It is hard to listen when no one wants to say anything.

784 days - every single day that she’s gone to school. Technically, she was unpopular during the holidays as well, but those days do not count. She doesn’t get teased or anything, it’s just that no one pays attention to her. She is basically invisible.

It used to be fine. Or, maybe not fine, but it was okay. Now, it’s not even okay.

“Isn’t it amazing?” Dad says, smiling widely. Mom covers her mouth with her hand. There is a letter on the table. It says

Who do you want to invite?