#GrandSlamin, #LoveCrisis
I woke alone. Walking around the apartment, all trace of Nikolai was gone. On the coffee table was a simple note: ‘See you in Melbourne.’
Feeling groggy, I moved to the kitchen for instant coffee, which was disgusting, and poured some cereal. Eating and drinking helped a little. My watch showed I had about an hour before my airport car arrived. Packing was mostly complete. Making the bed, I noticed a text from my parents, ‘Katie call us as soon as possible’. It didn’t take a genius to figure out why. I showered, dressed and finished packing and set my laptop up to download emails. Then I braved my parents.
My mother answered. ‘Katie, are you okay?’
‘Yes Mum, I’m fine.’
‘Is he there with you?’
‘No, he’s gone to Melbourne.’
‘Good. Katie, normal people don’t b
