Listen, lets have lunch tomorrow. I cant wait to hear all about it. Youre looking fabulous darling, cooed Helena, stroking the womans arm in a familiar manner.

The blonde smiled flirtatiously. Thatd be wonderful, heres my mobile number, she went on, rummaging in her purse for a card. Call me.

Kirstie sweetheart, you need to get with the lingo, its a cell phone over here. No one has a clue what we mean if we call them mobiles. Its a whole different language. Cell phone not mobile, ***** pack not bum bag, vacation not holiday, purse not handbag and definitely the bathroom not the ladies loo! Helena said, leaning in towards her and smiling saucily

And maybe theyll learn to speak properly here eventually, the actress giggled. Helena and the blonde laughed together, while Tina watched on, unmoved.

The woman smiled politely at Tina, not even attempting to speak to someone who was so obviously out on a date with the woman she was undressing with her eyes. Tina was amused at her shameless flirting, but that was all. Not annoyed, not really bothered by their rudeness. Well, it was her that had told Helena she wanted to date other people.

With a few more hugs and kisses, they said their goodbyes. When Helena turned back towards her, Tina wondered whether she expected her to be jealous. Helenas mood was rather unpredictable right now. She just smiled at her girlfriend pleasantly, as they continued on across the dimly lit restaurant to their table.

Helena was pissed off. Not a flicker from Tina. She clearly didnt care whether Helena fucked around. She was surprised how much it hurt. No. Not hurt, her ego butted in. Youve done so much for this woman, and she doesnt really give a ***** about you. Youre a fool Helena Peabody, she quietly fumed. Just dump her, and get back to seeing people who appreciate you, or at least appreciate your money and power.

Helena hated not being in control, and Tina had proved to be surprisingly stubborn and independent. Steamroller Peabody was frustrated to realize that she would not be having much say in Tina Kennards life for much longer.

As they ordered and ate, Helena debated internally what she wanted to do. Should she try to fight for Tinas affection? She suspected it was a lost cause, but the idea of letting Bette Porter win was just abhorrent to her. Bowing out gracefully was just not Helenas style. No, she would drag this out, she decided. If Bette Porter wants a fight, shes bloody well going to get it!

Tina noticed the gleam in Helenas eye. It wasnt a pleasant look. The warm glow she had felt earlier in the evening about having two attentive girlfriends had dissipated. Now she was rather concerned that it was going to get nasty.