Chapter 15

On that particular Friday night, Emma had no inkling of the delightful surprise awaiting her as she entered Ella's house. The air was filled with the mouthwatering aroma of sizzling meat and the comforting scent of fried goodness. Her senses immediately perked up, curiosity piqued by the enticing scent that greeted her.

However, what she saw in the beautifully set up dining area was not what she anticipated. There, laid out on the table, were trays filled with succulent pork barbecue and golden-fried chicken. The sight alone was enough to make her stomach rumble with anticipation.

She couldn't help but admire the spread before her, the sight of the perfectly cooked barbecue glistening with its caramelized glaze, and the crispy fried chicken. Emma's astonishment was evident as she turned to Ella, her eyebrows raised in both surprise and gratitude.

"Ella, you didn't have to do all this," she exclaimed.

Ella, standing nearby with a warm smile, shook her head gently. "W