#Chapter 11 Girls’ Day

I was laying out a tray of cheese and meats on the ottoman in my walk-in closet when I was alerted to a presence at my front door by the security camera app installed on my phone. I took a quick look, and a smile stretched across my face when I saw that it was Viona and Amber, each carrying two bottles of wine. I rushed off to answer the door. “Hey, girls!” I said as I opened the door. I was answered by a chorus of squeals that made me want to laugh and plug my ears at the same time. “Woah, take it down a pitch,” I said, stepping aside to let them in. “Sorry, sorry,” Viona said as she pranced inside. “We’re a bit excited, that’s all.” “It’s just been so long since all three of us got together like this,” Amber added. “I know,” I said, feeling a bit guilty for not making more time for my friends. I had been so focused on trying to make Noah happy that all the other aspects of my life had been pushed to the side. No more. “Come on,” I continued, motioning for them to follow me. “E