Marriage Getaway 2

Chapter 7: Melody's First Date

The next night, Melody and Jai went to the same restaurant Chris took her for practice. Let's see what happens.

"Are you nervous, Melody?"

"No, I... this is my first time in a long time."

"I know ,because of your rape?"

"Yes."

"We're taking it slow, Melody."

"I know. I'm just so happy."

"I know, dear. What would you like?"

"I'm gonna try the baked potato and salad."

Jai could tell that Melody is trying her best, so he tries to comfort her the best he could. As they ate...

"You're actually the first woman in my life to date, and I never knew what dating was until tonight."

"As long as we're learning by doing, we should be ok."

Jai smiled. They talked more about their past, including Melody's journeys as a Homefront Warrior. Jai told her of his rich family history, before Shao Kahn took over Edenia and enslaved him and his parents.

"You were enslaved?"

"A dark time in our lives., But it was your father that slewed him and freed us all."

Melody couldn't believe it. Her father freed Edenia long ago.

"My father was a real hero to me. I lost him twice."

"Your reunion with him was something to behold."

"Yes. I was so grateful. Now I do my part in saving the world."

"And dating was out of the question?"

"I wanted to date, but all my time was with training and family. But because my parents knew of this, they wanted to help me with dating. I felt compelled to do it."

"As was I. When I saw you at the ceremony long ago, I couldn't take my eyes off of you. You were like a angel from heaven."

Melody began tearing up. No man has ever complimented her like that. "Jai, this experience has unlocked new possibilities for me. We both never dated, but yet we never fell in love either. It will take some time for both of us, and eventually, I will finally discover what real love is."

"I feel the same way. I've never fallen in love before. I do agree that we need time for our love to develop."

"Which is why I'm opening up much more. I only hope I don't screw this up."

"Why do you say that?"

"There's always a chance I would say the wrong thing."

"A very slim chance, Melody, but you are growing. In time, we can embrace each other fully."

Melody can ascertain that the date went incredibly well. After the date, Jai took her home and kisses her. For the first time, Melody succumbed to the kiss.

"I will see you again soon, Melody."

Jai portaled back to Edenia. Melody's heart was beating fast. Chris and Jade were watching from the front door.

"Unbelievable," she said. Melody walked into the house.

"There's our sweetheart."

"How was the date?" Jade asked.

"I have you two to thank. Because of you, I now have the perfect man."

"I can sense your love for him is getting stronger."

"Yes. We needed time for it to develop."

"You obviously know what you're doing, Melody. Soon, you'll be experiencing what I have with your mother. All I ask is if you show him if you truly love him when the time comes," Chris said.

"I agree. How are the kids?"

"They're all asleep. They got school in the morning."

"And I'm hitting the gym tomorrow. Because of Jai and his good nature, I'll be going to the gym all smiles. Again, thank you."

"We only want you to be happy,. Have a good night, Mel."

Melody went to her room and slept. She began dreaming of her and Jai on the beach at night, lost in their love. Now that she has a good man, her dream would soon become a reality.