Finally, unable to endure any longer, Alicia collapsed onto the bed in a fit of giggles, her sides aching from the intensity of her laughter. "Okay, okay, I give up," she gasped, her voice barely audible between breathless giggles. "You win, Gloria, you win."
As Alicia lay on the bed, her breath still coming in short gasps from the tickling ordeal, she felt a sense of contentment wash over her. The laughter had lifted the weight of the day from her shoulders, leaving behind a warm glow of camaraderie and affection.
"I won't do it again!" Alicia declared, "Promise."
"Ok," said Gloria after giving a long stare at her.
Relieved, Alicia let out a sigh of relief, her laughter subsiding as she snuggled deeper into the comfort of the bed. "Thank you," she murmured, her voice barely audible over the soft hum of the room.
