Rachel's POV
The phone rang insistently, its tone breaking the quiet atmosphere of my room. Out of instinct, I reached for it, my heart racing as I answered the call.
“Are you at the gate now? .... Yes, yes, wait for me there,” I spoke hurriedly, feeling a surge of anticipation wash over me. I dashed down the stairs, the familiar excitement bubbling within me as I made my way to the front door to let Bea in.
Bea had been my best friend since our middle school days, sharing countless memories and secrets. However, now that she was attending an all-girls high school, our opportunities to catch up and hang out were limited. Thus, today was special. I had invited her over to help me with something that had been on my mind for a while.
As I swung open the gate, Bea stood there with a beamin
