Hello? Tinas groggy voice inquired.

Hey Tina, its Nya. Im sorry did I wake you?

Hmm, yeah, but its okay, Tina adjusted herself and tried to come to her senses. How are you?

Nya smiled and was thankful that she finally mustered the courage to call. Her entire day was made now.

Im doing well. How about you? You started your new job right? Nya politely inquired.

Im a relaxed now, but I was a little overwhelmed earlier.

Everything okay?

Oh, yes, Tina replied, feeling her energy level rise.

Thats good. You had me worried for a minute, Nya sincerely stated.

Oh, its nothing to worry about. I just have to get used the traffic mostly, Tina began fidgeting with a lose string. And theres this woman who seems to have a thing for me, Tina paused. Shes pretty flirtatious and Alice says I should return her advances and shell back down. What do you think? Tina asked out of left field.

Nya coughed and tried to think of a good response. She wasnt the most experienced in that department and was having a hard enough time balancing her own feelings. Nya laughed to disguise her nervousness.

Well, I cant give you a fair assessment because I, um, Nya stuttered. Well, Im not exactly that experienced with those matters, Nya confessed.

Oh! Youre not? How come? Tina frowned. You didnt have much trouble approaching me, Tina ego stroked.

Nya giggled and blushed. That was different and took a lot of courage. I think I reverted to work mentality to do that, Nya joked. Seriously though, I really dont know how to answer that other than to say that you can ask her to stop. Maybe try Alices approach if she doesnt.

Tina nodded and weighed the option. Yeah, youre probably right. Ill see how it goes and then say something. Thanks Nya.

How are things between you and Bette going?

Tina shot up and suddenly felt tense. She hadnt expected that question and was completely unprepared to answer it. Tina didnt want to lie, but how could she tell Nya that she had been with Bette.