I didn’t get any sleep, none at all. I had laid awake the entire night just staring up at ceiling or onto the wall, thinking about what today would bring. 

My parents would soon arrive, in just a few hours. It was six in the morning and everyone was waking up. 

I walked into the bathroom and saw my dull eyes and pale skin. Whenever I didn't sleep, I looked like crap but it would have to do. I applied some makeup and put on my clothes.

Downstairs everyone was getting ...