Three years ago,

Hanna stepped inside her mother's house she let herself fall on the floor. As tears came down running on her face, she patiently waited for her mother to come home. Two hours later as Ashley Marin stepped inside her house and let her bags on the floor she was shocked to be greeted by the sight of her daugther sitting on the staircase crying. As she silently managed to come out of her shock and close the door behind her, Hanna unsecurely rose from the stairs and headed towards her. Wrapping her arms around her mother she started crying silently once more. Ashley felt confused at the idea of her child who had been missing for two years now suddenly being home with her again.
-"Hanna? What? I mean when did you get here? Where were you? Do you have any idea how much you scared me and Caleb? He's been going out of his mind trying to find you". hanna released herself from her mother's arms and turned her head to face her mother, tears continuying to fall down on her face.
-"I was in Fiji. I got a job offer there, as a receptionist. Last week I was offered a promotion as an asist. manager. It's something that took me by surprise, so I took some days off. I figured it was time to face everything. I went to see Caleb earlier this week today. He's met someone else, mom. so i made sure i left before he noticed me. I've stayed in the hotel this past week waiting for you to come back home from your NY trip". Ashley froze when she heard her talking, for she knew what a special relationship her and Caleb had, and there was just no way he would cheat on Hanna. Sighing she watched her child once more. She seemed healthier than the last time they spoke.
-"What are you going to do now"? Ashley asked and while she had a hunch about Hanna's answer she hoped she would be wrong about it. Hanna sighed as she watched her mother warily.
-"I have a flight that leaves at midnight to Fiji, I left you my phone number and adress on your nightstand. I'll stay in touch but if you tell anything about my visit to Caleb or where I am, I'll vanish again and this time I won't return"...
-"Hanna I think you should stay. Clear things up with Caleb, sort them out". But as she watched her face Ashley sighed in disappointment. When her daugther decided something she never changed her mind about it. Two hours later a wary Ashley watched her get inside a cab and leave the house.

18 months ago...

Ashley had been feeling under the wheather lately so she did some tests and as she waited for their results she decided to offer herself a vacation. Her mind decided she flew to Fiji and spent her vacation there reconnecting with Hanna and trying to make her confront Caleb. To take a decision about her marriage and do something about it. Halway through her vacation Ashley fainted. As hanna rushed her to the hospital the docotor's were quick into diagnosing the problem. Leukemia. As Hanna heard this she felt her world had truly had come to an end, as she felt like she was loosing her only remaining piece to keep her afloat. Hanna wanted to return to the States to be there for her mother but Ashley dismissed the idea quickly. She refused to let Hanna see her going through this pain. They eventually compromised into having Hanna come see her over the week-ends. Her last visit had been only a week prior to Caleb's arrival to Fiji. Hanna however made sure she would avoid him when she visited her mom over the hospital, as the medical staff were instructed not to say a thing about her visits.

Right about now I'm dodging imaginary bits of furniture thrown at me. I know I probably surprised you with this new turn of events I hope it clears things up as to why hanna didn't leave right away to see her mom. Katie, I hope that your surgery goes well. anons who asked about Hanna's mom you have your answer. AuthorAbc123 and everyone else who asked about Caleb being a cheater... brace yourselves. Next chapter will adress this issue. and then we're finally getting back ontrack with the story. Also it's the first time someone lets me know they have stopped reading one of my fics. I appreciate that you were honest enough to tell me about it, Anon. People, I started writing not so long ago... and ever since I've been trying to push my bondaries. That's why i always appreciate both positive and negative reviews. until next time... N.