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Chapter Three

I sat alone on my bed, crying. My feelings and emotions are like one big ball in the back of my throat. I thought about going back to him, but I couldn't; my heart wouldn't let me.

"Melfina," Gene said, knocking on the door. "Please open the door. I want to talk to you."

I covered my ears to drown out his voice and laid my head down on the pillow. I wanted to open the door and leap into his arms, and start all over. But I couldn't; I didn't want to get hurt, again.

"Mel," he said, with fortitude in his voice. "Please, Melfina! I really am sorry! You could trust me this time."

I tried to keep myself from walking to the door. With each word from his mouth, it got harder and harder to resist the temptation. I could feel my heart beat faster and faster, as I uncovered my ears. I couldn't resist it anymore. I stood up and walked towards the door.

I opened it. "Gene," I said, but stopped when he wasn't there, no one was. Was I dreaming that? Or was it real? I frowned and turned back to my room.

"Melfina, what's wrong?" a voice asked, as I turned.

I tightly closed my eyes and opened them with a sigh. I swallowed my fear and then turned around, thinking it was Gene. But to my surprise, it wasn't. It was Jim.

"Oh, hi Jim," I sighed. "Nothing is wrong, I'm just tired."

"Are you sure?" He asked.

"Yep," I lied. "Do you know where Gene is?"

"Yeah, I think he went into town for something." He answered. "Well, I'll see you around, bye Melfina." He said and walked away.

I leaned up against the wall and fell to the floor. My heart fell along with me. How could I be so stupid? I should've answered the door when he was there. But, then when I think about it, was he really there or was I just imagining it?

Deep inside, I think I really knew that Gene wouldn't change from being a womanizer. He was always the ladies' man, that's probably why he always gets girls. He has that charm and charisma that any girl can fall for, hell even I fell for it. But then, I see a side of him that no one else sees. It's like I'm the only one in the world who knows the real Gene. The Gene that only I know is sweet, caring, and strong, or is that how I want him to be?

I knew what I had to do. I stood up and wiped away my tears. I stumbled off the ship and went down the terminal. My shoes clunked on the steel floor as I walked off the terminal. I watched as the ship grew smaller and smaller as I walked away.

I walked the familiar street to the dance club. I had to get my mind off of him, that's the only way I'll get happier. I finally got to the club. As I walked inside a burst of music encircle my body. Soon enough, I was under the lights, surrounded by a crowd of dancing bodies. At this point, I didn't care if anyone saw me dancing like a mental person. I started to move my body to the rhythm of the music. It was awkward at first, but then I caught on to the beat and it became easier.

"Hi," a guy's voice said, as he wrapped his hands around my waist.

I jumped when I first felt his hands, but in a way it felt almost right. I turned around and smiled, flirtatiously.

"Does the goddess have a name?" He asked, as we danced.

"It's Melfina" I answered, shyly.

"I'm Jake." He said, and pulled me closer to him.

This is so wrong, but it feels so good. Why am I letting myself do this? Maybe it's not that bad, it's not like I'm going to do anything more with him. We're only dancing, nothing more. Even though I say that to myself, why don't I believe it?

The song ended and we sat down at a table. He was very handsome, but not better looking then Gene, no one is. He had blonde hair, blue eyes to die for, and a really great smile.

"So," he said. "Do you live around here?"

"Umm…" I don't know what to say. I can't tell him I live in a ship, but then I can tell him about Starwind and Hawking Enterprises. "I move a lot, so I really don't have a home. But, right now I'm staying with some friends at Starwind and Hawking Enterprises, it's their business."

"I live just down the street," he replied, and looked in my eyes, as if he was searching for something. "You're very mysterious. You look as if you're hiding the greatest secret of mankind in your eyes."

"Is that a good thing?" I asked.

"Definitely," he replied, and smiled.

I smiled back and blushed. I felt my heart beat faster, just like it does when I'm with Gene. Why do I feel this way? It's like I'm slowly forgetting about Gene and concentrating on someone else.

"Melfina, you're very beautiful. I'm surprised you don't have a boyfriend," he said. "Do you have one?"

I stared, thinking of what to say. I slowly began to shake my head. "No, I don't." I replied. "But, there is the thought of someone."

"Oh," he said. "I kind of figured."

"Don't worry, I'm nobody's yet." I assured. Oh, why did I say that? I'm just leading him on and I shouldn't. "You know what, I have to get going, anyway."

"I'll walk you home." He said, and put out his hand to help me out of my seat.

"Ok," I replied, and began to walk out of the club.

We walked together, hand-in-hand down the street. His hand looked strong, but it felt soft on mine, like in a protective way. We walked down the, now darkened street with only the streetlights as light. I wished the street would unfold into miles and miles, so I could be with him, but eventually I saw the Outlaw Star shinning high in glory. We came to the entrance of the terminal and stopped.

"Did I also mention I travel by ship?" I asked, and giggled.

"No, but then that's the mystery about you," he whispered. "Did I mention that I like you?"

I blushed and shook my head. "No, I don't think so."

"Well, I do," he said, and smiled.

He leaned into kiss me and I just stood there in shock. Soon enough, I felt his lips on mine. My body rushed with bliss and my sadness seemed to disappear. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer to him.

Then I heard something fall and break. It sounded as if a window broke into a million shards of glass. We broke off, and I turned.

My heart sunk low in my chest and my heart stopped. "Gene…" I gasped.

To be continued...

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