Olivia

Two hours and several drinks later, Claire and Ariana announced they needed to leave.

"Early meeting tomorrow," Claire explained, gathering her purse. "Some of us don't get to take off for tropical honeymoons."

"Rub it in," Ariana grumbled good--naturedly. "I haven't had a day off in weeks."

After hugs and promises to meet up again soon, they left, leaving just Emilia and me at the table.

"So," she said, sipping her cocktail. "Now that ...