~ALLISON~
Standing by the window, I watched the rain pour heavily outside, holding my phone to my ear as Cara rambled on about a party she had just found out about.
"Cara, my shift hasn't ended," I interrupted her.
My eyes shifted from the window to Gabby engrossed in his phone, and Vivian resting her head on the table, half asleep.
The rainy day had slowed down business, and I anticipated that we would be closing on time today.
"I can come pick you up," Cara persisted.
I wasn't really in the mood for a party, but seeing how eager Cara was, I eventually gave in.
"Fine," I sighed. "I'll be off in 30 minutes."
I could sense her excitement on the other end of the line, and a small smile crept onto my face as I listened.
"Don't worry, I'll pack you some clothes to change into," she qu
