Chapter 11: Happy Holidays
I feel like a tornado just hit me. Or a snow storm. Whatever. Emma is here, in Flagstaff. I’m so shocked I can’t think of what to do.
Emma knocks again, and calls, “Nicole. Ashley. Mr. Branson?”
Now the rest of the group has heard her. Ashley says, “Nikki, open the door.”
So I do, and there is my Emma, dressed for the weather in a black sweater and denim jacket, and looking as cute as she can be. I’m ecstatic to see her, but yet frozen to the spot.
“Hey, Nik. Are you gonna let me in?” She smiles the smile I never have been able to resist.
I can’t believe this change in circumstances. A moment ago I was totally consumed with the Lenore situation, and now I’m instantly catapulted back to those epic days living with Emma. I feel like a tornado is swirling abou
