Chapter Twenty I stayed in my room despite my parents coming up and repeatedly telling me I was being rude to our guests. Actually, I think if they knew the truth, they wouldn’t think I was being rude, but, I can’t TELL them the truth so... I guess I’ll just have to accept the scolding. So, reluctantly, I followed them back down stairs and helped them scoop and bowl up the ice cream before taking it out to the guys in the garden. Once that was done, i took mine out and sat by the pool. Rolling up my trousers and taking my converses off, I put my feet in the pool and just signed, sadly. I thought today would be so much fun, it's the exact opposite. No one came over to bug me, clearly sensing that I just wanted space and to be alone. I ate my ice cream in peace and I heard my parents

