My nan is the only living grandparent I have left and I'm distraught. Tony piles clothes into a case for me. My parents had already packed before I got in, having had the news some hours ago. Tony offers to drive us to the airport to save paying a taxi. My parents nod, gratefully.
We fly out in a couple of hours.
When we get to the airport I realise I'm meant to work tomorrow.
I text Mike so he can get hold of Mags ASAP.
me - emergency got to go back to Wales can u let Mags know and tell her I'm sorry Tony will tell u rest x
Mike - will do take care hun x
I sigh. I'm worried sick about my gran. And I don't want to leave Tony. I realise I'm falling in love with him.
He's standing right here with me, for the last time for goodness knows how long.
As if he senses this, he wraps his arms around me as I sob.
"I love you Charlotte" I hear him whisper to me.
"Oh Tony, I love you too" I whisper back.
