Nora seemed stunned by his directness and didn’t respond immediately.

Just when I thought this silly woman would find a way to coyly reject him, she surprised me again by agreeing. "Sure."

Yes! My best friend wasn’t as clueless as I had thought. She finally accepted his invitation instead of pushing him away.

I silently gave her a thumbs up, already imagining the wonderful night she would have with her longtime crush.

But before I could celebrate, Elisa suddenly ...