Yasmine and I were going to a show at the Staples Center and Yasmine was driving. My friends Warned me about her driving, but they didn’t prepare me for this Ride.
Pedro: Whoa, slow down! You almost Rear-ended that SUV.
Yasmine: No I didn’t. Take it easy. I Have everything under control. I’m not even Speeding, that much. You’re the one who doesn’t want to be late for the show.
Pedro: Yeah, but I want to get there In one piece. Hey, what are you doing? You’re not going to make an illegal U-turn across four Lanes of traffic, are you?
Yasmine: I have to.
Pedro: Why?
Yasmine: I was going the wrong way on a One-way street.
Pedro: Oh, geez. I think you just Took 10 years off my life.
Yasmine: Don’t be such a Wuss. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. We’re just getting started…
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