Chapter 158

• Thomas' car drove away; I started walking towards the entrance with confident and determined steps. I noticed the broken-down car in the garage, and also saw my bike there. And it was at that moment that I remembered my suitcase with clothes was in Thomas' car.
• I reached the main door, raised my hand and knocked twice. I waited for my father or mother to open it, but they didn't. Were they home? If they weren't, I would have to wait for them. I headed to a flowerpot near the door, took out a spare key from underneath it. I opened the door with it. The place looked deserted, so I assumed they weren't there. I left the key on a small table, took off my coat and hat, and went up the stairs to my room.
• As I passed by my father's door, I heard noises, like laughter. I strained my ears to listen to who it was, and I recognized my mother's and father's voices; I opened my eyes in astonishment. Were they together? Did they sleep together? There was only one way to find out, I opened their bedroom door and walked in.