you will do great said Sandra, her voice a couple of tones lower, her hand on Danas knee, raising Alices eyebrow.

ThanksIll try will be a good experience Dana said lightly shaking her head, trying not to make too much of Sandras gesture.

You will play great Dane, am sure Alice said, trying to enter the game.

When you leaving? asked Shane.

“In two weeks Dana answer.Looking at Tina she added, TK we can play again if you want

You played with her? Sandra asked looking from Tina to Dana. Seeing Tinas nods, Sandra added, Can I play with you sometime?…am not very good but

Oh, she is good smiled Tina nodding, looking at Dana.

Sure, how long will you be here? asked Dana looking at Sandra.

I dont know yet…but am sure I will find the time to play with you answered Sandra taking her coffee mug.

I thought you were going to leave in a few days added Tina raising an eyebrow.

I was mumbled Sandra leaning back on the chair looking at Dana while sipping her coffee.


(authors note: sandra?…think Famke Janssen…