Chapter 23: "The Unexpected Visitor”

One morning, Taylor and Alex woke up to the ringing of the doorbell, which was rather loud and persistent for a Saturday morning. Taylor sighed, burrowing herself under the covers, and Alex yawned, looking at the time on the wall clock. People were as they just woke up; it was just past 8 a.m.. “Who could that be?” Taylor asked her, still buried in the blanket. "Oh, check,” Alex responded, sliding his legs out of the bed. He grabbed a t-shirt and slipped it on as he headed to the door. Taylor stood still as he opened it; she was curious to know what was written inside. “Surprise!” An unmistakable voice said. Taylor opened her eyes and sat up straight. She slipped into a robe and ran straight to the door. That is when she turned around; and to her surprise, there was her college best friend Emma, carrying a suitcase and laughing. “Emma!” said Taylor excitedly, and she hurried towards her to embrace her. “Why are you here?” “I missed you guys,” Emma said, smiling, her eyes in