“Wow, you really out done yourself, “she says looking at all the food, “Thank you.”

“Your welcome, you ready to eat?”

“I sure am, “she says taking a seat, “Well you know how my day went how was yours?”

“It was okay I went to visit Bette she gave me a tour of the upcoming art gala.”

“Oh, yes of course how was it?”

“It was nice, she asked if we both we’re coming and I reassured we were.” As soon the words left Danas mouth Lara got a sinking feeling in her stomach.

“Dane, uh about that I don’t know——–.”

“Oh, no you don’t Lara you promised!”

“Babe, I know but I have some very important investors coming in from Tokyo who are very much interested in being silent partners if I can close this deal I can build and design the restaurant as I see fit.”

“You know since we’ve been here I’ve been nothing but supportive the only thing I asked was for you to attend Bettes gala art exhibit with me and you promised you’d be there.”

“Dane, I know and trust me this was not planned hell I even tried to reschedule another date or time but it didn’t fall through!

“You know I may not be the one physically opening a restaurant but you being by my side at the event is just as important to me!”

“Dane, I know it is but——-.”

“Then if you know why can’t you be there?” Lara was at a loss for words she knew Dana would be hurt with her not able to attend Bettes art gala. Dana had been nothing but supportive and although her decision wasn’t meant to hurt her on purpose she knew she was coming off as selfish. The longer it took Lara to answer the more agitated and angry Dana became. Shaking her head she gets up from the table walking towards their bedroom.

“Dana where are you going? You haven’t even touched your food?”

“I’ve lost my appetite, “she says closing the door behind her.

Norfolk, Virginia was like Tashas second home especially during the days she served in the military she frequented the Naval Base often. Being on the base as a civilian felt different but it was a welcoming feeling. She was thankful for her job but hated it came at the expense of being away from Alice. Things were getting heated especially with the uprising of the terrorist group ISIS, it wasn’t just Americas national security and safety at risk it was the entire worlds. Attending meetings discussing classified information and gathering intel with high ranking military officials was crucial. She had been in a meeting for hours before the lead speaker called for a short 15-minute break. Knowing there was a three-hour difference she pressed her luck and dials Alice number hoping to reach her. After the sixth ring she removed the phone from her ear about to hang up but before she does she hears her voice.