Bette turned and walked away. As she did Tina called

Tina: Bette, what about the carhow do I get home?

Bette: (turning to look at Tina)go ask Mr Hughes..

TBC


Bette stormed into her office and shut the door with an almighty thud. She paced up and down and threw a few things to the floor. James knocked on the door..

Bette: go the ***** away James

James: ok Bette.but just to let you know you have a weekend of meetings in NY and you asked me to book the flights, so ..you leave on Friday morning and return on Sunday evening..

Bette: fine, fine.now just go.

Bette was pissed and didnt care who knew it. She looked at her watch2pmfuck ***** ***** she thought why was Tina being so quiet? What did that ***** say to her? About me? And what did Tina say back? FUCKKKKKKKK.

The afternoon whizzed by as Bette finally put on her pc and got to work. It was 6pm when she looked up and she decided to go home. At that point her mobile rang.

Bette: hello Bette speaking

Alice; hello Bette speaking. How did your mums school visit go Miss Shortbread.

Bette: ( her mind returning to her morning), shut it Al..

Alice ( startled at Bettes tone).ok..bad ehwant to go out tonight?

Bette: Id love to Al, youre a mate..meet you at Milk at 9?

Alice: done deal, bye..

Bette wanted to put everything Scottish out of her mind. She smiled at her phone and walked out of the gallery. Just as she did she realized she didnt have her car.

Bette: (to herself), *****, what a day.taxi for Porter then

Bette stepped outside. She noticed Tinas car in the car park. There was a note on the windscreen but no sign of Tina. Bette picked it up and read.

Bette, the fact that you are reading this means my car is still in one piece. When you went to work you took the car keys with you. I didnt have the nerve to come in and get them. Could you please drive the car home?

Tina,x

Bette looked at the sky and cursed to herself. She got in and wondered how Tina and the girls got home. She drove out of the car park and headed home. It took only 15 mins. Bette enjoyed the drive and relaxed in the big seat of the car.

Bette drove the car up into Tinas drive. Her stomach was in a big knot as she didnt want to argue with Tina but she was still pissed off at her. She debated putting the keys through the letter box but decided to chap the door instead. No one answered. She looked around the back but there was no sign of life. She then put the keys through the box and walked home. Her mind began to wonder as to where the Kennards were.

Bette stepped into the shower and before long she was ready to go meet Alice. As she got out into her car she noticed that there wasnt any life next door yet. She thought about phoning Tina but was still a little sore from earlier.

Bette arrived at Milk and found the gang there.

Shane: hey you, got you a drink. Hows your neighbours?

Bette: (giving a weak smile), they are ok.hey Shane can I have a coke..dont feel like booze tonight.

Shane nodded and realized that something was wrong with her friend.

Alice: hey..god queenyou sulking..?

Bette: (serious tone), Al if you ever mention God to me again.I will simply help you meet himok

Alice: ok ok.Jesus.

Bette: AL!!!!!!!!!!

Alice: chillhes his wee boyget itwee boy.

Bette: ***** this.time for home.sorry Al Im not much company.

Alice: ok girlie, take care and ..( looking at her with a friendly smile)whatever it is it will be ok

Bette smiled back and left the club. As she drove home she passed her gallery. All was locked up and she continued on. As she was driving she noticed 3 people standing on the curb. It was Tina and the girls..

Bette pulled over and got out of the car.

Bette: (with a what are you doing look and tone of voice), Tina its 10pm, what are you doing out with the girls?

Tina: (looking at the ground), well..you took the keys.they had my house key on it.went for lunch and then and then after that we had dinner. My mobile is in the car so I couldnt call you. I realized that the car was open but when we came back the gallery was closed and you and the car were away.

Bette noticed that Tina had left a gap in her afternoon. She was about to ask her about it when .

Lucy: mummy im sleepy and cold..

Tina: Bette, could you take us home..please?

TBC