It was the second last day before the February holidays and Rachel was sat at the Costa coffee in the airport. Today was the first time in a year and a half she would see her daughters and she was pretty nervous.
When Rachel and her husband Jack had divorced about three years ago the girls had stayed with Rachel and would stay with Jack on the weekends. Rachel loved her girls there was no question about that but the school was going through a hectic time back then and although Rachel hated to admit it she had let it take priority over the girls. When Jack had been offered a job in the states they decided it would be best if the girls went with as he would have alot more time for them. She hated to see them go but knew it was the best thing for them at that time.
Jacks job had now started requiring more travelling meaning he didn't have the time the girls needed at their age so the girls were now coming back to stay with Rachel.
Rachel checked her watch and decided to head and meet them. So she put on her coat grabbed her bag and walked to meet them.
Before long a big crowd of people appeared who had obviously just come off the plane including Jack and the girls appeared, Rachel smiled as she saw them.
Her oldest daughter Savannah had changed quite a bit since Rachel had seen her an looked very grown up for having just turned twelve the previous month. Her long brown hair which Rachel noticed now had highlights in it was straightened in a ponytail, she also had makeup on and was completely focused on her phone.
Anya who was now ten had grown a little. Her beautiful blonde hair was tied in a messy bun on top of her head and her skin had a nice tan on it obviously from the American sunshine.
Rachel took a deep breath before walking over to them.
"Hey girls" Rachel said as she hugged the two of them. After that they all stood for a minute not really knowing what to say go each other.
"Lets head then shall we, you all must be shattered from the flight.
So they all headed out to the car packing the suitcases in the boot and then driving off to Rachel's.
The journey back was quiet and the girls didn't really speak much as they were too focused on their ipad and iphone.
"Right lets get everything inside shall we" Rachel said as she pulled up in the driveway.
Everyone got out the car and collected the cases from the boot, the girls both stopped for a minute to look at the house they couldn't believe they hadn't been here in almost two years and it felt quite strange, they picked up their cases then headed inside.
They were greeted at the door by Rachel's boyfriend and his two children.
"Girls this is Tom and these are his two children" Rachel told them.
"Hi it's nice to finally meet you guys" he said and the girls smiled at them.
"Well perhaps we should get these cases up to your room" Jack said to his girls so everyone grabbed a case to help and took them upstairs.
Savannah walked into her room first, it felt strange being back here and didn't really feel like home anymore, she sat on her bed for a little bit before getting up and starting to put her clothes away.
Anya was in her room and just like Savannah felt strange about the whole thing, just then a young girl who was about the same age as her came in with a bag.
"I think this is yours, im Grace by the way" she said handing the bag to her smiling.
"Thanks" Anya said.
"You have such a cool room" she said looking around.
"Thanks i really like it but it feels a bit strange being back in it" she said with a slight laugh.
The girls sat and had a chat and Rachel smiled as she saw them glad that they were getting on.
Rachel headed downstairs to the kitchen she found Jack , Tom and Tom's son Ethan having a coffee.
"How the girls settling" Jack asked.
"Yeah they seem good Anya and Grace seem to be getting on well already" Rachel told them.
"Well i best be heading" Jack said just as the girls came down.
"When will we get to see you?" Asked Savannah.
"You can come over for a few weeks in summer yeah" Jack said.
"But that's ages away" Savannah said.
"I know Sav but im sure the next few months will fly by" he said hugging her and Savannah hugged back tight.
Anya came over and gave him a big hug too.
"Be good for your mum yeah, dont be too cheeky " he said.
"Don't know what you mean im never cheeky" Savannah said laughing.
"Love you both" he said kissing them on their foreheads and then heading to the door and Rachel followed him.
"I know you'll take good care of them" he said to Rachel.
"Of course i will" Rachel said.
Jack left and Rachel shut the door behind him and she smiled as she heard the laughter from her two girls, she knew it would take time to build up their relationship again but she was glad to have them home.
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