“I believe your curfew is present now, young lady.” My mother spoke as I breathed a sigh of relief, realizing she hadn’t seen us. I followed her from the room and watched as she eyed Gabriele curiously, until stopping as we made our way the area we would then share. I quickly changed from my uniform and into my nightgown as my mother spoke of how impressed she was of the school and everything to do with it. I had done my best to make the most of the moment-feeling as though maybe this was what she would need to feel better since my father passed away. Maybe she was just lonely and needed someone. This is what I had told myself as I slid between my covers and found her to do the same while she began a variety of conversation topics just as I would try to close my eyes. I had to wait almost
