How much is that in today's dollars?
How much did the next several days cost?
Just kidding. Maybe. hehehe
On the other hand, you were competing with an idiot, at least according to her. She was waiting for you to make your move, that's all.
So the real issue, is, if you wanted her, how come it took until your buddy triggered your competitive instinct to go get her?
And why did it last such a short time?