Fate's Playbook

Chapter 40 - Ski Trip

"A bad day on the slopes beats a good day in the office." - Unknown

Luca and Nora had been studying tirelessly for their final exams of the semester, burning the midnight oil to make sure they were fully prepared.

They had spent countless hours in the library, poring over textbooks and lecture notes, and practicing past exam questions until they felt confident in their abilities.

Finally, the day arrived when they had to sit for their exams, and they were both relieved when it was over.

As they walked out of their final exam rooms, they both breathed a sigh of relief, feeling like a weight had been lifted off their shoulders.

They met up with their friends, Elle, Lily, William, Noah, and Stefan, who had all just finished writing exams. They all hugged each other and congratulated themselves on a job well done.

The group had been planning a ski trip for weeks, and they were all excited to spend a week at Noah's parents' cabin in the mountains.

They loaded up their cars with skis and snowboards, bags full of warm clothing, and plenty of snacks and set off on the road trip to the cabin.

As they drove through the snowy mountains, they talked and laughed, playing their favorite music and singing along at the top of their lungs.

When they finally arrived, they were greeted by Noah's parents, who welcomed them with open arms and showed them around the cozy cabin.

After settling in, they all sat down to a delicious dinner prepared by Noah's parents. They caught up on each other's lives, sharing stories and laughing at old memories.

They talked about their plans for the week, eagerly discussing all the activities they wanted to do and the places they wanted to explore.

The next morning, they woke up early, eager to hit the slopes. William and Stefan were the best skiers in the group, but everyone was excited to learn and improve their skills.

Noah's parents had arranged for a ski instructor to give them a lesson, and they spent the day skiing and snowboarding down the mountain, taking breaks to warm up with hot cocoa and snacks.

They marveled at the beautiful scenery around them, feeling grateful for the chance to experience such a breathtaking winter wonderland.

In the evenings, they huddled around the fireplace, playing board games and card games, sipping on hot chocolate, and enjoying the cozy cabin atmosphere.

They took turns cooking dinners, with each person or group taking charge of a meal, experimenting with new recipes and sharing their favorite dishes.

One night, they decided to have a karaoke party and sang their hearts out to their favorite tunes.

Elle surprised everyone with her amazing singing voice, and they all had a blast, belting out hit after hit until they were hoarse.

On another day, they went on a snowshoeing excursion, exploring the winter wonderland around the cabin. They trekked through the snow, marveling at the frozen lakes and snow-covered trees.

They built a snowman and had a snowball fight, laughing and joking around like kids.

Towards the end of the week, they had a movie marathon and watched their favorite films while snacking on popcorn and candy.

They also took some time to reflect on the past semester and share their goals for the upcoming year.

On their last night at the cabin, they had a farewell dinner, cooking up a feast together and toasting to their friendship and the memories they had made together.

The next morning, they packed their bags and said their goodbyes to Noah's parents, feeling grateful for the amazing trip they had shared.

They drove back home.