''How’s your painting going?'' mom asked later that day. ''Almost done, just waiting for the second coat to dry'' I smiled happily at my handy work ''Was that Ant I heard?'' ''Yes, he’s in the shower'' Mom placed a tray of food on the bed. ''Is he still mad?'' I'd told mom about their trip into town the second I’d gotten home. ''He’ll come round'' She assured me ''Shouldn’t you be getting ready for the party? Tiane will be here soon'' ''Yeah, but it won’t take me long'' ''Alright but eat before you go'' Mom looked at the tray of food. I sat down on my bed and ate my dinner, as I looked around the room. The wall behind the bed was black, and the other walls were now a glistening purple that matched my bed. After I’d eaten, I headed for the shower in my bathroom. I had been so bus

