"Good luck, princess," Daniel says before planting a kiss on my cheek. "I'll see you soon."

I smile at him and say, "Thanks."

I elicit a smile out of him when I give him a quick peck on the lips. I step out of Daniel's truck and wave goodbye to him before closing the door behind me. I wait until I see his black Chevy pull away before walking to Carlie's doorstep.

I take a deep breath before knocking on the door.

I hear quick footsteps slowly get louder until the door swings open, revealing Carlie in her loungewear.

"Lauren!" She beams before crashing into me, taking me in her...