I stood at the balcony enjoying the cooing breeze scattering my hair. I was waiting for Mom and Dad to return. I hated being home alone, it didn't excite me atall.

Xavier wasn't back and I randomly checked my watch to see if it was time for him to get back. Maybe I shouldn't have asked James to go after the lessons. I couldn't bear the boredom eating me so I walked to the balcony.

When I was tired of sitting out, I returned inside and walked back outside. I called Mom 'cause she was supposed to be home already and I just wondered what kept her.

"Emily."

"Mom, why...