Prologue: Winter Break
Group Chat: Ski Trip ❄️⛷️
Maya: We are not wasting winter break. Trip planning starts now.
Jared: Translation: Maya is dragging me up a mountain.
Maya: You love it.
Rachel: I vote skiing. I already bought a ridiculous pom-pom hat that needs to be seen.
Ethan: Works for me. Cabin + slopes + booze = perfection.
Maya: Gillian, you in? Don't make us beg.
Gillian: I mean... maybe? Where exactly?
Rachel: Look what I found- [shared link: Evergreen Lodge - Family-Owned Mountain Retreat]
Jared: That looks straight out of a postcard. Fireplace, snow drifts, the works.
Ethan: And it's cheap as hell. One week split between us? Practically nothing.
Maya: Rustic and cozy. Exactly what we need.
Rachel: YES. It's like... secluded, quiet, snow everywhere. Heaven.
Gillian: Secluded = creepy. No neighbors, no shops, just woods and mountains. Have you seen horror movies?
Maya: Gill, you say that about every place we look at.
Jared: She does. I vote yes.
Rachel: Same. This is the one.
Ethan: I'm in. And hey, Gill, don't worry-I'll keep you safe. 😉
Maya: Smooth, Ethan. Real smooth.
Rachel: Lollll someone's trying way too hard.
Gillian: ...Funny. Thanks. But seriously, I don't know. It's really isolated.
Maya: That's the point. We'll unplug, relax, enjoy ourselves. You'll love it.
Jared: All in favor of Evergreen Lodge?
Rachel: Yes!
Ethan: Yes.
Maya: Obviously yes.
Gillian: ...Fine. If everyone else is sure, I'll go.
Rachel: That's our girl.
Ethan: Can't wait. It'll be unforgettable.
Maya: Whiteout squad assembled! ❄️⛷️🔥
Gillian: (I really hope I don't regret this.)
