Chapter Thirteen

　　Annie and Ella spent the day cleaning the apartment after which they lazily crashed on the carpet in the living room, going over Annie’s new project idea on her laptop.

　　They were interrupted when the doorbell rang.

　　“That must be Claire and Jayden” Annie responded to Ella’s questioning eyes. Before she could stand up to go open the door, Ella beat her to it.

　　“Ella!” Claire hugged her.

　　She chuckled. “Hello, cupcake.”

　　“I’m so happy to see you. I've got a lot of gists for you”

　　“Really?” She asked and Claire nodded.

　　“Then I can’t wait to hear them.” She replied.

　　“Don’t I deserve a hug too?” Annie asked as she walked towards her best friend and younger sister.

　　“Hi, Sis.” She greeted and hugged her the same way she hugged Ella.

　　“I missed you.” Annie said then kissed her forehead.“Where’s Jayden?” She asked.

　　“He’s helping mom offload the bags in the car.” She answered as she walked towards the sofa and placed her backpack on it.