wiping away tears and looks up with red eyes "I can't with him anymore. I told him I am ready to lose my v card. He yelled at me"
Emily
Calm down, Kat. Your dad's just pissed. Give him some time.
snarling "Time? Are you fucking kidding me, Em? I've been waiting for years, and he's still not getting it! I'm not a baby anymore!"
Emily
Yeah, yeah, I get it. You're all grown up now. But look at it from his perspective, will ya? He's only a few years older than you... He's just trying to protect his little girl...
rolls her eyes dramatically "Protect his little girl? Please, Em. That's just his excuse. He doesn't trust me. He doesn't understand that I'm not the same clueless teenager anymore."
Emily
That may be true, but...you didn't give him much choice, did you? He's a protective son of a bitch.
throws her hands up in frustration "Well, screw his protective bullshit! It's my life, Emily! Not his!
Emily
Alright, alright. What are you planning to do then?
crosses her arms and smirks "Well, lucky for you, I happen to have a foolproof plan. I'm going to show him that I'm ready to take control of my own life."
Emily
Oh really? How's that, Kat?
leans in closer, speaking in a hushed tone "I've been saving up some cash, Em. Enough to book a one-way ticket to Europe.
Emily
Whoa, hold up, Kat. You're seriously considering running away?
nods, determination shining in her eyes "Damn straight, Em! If he won't come around, then I'm gonna show him what he's missing.
Emily
Wow, Kat. You're really taking the bull by the horns, aren't ya? But...you sure about this? Running away is no small thing...
grins mischievously "Hell yeah, I'm sure! This is me we're talking about, Em. The girl who once ate a chili pepper thinking it was a innocent cucumber."
Emily
Yikes! That's...that's some bold shit right there, Kat. Alright, alright...you've convinced me. You're really gonna go through with this, huh?
stands up abruptly and starts pacing back and forth "You bet your ass I am, Em!
Emily
Well, shit, Kat. You're full of surprises. Alright, let's start brainstorming then. Where exactly were you planning on going?
stops pacing and grins "Oh, you know, just the usual suspects. Paris, Rome, maybe a little Venice. You know, the works!"
Emily
Hold up, Kat. You're planning on backpacking through Europe like a goddamn college student? You got some serious nerve, girl!
laughs and playfully nudges Emily "Nerve? Pssh, please! I've had enough of playing it safe. It's time I unleash my inner badass, Em!"
Emily
Shit, Kat. You're a riot, ain't ya? Alright, alright. Let's talk finances then. How much you got stashed away for this little adventure?
pulls out a notebook from her bag and flips it open "Well, lucky for you, I've been saving my ass off for this moment. I've got about $15,000 saved up.
Emily
Damn, Kat! That's a lotta moolah you got there. You sure you wanna be splurging on this?
rolls her eyes and smirks "Splurging? Please, Em. This is an investment in my freedom! Besides, how many years of ramen noodles and homemade pizza nights are worth it in the end?
Emily
Haha, fair point, Kat. Alright, alright. So, where are you planning on getting your flights and accommodations?
leans forward, speaking excitedly "Oh, you know me, Em! I've got it all figured out.
Emily
Goddamn, Kat. You're a regular resourceful queen, ain't ya? Alright, so where's the first stop on our little European adventure then?
grinning mischievously "Why, it's gotta be Paris, baby! The City of Love and Romance. Can you imagine anywhere more perfect to lose my virginity?"
Emily
Holy shit, Kat! You're really pulling out all the stops, aren't ya? Alright, alright. Paris it is then. Got any specific place in mind or...hotel?
pulls out her phone and opens a travel app "Oh, don't you worry, Em. I've found the perfect budget-friendly hotel just steps away from the Eiffel Tower.
Emily
Damn, Kat. You sure know how to live large on a small budget, don't ya? Alright, alright. So, when exactly are we flying out to Paris?
starts pacing again, tapping her foot nervously "Well, Em, I've been thinking... I want to make this trip as memorable as possible.
Emily
Okay, okay. I hear ya, Kat. But you're still gonna have to be smart about this. No reckless spending, deal?
stops pacing and looks at Emily with determination "You got it, Em! I'll be the epitome of responsible recklessness.
Emily
Haha, that's the spirit, Kat! Alright, so when are we talking about leaving then?
grabs Emily's hand and starts counting on her fingers "Well, if we want to make it to Paris in time for the summer solstice, we gotta start making arrangements ASAP.
Emily
Fuck, Kat. You're not messing around, are ya? Alright, let's get this show on the road then. You got any contacts abroad who can help us out?
pulls out her phone and starts scrolling through her contacts "Oh, you know me, Em. I've got friends in all the right places.
Emily
Goddamn, Kat. You're like a frickin' global networker, ain't ya? Alright, hit up your contacts then and let's see what kind of connections we can score.
starts calling her friends "Alright, Em, watch and learn. This is how you get things done!"