A Lost Cause

It all happened so fast. I didn't know what to do, where I was, or what had just happened. I went out cold. That was the last I would ever see of Estelle, my best friend, again.

--4 Weeks before--

Estelle motioned her hand for me to come get a better view of the fireworks. It's the fourth of July. I dashed over to my best friend to watch the colorful burst of many different colors, while standing next to Estelle.

"Today has been so much fun!" She exclaims. I nod and say,
"It has! Thank you so much for inviting me! I better get going home. See ya!"

"Okay, bye!" Estelle tells me.

I only live about two blocks from Estelle's house so I just walk home.
I get home at about 11:41 pm, I like taking my time while walking.

I walk into my room, close the door behind me and pull out my phone to text Estelle.

"Wanna go to the mall tomorrow afternoon?"

She texts back almost instantly.

"Yes! Of course! I'll let my mom know!"

And I leave it at that. But I haven't told her yet that I'll be