Ok, my story Nothing or No-one can ever be kept a secret was changed from my original plan to make it more dramatic. However this was my first plan, and it's a more stripped back approach. Rachel's a lot more nicer at the beginning and so is her daughter.

I changed Alicia's name to Martha just to avoid confusion

I probably won't ever continue you this but thought I may as well share it :)

Miss Mason was sat in her office and she was very happy, today was the last day of term, tomorrow was the first day of the summer holidays, and this time next week she'd be on her belated honeymoon with Eddie, her deputy head.

All this was about to change by a single phone call

'Rachel, the hospital's on the phone for you' bridget her p.a had called to her

She was extremely puzzled, no one she knew was in hospital at that present moment

'Ok thanks Bridget, I'll take the call'

'Hi, this is Miss Mason, how can I help?'

'Hello, my name's Nurse Cooper, Miss Mason I'm afraid to tell you you're daughter Martha has been involved in a traffic collision, she has some horrific injuries, however will not co-operate with us until she see's you, can you get here as soon as possible please'

It was almost like someone had twisted a dagger in her chest, although people knew about her past, they didn't know about Martha. And Rachel wanted to keep it that way

'I'm really sorry, but I'm headmistress of a school and it's the last day of term, I don't think I can make today'

'Miss Mason, I don't think you understand the danger Martha will be in if she doesn't have the tests and this operation, however she won't do anything until you arrive. Martha is on Parry Ward at Greater Manchester hospital'

Rachel's conscience was split in two, if she did go, her past would be dragged up again and was it fair on the girl if she walked into her life again and then left her again? But then again this innocent girl wasn't to blame for rachel's mistakes.

'Ok I'll be there in half an hour'

Rachel slammed down the phone, and rushed out of the office. She got into her car and drove to the hospital, many questions were whizzing round her head 'why was she in Manchester, I sent her away to school in the south west?, why does she want me?, what does she look like?'

Even though Rachel hadn't wanted anything to do with her, she was still curious how her daughter had turned out

When she got there, rachel asked for directions up to Parry Ward, when she arrived at the ward she was introduced to Nurse Cooper

'Miss Mason, I'm glad you could find time out of your busy schedule' she said coldly

'Can you show me my daughter please' rachel said as politely as she could, I guessed to an outsider she looked like a heartless witch, but she had her reasons

Nurse cooper took her into a private room, Rachel was shocked to see all the cables attached to such a thin girl

'Martha' she gasped

The girl however was lead asleep so had not seen Rachel come in.

Rachel was shocked, there was no mistaking it, she was definitely her daughter. She had long aurburn hair that was nearly at her waist, and her face was oval, the same shape as her mother's. However Martha looked very unhealthy, you could see her bones that weren't covered by her hospital gown, and event though her eyes were closed, you could see huge bags underneath them

She was unsure what to do, whether to sit down, wait by the window, wake the girl or just stay put. Rachel knew she was a stranger to the girl, so why now was her daughter asking for her

She went to stand by the window, she text Eddie to let him know she had left school and not to worry, she turned around and was met by a pair of sparkling green eyes, her daughter had woken up

'Are you Miss Mason?'

'Umm. Yes I am' rachel tried to smile, but it was a weak attempt, this was followed by a very long awkward pause

Martha then broke it 'I don't blame you, you know. to be honest I think you're very brave'

Rachel smiled warmly at the girl, at the young age of 15 she had a very mature head on her

Martha spoke again 'if I was in your position I would have got rid of it, so I suppose I'm forever in you debt'

Rachel was shocked and didn't know how to reply, so changed the subject with a different question 'why now? Why now did you want to see me?'

'When I was in the accident, the last thing I remember is thinking I was going to die, and now knowing I might not make it off the operation table alive. I wanted to see you and to tell you that I don't blame you, and to tell you I still love you'

However much at that moment Rachel wanted to say the words back to the little girl, she couldn't say them. She knew Martha would be able to see through her lies and the least she owed her was the truth

'Also, Miss Mason. I'm really scared, can you just pretend I'm a student and stay with me till they're ready to send me in'

Rachel felt slightly uncomfortable, but she did just that, again that was the least she could do for the girl. She poured Martha some water, and they spoke about different things, like their favourite colours or their favourite subject at school.

Soon Nurse Cooper came into the room 'ok Martha, we're going to take you down to prep you now ok? Do you have any questions?'

'None about the operation, but can I have a few moments to say goodbye?'

'Of course' nurse cooper gave Rachel a venomous look and then continued 'I'll be right outside if you need me'

'Thanks Sarah' martha beamed at the nurse, Rachel noticed that however ill Martha looked, her smile lit up her face and the room almost felt happier

Rachel didn't know how to tell the frail girl she wasn't coming back but before she could find the words, Martha spoke

'I know you won't be here when I get back and I understand that, but thanks so much for coming, and I think you're wonderful'

Rachel could only mutter a few words 'god bless you child' she had never been religious, but it felt like it was the right thing to say

Nurse cooper came and wheeled Martha out the room, the child weakly waved goodbye to the woman who before today was practically a stranger and then turned away and smiled

Rachel sat there in the hospital room, she knew she was selfish but that part of her life was over and she didn't want to open old wounds. When Martha was born, rachel had never had any maternal instincts and the child was sent away immediately. However, the brief meeting today, saw a child that didn't remind her of her past, but a child that showed her strengths, courage and kindness. Had she been wrong all these years? Would it be wrong of her to demand a relationship with the child she had so stubbornly refused to see, just because she wanted it?

Rachel walked out of the hospital in a daze with Martha's words ringing in her head 'I don't blame you'

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