The shower was not as long as Carissa had planned. She had washed her hair first, then started thinking about everything she would need to do to get ready for the party. That had led to her anxiety building and getting out of the shower after only a few minutes. That way, they would have plenty of time, especially when it came to taming her long curls.
“That was fast,” Hailey said as Carissa stepped into the bedroom, wrapped in a plush robe. “I thought you were going to stay in there and relax.”
“I was,” Carissa sighed. “But then I started thinking about how long it might take to do my hair and realized I needed to hurry.”
“Not really, but if it makes you feel better, it’s fine,” Hailey said, smiling at her friend.
A light tap sounded on the door, interrupting them.
“Girls?” Alice inq
