I can see that, and there is nothing wrong with passion just use moderation, Tell you what, full contract for the museum piece is a given. But let Alice do her full work up on the human interest part. I’ll look it over and will give a hundred percent if it can stand on its own. If not I will give it its due percentage.

Bette smiles halfheartedly… That’s fair enough, Thank you Peggy

Alice will be disappointed and I suspect you will get a call..

Yes I’m sure I will ..Bette says

Well besides working today are you having fun and relaxing? Peggy asks trying to bring Bette back around. Knowing she didn’t want to hear what she just told her but it had to be said.

Yes we are having a wonderful time…and Tina is keeping me very relaxed .. Bette says with a seductive voice as she takes Tina’s hand in hers..

Please…. no details Bette…I do not need the finer points on how Tina takes care of you although I am grateful for her. You needed a vacation I saw all the work you did just before the holidays.  And what happened with the other matter you were working on? Did you finalize the deal?

Bette looks into Tina’s eye both knowing what deal to which she was referring to…and smile at each other… then Tina says.. Oh she sealed the deal Peggy and quite nicely I might add. Smiling uncontrollably thinking of the love making they did afterwards, turning all red faced even though Peggy could not see her or know what she was thinking back on.

Peggy smiles pleasingly into the phone… Well Hello Tina. So you said yes, I take it?

Yes Peggy I did, I can’t seem to tell her no about anything…. Giggling

I’m sure there will come a time you too will have to put your foot down.. She gets those looks more often than not when it comes to a great piece of art that she really wants,  I’ve seen her here well beyond the normal work hours. But I hope she will cut back on some of that now that she has you in her life to keep her grounded and enjoy life, it’s too short.