This is a short sad chapter… Poor Virginia…
Standard Disclaimer: Nope, I don't own it
Here we go…
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February 14th, 11:40 am- Valentine's Day
Virginia stumbled through the hallway crying. She had to find her mommy; her mommy always knew what to do… Why couldn't she find her? Everything looked blurry… where was her mommy?
She burst another door… where was she? A couple more doors were opened and nothing. Virginia another opened a door, finally finding her mother talking with Malik. Ekatrina looked up, coming face to face with her teary eyed daughter.
"Virginia what's wrong?" asked Ekatrina worriedly.
The little girl threw her self on to the floor, near her mother and buried her face in her lap. She began to mumble something into Ekatrina's dress.
"Virginia honey, speak up," pleaded Ekatrina.
Virginia lifted her head. She swallowed… the lump in her throat wouldn't go away. "Mommy… Daddy doesn't love you…" she whispered in a raspy voice.
Malik was gravely silent. Surely Melody hadn't… she wouldn't. Not through Virginia…
"Oh Virginia, of course he does," assured Ekatrina.
"No he doesn't." Virginia lifted her hand. She uncurled her fingers revealing a crumpled ball of paper.
Ekatrina gently took the paper from Virginia. She flattened it and tried to straighten it out. Her blue eyes scanned over the letter quickly. Though slightly smudged by Virginia sweaty palm, the hand writing was the same she seen in all those letters Werner sent. It was the same… but it couldn't be.
"Virginia don't worry…" Ekatrina looked over the letter. "I don't know what this is all about but we'll figure it out when your Daddy comes back." She didn't sound very convincing and Virginia gave a helpless little cry.
"But what if he never comes back… what if Auntie takes him away forever…" shouted Virginia in despair.
"Your father would never do such a thing." Virginia seemed to calm down slightly.
"Can I see the letter?" asked Malik suddenly. He couldn't let this go on with out knowing what was going on.
Ekatrina nodded distractedly. She handed him the letter. He read it to himself.
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…
Werner
Malik smiled grimly. It seemed just like the bull Melody would write. She had done a good job too… stringy handwriting just like Werner.
"Ekatrina…" he mumbled gently. "I'm going to leave you two alone, do you mind?"
"No, no it's fine," whispered Ekatrina.
He nodded and walked out.
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"What do you want?" asked Melody sounding angry but looking shocked.
"I want to know why you gave that letter to Virginia," demanded Malik.
Melody frowned. She had almost expected an apology from the look on his face. But once again he came to defend someone else. "I didn't, I just wrote the letter; Leehalt gave her the letter."
Malik sighed. "And you let him?"
"Yes, I did," replied Melody.
"I can't believe you'd do such a thing… she's over there crying."
Melody leaned forward, scowling. "Well, I don't care, she could cry her eyes out and I still wouldn't care."
"How can you not care... it's"
Melody cut him off. "If it'll help me it doesn't matter who gets hurt," she announced cruelly. "If you care about the girl so much, then go ahead, ruin my plan…"
Malik looked at her angrily. "I… I…" Melody smiled slightly… Malik never ever stuttered.
"You what? What are you going to do?" Melody didn't really care if he ruined Leehalt's chance at love… well not much. He didn't answer so Melody shrugged her shoulders and began to leave.
As she walked out the door she heard Malik whisper, "I won't do a thing…"
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So how was it? It was short… a little too short. Oh well. I'll update on Monday or Tuesday. Review.