Alex picked me up the next morning at ten o’clock. I ran down the stairs yelling to my mom that I was going out. She came running out of her room.
“Where are you going?” she asked.
“I’m going to hang out with Alex and his sisters.”
She crossed her arms. “I wish you would’ve told me before.”
Crap. I had completely forgotten to mention it to her when I got home last night. “I’m sorry. It was last minute.”
She sighed. “Alright. Don’t forget, your father is coming over later tonight.”
My stomach dropped. “What?”
“I told you a few days ago.”
I felt the blood drain from my face. “I guess I forgot.”
“Are you alright?” she asked, putting a hand on my forehead.
I smiled. “I’m fine.”
“You look a little pale.”
“I’m fine. I got to go. I love you!” I gave her a quick kiss on her
