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never met
the Sinclair’s.  I slump on my bed and punch the pillow.  She
hasn’t even had the decency to write a note, she’s just vanished,
again.  I don’t know why she does it.  I suddenly feel this
horrendous relief, but I feel guilty because I know Jake must be so
upset that she’s decided to leave, but all I am now feeling is
relief.  She’s out of my life.  I can finally get on without
her.  I let out a deep breath and before I know it, I’m falling
into oblivion.
     
    Chapter 3
     
    The
sound of the alarm waking me at 6:30am was an unwelcome one.  My
head is pounding.  I look up and quickly realise I’m still dressed
from last night.  Wow, I must have been dead to the world.  I
get up and walk over to my bathroom.  I quickly pour some water in
a glass and take some Advil out of the cabinet.  I pop the tablets
and start to get undressed for a shower.  Once I’m done I look in
my wardrobe for inspiration.  It’s still hot, must be at least
seventy degrees outside and the day hasn’t even started yet.  I
put on a nice grey pencil skirt, a white blouse and some black high
heels.  I’m feeling better already.  I make my way the mirror
and apply my makeup and blow dry my hair.  By the time I’m
finished its 7:15am.  As I climb downstairs I suddenly remember
that I have to clear that mess I made up from last night.  I go to
the cupboard on the landing and begin my journey down to the
basement.  I get to the bottom and find that there’s nothing
there.  
       “I cleaned it up last night.”  
     
  The voice makes me jump.  I turn around and find Jake in
all his glory.  His hair is swept back this morning making his
eyes a piercing green as ever.  He’s wearing a crisp white shirt
and grey trousers and he he’s adjusting the cufflinks at the end of his
arm.  “Do you want me to help you with that?”  I
offer.  
       “No, its ok I got it thanks.”  
     
   Great now he doesn’t want me near him.  “I’m really
sorry I did that last night Jake and thanks for cleaning it up for
me.”  
     
   He sags a bit and sighs, “I tried calling her last night
but I think she may have disconnected her phone.  She’s not left a
note or anything.  Do you have any idea where she may have
gone?”  
     
   I don’t know what to say, do I tell him the truth or will
it hurt him too much?  “I have no idea Jake, I’m really
sorry.”  
     
   He looks disgruntled, “I’m sure we’ll figure something out
Ana.  Do you want to take the day off, I’ll understand if you
don’t want to come in today?”  
     
   I look baffled, why is he being so nice to me?  I
thought he would be throwing me out by now.  “No, I’m fine really
Jake but thank you anyway.  I’ll go get the keys to my car and get
going I think.  Is Matthew up yet?”  
     
   He looks at me and frowns, “I got Matthew up just now;
he’s getting ready for school.  You can come with me again today;
I should be finished the same time as you again if you
want?”  
         I look up into those eyes and smile, “Ok, that’ll be good, thank you.”
     
    We
say our goodbyes to Matthew and head out to work.  The sun is
shining and it is a beautiful day.  I love the start of summer it
is my favourite time of year.  The winters here are too cold and I
just want to curl up in bed for three months and hibernate.  It’s
always times like that I wish I was a bear.  It is weather like we
have now that you feel you don’t have a care in the world.  How
far from the truth can that be now? 
     
    We head down the route 7 and we are almost there when Jake suddenly speaks, “Have you eaten Ana?”  
     
  I quickly realise I haven’t eaten since yesterday
lunchtime.  No wonder I had a banging headache this morning. 
So much has been going on, I have actually forgotten to eat.  
     
 “You have to eat Ana, it’s important.  You didn’t have
anything last night either did