CHAPTER 11

Meg settled down in front of her computer glad to be back in the apartment even if was only for a couple of days.

She clicked on the key to open her mail from her sister and smiled.

Hi

This is your long lost sister calling!

Seriously … thanks for your quick e-mail before you left. What was it you said "Leaving today! New boss fantastic."

SO!!! fill me in on your new boss!!! Knowing your luck with bosses he cannot be too bad!! No hiding from Sara you know that don't you.

I mean to say who else would have their ex boss but one to act as postman. (Robert … I've lost count of how many ex bosses you've had actually … Are you trying to break a record or something!!!) What did you do pass in an airport and shout!!!

Not complaining, to post that lot would have cost a fortune. Videos are good … talk about tree hopping, countryside looks beautiful and all those buildings etc.

Know where we are going when we can travel!!!!!

What can I do with the kids???? Umm Mum and Dad come to mind. Evil chuckle

Good to see you happy and fit, your mates are dishy … You never said which one was your new boss!!!! Hint Hint I assume he is in there somewhere great pity he is spoken for. Did you do any work??

Dad is very much better in fact more relaxed than before, which is good … of course Mum is much happier … they been out for special meals etc. could almost call it courting … but they are married I know.

Bought new clothes again!!!

Babies kicking like mad, glad they haven't got a ball in there!! In case he feels left out Casey is fine and has not been kicked out of bed yet. By the kids or me! And don't you dare think or comment about my size either!!!!!!!

Scandal in Sunset - well we thought there was!

To state the blindingly obvious you know Tess and Tim have blonde hair … well baby girl has black hair and eyes just like someone we both know! Rumours were running round that Ben had been playing away from home. With Tess Of All People!!!! No No! …

It ended when Bette printed an open letter from Ben saying he is the father but through IVF treatment some private arrangement, along with the statement from the Doctor concerned. Everyone knows how private Ben is so that shut everyone up.

We now know Tim cannot have children. Perhaps that's why he was messing you around he would have known if he had tests done before your wedding. I cannot remember if you did.

Tess wanted a child and a known father … so with Maria and Tim's knowledge Ben did the deed at the clinic all very proper. Anyway the baby is well now and Tim is a great father he has really changed and is starting a new job with Liberty Corp.

Guess they had to come out in the open after all when Ben's name is mention the reporters bring up Derek and I suppose they want the children to be free from that legacy. Thankfully it is coming up less and less.

Other news. Ben's daughter is growing and loves to see what is going on, those eyes follow you everywhere and she has a lovely giggle it's almost as if she understands you already. Benjy is great with her and doing well in school.

We are in competition for THE PRIZE with The Gallery and guess who is working there now … use the term casually Umm Annie …. Yes!!! Dear old Annie … Casey and I are taking bets on how long she will last. The gang have joined in saying a couple of months at the most ….. Do you want to cast your vote?

Talking about the gang - Vanessa has got an assignment with one of the bigger groups of papers, no doubt she will forward you all the information. I think Michael is hoping it will be away from home and they can skip off together, he's doing fine by the way. When he and Casey get together they are just like two big kids!

Gabi and Ricardo have a girl, who looks like Gabi, everyone thought it would help with Carmen but no there was a bust up. In public! That woman has no sense at all; it looks like being final especially as a police officer had to help calm things. They have sold the Loft and moved into a house owned by the same people who run these apartments, so we are neighbours if you see what I mean. (Okay so there are a few houses between us but who is counting.)

Antonio is of course pleased for them, he has tried to stay neutral on this thing between Carmen and Ricardo but I think even he is coming down on Ricardo's side and sees less of Carmen. Good news is he has moved up in the Mission, … hey that sounds bad … you know what I mean … running things rather than being given all the difficult jobs … mind you that could be a difficult job in itself.

Tyus was seen around the hospital he is fine and is getting married to one of the nurses from his new practice and his research is going well. I forgot to get address but Stacey has if you want it.

Dad wants to have a word with you sometime, usual arrangements for Mum or use your mobile. Let me know how you feel.

As we appear to be up against The Gallery amongst others in the competition please try and come if only for the one day that will be great. Assuming you have actually settled in by then of course. The date is end of September let you know as soon as we do.

Miss you.

Oh yeah. The people in the apartments are great and I've already booked a place sorry two places with the crèche! Hey have you noticed it been all girls lately! My little lad is going to feel a bit out numbered.

Hugs Sara.

Meg clicked on reply and started typing.

Hi Sis

Hey I never lost you I just could not find time to e-mail!!!

I think I'm on land but not too sure! … Never do a country in such a short time … decided like you I must go again. Perhaps we might team up.

Trying to pack up for our trip to the hills, flying and landing again!!!!

Yoyo comes to mind! I was going to say I would not fly again after this but if I do come back for the celebration I don't think I will walk it.

As for my Boss he was the one behind the camera! He hates standing still in front of the thing but loves taking them. As for getting things back to you so quick … yes we met at the airport and I past on the parcel (Okay so it was arranged, well he could not walk back could he…. he joined us for the last DAY over in UK … commercial out private lift back … how's that for a flying visit!!! But it was worth a cool million. Bet he did not know what time it was when he got back home all those time zones!!!) Glad everything arrived you must have been up all night to see them all.

That was some news!

Glad Tim is okay with the baby; I bet tongues are still wagging in spite of the truth. Never would have thought it of Ben though I mean he could not stand Tim and he was very cautious of Tess … I suppose that's why he supported them after all he would not want a umm don't know what you would call her … step-niece anyway not to have a roof over her head. I suppose he will be an uncle of sort.

Okay so what was it about my fantastic that got your curiosity peaked…. He is just an ordinary guy, good looking umm a little rich with it and taken SO leave it at that!

But something strange has occurred while travelling.

PROMISE ME THAT YOU WILL KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF AND CASEY.

See how trusting I am by telling you anyway in my travels came across someone who knew Ben when he first arrived in US. He (the friend) never knew about Derek so it looks as though Ben was hiding from him then. Most probably got turned out of house and home I don't know but I do know Ben never returned when his parents died. I realise now that is why he tried so hard to keep Dad on board and wanted to help Maria through everything … then of course Benjy came and tipped the scales against us. At least he is happy now and has his own family.

PLEASE DO NOT TELL MUM AND DAD OR BEN it could open old wounds especially for Ben. He left his friend suddenly telling him not to find him and this friend is respecting that request even now. So I'm asking you too. You know the world must be getting smaller, strange how things turn out.

We are going to be working flat out for the next few weeks so don't expect much. Hope we beat The Gallery as for Annie working there as I say strange things do happen hope it works out for her, trust she is settled with Jude or has that gone by the roadside.

I might come back at the end of September, most probably be a flying visit of a day if I can manage it. That gives me under four weeks to sort things out here. Oh dear you should see the things I've got to pack!!!!!

Where's some sand to bury myself in quick!!! No tried it didn't work.

Glad things are going well for Mum and Dad; give them my love, Casey as well. I think I need to be a bit settled before I ring Dad so I'll try to ring Mum at Casey's usual arrangement, may be in transit and my mobile has just departed so will give you new number as soon as I get that sorted.

Special love to you and babies to be. (Hope you can still get through the doors …Only kidding honest.)

Meg

Meg closed it down and sighed as she looked round the room wondering where to start her eyes drifted towards the view and her mind started to wander.

Her flatmate came from the kitchen and leant against the wall smiling as she watched Meg; she was going to miss her and said gently with a tease. "Meg to earth…"

Meg turned smiled and asked with a sigh, "Okay where to start?"

They both laughed.