'What do you mean- met someone else?" For a moment jason didn't understand. Then his face went white. "When I was on holiday with my family in France at Nev Year I met a man and (this was the difficult bit to say) and I think I love him. "You said you love me,' said Jason in a loud voice. I did. I do. I do love you, but maybe like a brother. I feel a different love for Francois. Maria looked at Jason. "Oh Jason. I'm sorry. l didn't want this to happen. You don't love him," said Jason. It was just a holiday romance. How can you fall in love with someone else? Have you heard from him since the holiday? Have you seen him? Does he say that he loves you? "Yes, he loves me too,' Maria answered. "We've emailed each other every day, and he came to London last week for a few days. I saw him then when I stayed at my sister's. You told me your sister wanted to spend some time with you," said Jason. So that wasnt true, was it? Jason looked at Maria He couldnt believe what was happening. "When we finish school in the summer. I'm going to Pari to study, Francois is studying there at the moment, Maria said, not looking at Jason You've thought of everything, haven't you? When did you decide all this? Jason asked Maria didn't reply. Jason got up, put on his coat and said. "I'm going. I can't stay here. lt hurts just to look at you Will you be all right? asked Maria. I don't know. And anyway it's not your problem now, is it?" replied Jason angrily.