Bette silently heard Tina’s words, she shook her head and turned to face her “Listen, I don’t think who you think you are for doing this. I’m a business woman for God’s sake, I’m tired of these silly games of yours! These are not your fucking business”

            “I tell you what business woman, this is not a silly game. I am a mother; I am going to lose my job as soon as this fucking mall is going to be moved to another country. This is my fucking business!” she shoot back. Her cheeks red from fury.

            “I can’t fucking believe you’ve done this. You’re making me waste my time! I have a job to take care of”

            “And those people!” she pointed at them, looking at Bette into her eyes, “Those people NEED their jobs”

            “Oh, please spare me this shit! I’ve not always been this rich, you know? I know how it feels, been there done that. They’re going to find another one, if they want. It’s all about willpower, Tina. Sometimes we need to do something to accomplish our dreams, otherwise we’re going to end up in a tiny apartment and live a fucking mediocre life!” she was almost yelling.

            “You’re a fucking selfish woman! No wonder why you’re alone”

            “Oh, I’m not alone, dear. I can have plenty of women, I’m just a woman who doesn’t do commitment. You are the one who’s alone; no wonder why you’re husband left you!” she said those words without thinking. And truth be told, she didn’t mean them. She regretted them as soon as they left her mouth but it was too late. The look of hurt on the blonde’s face was heartbreaking. She opened her mouth again, trying to apologize, but Tina raised her hand inviting her to stop, “Don’t… Just don’t!” she whispered as she walked away, without looking Bette in the eyes. Bette stood there, wanting to literally kick her own butt, “Fuck”. She was about to leave the warehouse when the pregnant woman approached her.

            “Miss Porter, I wanted to thank you for all this. I have to admit I never thought you would be this kind… no offence, I just, well this is something that took all of us by surprise and we’re very happy for what you just did” the woman said with tears in her eyes and, before Bette knew, she found herself hugged tightly but the woman. The brunette was taken aback but she couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed. The love and warmth in the eyes of that woman was so deep, Bette almost thought she could break down crying. The knot in her throat was huge and she couldn’t utter a word, she just smiled and, finally, understood what Tina meant.