The Nightly Ritual

As Monica kept up her vigil, she was able to piece together the details of Erica’s nightly ritual. She saw Erica looking around cautiously before sneaking out of her window. Erica seemed to be taking careful measures not to wake her mother, which only added to Monica’s worry.

What could be so important that Erica felt the need to sneak out? Monica watched, her heart pounding, as Erica stealthily moved her car out of the driveway and disappeared into the night.