On the way home, I think of the excuse to give mother about going to the mall. I badgered her till she agreed to come with me and I leave her high and dry? She is going to hold this one over my head for a long time. I begged and begged her before she agreed to spend the day with me and this weirdo guy comes and ruins my whole vibe. For the life of me, I do not want to be caught outside for the main time. Talking to Haley made my mood better. The drive home is a short one, I pull up into the driveway. Mom’s car is parked in. I hear her voice from the hallway when I enter the door. She is standing in the middle of the living room, facing the television with her phone pressed against her ears. “Hold on one second, let me call you back.” she says curtly to voice on the other line. Her hai

