As the night drew to a close, Emily gathered her things and said goodbye. "Thanks for the chat, guys. I'll catch up with you soon."

I nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I really like her. She's cool."

Emily laughed. "I'm good, but thanks for offering. I'm actually working on a project for my blog. I'm writing about the latest trends in lifestyle and entertainment."

As I walked into the living room, I couldn't help but notice my sister's friend, Emily, lounging on the couch, scrolling through her phone. She was a few years older than me, and I had always looked up to her as a cool, older sibling. My sister, Rachel, was out running errands, and I was left to keep Emily company.