Melody's POV:When I reached his studio, which wasn't hard to find through some Google search, he wasn't there."He isn't here?" I asked one of the guards.He looked down at me with a pointed stare."No, ma'am. He isn't." Maybe he was just making that up so I won't go inside. But like, why would he?"Alright." I said backing off and walking the opposite direction.I took out my phone and called Asher for the third time. Why wasn't he answering? Was he really mad at me for that day? Maybe I shouldn't have been so desperate.But to my surprise, he picked up this time."Hello?" "Asher! Why weren't you picking up?" I exclaimed.I saw a lady giving me a stare. "I...didn't know you were calling." He replied.Their was this something in his voice which I couldn't put my finger onto. He didn't sound like the normal Asher."Where are you?" I asked. "Because I know you're not in your studio."I most definitely did not want him to lie to me. Not now, when I really needed to see him."Why do
Melody's POV:I opened my eyes in surprise. It was definitely more than surprise. I was shocked. His hazel eyes looked back at me.Too close."Wh-" I started but he interrupted me by kissing me again.I could not feel a single thing except his hand on my neck and his arm around my waist. And the way his lips felt against mine. Something tugged inside me, pushing me closer towards him.He pulled apart an inch, looking down at me. I was as speechless as ever. I didn't know what to say or how to react to this. I gulped noticing how tightly my fists were clenched against his shirt. I found my eyes looking back at him again."Asher-""Don't make me change my mind, Mel." He murmured.I blinked feeling my heart race.Was this really happening?"But-" He interrupted me by pulling me in for another kiss.And once again all my breath rushed out of me. I could feel something erupt inside me. I could feel my heart racing. I could feel my face heating up. But, I couldn't help this time. I gave in
Melody's POV:Lucy and Dad were going back to California today. Which meant leaving me alone in the house. Again."Why do you guys have to go?" I asked for the hundredth time.It wasn't fair that I came here only for weekends and they won't be here. Not even Tristan."Lucy's family event, Mel." Dad repeated patiently, while packing his suitcase."But I come here on weekends only, Dad." I sat down on his bed. "Either it's some sort of Lucy's family wedding or Lucy's family event."I didn't want to sound rude but I didn't want to end up alone here either. Dad looked at me apologetically."I'm sorry, kitten. I wouldn't have gone if it wouldn't have been important." He said.I realized how childish I sounded. Wasn't I the one making him fly from California up here in just a night because I had a concussion? The least I could do is let him enjoy an event peacefully."And we'll be back tomorrow night. That would leave Sunday for us to enjoy." He said with a smile.I sighed and gave him a sm
Melody's POV:Somehow they were asleep."I think that may be the hardest work I've ever done." I whispered, sliding down against the wall in front of Tristan's bed.John had insisted on sleeping here rather than the guest room. I guess he was quite fond of the video game vibes coming from here. Not to forget how messed up this room looked, thanks to Tristan.Asher sat down beside me and picked up a broken CD from the floor. No wonder why John insisted sleeping here."I didn't imagine I would be doing this when I came at your house." He agreed.That's when it hit me. He had came here for a reason. And I didn't know what."Why did you come here, anyways?" I asked."To check up on you. For real."He didn't sound like he was lying."But you didn't come check up on me last three days?" I asked, placing my head on his shoulder.I felt so exhausted. I could probably sleep through an apocalypse right now."I know. I'm sorry for being too busy." He sounded genuine. "There wasn't a second when
Melody's POV:"So, like I mentioned." I trailed off, looking at Mr Brown.He raised his eyebrows at me. Probably waiting for me to go on. Surprisingly, he had been the one who got late this time. Stuck with family."And like you said...you'll think about it." I added, not breaking my gaze from him.I was trying my best to give him small clues. Maybe he'll remember what I was getting at.Which he did."I thought about it." He answered."You did?"He nodded."And I think it won't be wise enough to carry out such a measure." He shrugged.My hopeful expression fell into a frown."At least, not without your parent's consent." He added.Which, if he asked, would be a simple refusal from dad. Dad clearly didn't want me to know. And it never helped. I always looked for more. More of my memory."That's not an option." I murmured.Each day I got more curious, more frustrated. A part inside me felt scared of what must've happened before I woke up in the hospital. What was so rough that made them
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
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
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