THE NEXT DAY
Waking up at 7:00am had given Melissa plenty of time. Today was going to be a busy one.First was her date with Blake, then she would move her clothes and work stuff back to her parents home.Grabbing the medium sized black and dark blue suitcase Melissa started to fold stuff that she needed. Just a few bits, business suits, clothes to relax in, her favourite oversized jumper that fell to just below her bum, several pairs of shoes to match her outfits, hairdryer, straighteners.Leaving the case open on the bed, she grabbed a dark blue towel from the cupboard and went for shower.After finishing her shower, with the towel wrapped around her body and her long her wet hair covered in a towel, she heard her phone ring.Grabbing it and hitting the answer button “Hello Jackson.” She said cheerily.“What do you want?” Jackson asked caution in his voice. Melissa rarely relied on anyone so for her to send a text message late at night and ask Jackson a favour, so Jackson naturally worried.“I need to go home and look after my family’s dogs for a while. Now I know how much you like my place. Would you mind staying here for as long as I am gone.” Melissa asked Jackson because he was still constrained to living at home but also because she could trust him. “Ok. Can Julian stay too?” Jackson asked“Well duh.” Came Melissa’s response “I thought that was a given” she chuckled. “I’ll send you a text later when to come collect the keys.”Lazily Jackson said “K bye.” After hanging up the phone Melissa dried herself and got changed.Melissa had decided upon the black figure hugging skinny jeans, that clung to her long legs making them look even longer, the curve of her bottom and hips. For her top she wore a royal blue vest top, that highlighted her ample chest making it look larger than it was.She wore a simple black brushed leather jacket that made her slim waist look even slimmer. On her feet she wore a pair of brand new black and blue Adidas trainers.Light make up in her face, waterproof mascara, and just a hint of lipstick Melissa grabbed her hairbrush and unravelled her hair from the towel. It was now dry and she grabbed a hair tie and pulled it up into a high ponytail.Looking at her phone she could see she had a little bit of time left. An hour to be exact before Blake was to arrive.Tidying away the wet towels into her hamper, and boiling a kettle this morning she would have to make do with instant coffee, as the kettle screamed and clicked off she got her favourite mug.It was a mug the Ryan had bought for her on a school day trip. It had monkeys on one side and was blue and yellow. It had had the handle replaced from where it had been knocked of the counter and a chip in the centre. Melissa wouldn’t throw it out, because of the sentiment of it.Drinking the hot, bitter liquid Melissa had to admit she was a bit excited, she hadn’t been to an amusement park in a long time, she hoped that they had roller coasters, she loved the thrilling and exhilarating experience of a rollercoaster.As time ticked on she drained her coffee, putting the mug into the dishwasher. Her phone beepedBlake - I’m outside your place.Melissa - Ok. On my way!Grabbing her keys and putting her phone in her jacket pocket Melissa headed out of the door.Blake was stood by his truck, dressed in a black jumper and jeans. His face lit up when he saw Melissa. That aching in his loins was back again. Her face looked like she hadn’t made any effort with make up, yet she still looked amazingly beautiful, she stood in front him smiling “Hi” his eyes drank in every inch of her. Committing her to memory, the longs length of her legs in the skinny jeans, the jacket. Kissing her gently on the cheek, he didn’t dare do anymore otherwise he’d lose control and rip her clothes off and fuck her there and then.“You look beautiful.” Was all he said walking round to the passenger side, he opened the door as she climbed in.Noticing how ladylike she was, her long legs god how he yearned for them round his waist. Shaking his head as he slammed the door Blake wondered what was wrong with him. He was like a horny teenager, in fact he hadn’t been like this as a teen.Getting in the truck, Blake smiled. “Let’s go.” Was all he said before he reversed out of the car park.The amusement park was an hour away. And Blake and Melissa chatted.“So you live alone?” Blake asked he was trying to see how long it had been since Melissa had a boyfriend.“Yeah I have done since I was about 20. First in the U.K. then in New York now here.” She replied. Looking at everything but Blake.Melissa didn’t understand this yearning she had to touch Blake, hold his hand, run her hands over his chest, grab his hair as he kisses her neck. Melissa could feel her cheeks heat up.Breathing deep she readied herself for Blake’s questions “So not much chance for boyfriends then?” He asked nonchalantlySmiling slightly “No. I’ve never had anything long term. It’s only ever been dates. It’s never gotten serious.” Melissa explainedBlake grinned inwardly at this, she’d never had more than dates, she wasn’t the sort to have one night stands, Blake could tell that from miles away. One more question should confirm his suspicions“So when was you last long term boyfriend?” Blake asked kind of not wanting to hear the answerMelissa replied with a mysterious look on her face “14 years ago.”It took Blake a couple of seconds to realise what her age was “You were 11?”She nodded and said “Yes.” Laughing she placed a hand on his arm as it lay on the steering wheel. “What about you? When was your last serious girlfriend?”Blake smiled and said “Ok you win. I have never had a serious girlfriend.”The amusement park car park approached and Melissa removed her hand as he pulled into a parking space near the entrance. Taking off her belt Blake had already got out of the truck and opened her door.“You don’t have to keep opening doors for me you know.” Melissa said as she stepped out “But thank you.”As they approached the ticket booth, Melissa got her phone out. She had wanted to surprise Blake. On Friday when he’d confirmed their date she brought two Platinum VIP Tickets. That allowed them to skip all the queues, and they could stay at the park all day if they wanted to. Even into the evening. It also allowed rental of bathing costumes for the hotels swimming pool and sauna.Melissa said “I’ve got these.” Showing the email to the ticket clerk. He smiled and printed off “PLATINUM WRIST BANDS”“Your wrist please.” The ticket clerk saidFixing the wristband in place Blake leaned over “You’re sly.”Melissa held up her hands in resignation “I plead the fifth.” Smiling Blake took Melissa’s hand and they walked through the turnstile, turning towards her he said with humour in his voice “Brits can’t plead the fifth, it’s for Americans only.” Then he places a simple but breathtaking chaste kiss on her pink full lips. Melissa sighs as Blake pulls away. Pulling her hand he grabs a map and they sit on a bench looking at where to start first.After deciding that they should start on a rollercoaster Blake and Melissa went to the front of the queue. Even at this time the park was busy.Flashing their wristbands they waited for the car to pull in. Sitting in the seat on the outside Melissa put the belt across her lap. Blake got in and sat next to her before the bar went down over their shoulders.This particular rollercoaster had two loop the loops and a vertical drop and was called Lava.After the loop the loop was the vertical drop, as the car reached the top Melissa waved her hands in the air screaming “Whoooooo” at the top of her lungs, sneaking a peek at Blake, his knuckles were turning white and he looked like he was about to throw up. The flash of the camera went off as the car plummeted into the fake volcano below. Getting off the ride Blake was still as white as a sheet. They looked at the photo of the ride, Melissa is smiling with her arms in the air, Blake looks terrified.“I’m going to buy that photo
Blake drove home, as he got out of the truck and locked it, he pulled out his phone.Melissa - Hi Blake, I had an amazing time today, thank you, my parents address is32245 West Park AveSee you tomorrow about 10 am M xA smile instantly came to Blake’s face as he read the message. Melissa had trusted him, trusted him with her parents address, that was something massive.Putting his key in the lock, he could hear Brock moving around inside.Blake loved Brock and there were times he was glad they lived together, he just wished right now that they lived apart. He’d love to bring Melissa back to his place and make her call his name all night long.Pulling up the name of his bar, Blake put the phone to his ear as he opened the front door to the apartment.“Hey Craig, it’s Blake. Listen I know you guys got the bonus from the IBA, I’m giving you all a bonus if you’ll shut the bar tomorrow for me. Thanks dude.”Ending the call Blake pocketed the phone.He foun
THE NEXT MORNINGMelissa got out of bed as the shrill alarm beeped, hitting the button. She got up.The oversized mans shirt she was wearing fell just below her bottom. Walking down the stairs she went and opened the french doors and let the dogs out. Shutting but not locking the door, because the dogs could open the door to let themselves in, Melissa put some food into their bowls, filled the other bowls with water, put them on the floor, Melissa grabbed her mobile calling up “Becky’s bakery.” The voice answered.“Hi yeah, can I get a selection of pastries, delivered please?”“Yes the breakfast box is good. Would you like to know what that contains?” The disembodied asked politely“No that’s okay thank you. Could you charge it to the Hartford account please, would you be able to get it here before 9am? It’s to the residential address you have on the account.” Melissa loved Becky’s bakery, their food is always made fresh and delicious. And Melissa also knew that Ryan
Blake looked from Melissa to Brock, a smile formed on his face. “So this was your business meeting.”He let the statement hang in the air. Melissa spoke “I didn’t know it was your brother who I would be seeing, I was tired when my secretary phoned me and I didn’t look at the name properly, can you imagine what I thought when I saw your twin Brock standing there.” Both Brock and Blake smiled. Brock told Blake “What are you doing here Blake?” Brock had his suspicions about why Blake was there with two bottles of red wine, Brock saw the label and knew that Blake reserved this wine for the VIP area of his bar, and cost $200 a bottle. But he had to hear Blake say the words.Blake opened his mouth and said “Melissa and I are dating.” Melissa’s mouth dropped as Blake admitted it. They’d never made it clear, and Melissa had began to wonder herself, Blake saying that made it clear and it kind of stung a little, which was confusing but honest. Brock turned towards Melissa “I-I look forw
Climbing onto the bed next to her, Blake lay and opened his arms, getting up Melissa grabbed the remote and the wine, when all of a sudden the door to the bedroom opened. In walked Sully, and Storm, Ebony was nowhere to be seen. Sully climbed up onto the big bed, lying horizontally across the bottom, letting out a small “oof” he fell asleep, Storm however wanted to sleep with his humans, jumping onto the bed next to a cuddling Melissa and Blake, he put his paws and head on her thigh, Melissa and Blake decided what movie to watch “Die Hard” came the response from Melissa, Blake looked at her shocked.Shrugging she said “What? I like all sorts of movies.” And put Die Hard on. As they were watching Bruce Willis in probably his greatest role ever according to Blake, Storm slowly crept further over Melissa so his front half was lying on Blake and his back half on Melissa, Storm then proceeded to turn over, lying on his back, all four feet in the air, tongue hanging out the side of his
Blake leaned over and kissed Melissa, it started out as a simple chaste kiss, but quickly grew into a battle of dominance.Stopping for a bit Blake stands up and opens the bedroom door “Storm, Sully out.” Both dogs just look at him never moving. Exasperated Blake runs a hand through his hair, laughing quietly Melissa said in a firm voice but never moving off the bed “Sully, Storm out.” The two dogs got up, giving one last puppy dog eyed look to Melissa they walked straight out of the room, Blake closes the door behind them.Stalking back to the bed, Blake, cups Melissa’s face and kisses her again, deeply, the sort of kiss that makes you loose your breath, pulling away slightly, Melissa’s face was flushed pink. “Blake I....” she said “I’m...” Blake put his hand on top of hers, “Breathe, take your time.” He said gently.“I’ve never had sex before.” Melissa blurted out, clearly embarrassed that she had got to the age of 25 without ever having sex.Blake face became gentle “
Waking later Melissa looked over at the clock and saw it was 1:30 am, Blake was snoring slightly, his arm draped possessively across her waist, turning slightly, Blake’s arm tightened to stop her leaving.As his bicep relaxed she wriggled out from under his arm, she nipped to the en-suite, splashing water on her face, she looked in the mirror, expecting to see someone different staring back at her. She didn’t. She still looked the same albeit with with messed up hair.As she reentered the bedroom, Blake was sitting up against the headboard and spoke “I woke up and you were gone.” He pouted slightly Melissa saw this thinking how adorable he looked in the moonlight. And moved towards him, “Oh Blake, I needed the bathroom.”Blake looked at he mischievously “Well I’m sad now. I need you to make it up to me.” He said with a twinkle in his eye.Melissa kissed him, he was taken by surprise but only for a second as he kissed her back. He hadn’t expected her to be so forthcoming.
Melissa opened her eyes and looked at the clock the red numbers flashed 6:00. Melissa felt something nudging into her lower back. Turning over she saw it was Blake’s cock. At the same time as she turned over his eyes were open.“Good morning beautiful.” Blake said as he propped his head up on his hand. Leaning in for a little kiss, Melissa blinked away the last bit of sleep from her eyes.“Good Morning, handsome.” Melissa said in response. Lifting her head in to kiss him.“Were you watching me sleep?” Melissa asked.“What can I say, you look beautiful when you’re sleeping.” Blake murmured into the curve of her neck.Giving her a long lazy kiss, Melissa returned it. “Are you okay? Not too sore?” He asked worried that his length and girth had hurt her.Melissa was touched at the concern, “No I’m okay.”Blake had a mischievous look on his face “Come with me.” He said getting off the bed and pulling Melissa up by the hand. Following him to the en-suite Melissa reali
After meeting with his lawyer Shane was armed with all the documentation he needed. He got in his car and drove to where they holding Blake. Getting out Shane met with his lawyer. “Mr Hartford. Are you sure you want to do this?” The small man, dressed in an expensive suit and thick rimmed glasses asked. “Mr Lawerence.” Shane turned and looked him straight in the eyes. “If I’m wrong about this guy I want to know. And I’m fairly good a judge of character. I can also tell when someone is lying which is why people hate to play poker with me.”“Then why didn’t you pick up on it when you first met Mr Milligan.” Steve Lawerence asked as they walked towards the entrance. &n
WARNING THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS REFERENCES TO ALCOHOLISM, ABUSIVE LANGUAGE AND SUICIDEIN A CABIN Two men are having a conversation. “What the fuck have you done?” The older of the two asked. “I’m tired of waiting for Melissa. She’s getting further out of our reach.” The younger one said. Slamming his fist on the table the older guy picked up his ringing phone. “Hello. Yes. Yes. Alright.” Hanging up the phone he turned it off. “You could have killed Melissa!&rdqu
LATER THAT EVENING.“Dinners ready.” Blake called to Melissa who had had a nap and a shower. Walking down the stairs with damp hair falling around her shoulders and her face Melissa could smell the scent of baked trout, her mouth salivating at the thought.An hour later with full stomachs Blake and Melissa retired to the couch with a full bottle of Malbec both slightly tipsy.“So I gotta know.” Blake considered for a minute asking Melissa what she saw in Brock. But quickly changed her mind.“What was young Melissa like? Party girl? Nerd? Or were you miss Popular?” He smiled as he said this.“I was very studious, but I wasn’t a nerd, I wasn’t popular either.” Melissa made a face like she was remembering a bad incident. “I was just normal. My turn now.” Melissa squealed with glee “What was Blake like as a teen?”“I was
THE NEXT DAY.“I’m sorry baby. I forgot I’m supposed to photographing the governor and his family. It’s supposed to be an all day event. Until about 10pm.” Brock said guiltily.“What’s the point in being here if I’m going to be alone?” Melissa asked trying her best not to sound whiny.“I’ve spoken to Blake. He will take care of you. I trust him to keep you safe. I trust him with my life. He’s going fishing, and you can go with him.” Brock said plainly.“Fishing? I wouldn’t know where to start.” Melissa said as Brock got out of the en-suite.“Well bows a great time to learn. Listen Blake’s taken time off and closed his bar so I can work and so that one of us can always be with you.” Brock explained gently.Melissa pouted for a brief moment before realising he was right. Blake had put his business on h
Melissa stood up getting ready to leave. “There’s really no talking to you. I came here in good faith to make you aware of what was happening as you don’t care.” Blake ran and grabbed her hand pulling her into his chest causing them both to fall on the floor.Blake looked into her eyes as Melissa lay on his chest. Putting his hand on her cheek a very loving and caring gesture he moved his head up towards hers and kissed her again, this time though she brought her knee up between his legs connecting with his genitals.Blake howled in pain. Sucking at his teeth he howls “Again?” Melissa extracts herself from the floor, and runs to the door.The hot sting of tears in her eyes. She fiddles with the lock as she hears Blake get up.She ran down the stairs, her heeled boots clump clumping as she went.She could hear the pit pat of Blake’s feet as he chases her. “Melissa, honey w
A FEW DAYS LATER“This is soooo relaxing.” Melissa crooned as the masseuse rubbed oil into her back.At the same moment Brock’s phone rang. Adjusting his towel around his waist he got up and took the phone call into the hallway. Melissa allowed herself to think back on the previous days events. “Babe? Babe? Come on wake up.” Melissa shook Brock’s shoulder. Opening a bleary eye Brock looked at Melissa. She was showered and dressed. Wearing black skinny jeans, and a red cashmere sweater, her hair was tied up in a high ponytail and she had make up on. Brock jumped out of bed and in the shower. Showering and dressing in record time he grabbed the keys to the Porsche and they went to the car. Brock snapped his belt in the drivers side, and started the engine, pulling out of the parking lot, before driving off to his and Blake’s apartment. “So you sure you want to do this alone?” Brock asked.
After a little while the doorbell went getting up off the couch Brock got up and walked over to the door. Melissa sat on the couch, her head hanging and tears falling down onto her lap. Gritting his teeth knowing he feels helpless to stop this Brock opens the door. “Mr Milligan?” The detective asks. “Yes. Come in. Miss Hartford is in the living room.” He steps to the side and in the detective walks past him, taking a seat on the opposite couch to Melissa. Shutting the door Brock follows him and sits next to Melissa taking her hand that’s now in her lap. “Can you take me through tonight’s events?” He asks. Melissa nods and starts to recall everything that has happened, including the phone call, the detective writes everything in a notebook. “Ok. I’m going to bag all the stuff and take it to the forensics.” Sliding on a pair of latex gloves, he disappeared into the bedroom. After a few minutes,
Grabbing the phone Brock could see that this has pushed Melissa over the edge. He grabbed the detectives card and typed in the number. The voice came out down the end of the phone as if he’d just been woken up “Yeah?” “Hi it’s Brock Milligan, I don’t know if you remember the break in a Melissa Hartford’s place.” Brock said into the phone. “Yeah. I remember. What of it?” The voice said no longer full of sleep. “There’s been a development.” Brock said putting his arm around a now shivering Melissa and guiding her into the living room. “On my way.” The detective said before hanging up. Brock pressed the red button to cancel the call. And sat Melissa down next to him on the couch. “Baby, you okay?” He asked worried that this would be a tipping point for Melissa, knowing that even the strongest of women would find it difficult to cope, with everything that happened. “Y-yeah.” She said haltin
Melissa awoke to bright sunlight streaming through the glass windows. The warmth felt nice on her skin. Rolling onto her side she opened a sleepy eye, she had a sudden feeling of dread, as she saw a tie that was not Brock’s, and a memory of last night came flooding back, Chris, she remembered the way his hands felt on her body, and the way he felt inside her, for a brief second she smiled then she felt an arm drape across her. That feeling of guilt gnawed away at her insides. She’d cheated on Brock. A single tear ran down her face as she realised this fact. She was in her own world thinking of what to say to Brock how to redeem her relationship when a voice, thick and scratchy from having just woken up, startled her. “Good morning babygirl. Not too stiff I hope.” The voice came from behind. She immediately turned over, and was met with Brock’s smiling face, an eighth of an inch of stubble, and very messy hair. Bro