"Be cautious of what you say, your mom is a little on edge today." My dad whispers into my ear. She's on edges? Then what am I? Instead of arguing I just nod.
"Why did you call me down?" I asked.
"She said she wanted you to help watch your brother while she cooked. I can't because I have to go to a meeting but I shouldn't be long. If you want you can invite Demi over." Great.
"Ok, just be home soon."
"Will do." He quickly kissed my head and left without another word. Why is it so dark in here? Before I went into the kitchen, where my mother would bound to be, I sent Demi a text telling her to meet me here. I saw that it was 8pm. Explains part of the reason why it's dark. I switched the hall light on and then walked into the kitchen. I saw my baby brother in his high chair and my mom chopping away at something. I didn't say anything because I'm scared my mom would flip, so I sat down quietly.
"How was your day?" She sounds tired, but her actions told me otherwise. I heard my phone make a beeping noise indicating that I had a text message. I looked down and saw it was from Demi.
'Be there in five'
"Hello?" I look up and see my mother turned around looking at me. Wait, What was the question?
"What?" I ask.
"I asked how your day was." Now she sounded irritated. I really do have to watch what I say.
"It was ok. And yours?" I try to say as truthful as I can. I hate lying and I'm really bad at it.
"How do you think it was?" She asked and turned back around to continue cutting up veggies. Eww.
"Is it ok if Demi joins us for dinner?" I don't want to surprise her with this kind of mood.
"Sure." I hope dad gets here soon. I know he just left but I don't think I can handle this.
"Thanks." Be nice. Just keep saying that in your head and you should be fine. Man, where's Demi? "I'm going to wait for her outside."
"Ok." Is all I hear from my mom.
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"It's about time." I say as my best friend runs up to me engulfing me in a hug.
"Sorry, my mom told me to do some last minute chores. We really need to get our own place." She said in my hair. She pulls away and pecks my cheek. Yes we have that kind of friendship.
"So true.Ok so just to let you know, my mom is in a mood so ssh..." I warn her. She nods and we both walk in quietly.
