Bette: No no, dont worry about it. Im the one whos sorry. No entirely my fault. I hope you accept my apologies. Yes, thank you. Yes. Thats right. Umm oh I thought maybe youd want to accept our offer Oh right. So you have? Oh ok. Im yes. Congratulations. You too. Bye.

I slammed the receiver. *****! Thats the fifth artist to have turned down my invitation. Just because they were offered more from other galleries!! ***** what am I going to do?

My intercom beeped.

Bette: Yes?

Jason: Mr. Fishers on line one? Do you want to take it?

Bette: Umm ok.

Jason: Ok, hes all yours.

Bette: Hello Mr. Fisher, to what do I owe this surprise call? Umm (chewing end of pencil) yes, of course, no, yes Im still working on it. Actually they are very eager to yes of course. I understand. It will be ready by the agreed time. Thank you for calling (through gritted teeth). Good day to you too, bye.

*****!!! This is such a ***** day!

I pressed the intercom.

Bette: Jason, screen all my calls. I dont want to talk to anybody unless its urgent. Thanks.

I didnt wait to hear any reply from Jason. Im sure he got the message. I buried my head in my work trying to figure out what and who to call next. But I couldnt think straight. Keep it together Porter! Keep it together. I breathed in and breathed out. I brought my hands to my face, trying to calm myself down. God I wish I

I startled when I heard the phone ring. Who could it be?

Bette: Hello this is Bette Porter.

Alice: Hey Bette.

Bette: Oh, hey

Alice: Listen, the girls are going to Milk tonight and were wondering if we would be lucky enough to have your company? And maybe Tinas?

Bette: Everyone going to be there?

Alice: Yeah So will you be there?

Bette: (I looked around my office) You know I would love to but I have a meeting with one of the artist that Ive been dying to get for my next show!!! Ill see if I can make it.

Alice: Porter! A meeting? THAT late? Are you sure its not another sexual encounter with Tina?!?!?

Bette: What the ***** Al! Really I have a meeting. (I was getting irritated) And how the ***** did you get through? I thought I told Jason to SCREEN all my calls. Im up to my nose with work right now.

Alice: HmmI told him it was urgent and this really IS urgent!!! Its just that ever since youre with Tina, you dont seem to be spending much time with us anymore!!! It sucks you know!

I sighed. I know Alice misses me especially after I met Tina. And come to think of it, Shane did ask me if I could meet up with Alice every once in a while. I miss her too but I just want to spend time with Tina right now, shes insecure at times, plus, shes new with all the ***** issues. I just think I should be there for her throughout!

Bette: Ok look how about if I swing by as soon as Im done with umm… whats her name umm well the artist? How does that sound?

Alice: Okay But you must come ok? So Ill see you then! Bye.

I placed the receiver back in its place. I looked at the paperwork spread out on my desk that needs to be looked at. Jesus! How am I supposed to finish all this on time?!?! Ive been going out with Tina for a few weeks now and everything is going great. Shes slowly opening up to the idea that she really is ***** now. Last week she even let me kiss her in public, well, not the passionate kind, just a peck on the lips. But I guess thats enough for now, I dont want to freak her out. Although I would love something moreHmmm… The itch!

Ok Porter, concentrate stop thinking about the urge. Just concentrate on work, you will get it when the time is right and when Tina is ready. And once you do, it will be the best thing that ever happened to you! Right, I should concentrate on work. That time will come. Its only been a few weeks!!!

As I looked through the papers, trying to concentrate, I came across something that reminded me of Tina. *****! How do I get my mind off her? It was a portfolio of Emily Jennings, and one of the pictures looks something like an earring of Tinas; the ones I pulled out of her hair. Oh *****. My hearts started to race thinking of her. I walked towards the door and made sure it was locked. Pulled my chair out from the desk and I lay as far back as I could on it. This is it. I really need a release

I unbuttoned my shirt and my pants and automatically my hands work their way around my aroused parts. Oh god! Tina, help me If you are here, come to me, please, I need you to ***** me. Oh ***** that feels so good. Jesus ***** yes

I let out a soft moan as I get myself excited.

I heard a knock on the door. Damn it!!! Who the *****?!?! I wanted to ignore it but the person just keeps knocking! Christ!!! I pulled my zippers up and did my buttons. *****. This better be good.

Bette: Hold on.

I checked myself in the mirror. ***** my cheeks had hints of pink. Ok I hope no one notices this.

I opened the door.

Bette: Jason, I thought I told you to

Oh, Tinas here. Its Tina. Did she hear me call out her name?!?!

Jason: Yeah about that Miss Porter, you said before Miss Kennard is an exception?

Tina: Bette? Umm Did I interrupt something?

Bette: Umm Umm thank you Jason. (I shot him a look to tell him to bugger off and he did. I turned to Tina) I, no, its just a surprise to see you here; I didnt expect you to come by. Please come in. Ill be right back I just need to go to the ladies room.

I watched Tina enter my office and let out the breath that was stuck in my throat. God that was close. I splashed water on my face and stared at my own reflection. KEEP IT TOGETHER PORTER! What the ***** is wrong with you? Wipe that silly smile off your face!!! Dont you have any self control?!?! Right! Get back out there to your woman.

I entered my room and saw Tina sitting on the couch looking through some art magazine. Isnt she a hottie?!! God if only she was ready

Bette: Hey babe.

She looked up and put down the magazine she was reading.

Tina: Hey

Bette: You got off work early

Tina: Yeah I thought we could do something

Oh god… something referring to what? I could think of a million things to do Tee and each one of them involving us lying in each others arms…naked! ***** Get that image off your head Porter before you lose control of it. Quick talk about something else!

Bette: Enjoying that much?

I walked closer to her pointing at the magazine.

Tina: Ummm not really. But I enjoy being here with you

She pulled me closer and I held her in my arms

Bette: Is that why youre here?

Tina: Well, that and this

Tina leaned in and kissed me. That caused me to shiver. Oh god, oh god Control yourself Porter! How the ***** am I supposed to control myself? When shes just right here and oh god the kiss!!!!!

Tina abruptly pulled back. Huh? What is going on? I stared at her blankly, not knowing what was going on.

Tina: Baby are you ok?

Bette: Yeah

She looked at me skeptically.

Tina: You sure?

Bette: Of course!

Tina: Ok Well I was thinking maybe we could have an early lunch?

Bette: Thats a good idea. I need to get out of this place. Its pretty hot in here dont you think?

Youre pretty damn hot too Tee. If you only knew what went on here the minute you knocked on my door. Christ!

Tina: Hmmm actually its kind of cold in here. Hey hey you look flushed. Is everything ok?

Bette: Yup everything is great. Lets go.

I didnt want to delve into that topic for fear of Tina finding out why that was. I told Jason over the receiver to forward all urgent phone calls to my cell. God arent I in such big trouble over this. I hope I can at least control myself at the restaurant. I grabbed my handbag and gave Tina a kiss on her forehead.

Tina: Lets go baby.

I smiled as we left the gallery hand in hand