*Max's POV*
I can see how it hurts Tara everyday to walk past her room and look at how untouched her bed covers are and how there was no trace of a return. She had left the room perfectly clean and tidy, and every single photo of her and Tara was still neatly placed on tables and walls. That was the part that Tara couldn't bare; walking into Natalie's room and looking at every picture, that held a new and different memory that they both treasured. Tara still doesn't know why Natalie left, and none of us dare tell her. We all knew how guilty Natalie felt about not being there for Tara and how much seeing Tom upset her. She just couldn't handle it all. She left with only a note to tell her story. Tara beats herself up everyday about Natalie leaving. She thinks It's her fault because she wasn't a good enough friend to her, but that isn't true. The lads and I all know how much Tara misses Natalie, and needs that kind of girl companion back, so I called my cousin. She didn't live too far away from where we live so it was easy for her to come and go. We all believe that Tara needs to forget about Natalie, no matter how hard it may be, because she needs to move on. She needs to meet new people and forget about the past, no matter how much it means to her.
*Tara's POV*
I was sat on the edge of my bed, looking through my phone and camera at all of the photos we shared. I still cant believe she is gone. She only left a note and to be honest I'm scared. I don't know where she is, or even how she is! She hasn't replied to any of our calls or texts and I am starting to worry. The chummy I know and love wouldn't just leave and then have no contact. If she was honestly worried about me she would ask how I was or get in touch, but she hasn't and that hurts. A lot.
I walked down the stairs of the house to go and get a drink when I heard Max talking on the phone to someone.
"Babe, I promise it will only be for a few days. Please, you know how much I've missed you and that beautiful face of yours. I just need to see you. No, time doesn't matter, I can get rid of her anytime, you know, send her out for food of something, just enough time to see you again."
Wait. What! Please tell me I'm not hearing this. Please let my ears be telling lies.
"That's great babe! God! I've missed you so much too! I don't know what I would do without you. Okay, babe. Goodbye. I love you!"
That's it. I didn't want to believe he would ever do that but I guess I was wrong! I ran back upstairs with tears pouring down my face and shoved most of my clothes and essentials into my suitcase before writing Max a note and ran down the stairs and slammed the front door. I was done. I soon booked into a nearby hotel and just cried.
*Max's POV*
I had just gotten off the phone to my cousin Chelsea, who agreed to come and keep Tara company. Isn't that great! I'm so excited for them both to meet, I love Chelsea to bits because she is the only cousin around my age who I'm close to and Tara is the love of my life. I cant live without her. I was brought out of my thoughts by the slam of the front door, I walked toward it to see a note taped to the door;
'If you are wondering where I am, I have gone to the shop to buy food and drinks just like you wanted! I wont be back EVER so have fun with 'Babe' I'm done Max, finished! Goodbye, Tara!'
I can't believe it! Tara must have heard my conversation with Chelsea an thought I was cheating on her. I could never cheat on her! What is Siva going to think! He is just getting better finally and I bet once he finds out I will be in his shoes! Fuck. Well done Max, just go ahead and break the heart of the girl you truly loved.
