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Melody's POV:The wind whipped my hair across my face as I walked down the hill towards the town. I should've at least gotten a jacket because these cold winds weren't helping at all.You didn't have time before. You don't have it now either.If anybody realizes that I'm missing back at the house, I'm so going to be trapped. Maybe even grounded. But being grounded didn't sound that bad comparing to what I had in mind. If my plan works out, maybe being grounded would be the least of my worries.I managed to reach the busy streets. People were busy like always even though strong winds were blowing most of their things. I went inside the flower shop, grateful for the change of environment.A chubby woman was busy packing some white tulips into a box. When she saw me, her expression turned from concentration to shock and back to a calm expression.I had no idea people could change their faces this quickly."Melody, dear." She greeted though I'm sure I heard a sort of edge in her voice.Ju
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Melody's POV:I was 99 percent sure another flashback was coming any second when I held the snow globe in my hand. But of course, that 1 percent won and the next thing I knew...fire.It all happened when Amelia decided going shopping is worth a party. Specially a college party. I wasn't planning to go either but part of me thought Amelia would want to. Turned out the opposite.Our conversation went something like this:"You guys coming to the party?" Selina asked rummaging through her closet for a decent dress.I had been sitting on my bed with a blanket over me as I continued to study what Amelia and Selina did. I had no idea how people could party on a Monday night. Aren't they supposed to attend classes tomorrow? I didn't say that out loud trying not to offense Selina or Amelia, who -at that moment- I thought was going."No. We aren't going, Selina. Melody and I are going for shopping instead." She said from behind a carton.She had been busy in the two boxes since we came back fro
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Melody's POV:"What the hell, Melody? Are you really that crazy?" Asher asked pulling me back.I should've been shocked finding him here but there were mix of emotions inside me at the moment. Panic, fear, shock. I must be dreaming.I looked behind the shelf in panic. I may have been crazy at that moment but thinking of Amelia out there was enough to make me think otherwise."Amelia is in there. Oh God, I've got to help her." I said trying to break away from his grip.The heat was now burning my face. It was getting too hot in here, too suffocating. Asher pulled me back in place."No. You're not going in there." He said firmly.I couldn't believe him. I looked back at the place I saw the silhouette. My head was ringing with the shouts. I had to help her. I struggled trying to push him away as a sinking feeling settled in my stomach. If something happened to Amelia..."God, Melody! Stop it." He shouted. "She's fine! She's outside, alright?"I stopped struggling this time."Really?" I a
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Melody's POV:"It's all my fault." Amelia muttered for the hundredth time as she shuffled inside our room.I wasn't even surprised she was saying that. She liked blaming herself for everything."Really Amelia, it's fine. It isn't even bleeding." I said reassuringly.I had managed to burn my hand in the whole process of escaping the fire. Amelia had noticed that when we reached back to our dorm and she was literally freaking out over it.She shook her head and came towards me with the first aid kit. She took out the antiseptic cream and applied it gently on my hand."Melody?" She asked. "Did something happen between Asher and you?"The giddy feeling almost returned to my stomach thinking about what had actually happened. I couldn't help but think how good it felt against him. Especially when his arms were around me."He...made me get out alive from that shop." I answered.She didn't look like she heard it."I'm so sorry for leaving you alone. I thought something will happen to you. I f
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Melody's POV:"Alright everyone, partner up among yourselves and go ahead to each microscopes. Prepare the slides and I'll be coming there to watch your progress." Mrs Nash said before straightening her crooked glasses.Amelia pulled me along to the farthest microscope as we got busied in the apparatus."So you got the phone?" She asked adjusting the lens.I had been standing there not sure what to do until I saw Mrs Nash coming. No way in hell am I receiving a C in this too. She loves giving me a C.I busied myself in refilling the dropper."Yeah. I got it." I said before glancing at her.I hadn't got any time to talk to her about any of that. Yesterday had went by so quickly. But I hadn't explored my old phone either. It just seemed like I was trying to invade in someone else's life."You didn't tell me Asher is supposed to be a singer. A really famous singer." I stated slowly, not loud enough for Mrs Nash to hear who was just few steps away.She sighed and looked up at me."Your Da
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Melody's POV:I was wrong.I should possibly restrain myself from hoping the best. Because Asher didn't come.I reached the Grand Park ten minutes before the time we had agreed on. I hadn't told anyone, not even Amelia. She just knew I was in the library. I had sat on the bench looking around for him.He hadn't come.Part of me was kind of expecting that all along. Why in the world would he even take it seriously since I practically told him about that at midnight? Most of all, why in the world would he even take me seriously?I had stayed there for a whole hour, hoping I was wrong and he would come. But people had started retreating, and so did I.And most worst of all, when I went back to the dormitory, I had seen a mail for me. A mail from my Dad asking me to visit the principal's office for my scheduled counselor's meeting. Believe me, I've never felt more unlucky. I guess I had some talk to do with my dad. But right now, I headed off to the principal's office.I didn't need more
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Melody's POV:This time when I reached the Grand Park, he was already there. My heart skipped a beat when I saw him. I almost wanted to turn back and leave.Whatever happens just don't lose hope.I looked at his back profile, sitting on a bench looking like he didn't care if people were giving him stares. Not mostly since there were mainly children around. I still had a hard time thinking he was supposed to be a singer.Well, he was supposed to be a singer. I can't possibly change that. The thing was, why didn't anyone tell me before?Inhaling an encouraging breath, I went towards him. Each step I took, I felt my heartbeat increasing. I sat down on the bench beside him. On the far end.God, please don't make this any more awkward."Hey." He said with a small smile.My heart skipped another beat. I didn't want to look like an awkward mess."Hi." I replied back.He looked comfortable. While I felt like I could just walk back and leave. Curse my stupid attitude."It's a nice...place, isn
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Melody's POV:I had the same dream that night. Again it was horrifying. I woke up in a daze, shaking. I hadn't slept after that."I've been having dreams. Nightmares, actually. I think I should drop the medicines for a while." I told Amelia later in library.She looked at me in sympathy and shook her head."I don't think that would be wise." She said.I knew she would say that. They didn't know how horrifying it felt when I couldn't have escaped those creepy woods. At some point I had thought it wasn't a dream after all.I nodded and stood up, slinging my handbag over my shoulder."You're coming?" I asked her.She again shook her head without looking up at me."I'll come when I'm done with this."She was busy doing her English assignment. I sighed and exited the library into the dark, night sky. Earlier, I had a talk with Dad on the phone. He had been giving excuses for why I should attend my counselling sessions. Thankfully, they will only be on Mondays and Thursdays.I had to agree
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Melody's POV:"I think that's...more than enough." I said eyeing the amount of flour."No no no. I think it needs more of it." Lana picked up the pack of flour and started adding it in the dough. Which looked a bit rough.I took it from her before it completely fell in the bowl. Not getting the clue that it was a lot, she still stuffed her tiny hands in the dough."Why is it so hard?" She asked before stumbling back at the stool she was standing on. Thankfully, I caught her right in time. But the bad thing was that I kind of lost my footing."Woah-" Asher was right in time to stop me from falling. "-I thought you guys were baking cookies?"Lana straightened up and hopped back on the stool. No wonder she was excited."We were." I poked a finger at the dough. "But someone added a lot of flour."Asher pulled me against him and chuckled."Aw, I thought I was good at baking!" Lana complained with a pout before wrapping her arms around my neck. I wasn't surprised how she liked hugs just like
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Melody's POV:When I opened my eyes, I wasn't in that same alley. Or that same street. I didn't have any idea where I was. Except that I was in a car. And the car was driving off to somewhere.It took me minutes before my view adjusted over to the speeding car. Blinking for a while, I straightened up and looked to my left."Cameron?" I heard my voice breaking out the silence.Realization hit me like ice cold water."Didn't think you'd wake up this soon." He muttered before changing the gear and speeding the car.I had to grip my seat from falling over. Looking over at him, I realized how he was the same as I'd last seen him. But then again, he wasn't. Something was different.This wasn't the Cameron who gave me a ride from that disastrous party."What...what are you doing?" I asked, gulping my sudden fear.My head still ached a bit.I saw him give me a glance before back at the road. Both the sides of the road were covered with trees. The night wasn't helping either."I'm finishing it
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Melody's POV:When Asher had made me listen to his new songs, I had fallen in love with him. All over again."Can I point out how much talented you actually are?" I asked, taking off the headphones he had given me earlier. Turning around in the chair, I faced him. He was sitting on the grey couch at the corner of the room, waiting for my reaction."Really?"I narrowed my eyes at him."Are you serious? How can you not have any confidence in this?" I asked pointing off to the large screen.He leaned back on the couch with a shrug."I was thinking of not releasing that one." He pointed off to the song I was just listening. The song that made me fall in love with him. Again.My eyes widened at that."I swear to God, I'm not letting you make the biggest mistake of your life." I said.I saw some of his nervousness draining away as a smile twitched on his lips."Biggest mistake?"I turned around before looking at the screen all over again."I'm sorry, Asher, but I'll have to break up with yo
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Melody's POV:"So when am I getting a sneak peak on your new album?" I asked as we exited the café.Today was the last day at college, the last day of the semester. Part of me felt sad leaving my friends and part of me was looking forward to the vacations."You aren't." Asher said walking beside me.I frowned and looked at him. "Why not?"He ran a hand through his brown curls. Something felt off about him."Because I'm going through a major case of self doubt right now." He replied.My lips twitched into a smile but I stifled it for his sake."Oh, come on." I nudged his arm lightly. "You and I both know how perfect it's going to be."He looked at me, still in doubt."You haven't even listened to it.""Well, that's why I am asking you to give me a sneak peak." I said with an eye roll.The frown still didn't leave his face. I came in front of him, making him stop."Hey, I swear I would give you a hundred percent honest opinion. If it would be trash, I'll say it's trash."The frown final
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Melody's POV:I broke out from my thoughts when I felt a hand on my shoulder."There you are!" Amelia came with a wide grin.I blinked before forcing a smile on my face. Looking back where Asher had been, I didn't see him anywhere. I knew I had to talk to him."Where's everybody else?" I asked her, referring to Selina and Riley."Oh, they're back there." She waved her hand behind her.As if on cue, Riley came followed by Selina."That was some serious performance."I took out my phone, texting Asher.Me: Where did you go?"It would've been, only if that girl beside me hadn't been screaming like shit." Selina said with an eye roll.A part of me wasn't expecting Asher to reply. Not at all. But when I felt my phone vibrate in my hand, I perked up.Asher: Backstage.I didn't see the reason to waste anymore time than I already had."I'll catch a ride back myself. See you guys later." I said with a rush moving towards the backstage. Before I could've, Selina stopped me."Oh no, you're not l
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Melody's POV:As expected, dad hadn't taken the news as easy as Amelia had. At first, judging from his expression, I knew he didn't believe me. Thankfully, I had Amelia by my side."Melody, this isn't some kind of joke." He had said, looking between me and Amelia."It isn't, dad." I had told him. "I do remember everything."I had told him about my flashbacks just like I told Amelia. He had been surprised. I knew it would be harder confessing this to him than anybody else. But when he had given me a relieved hug, everything had been worth it.Thankfully, none of us talked about my mother. I was trying my best to forget her. Saying that I didn't miss her would be wrong. I did miss her so much. And I knew this wasn't her fault.But I didn't want to face her above all of this. And I think dad felt the same way."Things could've been worse." Amelia said before sitting down on my bed, beside me.I tried not thinking what worse could be for now."So, what are you wearing for the concert toni
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Melody's POV:What I had imagined once I'd get my memory back was everything getting happier and alive once again. For some reason, it turned out to be the exact opposite.Mainly because my missing memory had been gone for a reason. I hadn't been ready. And now that I knew it, I'm sure why I wasn't ready to accept it.But I had promised to try and move on. Everyone had already moved on. Only I was left behind spending my entire weekend with Asher. I hadn't been ready to leave him and face the reality. I was scared what I'll face.Until today.When I went back to my college, I was expecting something different. After all, Riley had been there with me. The girl who can't keep such kind of an incident all to herself. Thinking that she wouldn't have told anyone would be impossible for me.I couldn't blame her.Surprisingly, when I went back, I didn't notice people staring at me. Nobody glanced at me the second time. Everyone looked normal.But once I opened the door to my dorm, I knew I w
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Melody's POV:I couldn't help but flinch as harsh sunlight made me open my eyes. My head was pressed lightly against someone's chest. I didn't have to look up to see who it was.I blinked twice before pressing myself closer against him. In response I felt him wrap his arm around me.Seconds passed by until I was sure I couldn't just push all those thoughts away. I didn't want to think about it. Not a single thing.But those thoughts were banging against my skull, wanting to be noticed. I closed my eyes and held onto my breath.Sudden flashes crossed my brain. Everything that I saw yesterday. Everything that I remembered now. I couldn't even imagine myself pulling away from Asher. I wanted to lay still forever.I didn't know what feeling was overwhelming me at this point.Knowing that it was Asher I lied to. It was him who always trusted me and all I did was lie to him.I pulled away and sat up. I don't think I wanted to cry anymore. But something inside me was still crying. I just wan
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Melody's POV:I saw mom leaving dad. How hard it was for me to choose. I saw myself leaving with mom, knowing it was the best decision. I saw how my life ruined in seconds.I saw myself getting bullied. Getting pushed against the lockers. Seeing myself flinch every time but not standing up to them. People whispering behind my back in school hallways. Looks of disgust at my back.I saw Tyler. The way my eyes shone every time he passed by. His smiles. Him being kind towards me even if everyone hated me. I saw how alive I felt whenever he was around.I saw Jordan. I saw what my life was back at mom's house. I saw her leaving off to another city. I saw myself cowering away whenever Jordan shouted. Alyssa snickering at my state. I saw myself hiding in the basement, covering my wounds. I saw how bad it was when Jordan came home drunk. I could smell the alcohol on him. I could sense the fear inside me. More shouting. Him touching me, punching me, slamming me against the wall.I saw how I tr
