‘I’m not..it’s just I’ve not seen you like this in a long while Helena.  I’m happy for you.  You must really like her huh?’

Helena hesitated.  ‘It’s so complicated and it’s so not going to work but yes I really, really like her…there I said it!’

‘That’s great!  You two have this whole chemistry thing going on.  So will you come?’

‘I need to clear it with Alexa first, check she’s in the mood.’

‘Oh, see ya there, bye.’

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‘Are you sure what I’m wearing is ok?’ asked Alexa.

‘Darling you look absolutely gorgeous!  Prepare to be hit on every five minutes,’ she warned her.  In fact they made a strikingly beautiful couple, so much so that several heads turned as they made their way across the dance floor.

‘Hey hot couple,’ greeted Alice, pointing out the obvious.  ‘You two both look smokin’ tonight.’

‘Thanks Al, Alexa likes themes so I decided to go with it for a change,’ said Helena

‘Well Hawaii agrees with you both.’

‘I listened to your show when we were getting ready today Alice,’ said Alexa.

‘Cool!  Did you like the bit about the my ex with the three dogs?’

‘Yeah, funny but twisted, the best kind of humour,’ said Alexa and laughed.

‘Exactly.  Finally someone in this group who understands me.  Can I get you a drink?’ she asked getting up to the bar.

‘Whatever you’re having is great,’ replied Alexa.  ‘Cute shirt by the way.’

‘Oh my god, Helena can we keep her?’ asked Alice.

Helena laughed and kissed Alexa, pushing the unwelcome question aside.  ‘It seems none of my friends are safe from your charms,’ she teased.

Alexa just smirked and twisted the end of Helena’s pony tail in her hand.  ‘Did I tell you how gorgeous you look tonight?’ she asked Helena truthfully.

Helena blushed under her gaze and checked herself in surprise, Helena Peabody never blushed!  ‘So what do you think to this place?’ Helena asked.

‘It’s nice, modern but not too edgy that you feel on edge, y’know?  I feel relaxed here.’

‘Well relax somemore,’ said Alice and placed a Mojito in front of each of them.

‘Oh god,’ Alexa cringed.  ‘Last time I drank Mojitos I ended up dancing on the bar and the next day thinking someone had thrown an axe at my head.’