Bette noticed up close that Tina was beautiful.  When they shook hands, it was electric that had never happen with anybody before.

She handed Tina the glass of lemonade.

 “So how long have you lived in the neighborhood?"  Asked Tina.

 “I moved in next door about 5 years ago. I love it here. The previous owners are great friends of mine. Its quiet here and there is school about two blocks away. What do you do?”

 “I am an editor for Time Magazine” she replied, “What about you?”

 "I am the owner of Confections candy. It’s on 34th deli about 40 minutes from here" replied Bette.

 “Wow how long have you been in business?" asked Tina.

 "Six years" she took one of the Carmel malt balls handing it to her.

 Tina took a bite "Oh these are delicious!"

 Bette smiled “Thank you. They are our number one candy.  You have an accent but I can’t place it.”

Tina smiled “I am from North Carolina"

 Another truck pulls up. "Tina it was very nice to meet you. I will let you get back to work just knock on my door if you need anything" said Bette as she walked away.

 Tina showed the men where she wanted the refrigerator.

 Bette seemed like a very nice woman. Tina was sure Bette was beating men away with a stick. She was definitely going to be buying some candy from Confection’s. It was so delicious.

Bette walked into her backyard, grabbing the hose to water the grass. Tina was very pretty and Bette found her accent adorable.

Bette’s backyard would rival some greenhouses. She had award winning roses and orchids. She found gardening relaxing.  Her mother had quite the green thumb. When she was about ten, she took an interest in gardening. At first, it was just a way to spend time with her mom, but she soon discovered that she loved it. In her teen years, Bette won several awards and after that she grew and tended them with a single mindless that rivaled master growers. 

Tina looked at the time. She had been here most of the day, but it was finally taking shape she was sure by the end of the week she would be ready to move in. 

Tonight was her turn to host girl’s night. Bette couldn’t cook to save her life, so she had ordered food from PF Chang’s and it would be here in about 30 minutes.  Looking out the window, she noticed that Tina’s car was still in the driveway.

Bette walked over to Tina’s knocking on the door.

“Hi Tina, I was wondering if you would like to come over. A small group of friends are coming as well. Would you like to join us? “Asked Bette.

 Tina was surprised to see Bette at her door. Bette looked really good in black Levi’s a black ribbed long sleeve shirt with black Kenneth Cole shoes and her hair was down.

 "Sure it will save me from a boring night in my hotel room. Thank god I had a change of clothes in my car" Tina laughed.

 “You do clean up well " said Bette she gave Tina a once over look. Tina had on some Juicy couture blue jeans with a cranberry red T shirt from Hollister and some white Nike’s.

“Thanks for the invite Bette. Let me just run to the store"

 “Tina you don’t need to do that. I have everything covered honestly. I can’t cook to save my life so everything is take out.” Said Bette

 They walked over to Bette’s place and walked through the door. Tina thought it was beautiful from what she saw so far, high ceilings and she had some very expensive and great art pieces on the walls.

  “Well I am great cook and your place is great, Bette. I love the Monet you have hanging up" said Tina

 Bette was surprise to see that Tina knew about art "You have a good eye" Bette replied

 “Well I was taught never to come to someone’s house empty handed, so let me at least make some mixed drinks"

 Tina walked over to the bar and began to make some mint julep and gin and tonics.

 Bette sat on a stool and watched.