Val's P.O.V

The moment the pizza boxes landed on the table, the room buzzed with an electric energy. Brielle's laughter was infectious, her dimples deepening as she clapped her hands together like a kid on 25th December morning.

"Oh, bring it in!" she chanted, practically vibrating with excitement as she snatched the boxes from my grip.

Oh Brielle, you had long awaited this more than anyone else. I said pushing the rest of the packages to her. Her hands seemed tired as her grip was firm to ...