" Fine, I'll go, but you can call me anything you want and I'll come back no matter what the consequences. "

" Oh, having a friend like that is the best; we'll die as two old maids but happy. "

" Fuck you, old maid, it will be you," Ophelia answered amused, and after more hints, she ran away.

*****

As much as she hurried, she arrived almost at the point where the minivan with everyone inside was leaving.

" I'm sorry, Ms. Allen, but since you think you're the boss and can show up whenever you wa