“Oh, babe, you don’t deserve that. That bitch wasn’t worth it to have you. And who was your first girlfriend that was at least gay and meant it with you?”

“Jessie Cane. Blonde, too. I really have it for blondes, I guess. She had amazing eyes, too. Blue. And the sweetest smile. I was together with her for something like 7 months. We really loved each other, but she moved to Vermont with her parents. She broke up before she left. She didn’t want a long distance relationship. I was heart broken, but she did the right thing.”

The rest of the day, they talked about themselves. Bette knew that Tina didn’t tell her everything, but she kept some things to herself, too. Things she would keep for later. Tina stayed over the night and they had sex Bette would always remember.

Tina Kennard POV

Tina was heading towards the office of her boss. She was wondering why he wanted to see her, he had sounded like it was an urgent matter.

She wondered if something had went wrong with the movie and she was really worried. She knew how big of a deal this was to Alphaville.

When she reached Neil Turners office, she knocked at the door. She was really nervous, but she didn’t want it to show.

“In,” she heard the familiar voice say. She went in and saw the tall man sitting behind his desk. He was looking anxious himself and that made Tina even more sick of worry. Neil Turner was the most confident man she had ever met. He was playing with his pen nervously.

“Sit down,” he said. He didn’t look into her eyes, which made things even worse.

Tina felt something really bad was coming from the tone of his voice. She felt her legs trembling and she was so nervous she felt butterflies in her stomach. Not the kind of butterflies you feel when you’re in love, more the kind that’s eating you up inside.

Tina coughed and asked: “Why did you want to see me, mr. Turner?”

“I am really sorry, Tina, but I have no choice. I wished I wouldn’t have to do this, but there is no way I can neglect this.”

“Neglect what?” This was getting way too awkward. What the hell is going on here?

Mr. Turner looked surprised. “You really have no idea what I am talking about, have you?”

“I’m afraid not, mr. Turner.”

“I am talking about Rebecca Garleigh.”

“If I’m not mistaking, she’s playing the leading role?”

Neil Turner looked even more surprised now. “Yes… I bet you know that very well, Tina.”

“Well… I’m not that involved in the casting part, really. But what is wrong with Rebecca Carleigh.”

“Tina… you know her well enough, I would think.”

“What would make you think that?” This was getting really weird.

“Maybe the fact that Rebecca Garleigh will press charges against you?”

“What? Why?” Tina couldn’t think of anything she had done wrong. She had only seen Rebecca Carleigh a couple of times and she had barely spoken to her.

“We are talking about sexual harrasment, Tina. Rebecca claims you have sexually intimidated her.”

“What?” Tina felt like she was becoming nauseous. “I’ve barely spoken to the woman! My God, mr. Turner, you do not seriously believe her, do you?”

“I don’t know, Tina. This case will be investigated. As long as this investigation is running, I can’t allow you to do your job. There is no way you can have near contact with Rebecca Carleigh and therefore I will have to get you off the job.”

Tina felt how the ground was falling from under her feet. What was he talking about? She couldn’t think of any other explanation than that this was just a nightmare, or a bad daydream. She winced herself in her arm, but nothing changed.

“Mr. Turner, that is absolutely not true. I have never had a decent conversation with ms. Carleigh, let alone sexually approached her! I am involved with someone and even if I wasn’t, I wouldn’t do this. Tell me this is not true. This can’t be true!”

“I’m afraid it is, Tina. And it’s gonna be hard to proove your innocence, if you are not guilty. The thing is, Rebecca has an eye witness.”

“And who may that be?”

“Ian Hornby.” Tina had to run to the toilet to puke. She could just not believe this.