*Lauren*
The knock caught me off guard, an interruption to the quiet of my bungalow. I peered through the sheer curtains and was surprised to see Shelby's silhouette on the porch. I hadn’t expected her for at least another hour or so.
"Hey, girl!" Shelby burst in with the enthusiasm of a summer storm, her red hair a vivid contrast against the dusky blue of her dress. "Michael said he’ll be the twins for the rest of the night. Let's have some fun! Something outside of the resort?"
She laced her fingers together and pushed them up under her chin while pouting and making puppy dog eyes. I couldn't help but smile at her eagerness. It was infectious. "You didn't even wait for me to say yes," I teased, already rummaging through my wardrobe for something suitable.
