Stella, her initial surprise giving way to curiosity, made her way to the entrance, her heart quickening with a mixture of anticipation and apprehension. She opened the door, greeting a simple, almost hesitant "Hi!" Her words were cut short by the sight before her: her sister, Daisha, stood on the doorstep, a wide smile illuminating her face.

Stella's surprise was evident. "What are you doing here?" she asked, her voice a mixture of surprise and a hint of underlying apprehension.

Daisha, ...