No Millie something happened, its my dad its why I keep getting so upset. I paused, trying to find the right words, not that there were any words to describe what he had done. He left my mum, for a..another man. I said, letting out a heavy sigh.

It felt good to have finally said it, I glanced up to see shock in Millies eyes.

When did this happen?

I don’t know, my mum only told me the other day.

Hows your mum taking it?

Not good, I mean I’ve got a five year old brother and I cant believe my dad would just walk out on his family to go shack up with some man who he doesn’t even know! My dads not even *****, I just don’t know what to do. I said weakly, unaware of what I had just said.

Is that why you don’t want to leave, because you think youll be doing the same as your dad?

I looked up, I hadn’t even thought about it like that. Well it wasn’t exactly the best thing to do to my mum right after her husband leaves her to be in a ***** relationship. Just call her up and say Im going off to do the same, but in LA.

Thats what Ill be doing, Ill be no better than him.

Millie leaned forward, squeezing my hand in hers.

No Trix its not the same, Im not saying what you dad did is right but you cant stop doing what makes you happy just because of what he has done.

I pulled away again, but this time I got up off the bed, I needed to breath. I stood there with a hand to my head, my mind buzzing with so many thoughts I couldn’t distinguish one from another.

I need some time Mill. I said quietly.

I heard her move and then a pair of arms encircled my waist and a gentle mouth began kissing my neck.

I know, Im sorry, come here. she whispered, trying me round into a hug.

I held her back, crushing my face into her neck, needing the comfort. We fit so perfectly together, I hadn’t realised that before. I felt Millies lips nuzzling my neck, finding that spot which made me moan. She planted a kiss on my shoulder and continued to hold me, letting out a contented sigh.

So you still want to do something today? I asked after a while, breaking the silence.

Um.

I smiled, feeling the warmth of her mouth forming the words against my skin.

Yeah course I do silly, nothing that involves alcohol though I think youve drunk quite enough for now.

I laughed, agreeing with her that I had drunk way too much recently. Not that I was going to mention that she was the main reason for the sudden spurge on alcohol. I really had to rethink my ways of coping with stress; take up yoga or tennis, not drink vast amounts of Tequila.

Why dont we go out for a meal or something? I asked, running my fingers up and down Millies back.

Mmm…in public?

I pulled back, a small smile playing across my lips. Millie was smiling too, her eyes twinkling into mine.

No, well go out in disguise and hide out somewhere.

She laughed, squeezing me tighter.

Ok, enough with the sarcasm missy. Where were you thinking?

We could go to my favourite, its a place called Nandos. Its a Portugese restaurant that has the best food ever, as long as you like it spicy?

Millie giggled, rubbing her nose against mine.

Sounds perfect. she whispered before kissing me tenderly.