Yay… chapter 7… and the reviews keep coming… you guys are great. Anyway, this chapter truly does get back on track… so with out further postponement…
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Here we go…
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February 14th, 7:00 am- Valentine's Day
Leehalt watched as Melody sipped a beer sitting at a table all alone. It was kind of strange; a beer in the morning? Leehalt came closer.
"A beer? I thought coffee was your poison of choice in the morning…"
Melody didn't even have to turn around to see who it was; she recognized the voice almost instantaneously. It was Leehalt, returning to scoff at her emotions… Okay, so the man didn't actually do that at all, but she was angry and drunk so it didn't matter.
"Yeah, well… not today," she replied curtly. Leehalt scowled.
"Look it's not like I care about you or anything but you shouldn't drink so much…" he advised.
"And why not?"
Leehalt seemed a bit startled by the question. "Well, because… because we need to complete the plan, of course."
Melody looked a bit crestfallen. "Is that the only reason?"
"No, course not… You shouldn't drink because… it's not good for you," he amended. Melody beamed at him.
"Oh, well then Leehalt, you've managed to win me over…" Melody stood up setting her beer aside. "Let's go get me a man!"
A few bystanders turned to face Melody, who was seemingly oblivious to all the attention she was receiving. Leehalt, however, was a bit unnerved by the looks people gave him. Why did Melody always have to be so loud?
Melody noticed the look Leehalt had on his face and laughed. Bringing her volume down she mumbled, "Come on let's get to work… we're going to be late…"
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Dear Melody,
Why send a letter when you are so close? Why send a letter when your heart is so close to mine? I send a letter because I'm afraid… afraid of rejection and afraid of the consequences…
Actually, I must apologize, I don't fear the consequences. I know a lot of things could happen…and most of the consequences seem less than pleasant… but it will all be worth it if I can have you by my side forever.
I'll give up what I must… my past, my pride, you name it, anything. I will follow you through the vast wasteland if only to hear you say three little words…
I love you… And wonder if you feel the same…
Your willing slave in mind body and soul…
Melody looked up from the letter as she traced her finger over an empty envelope. For a moment she was still, then with a firm resolve she picked up a pen and signed 'Werner'. She folded the letter carefully and placed it in the envelope. There it was all done, now they just had to get this to Ekatrina. Once Ekatrina saw it… there'd be a bit of trouble that's for sure…
Melody sighed. She actually didn't even care any more… the only reason she was still carrying it out was to help Leehalt...
Melody frowned. Why was she so stupid? Malik had always been there and she hadn't ever noticed her feelings. Now that she had pissed him off she couldn't keep her mind off of him. She couldn't stop thinking about his face… she remembered every little detail, from his blue eyes, to his velvety lips and the way his jaw bone jutted out just below his ear. Melody blushed furiously as her thoughts wandered down his neck, past his collar bone and further still… she sighed.
Melody got up. Werner was supposed to be here by now… he was never one to be late…
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"Uncle Elliot, Uncle Malik!" shouted Virginia as she ran to greet the two men. She jumped onto Elliot, who barely caught her. "I missed you guys!"
Elliot smiled as he set her down. "I missed you too, Virginia." The little girl turned to face Malik.
"What about you? Did you miss me Uncle Malik?" she asked peering up at him happily.
"Of course I did. I cried everyday for weeks after you left," replied Malik, smiling a bit. Virginia giggled.
"That's not true," she accused cutely.
Malik sighed. "Ah, you've caught me… I only cried for a couple of days." He looked around. "Virginia where are your parents?"
"They're here… they're just walking real… slow…" Virginia sighed deeply. "They take so long to do everything!"
As if on cue, Werner and Ekatrina entered. "Virginia keep it down…" chided Ekatrina gently. She looked at Elliot and Malik. "Oh hello… it's been a while hasn't it?"
"Nice to see you again," stated Elliot. Malik nodded.
Ekatrina stepped forward. "I'm so bad with names… Mr. Enduro and Mr. Bendict?" she asked as she pointed to them respectively.
"Yes… but Mr. Bendict makes me sound awfully old…" said Malik. Virginia nodded.
"Yeah mommy… he's not old like Uncle Leehalt or daddy…" scolded Virginia as she pointed at Malik.
Ekatrina smiled at her daughter. "Okay, then Malik it is." She seemed thoughtful for a moment. "And you're Elliot, right?" Elliot nodded. "Your hair color makes it you easy to remember."
Virginia jumped up in excitement. "Yeah, I like his hair because it's all silvery and cool. But, I also like purple hair… hey, where's Aunt Melody?"
"Yes… where is Melody? I've been worried about her… she's been acting strangely…" commented Werner speaking for the first time in a while.
Ekatrina frowned slightly. "Melody? Oh Melody… the woman with the purple hair."
"Yes, Melody Vilente… the woman with the purple hair," mocked Melody as she walked up to the other lady. Using her three inch heels to her advantage, Melody looked down upon Ekatrina. "Hello Mrs. Maxwell," she greeted making Ekatrina cringe.
Ekatrina quickly regained her composure. "Hello Miss Vilente," she retaliated.
Melody struggled to suppress a growl. She had remembered hating Ekatrina but not loathing her. She had forgotten that Ekatrina was beautiful and kind. And she hadn't realized that Ekatrina was so close to Malik…
"So what brings you here… you visited not to long ago…" Melody continued trying to keep her tone somewhat pleasant.
"It was five months ago…" replied Ekatrina.
Melody smiled. "Yes, I know…"
The room was deadly silent. She could see Malik from the corner of her eye; he didn't look like he appreciated her show. Oh well, the look on Ekatrina's face was enough to compensate for his disapproval. Ekatrina opened her mouth to say something twice but changed her mind at the last minute. Ekatrina felt every staring at her… why wouldn't anyone intervene?
"Melody five months was too much… I missed you…" whined Virginia as she tugged at the folds of Melody's dress.
Melody was silent for a moment. "Yes, I missed you too…" she whispered. Melody smiled kindly. She couldn't keep it up, not with Virginia looking at her like that. "Do you want to see something cool?"
Virginia nodded. Melody grabbed her hand and led her away.
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