Hey again, I posted another chapter just to keep you all in suspense a bit more. I promise in the next chapter I will reveal what has happened. In the mean time, I hope this will satisfy you enough to keep on reading and reviewing. Enjoy!

He wasn't there that morning

Kirsten rolled over out of habit and found herself alone in her bed. The coldness of the empty side made her click that everything was real, Sandy wasn't here. She got out of bed and strolled over to her bathroom and as she stared into the mirror, an unidentifiable face stared back at her; her mascara was smudged, hair matted and lipstick non-existent. She wandered over to her phone perched on the table as the flashing light indicated 4 new messages. She pressed the button as they began to play.

BEEP Hi Kiki, it's Dad here. Please call us we need to sort this out. BEEP

BEEP Kirsten, it's me, Sandy. Call me, please. Don't ignore me. BEEP

BEEP Kirsten, it's me again. I need to you call me. Please call me. BEEP

BEEP Hey Kiks, it's Hailey! Dad is really stressed out and I think he wants you to call them. Guess what? I'm graduating from pre-school tomorrow! I miss you. Bye bye. BEEP

Once again, the emotions hit her as she stumbled back into a chair and let a small tear escape down her face. She was just a child inside, small and vulnerable, and each time she thought of the happenings of last night, her heart broke just that little bit more. She knew that Sandy was her rock, her everything and right now that was what she needed, but he didn't know what this was like. He had no clue whatsoever. Or at least that was what she thought.

The ringing of her phone, awoke her from her daydreaming and she glanced at the screen. SANDY it read and she reached over and hesitantly picked it up; it wasn't going to fix itself.

"Hello" She whispered, her voice shy and childlike.

"Kirsten, are you okay? I'm so sorry I hurt you. I never meant to sound condescending." He replied, afraid of the meekness of her voice when she answered.

"I… I'm… I'm so sorry Sandy. What I said before… I didn't mean it… I don't mean it"

"Honey, I understand. You are hurt. What you said is true, we are from two different worlds but I want to make this work. I want to be there for you, to help you."

Kirsten's silence on the other end worried Sandy and he realised much more than a phone call was going to fix this.

"Kirsten, I've got to go but I'll call you soon. Baby, are you sure you're fine?"

"I will be, just give me time."

He sighed as he put the phone down. Time, just what he was afraid of.

Sorry it's another short chapter but I'm just getting started so bear with me for awhile. Please review!