The next morning I roll over to hug my husband only to find he is not by my side.I open my eyes.nowhere. I get up and walk down stairs to see he has left Ellie and I breakfast.halfway through a ham and cheese croissant Ellie begins to cry. I put it down on my plate and walk upstairs to get Ellie.I put her in the bath and wash her beautiful hair.once I dry her off I get out a pair of pink underwear witch I slip over her tiny feet anfpd up her legs.i put her in a pair of black tights and a white shirt with a yellow bow on the right shoulder.i lace up her tiny vans and sit her down with some building blocks in front of the television.I go upstairs and slip my pajamas off.I step under the hot water.it feels wonderful.As I rinse the last of the conditioner from my hair I step out onto the cold bathroom tiles.I blow dry my hair and put on a black singlet with a pair of carcee lorna jane casual wear pants.I slip on some purple and grey socks and lace up my black doc martins. I put a small amount of concealer and mineral powder own.I blink a few times and the mascara is on.As I zip up my make up bag I her par a loud sound.Like a gun shot.My heart stops in my chest.Ellie. I run down the stairs to see Ellie is fine.I go over and pick her up is put her in her high chair. I get her some mushed up Apple and custard baby food.as she eats that I finish my croissant.I take a sip of coffee.He bursts through the door.We need to leave.NOW.its my husband.i look him in the eyes.why? I ask softly.ill explain on the way.you need to pack clothes,photo albums and anything that is dear to you.You have five minutes.what were those gun shot noidpses outsi... HURRY. He cuts me off. I grab Ellie and run upstairs.she looks at me.mummy where are we going.on holiday I reply.she smiles. And I send her to get her favourite teddy bear.I pack my thing with a minute to remain.ellie on my lap. A single tear rolls down my cheek bbbbbbbooooooooommmmmmmmmmm. Half of my bedroom collapses.was that a,a bomb. I grab Ellie and our things and run diwnstairs.we get in our black four wheel drive and my husband roars out of the driveway.i look outside of the car.everything is well is falling apart and on fire.im confused and scared and well I have no idea what is happening or why we have to leave.hunny.., why are we leaving. He looks at me with pain in his eyes.not in front of Ellie he says firmly and softly.a tear rolls down his cheek before he turns his attention to the road again.i glance back.ellie is fast asleep.
