The dining room was filled with the smell of turkey, stuffing, green casserole, and so many other delicious dishes scattered across the giant table. Gossip and chatter bubbled up into the air, taking up the large room’s space in full.

I breathed out an irritated sigh, and slumped into my chair. *I can’t wait till I go home,* I groaned inwardly.

“Oh. My. God. Giovanna, is that you?” A voice call...