Chapter 4
The last few days flew past. People were packing up, relaxing over having finished their exams, wrapping presents, and sharing stories about family holidays, skiing trips, and friends back home. I smiled when I had to and was pleasant when necessary, but I was torn up with fear and sadness inside. I had apparently lost my family, and there was no one and nothing—let alone, nowhere—to take its place. I should have checked the want ads or asked people for advice, but I was too miserable and ashamed. And then it was time for the party, just before families arrived to pick up their children and take them home. Except for me, of course.
I was angry that our teachers and the staff did not ask if everyone had plans, or if anyone needed a place to stay. In their perfect lives, I guess
