Nova and Chloe strolled up to Franco and Chloe’s house, their laughter echoing through the evening air. They laughed about the funny events that had taken place at the mall and some of the fun things they did asides shopping.
They were loaded down with nylon bags filled with ice cream and snacks from their mall excursion, their spirits high after a fun-filled shopping trip.
As they approached the front door, Chloe nudged Nova playfully. “I can’t believe we got all this stuff. The fridge is filled up already,” Chloe said, a grin on her face. “We’re definitely not going to need to eat dinner after this.”
“I think we’re set for the next week,” Nova laughed back, her cheeks flushed with the cool evening air.
They reached the door and Nova reached for the handle, only to be greeted by an un
