Chapter 3

When Melanie finally opened her eyes, she felt terrible. When she realized where she was, and who was on her bedside, she felt worse.

There looking her in the face were Derwin and Jason. Both had looks of sheer concern. Melanie hoped that neither saw her open her eyes, but unfortunatly, they were both already coming to the head of the bed to speak to her.

"Thank God baby. You really had me scared. How are you feeling?" Derwin was just glad that she was ok.

"Yes baby, Im fine. I just feel a little groggy. Um.. Hi Jason, what are you doing away from home this late?" Melanie was hoping to herself that none of their secret had been leaked to Derwin.

"Derwin called me as soon as he got here, so I rushed here as fast as I could. Kelly wasn't able to make it because she had to put Brittany to bed for school, so I promised her I would come and check up on you, and make sure you were ok."

"Oh, um... thanks. No offense, but Derwin, of all people, why did you call Jason?" Melanie couldn't believe what she had just heard. Derwin hadn't spoken ro Jason since he found out about that night.

"I just figured that it was time to forgive and forget. You got to let things go eventually, or they will bring you down in the long run."

"Derwin that is exactly why I love you. Your such a strong man." Melanie looked at Derwin with loving eyes as he bent down to kiss her. She could see that Jason was somewhat uneasy, an could see the jealousy in his eyes.

"I love you too Melanie! Im about to run to the cafeteria baby, you need anything?"

"A cup of ice water would be great baby, thanks." Melanie never thought that Derwin would leave her alone again with Jason, but she knew he meant every word he said. If was was truly over it, he would have to learn to trust her again. If he only knew...

Jason waited until he was sure Derwin was out of earshot before he started to speak again.

"I really am glad that you're ok."

"Let's just cut to the chase, what are you doing here Jason?"

"Honestly Melanie, I just came here to make sure you were ok. When Derwin called and told me that he had forgiven me, for the first time I saw him as a man, an not just the rookie. That's when I realized that you really are happy with him. I love you Melanie, and all I want is for you to be happy. If being with Derwin is what makes you happy, then so be it. Im sorry for whatever pain I have caused you. And just in case you didn't know Derwin told me about the baby. I know it's mine. But we can keep this between us, an if there is ever anything that the baby needs, you can kjust let me know, and Derwin will never have tohear a word of it. I love you Melanie."

Melanie couldn't believe the words that had just come out of Jason's mouth. Her life could finally come together. Her and Derwin could be one big happy family.

Melanie's thoughts were interrupted when Derwin walked in the room.

"Melanie, Jason, I just saw Kelly rushing up the stairs, and she doesn't look happy at all"

Melanie and Jason exchanged looks and feared the most. Each in their own minds were hoping this had nothing to do with them, and she was just really concerned for her friend. When Kelly came in the room, her words shocked everybody.

"I had just put Brittany to bed for school in the morning, and decided to fix me a glass of wine, put on some comfortable sleepwear, and head to bed. Well, i decided what would be more cute than having my man come home and see me in nothin but one of his football jersey's? So I went in his jersey drawer and found a reciept for a payment on a Mercedes Benz. We dont have a Benz, but Melanie does. Well Im thinking if this is in his jersey drawer, whats in his sock drawer? When I opened his sock drawer I see two reciepts for $300,000 pieces of jewlery. Jason has never brought me anything that expensive, but Melanie sure the hell is wearing some nice ass jewelry to be with a rookie. And to put the icing on the cake, when i went in MY panty drawer to put some on, I find two thongs that I bought Melanie for her birthday. So, Melanie, Im goin to ask you this once, and one time only, why in the hell are you fucking my husband?"