Mum drops me off at the venue.The car stops but I don't get down immediately.We stay in that comfortable silence for a while till she pulls me in for a hug.She must know how much I need it because I'm still shaken by Ben's presence.

　　"Are you sure you are okay?"she asks while pulling away from the hug.

　　I told her about Ben."I'm fine."

　　"Aren't you curious?"

　　Now,she sounds like Maria."Not really."I just want to finish the rest of school ...