Shane had just left the locker room in her workout clothes she was greeted by an audience: Alice, Dana, and Kit all began cat- calling Shane. She smiled and gave them the finger as she laughed and turned. Shane usually cool was distracted by her friends and didnt notice the dark haired, dark eyed beauty as she turned and bumped into her.
Shane: Oh God, Im sorry. I didnt see you are you all right?
Dark-haired beauty: Yes I think Im fine.

The two caught glimpses of one another that quickly turned to stares.
Dark-haired beauty: Hi, Im Carmen.
Shane: Carmen-Carmen, hi, ImIm Shane.
Carmen: Shane, cool name. So are you going to the Pilates class?
Shane: Yes
Carmen: Good, Ill have to watch you carefully make sure you dont lose your balance. Im the instructor.
Shane: Well in that case I may need lots of attention.
Shane and Carmen continued to share stares and smiles the chemistry was evident. Tina made her way to her exercise mat as Dana, Alice, and Kit looked on becoming immediately impressed with how Shane turned an awkward potentially embarrassing moment into one of her better pick ups. The girls proceeded to have a great time as Shane did get special attention from Carmen the entire time. As Tina looked on smiling she realized she had never considered introducing Shane to Carmen”the thought never crossed her mind, but now seeing the two together it just seemed to fit.

As the class wound down Carmen made sure she gave Shane her phone number and they even agreed to meet up the next day. Shane tried to play it cool but her excitement was obvious to her friends. Carmen thought she was the coolest person ever and couldnt wait until their next meeting. Date in Carmens mind, meeting in Shanes. Shane didnt want to put too much pressure on herself. She didnt want to ***** this up. She had been stealing glances of Carmens ***** body when Carmen was at the head of the class before the beauty came to offer Shane hands on guidance. But Shane thought this could be more than ***** when she noticed of all the things to admire about Carmen her smile”that amazing smile was the thing she liked most. Carmens smile seemed familiar to her. Oh”it kind of reminded her of Bettes brilliant smile. As Shane gathered her things including Carmens number and Tina she thought of Bette and wondered what she was doing at this moment.

Bette finally noticed Simone approaching their table”it couldnt be denied how beautiful the young lady was and her beauty was second only to her talent. Bette prayed shed be able to convince the young beauty she needed help.
Simone: Hi Bette. Its good to see you. I thought you were ignoring me. We need to get this show finalized. Whats been the delay?
Bette: Hi Simone. Well the delay is quite frankly”you.
Simone: Me?
Bette: Yes, Simone. Im worried about you. I got the painting a couple of weeks ago. Do I need to worry that you intend to do Tina harm?
Simone: No”no I just think she should go quietly so you and I can start our life together. Bette I know we are meant to be together and if you are honest with yourself you know it too.

Bette sat there with a look of bewilderment and confusion plastered across her face. Simone was indeed a lunatic and this wouldnt be easy.

TBC