Nicole stood in front of her open closet doors, eyeing the pile of clothes that she had yet to fold and put away neatly, along with the assortment of shoes on the carpeted floor. She sighed and kneeled down to begin searching for her duffel bag. It was in here somewhere, she thought. Nope, that’s a windbreaker. That’s a boot. There it is! She pulled out a navy blue duffle bag with white polka dots on it. It was decently sized, so Nicole figured all she would need is the single bag and her everyday purse. She began to pack up the essentials- hair brush, a set of pajamas, toiletries, one nice dress, jeans, and some random shirts that she thought were suitable. Perfect.
Nicole had been looking forward to this outing for quite some time. She spent most of her days working, and was eager for the much needed trip. More importantly, it meant that she could catch up with her best friend. She heaved the strap of the full bag over her shoulder and carried it down the stairs. The Keurig in the kitchen hummed to inform her that the coffee was done. She poured the drink and some cream into a pink mug, hoping to finish it before her friend arrived.
A vibration went off in her pocket, it was her phone. She pulled it out and briefly read the message, then sent a quick reply. Great- see you soon! I bet it will be. It read.
The night before, Nicole had excitedly google searched the hotel that Cassandra was talking about, and it looked amazing. She knew that this weekend was going to be relaxing. Anything to get her mind off her work, is a win to her. She wore a loose blue pullover hoodie, black leather leggings, and boots with a heel. Her hair was a bit damp from her earlier shower still, and she brushed her teeth after finishing her coffee.
Nicole then darted through her home, reassuring herself that appliances and lights were shut off in every room. It was silent and dark. Her dog was staying with her sister. After she completed her mental checklist, Nicole heard the