But thats easier said than done, Tina rebutted. Nyas a nice person and I dont want to hurt her or get her caught up in my mess. Bette is another story, and work I think I can figure that out, Tina tried to sound convincing.

Listen to me Tina, Eric asserted himself. Nya shouldnt be a primary thought right now until you deal with your feelings for Bette. If you want to be with her, then work it out on agreeable terms. The work situation can remedy itself if you handle it professionally and tactfully, so please stop beating yourself up over it all.

Tina paced the floor as she gathered her thoughts. Okay, youre making sense, but heres the real dilemma, Tina stopped pacing. Nya asked me if I slept with Bette for control or because I still have feelings for her and I couldnt answer her.

Did you do it for control? Think hard before you answer that Tina.

Silence!

Y, yes. Well, not initially, Tina restated.

Explain.

We were talking and things were going well, and then things turned and got intimate. I guess at that point all I recognized was the feelings Id been missing for months. Being with her was familiar, but exciting in a way that was new to me. The control factor didnt kick in until I got her to do whatever I wanted her to do and how she yielded to me. The fact that I could walk away from it all empowered me too I suppose, Tina stopped abruptly as she realize what shed said. *****! Nya was right, she woefully acknowledged.

Then there you have it. You just answered the million dollar question, but I can top it, Eric contended. Now what? Are you going to stick it out with Bette or are you willing to let it go for Nya or for yourself?

Tina was stumped! Just when she thought she had it figured out, there was another fork in the road. What should I do?

Sweetheart, I cant answer that for you; only you can do that. I suggest you be honest with Bette, Nya, and most important, yourself. Thats the only way you will be able to move on.