As Maya descended the stairs, she almost squealed in happiness at the fact that Meret wasn't coming along.

She guessed Meret wouldn't show up because she had kept to herself and refused to come out. Worse still, she didn't follow them while they were shopping.

Still, she decided to ask anyway in case she wanted to.

Maya had planned to do the most with Bruce in the car, because she was certain Bruce would come pick her up, so she intend to make Meret jealous. But Meret not coming also ...