Tina: Just think about it. Tina said to herself. As if I have doing anything else. Tina murmured as she lifted the rose to her nose and sniffed. As if I could do anything else. She then took out a half full water bottle and put the rose in it. She then set it next to her computer and tried to concentrate on her work.

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Bette: yes Alice, I have already done that. She should be getting the rose right about now. You know, I do remember how to be romantic. Said Bette as she sat at the desk in her office, talking to Alice over the telephone.

Bette: I know AliceI will AliceI promise to call you as soon as the date is overOk, Ive got to go nowAlright, Bye. Bette quickly hung up, making sure that Alice could not say anymore.

Bette sat for a moment and debated whether to call Tina or not. She didnt want to be pushy. Finally she decided that calling to see if she received the rose would not be pushy, but considerate. Bette reached for the card that Tina had given her the night before and dialed her office number.

Tina: Hello. Tina said as she absentmindedly picked up the phone.

Bette: Hello Tina, this Bette. How are you?

Tinas heart picked up at the sound of her voice.

Tina: Hi Bette. I am doing fine, how are you?

Bette: Great, just calling to see how you were. I hope you are not too sleepy today, I did sort of keep you out longer than you would have.

Tina: No, I am alright. Only slightly tired. I uhreceived your rose earlier. It was beautiful.

Bette: Im glad you liked it. Hopefully I can supply you with many more.

Tina: I hope so too.

Bette: Well I dont want to hold you up from, I was just calling to see how you were. I made reservations for 7:30. Is that ok with you?

Tina: Yeah thats fine. I plan on leaving early anyway. I have had a week from ***** at work.

Bette: Well, we will try to fix that tonight. Would you like for me to pick you up or would you rather meet me there?

Tina: You can pick me if you would like said Tina and she gave Bette her address.

Bette: I know exactly where that is. My house is right by there.

Tina: Alright, great.

Bette: Well, I dont want to hold you up any longer. I look forward to seeing tonight.

Tina: I look forward to seeing you tonight also.

Bette: I guess I will see you later then.

Tina: Bye

Bette: Bye

Bette hung up the phone and smiled. She then went about the rest of her workday with new gusto, hoping to make the day go by faster.