CHAPTER 36

Chapter 36

I woke up, and I don’t know why I woke up so early today. My plan would have been about pass-eight. But maybe it's better if I get up early so that Karmi and Jen can catch up with me later for breakfast. I'll just buy what we can eat at the open restaurant. Former habits, fast-food again.

No one is up at home yet, so there was no problem with me leaving. My morning is not ruined. Maybe it's good if it's always like this so that no one gets upset in the morning.

I think about the short statement that mom and I had last night. She seemed to be disliking me, that even when my skin touched her skin, I was like a contagious virus. I shuddered at the annoyance last night, but out of respect. I am the one who needs to avoid it.

I didn't realize that I was here at the door of my condo. I immediately swiped the card-key I was carrying, instead of pushing the bell button, so they could hear inside that someone was here outside. Maybe the two are still as