"Hey, Ellie." Maia popped the lollipop from her lips and pointed it at me. "How come we've never been to your house?"
"Now that I think of it, Maia’s right." Noy confirmed.
"I... I don't know." I gulped, not knowing what to say in response. "I don't really live in a big house like yours and my dad is usually at home, so..."
"So, take us there today!" Noy finished the sentence for me.
"Huh?" My eyes widened. That was when I remembered that I haven't told them about my father. "I... I can't."
"Why not?" They insisted.
"My dad's in the hospital so right now I'm living with... Uhh... My uncle." I lied.
"Oh my God! What happened to your dad? Is he going to be alright? How are you holding up?" Noy, the blabbermouth went on.
"Everything's fine, I think. But for now I'm staying with my unc
