CHAPTER TEN
Bianca sat quietly at a desk in the offices of Fusion. She was intently studying some financial reports. Her thoughts, strayed yet again, from the work before her. She sighed, as she picked up her cell phone. "Still nothing" she muttered, mildly irritated that she had yet to hear from Reese today. She cringed when the word 'Ex-Wife' came into her mind. She was supposed to be my wife, my love…forever. Then she hurt me, just like Maggie hurt me. It took time, but I found my way back and have found someone worth loving and now I am hurting again.
"Oh Bianca, this is a dance you have been doing far too often, Bianca", She muttered to herself, "Tonight, you are going to change things."
A brilliant notion came to her mind while she sat reflecting on her life before Reese…before Lena…before Maggie even. She recalled one of her first adventures after coming out. How she would sneak off to bars with her friends. She laughed recalling the time Leo & Greenlee caught her. I'm so glad that am at a point where I can laugh about it. She thought to herself. Greenlee calling me 'LesBianca'…she can be such a bitch. She thought with a laugh.
I'm so tired of meeting the same groups of people. Pine Valley is not exactly the gay mecca of the world. I am going out. It may be a horrible idea, but that is what I need. A night out, far from all the familiar faces of Pine Valley. I need to get some distance between me and thoughts of Marissa. She smirks. Who knows? Maybe I will meet the girl of my dreams?
She dropped everything and headed home. After finding a knockout top and the best fitting jeans she owned, she was off on her new adventure. When she arrived at the bar she was surprised that it was still like she remembered. She worked her way through the crowd. She did her best to appear that she was not nervous as hell. "Maybe this wasn't such a good thought." She muttered. "I need a drink. That is what I need." She made her way to the bar and ordered a cocktail. Then she scanned the crowd for anyone that could catch her eye.
There are so many beautiful women here, tonight. She thought. She moved her attentions from a gorgeous tall Latin woman, to a petite blond with spiky hair and gorgeous legs. She then saw a couple dancing on the floor. The taller of the two women was an absolutely gorgeous brunette. She was tall, with long legs, and the most gorgeous long hair. That woman is amazing! Bianca gasped, as she studied the woman's movements. She took a few more drinks, after she let her imagination get away from her, and then moved her gaze to the other woman. This one was slightly shorter. She had a beautiful figure and gorgeous red hair. "That is the last thing I need…another red-head." She smirked
As she watched the couple, she noticed the red-head seemed far more nervous in comparison to her suave partner. The brunette was getting 'handsy' and it appeared that the red-head was not on-board with that. She backed away. Yet, as she moved away from the dance floor, Bianca caught a glimpse of something. There was something about her movement that reminded her of Marissa. She had a twitch in her belly when she saw a little glimpse of the woman's face. Oh, My God! Bianca thought. I'm so messed up I am seeing her everywhere now. This is ridiculous! She took another drink and returned her gaze to the direction of the red-head, but could not find her.
Bianca finished her drink and headed to the Ladies Room. I need to freshen up and just get out of here. She told herself. I am so not ready for this. She made her way in and was stopped dead in her tracks. Standing in front of the mirror fixing her hair was Marissa. She looked at Bianca through the mirror, her mouth agape and Bianca returned her glare. They were frozen for a moment. Bianca's shock wore off and she was consumed by confusion and shock and maybe a little anger. She turned to exit and made a bee line headed to the door of the bar.
Marissa ran after her, grabbed her by the arm and turned Bianca to look her in the eye. "Do not run from me anymore!" Marissa shouted at Bianca. "I can explain this and we really need to talk." Bianca was still fuming and was full of overwhelming emotions. She nodded, though, and they walked to a corner table.