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her mobile and searched through her contacts and pressed call on the first one she knew would answer.
    “Hello Mom,” Alex said with a sigh. It was great to hear a friendly voice.
    “Hello Ally, you ok? It’s late to be calling,” her mom replied.
    “Mom, I’m coming to stay with you for a few days as soon as I can get flights out,” she said trying hard not to cry on the phone.
    “That’s ok baby, me and your dad will be happy to have you, you sure you’re ok?” she knew something wasn’t right.
    “Mom, I’m fine , just had a little fall out with Gary and need some time away that’s all, don’t worry I’ll see you soon.”
    “Ok, I’ll pick you up from the airport , text me when you have the flight details.”
    “I will, see you soon, love you, bye.” Alex ended the call and went online on her mobile searching for the earliest flight. She knew Gary would track her down eventually, as she was leaving a trail by using their credit card, but hoped that he would understand that she needed some space.
    She looked at the time, it was one in the morning, the flight details came up and there was one flying out at 4 am, she booked it, and texted her mom the details, she would be there for breakfast. Spain wasn’t that far away.
    She lay back on the bed, and although really exhausted, said to herself, “Pull yourself together Alex.”
    She ordered another taxi to take her straight to the airport.
    Once there, she sat watching the board waiting to be called to the gate for her flight. Her phone vibrated and she clicked on the message that flashed up.
    “Alex, please forgive me, I miss you and I’m sorry, please believe me when I say I went along with this for you , Gary xx.”
    She switched her phone off, and threw it into her bag. The flight was called and she got up and walked to the boarding gate. Once on the plane she closed her eyes, she needed to rest just for a short while, to try and block out what had happened.
    Images of Melissa drifted in and out of her dream, plus Gary, they were with each other, making love and they were laughing at Alex, she woke up suddenly. She felt really betrayed by the one person whom she loved with all her heart. She must have got some sleep because before she knew it the plane was beginning its descent.
     
    She went through customs in a daze in the bustle of people about to start their holidays. It was busy even at this time of the morning. Alex heard her name being called by a familiar voice, then she saw her mom. Alex ran towards her and hugged her.
    “Oh Ally, I ’ve been so worried, what happened?” her mom said.
    “Mom all I want to do right now is get into bed and sleep, please can we talk about this later?” Alex picked up her suitcase and waited for her mom to show the way.
    “Sure ok, let’s go . I left your dad sleeping. He didn’t even hear your phone call, so he doesn’t know you’re coming, but I did leave him a note when I came to pick you up.”
    They drove for about hour, Alex looked out of the window at the beautiful countryside. The sun was up and it was lovely, she could feel it on her face. She always loved coming here. They pulled up to the house and Alex’s dad was on the step to greet them with a big smile on his face. Alex got out of the car and went over to her dad, he gave her a hug and a gentle kiss on her head.
    “Come on, let’s get you settled, you look like you need some sleep.” Her dad leant in and whispered in her ear, “Before your mother starts with the questions.”
    Alex gave a tired smile and followed him into the house towards the bedroom.
    “Here, sleep, I’ll bring your stuff in later,” said her dad.
    Alex nodded and got into bed and tried to close her eyes, but she couldn’t find rest.
    Her mom came in. “Here this will help you sleep,” she said giving Alex a glass of water and a tablet, her mom always had something for every situation. Alex popped the pill in her mouth and drank the water.
    “You’ll be