Delphine watched from the safety of tinted windows. The yoga studio had a large glass wall that gave a glimpse into the classes. She immediately hated every one of those women. The had perfect figures as they stretched and bent, fully aware that they were on display. Their outfits were perfect. Their hair was perfect. And they all followed her.
Shay lead the course, smiling widely as her eyes glazed over each of the women, checking them out under the false pretense of yoga. Despite the small crowd of women, Shay's attention always returned to the slender redhead. So much so that Shay called her to the front, standing behind her as the redhead stretched. Shay used the woman to demonstrate a move to the class, letting her hands run along this woman's body.
Delphine's stomach turned. Shay had Cosima and it still wasn't enough. Delphine couldn't imagine ever wanting anyone else, even now. She would never be satisfied with another love and yet Shay had no appreciation for what she had. She knew what she needed to do.
"Do you understand what I am saying to you?" Delphine asked, arching an eyebrow.
"I know what you're asking-" the redhead started.
"-And we've discussed payment, Nina..."
"I don't know how," Nina stammered, trying to hide her nerves by pulling the high ponytail out, letting the red strands fall into place.
"Let her see you heartbroken. Fake a breakup. It's effective on girls," Delphine said, biting her lip to prevent from smoking. It was ironic how she fooled both Cosima and Shay with the same ploy.
"But why?" Nina asked, her tone shaky.
"It's simple. She's cheating on my ex. My ex deserves better. And I'm going to make her see..."
"You're going to break her heart, Miss...?" Nina searched for her name.
"My name is unimportant. And I'm going to make her see before she gets too ahead of herself."
"Are you still in love with your ex?"
"Yes." Delphine answered immediately.
"I'll do it," Nina smiled.
It was so easy that Nina almost felt sorry for Shay's mysterious girlfriend. She must be gorgeous, she thought. Both Shay and Delphine were beautiful women and Nina was curious what this other girl looked like.
"Hey, Nina right?" Shay asked when she saw the redhead at the bar. "Are you okay?"
"No, I'm single. Again."
"Men are jerks," Shay shook her head.
"What about women?" Nina asked softly.
"They make far superior lovers," Shay purred. She motioned to the bartender to refill Nina's glass as she slid into the barstool next to the redhead.
"What about rebounds?" Nina whispered.
"Bartender, make hers a double..." Shay winked, her hand brushing over Nina's.
"Bartender, make it to go," Nina corrected, grabbing her purse.
Cosima hated leaving early, but an inventory of the lab had blocked her from doing anything. But, she grabbed Thai, excited to at least surprise Shay with lunch.
The minute she opened the door, her eyes went right to Shay's bed in the corner. Shay's hands were clinging to the hips of a redhead who had her head tossed back in ecstasy. The redhead was moaning as Shay's face was hidden between the toned thighs. Cosima had been so quiet that they didn't even notice; they didn't even stop. It wasn't until Cosima dropped the plastic bag filled with Thai that the two women jumped.
"Cosima!" Shay yelled, but Cosima was already gone. She raced to the only place that crossed her mind.
"Cosima!" Delphine whispered when she opened the door. "Is everything okay?"
"No." Cosima whispered, her hand on her forehead.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Delphine asked softly, her eyes moving up and down the brunettes form.
Instead of answering, Cosima grabbed Delphine's face, her tongue pushing inside Delphine's mouth before Delphine even realized what was happening. Cosima took control, pushing Delphine backwards until they were inside Delphine's apartment. Still, their lips never left one another.