Chapter 15

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 is

32245 West Park Ave

See you tomorrow about 10 am M x

A 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 found Brock sitting at his laptop, looking at pictures, a flyer next to him. Picking up the flyer, reading it aloud “Featherlite, we help support new business ideas.” Snatching the flyer out of Blake’s hand Brock raised an eyebrow, “You’ve not been working?” His voice hoarse.

“Nah man, I’ve been on a date with the most amazing woman.” Blake had now moved to infront of Brock, as Blake couldn’t see what was on the screen of the laptop, Brock pulled up a picture of Melissa, standing on stage at the IBA, her auburn hair glowing under the stage lights, her red dress making her look angelic but devilish, the curve of her breast, her long legs peeking out from the slit in her dress. God Brock was hard. It took him a few seconds to realise Blake was telling him about his date.

Smiling, Blake said “Well that’s it. Goodnight Bro.” And within three steps had shut the door to his bedroom.

MELISSAS PARENTS HOUSE

Pulling the heavy bag up to the house, Melissa unlocked the door, with the spare keys her parents gave her.

Walking into the hallway it was beautiful decorated with warm colours of orange and gold. In most places it would look tacky, but in her parents place it looked the best.

Going up the stairs with the heavy bag, Melissa found her room. Opening the door, she put the bag on the floor and switched on the light.

The room was perfect. It had cream walls, a four poster bed and an en suite bathroom, a walk in wardrobe and a balcony that overlooked the swimming pool and patio area.

Putting the bag on the bed Melissa set about putting her stuff away. Once everything was sorted she went back downstairs to let the dogs in from the run they were in.

Melissa’s family had three dogs a German Shepherd called Storm daft as a brush but an excellent guard dog and he loved his humans. An all black Belgian malinois called Ebony who liked to think she was top dog. And finally the boss that was a St Bernard called Sully short for Sullivan, he was old now at nearly 10 and he had been Melissa’s best friend. All three dogs had ran over to her, knocking Melissa to the floor and giving her licks all over.

After giving them something to eat, Melissa grabbed the good bourbon that she knew her dad hid in his office and sat on the couch with the dogs. Flicking on Netflix, her phone rang, picking it up Sully growled. He hated phone calls, it meant less scratches behind his ears, shushing him Melissa picked it up.

“Mel, it’s Dad, are you okay? Listen there’s a bottle of bourbon in my office by all means finish it. Help yourself to anything. We love you. Grandpa Bill says hi.”

Melissa smiled “Hey dad, ok I will and tell Grandpa Bill I said hello and he better get well soon. Or he’ll have me to deal with.” Laughing down the phone Shane said “Ok sweetie, we love you.” Melissa heard “I don’t.” From Ryan.

Melissa said “Tell Ryan I don’t love him either. Bye dad.” And hung up the phone.

Flicking through movies Melissa decided to put on her favourite anti hero Deadpool.

Warm and comfortable, Melissa quickly got into the movie and before she knew it her eyelids were closing and she was fast asleep.

A ringing phone woke Melissa, looking at the phone she could see it was gone midnight.

“Yeah?” Melissa said her voice heavy from sleep.

“Did you get my message?” Sam asked

“No sorry Sam.” Melissa said as she moved the heavy dogs from on top of her. “I booked in an appointment for tomorrow, at 9:00 I was waiting for a response. Sorry boss.” Sam said guiltily.

“Honestly it’s nothing for you to apologise for. Ok. I will have the meeting at my parents place. I won’t have time tomorrow as I am busy after that. Goodnight Sam.” Melissa explained before hanging up.

Getting her personal mobile, she called Blake. “Hey Blake, it’s me. Sorry for calling you so late.” Feeling guilty at ringing at that time of night, she could hear in his voice she’d woken him up.

“Is everything okay?” Blake asked slightly confused.

“Yeah. I have a meeting tomorrow, my secretary reminded me and I completely forgot. The thing is I don’t know how long it will take. So can we meet at 11:00 instead of 10:00. I should be done by then.” Melissa said silently praying

“Of course baby. Don’t worry. I don’t mind meeting later. Maybe we could have some dinner together too.” Blake suggested to make her feel comfortable.

Smiling down the phone Melissa sighed “Ok see you tomorrow.”

Putting the phone down, Melissa locked up and went to bed followed by her entourage of four legged friends. Not before setting an alarms clock for 7:00