'She has to be joking, right?' Was all Stephanie was thinking. Claire was pulling a wicked joke. That was the only explanation. Well that and her actually being truthful.
"You're kidding, right Claire?" Stephanie was literally pleading for it to be a lie. There was a pleading look in her eyes. But Claire looked completely serious.
"No, I'm not." Stephanie took in a deep breath.
"Well, I'm out of here." She turned to leave but Claire grabbed her arm.
"Where do you think you're going?" Stephanie turned to stare at Claire. With a glare, she said.
"I'm leaving. I am not going to risk my life and freedom for you."
"You have no choice….."
"I do! I'm the one doing it, so I have every right to choose! And I choose not to commit suicide!"
Claire stared at Stephanie with an amused look. This was the first time she had seen the girl blow up. To her it was amusing. Apparently blondy had a viscous side underneath.