Chapter 3

My god shes even more beautiful in real life Tina thinks as she stops in front of their table. She looks at Dana and smiles then slowly over at Bette, who smiles at her, a bit shy.

Hey Tina, Id like you to meet my best friend, Bette Porter. And Bette this is Tina Kennard. Dana says, Bette stands up and reaches out her hand to Tina. Tina grabs it slowly.

Hi, nice to meet you. Tina says quietly and smiles shyly.

Nice to meet you too. Bette replies.

So, Tina take a seat, and show me the photos. Did they turn out okay? Dana asks.

Yeah, they did, here. Tina says and places the photos on the table.

Tina looked over at Bette, who seems a little nervous. That caught Tinas attention, maybe she do like me like Shane said.

Are these all the photos? Dana asks curiously.

No, there was more, but some didnt turn out good at all, I picked the best ones. The WF only gets these. Tina says and smiles.

Oh, thats good, they would probably have used some of the bad ones. Dana replies and gives a little laugh. Dana looks from Tina to Bette, theyre both looking down.

Look I have to go to the bathroom, Ill be right back. Dana says and gets up a leaves Bette and Tina alone.

They sit in silence for a while until Bette breaks the silence.

So, how long have you been a photographer? She smiles.

For 4 years now. Tina replies.

Youve done well. You are not from here are you? Bette asks after listening to Tinas accent.

No, Im from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Tina replies.

Ive been there actually, about 7 years ago I think, I played a tournament there. Bette says and smiles. It was nice there. Bette says.

Yeah, its nice there. By the way congratulations on you win the other day. I flipped through the channels and saw the last hole. Tina says blushing a little.

Thank you. Bette replies.

Then Dana comes back.

So have you to been silent since I left? She asks.

No we havent. Bette replies.

Good, so Tina would you join us for a quick lunch? Dana asks.

Tina looks at Bette who smiles a little.

Thank you. That would be nice. She replies.

During lunch, its Dana who does most of the talking. Both Bette and Tina glance over at each other from time to time. Dana notices that, but she doesnt say anything, she plans on talking to Bette after Tina leaves.

Tinas cell phone rings.

Excuse me Tina says and answers.

Hey Shane, whats up? She asks.

Yeah, I cant now, but Ill try to make it to the Planet by 5, is that okay? Tina asks.

Okay, Ill see you then. Tina says and hangs up.

They finish the lunch, and Tina has to leave.

Thank you for lunch, but I really have to leave, I have a photo shoot in an hour on the other side of town. Tina says and stands up.

Yeah, sure, it was nice talking to you. Hope it wasnt the last time. Dana says.

Yeah it was nice talking to you too. Tina says and smiles to both of them. Of youre ever in West Hollywood, stop by the Planet, I hang out there a lot, its a cool caf. Tina says.

Yeah, I think I have seen that, I live not far from there. Bette replies.

You do? Me too. Tina says and smiles. Stop by sometime. Tina says and then leaves.

Bette watches Tinas every move till shes out of the restaurant.

Well, talk, what did you to talk about when I was in the bathroom? Dana asks.

Nothing much, just where shes from and how long shes been a photographer. Bette replies smiling.

Well, talk. Dana demand.

Shes been a photographer for 4 years and shes from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Bette says.