CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SIX – ICE CREAM TRUCK

For the next few hours, Jasmine and Emily found themselves in a whirlwind of ice cream scooping, cone filling, and syrup drizzling. The line of customers seemed never-ending, and despite their best efforts, chaos ensued. "I need three chocolate swirls, two strawberry shortcakes, and a banana split!" Emily called out, her hair sticking to her forehead with sweat. Jasmine, struggling with the scoop, managed to fling a glob of mint chocolate chip over her shoulder. "Coming right up!" she called back, trying to sound cheerful despite the growing mess. As the day wore on, both women found themselves covered in various flavors of ice cream. Jasmine had a streak of chocolate across her cheek, while Emily's shirt was tie-dyed with rainbow sherbet. A group of children approached the window, eyes wide with excitement. "Can we have the Super Duper Benny Bonanza?" one of them asked. Jasmine and Emily exchanged panicked looks. "The what now?" Jasmine whispered. Benny appeared behind them, bea