They all laughed.

“And you Sadie are single.”

“Right again, I’m just waiting for the right person that’s all.”

“That’s good, nothing wrong with waiting.”

“So what do you do as a curator?”

“Well…”

“Tina we agreed not to talk about work.”

“Oh I’m sorry.”

“No it’s we just thought that it would be a good idea not to talk about our families or work that’s all. We’re not fully on vacation if we’re talking about that.”

“I see, I think that is a great idea.”

All night they talked about other things, had dinner, and laughed, like they had been friends since they were kids. Then Sadie’s favorite slow song “happened” to have started playing.

“Oh this is my favorite song, do you want to dance Bette?”

“Oh no I’m not really…” She didn’t let her finish, she got up and took her hand.

“Okay, I guess one dance couldn’t hurt.”

They both went to the dance floor while Tina and Lilly just watched them knowing what Sadie was trying to do.

“So how’s about a bet?”

“What were you thinking?”

“I bet you $50 bucks she doesn’t even come close to getting her into bed.”

“Why do you say that you know she always does after the dance?”

“I don’t know I just have this feeling that Bette isn’t that much into Sadie as she seems to think.”

“Hmm I’m not sure.”

“You want to know what else?”

“What?”

“She is so into you.”

“Oh yeah right.” She was saying that but secretly she had a crush on her too.

“Come on the way she looked at you when she came in when you turned around? I can’t believe you didn’t even notice.”

“Well I’m married and straight.”

“I’m just saying. What if you weren’t married or straight would you…?”

Tina didn’t let her finish.

“Lilly this discussion is over, and I’ll take that bet.”

By that time the song was over and the two walked back to the table.

“That was great thanks Bette.”

“You’re welcome. I think that I’m going to call it a night. Thank you for a lovely night I had a great time.”

“Thank you for joining us.”

“Well let me walk you back to your room.” Tina looks at Lilly knowing that she was going to win the bet.

“Oh you don’t have too, I think I can manage.”

“I insist, night ladies see you in the morning.”

“Okay see you in the morning.”

A little time later they arrived at Bette’s room.

“Thank you for walking me back it really wasn’t necessary.”

“Don’t even worry about it I just wanted to make sure you got to your room safely.”

“Well thank you again good night.” She was going to give her a kiss on the cheek when Sadie quickly kissed her on the lips. Bette was going to go along with it but she just wasn’t in the mood so she stopped it.

“Is there something wrong?”

“I can’t do this, it’s me, I just can’t.”

“Maybe…”

“Sadie you are very beautiful, honest, I just can’t do this and I hope that you know this won’t ever happen. Please understand.”

“I see.” It was quiet for a few seconds when she starts chuckling.

“What’s so funny?”

“Nothing it’s just that this is the first time I’ve ever been turned down. It’s actually kind of funny.”

Then they both start laughing.

“Sadie I’m really sorry.”

“No that’s enough sorry’s. I’m actually kind of relieved, I’m a little tired.”

Then they both start laughing again.

“So are we okay?”

“Yeah of course we are. Maybe you might want to have breakfast with us in the morning?”

“Yeah I’d like that. I guess I’ll see you all in the morning.”

“Okay good night.”

“Good night”