The concert.

Tasnim was deeply sleep when a hit made the car shake waking her up.

- What...? She said pushing away the hat from her face and opening her eyes, annoyed by the sunlight.

- We ran out of gas! Agatha said in despair while moving her hands and arms hysterically.

- Don't we have more? Nicoletta asked putting down her purple sunglasses and playing with her dark hair with the other one; while looking to Carlos directly in the eyes. 

- Actually no... Her boyfriend looked at her with a "I am sorry" face.

- Are you kidding me? Tasnim said sitting down immediately and started fixing her black veil. 

- No, Tasi. I thought we were going to travel three hours only so the gas was more than enough, then you girls changed plans this morning and I totally forgot.

- We're going to die... I am going to pray my last Hail Mary's. Agatha said. Nobody could believe that blondie was devoted and dedicated catholic, her blue and apparently seductive eyes due to the light make up would have never let you know it though.

- Are you serious? I have to pray too then. I need some water to wash myself and I need my carpet and... I am lost. Why didn't I bring anything with me? The girl in veil asked now looking really concerned to Aga. Nila and Carlos bursted in laughs. The girls looked at them immediately profoundly indignant.

- I didn't want to come! I told you that concert has nothing to do with me! Tasnim screamed.

- But you said you wanted to see the city... Also we were going to hang out around before the concert and you said you were going to meet the mosque there. You were happy about coming! Nicoletta said now a bit annoyed now while thinking about what to do and looked at Carlos who was in his phone. Agatha was compulsively reciting her Ave Maria's and Tasnim started crying.

- We're half way. Carlos said looking at Agatha. I could asked Romeo to come and pick us, but I don't know if we'll have any time to tour before the concert. Sorry Tas. He said turning around in his sit giving and apologizing look to her, while she cleared up her tears.

- Thank God. Tasi said. It's okay Carlos, thanks. She said now calm.

- Thank God indeed. Agatha said smiling and Nicoletta started laughing.

- Thank you, my love. I'd be lost without you. Nicoletta said to Carlos and pecked him. Can someone again remind me why in the world did I bring my boyfriend for this insane trip with my crazy friends? He could be at home watching sports and not losing his mind with three babies! She said joyfully and everybody laughed.

- Thanks, Carlos! Tasnim and Agatha said at the same time and kept on laughing.

- But seriously, Tasi, a carpet? Wash yourself? In the middle of nothing? Do you really take a shower and a carpet everywhere? I mean, I have seen you prayed in your extra sweater or that extra veil you usually take with you, but... Nila asked skeptical.

- To pray is always good. Agatha said and Tasnim laughed.

- It is! Tasnim answered smiling and holding Aga's hand. Other girls take a small carpet on their bags usually, I just don't like to carry heavy things with me. I mean I already carry my laptop and my drawing notebook and my notebook and a bunch of things more... But yes, during kind of long trips I tell myself better to be ready. Tasnim said and sighed.

- Will he be there? Agatha asked.

- Will he!? Nicoletta asked turning around and looking to Tasnim alarmed. Carlos left the car to talk on the phone.

- I don't know... Tasnim answered embarrassed. I saw him on the break time yesterday but he was talking with his friends so I couldn't approach him... Also I didn't have any excuse to do it. She said now bitting her thumb nail and pretty much covering her whole mouth.

- Oh my! Agatha said disappointed. You should just invite him to the mosque you attend! He'll surely go! He seems really nice and easy-going from a far. 

- Maybe he will say yes... Or maybe not. In any case, you could approach him with any excuse! Nicoletta said frustrated.

- Last time I approached him asking if she knows Luisa because I saw them talking and I was needing to reach her, he gave me her number; before that I asked him if he knew what metro should I take to get to my aunt's home since he knows better this city; and before that I asked him what classes he took this semester! I can't continue doing it! He'll notice if I don't appear up with a proper question so that he won't notice! I can't be like "Hey, Jhon! Would you like to go to the mosque today with me?" or "Hey! My friends told me about this awesome movie, want to go to the movies?" Seriously girls! Are you trying to take me to my grave?! Tasnim said and started laughing and so did her friends.

- But you could just... Agatha said before getting interrupted.

- Of course because whenever you see Mateo at the church you walk right to him and start talking about the weather. Tasnim said ironically. Mateo seems like a really nice guy too.

- It actually works. Nicoletta said. My psychologist told me to do it, to talk to people about whatever, so when I met Carlos I didn't know what to talk about, but I didn't want to lose the chance of getting to know the first guy I have come to like after Francis. So I went to him and told him "I think today is going to rain, did you bring an umbrella?" And he laughed. That's how everything started.

- Well, Carlos is a sweetheart! John isn't precisely "sweet", I mean, he is cute but... not like cute-sweet, just cute like a child, but I don't know... Tasnim said concerned.

- You don't go to the church to talk with boys... Agatha said a bit annoyed and laughed.

- True. Tasnim said.

- Are you going to his house then, so that you could approach him? Also, you're in that catechesis thing on saturdays and he goes there too; you guys don't give those classes at the church but your sister' school, then? Nicoletta said trying to motivate her and Carlos got into the car again. The girls stayed in absolute silence.
- True. Tasnim said again.

- Scary... What were you girls talking about? Carlos said and everybody in the car started laughing. Romeo is on his way. We may have one hour to hang around and then we can attend the concert. By the way Tasnim, he told me he's coming with a friend of yours... Mateo I think he said. The girls were in shock. That Mateo isn't going to the concert so you could hang around with him in the meantime, the concert won't last more than a couple of hours and this guy knows well the town because his family lives here. Tasnim started laughing.

- God's will. Agatha said and Tasnim laughed even harder and Nicoletta joined.

- You girls have definitely lost it. As long as you don't drag my girlfriend with you, I am fine. He said intertwining his fingers with Nila's, they looked at each other smiling in complicity.