FAYE
I was already in my nightwear, unpacking when I heard a knock on the door. Before I could even answer, the door creaked open, and a familiar head peeked in.
“Faye?”
I didn’t have time to respond before Irene slipped inside and practically sprinted toward me. She threw her arms around me in one of her dramatic hugs, her words tumbling out so fast I could barely catch them.
“I missed you so much! You have no idea how boring it’s been without you here.”
I couldn’t help but laugh. “I was only gone for a few days, Irene. You’re acting like I disappeared for months.”
She gasped, pulling back with exaggerated disbelief. “Only a few days? Try the longest few days of my life.”
I rolled my eyes but smiled anyway. She dropped onto the bed, crossing her legs like she owned the place, while
