Waking up the next morning beside Jesse, I'm thankful he's still there. I'm dreading today knowing I'm going to have to sit opposite Daniela in her house to meet her properly for the first time. Thankfully I'll have people I know to help me get through it.

"What's on your mind?" Jesse asks moving the hair from my face as he wakes up.

"I'm just thinking about tonight. I've got a feeling that it's going to be so awkward" I say. My stomach is already in knots at the thought of eating dinner with Jesse's wife.

"Is it worth me promising that I'll do my best to make sure it isn't awkward?"

"I'm not sure there's a lot you can do to be honest Jess" I say rolling onto my back "is it too late to cancel?"

"We don't need to cancel, get Andreas to pick you because I can't and stay with him as much as you can. He's the only other person who knows the situation so there's nothing for anyone else to be awkward about" Jesse says lying on his back resting his head on my shoulder.

"Do you ever wonder if this is a mistake?" I ask after a few minutes of silence just enjoying each other's company.

"What planning tonight?" Jesse answers my question with a question obviously not thinking the same as me.

"No us. Do you ever think it was a mistake and we should never have kissed never mind it going further and me becoming the other woman"

"I don't think it's a mistake. I think I could've handled things better but I don't think it's a mistake" Jesse says rolling onto his stomach "do you think it's a mistake?"

"Yes and no. It's just a lot to risk. Your wife, your daughter, your reputation. I don't want to become known as Smalling's slutty sister"

"And I'll make sure that doesn't happen. No matter what happens with me I'll not let your name be dragged through the mud. This is all on me"

"Jess you can't do that. If this blows up in our face it's on both of us. It takes two to tango and I knew what I was getting into" no matter how much I argue I get the feeling I'm not going to win this one.

That night I change into the typical jeans and a bodysuit ready to go over to Jesse's house. It's a casual dinner which means I don't need to go all out with my outfit however I still need to look good, first impressions and all that. Walking downstairs I see Chris and Sam are both ready and waiting for me after Sam decided it was better for me to get ready at their house because I'm so nervous.

"Do you think I should wear a blazer?" I ask holding a red and black blazer up.

"The black one if anything. You don't need it but you might want it later if it gets cold. Your outfit looks banging with and without it" Sam says giving me the once over. Black one it is "are you ready to go? We don't want to be late"

"Yeah I'm ready. I'll just get my keys. I'll leave my clothes and stuff here until tomorrow though"

"You don't have to drive. I'll bring you back here after" Chris says but I insist on taking my car as well. At least I have an escape if things go downhill. Arriving a Jesse's house I recognise a few cars that are in the driveway at least I'm not the first here.

"Don't look so nervous. Dani's not that bad when you meet her. I can't say get to know her because she isn't here enough but she'll talk to you" Sam says to me as we wait at the door for someone to answer. Before I can say anything Marcus appears at the door.

"Eyy! Nice to see my favourite Smalling ladies! It's been a while"

"Marcus you saw us both yesterday at the match" Sam says bluntly before walking passed Marcus and into Jesse's house.

"Don't worry Rash I'm happy to see you" I say laughing at the hurt expression on Marcus' face.

"I always knew you were my favourite Smalling. Come on Lucia's waiting to see you" Marcus says dragging me to the living room where most people seem to be. Most people except Jesse and Daniela.

"Montana!" Lucia shouts as she sees me. Who would've thought I only saw everyone yesterday "do you want wine?" She asks I'm guessing having already had a few herself.

"No I'm driving. I'll just have orange juice" I say wishing I took Chris up on the offer of driving me. At least that way I could've had a drink to settle my nerves. Seeing Jesse walk into the living room I smile at him discreetly noticing Daniela not far behind him.

"Hey you made it" Jesse says looking at me "Dani this is Montana, Chris's sister"

"Nice to meet you properly" I say as I look at Daniela. I've never felt so awkward in my life. She looks less than impressed to be meeting me.

"Yeah same. So how long are you in Manchester for?" That was rude I think to myself. She's obviously not thrilled about me being here.

"Actually I'm here for good. I've just moved into Hale Barns and I'm only ten minutes from work so I'll be here for a long time I think" I say. No one knows I've got a job yet and I can tell they're all confused by the looks on their faces.

"What job?" Chris asks.

"Passenger services supervisor at the airport. Slightly different to what I'm used to but I'm looking forward to starting" I say.

"So what does that mean you'll be doing?" Chris asks still confused.

"Basically I'll be managing all of the check in staff, sales agents, sorting rotas, training new staff, dealing with complaints stuff like that really" I explain. My history might be events but I'm ready for the new challenge.

"That sounds amazing. What airline?" Sam asks.

"There's a couple of them so definitely Emirates and British Airways then I find out the rest when I start" I say and I can feel Daniela throwing daggers my way "it must be nice to be home Daniela. Everyone's said how much of a miss you've been lately" I say trying to bring Daniela into the conversation.

"It's okay. I'll be back in California soon though so I can't complain" is this woman for real? She's been home a matter of days and now she's planning on leaving again.

"Dinner's ready" Jesse says and I can tell he feels as awkward as me. This whole situation is messed up. I shouldn't be here about to eat dinner at the same table as his wife.

"Daddy I sit with Tana" I hear Anoushka saying as she comes into the dining room giving me a massive cuddle. The fact she can't say Montana properly yet is the cutest.

"No you're sitting with me" I hear Daniela say and I can't argue with that. She's her mum.

"No mummy" Anoushka shouts with a stamp of her foot. I don't know what it is but seeing her around Daniela she's like a different child, I've never seen her act like this with Jesse or anyone in fact.

"Now Anoushka" Daniela says and the annoyance is ever present in the tone of her voice and her body language as she picks Anoushka up to put her on the seat next to her.

"Daddy!" I've never heard a child scream like this being near their mother. Looking over at Jesse I can tell his heart is breaking seeing his little girl so upset. It shouldn't be this way.

"Why don't I sit next to you as well and Montana can sit in front of you. Would that be okay?" Jesse asks caving in, it's distressing to see this level of sobbing from a toddler. My hopes of sitting at the opposite end of the table to Daniela are slowly diminishing as Anoushka and Daniela reluctantly agree to sitting opposite me

As I work my way through the most painful dinner of my life, I sneak the odd glance at Jesse to find him looking at me every time. Daniela's eyes never leaving me. Thankfully Andreas, Chris and Marcus keep the conversation going with the odd input from Sam or Lucia.

"Has anyone else noticed what Jesse's done?" Lucia asks randomly no one having a clue what she's talking about.

"What have I done?" Jesse asks just as lost as everyone else.

"You're trying to set Montana and Andreas up! We're all couples and them two are the only single ones!" Lucia says getting excited thinking she's cracked the case of the century.

"Okay just chill" I say throwing daggers at Lucia trying to be serious "everyone needs to stop with this craic about me and Andreas! No offence hun but I couldn't think of anything worse than sleeping with you"

"The feelings mutual" Andreas says and I know he's as sick of it as I am.

"He's also a footballer so you're not allowed" Chris says before being slapped across the chest by Sam and being told to shut up.

"Me and Andreas will never be more than just friends" I say and I see the relief on Jesse's face.

"While we're on the subject that wasn't the plan" Jesse says "I just know they're good friends and I was just being nice to Andreas. Getting him out of the house for a while. When I find someone to set him up with everyone will know about it"

"I'm doing okay without you setting me up thank you very much" Andreas tries to come across offended but we all know he isn't.

After dinner Daniela takes Anoushka straight upstairs to bed with Jesse intervening a few times because of Anoushka's screams. No child should go to bed this upset and never because of her mum. I don't want to say anything to any of the girls that are here but I'm getting frustrated at the relationship between Daniela and her daughter. Seeing Daniela come down the stairs everyone looks at her as she asks to speak to Sam. Curious I follow keeping out of view the whole time.

"But why her?" I hear Daniela shouting as I wait outside the kitchen. Getting a feeling she's talking about me I stay where I am "what has she got that I haven't? I'm her mum for Christ sake!" Getting the gist of the conversation I edge closer to Daniela's voice still trying not to be seen.

"Dan you have to remember that Montana spends a lot of time with me and Chris so Jesse and Anoushka have been there at the same time as her. I just think it's a case of Anoushka being used to me and Montana being around" Sam says trying to reason with Daniela. Seeing Jesse walk towards me I hold my finger to my lip gesturing for him to be quiet.

"I've just offered to read my daughter a story and she asked for Montana for fuck sake! I better warn the other girls she's probably using everyone's kids to get to their husbands to see who she can get into bed!"

"That's hardly Montana's fault! And before you say anything yes I'm going to defend her! It's not like you're here so who could blame Jesse for looking elsewhere if he did! And don't try blaming Montana for you choosing not to be around your husband and daughter!" Sam shouts back at Daniela. This is going to get heated I need to step in.

"I'm going in there. I'm not listening to this" I whisper to Jesse.

"Montana no let me sort it" Jesse whispers back.

"Sorry Jesse I'm going in. I need to defend myself if you go in there defending me it's going to give Daniela more ammunition" I say before walking around the corner and into the kitchen looking directly at Daniela. "If you've got an issue with me come to me instead of my brothers wife!" I say already riled up.

"Keep away from my family and we won't have an issue" Daniela says and I see the anger in her face "you're a whore! We don't need a slut like you around here! You're nothing but a home wrecking slag"

"Funny you've got an issue with me when you're the one who leaves her family for weeks if not months at a time. I'd rather be a home wrecker than a shit parent but looks to me like you don't need help ruining your family." calling me all of the petty names under the sun isn't going to bother me and I'll always bite back.

"That's got nothing to do with this" Daniela shouts moving closer towards me and I notice Sam ready to jump in if needed.

"Your three year old wouldn't be asking for a bedtime story from someone else if she wasn't so used to you not being there!" I say trying not to shout back at Daniela. I can't take the moral high ground but everyone knows Anoushka asks for me because of how much time we spend together even when Jesse isn't there.

"If you weren't trying to worm your way in on my husband this wouldn't be happening"

"Hun I'm not interested in your husband. If I wanted him I could have him at the drop of a hat but believe it or not I don't give a flying fuck about what he gets up to" I say instantly regretting it. Jesse's going to hate me. "Fuck this shit I'm going home I'm not listening to this" I say my eyes filling with tears I'm so frustrated.

"Montana what's going on?" Jesse asks trying to stop me leaving the house having not came into the kitchen.

"Get off me Jesse I'm going home" I say trying my hardest to push my way past Jesse and Andreas who's joined him listening to the chaos unfold.

"Montana calm down what's happened?" Andreas asks trying to diffuse the situation.

"Do not tell me to calm down just let me go" I say trying not to give way to the tears that are threatening to fall.

"Montana what was said in there? I'm worried" Andreas asks as I get through the two of them and open my car door having finally got away.

"Nothing I just need to go" I say closing the car door and driving away without a look back. I'm so angry I have to take myself away from the situation or I will say something I regret.