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Seventy Five
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Just One Hug Seventy Six
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
Just One Hug Seventy Seven
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
Just One Hug Seventy Eight
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
Just One Hug Seventy Nine
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
Just One Hug Eighty
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
Just One Hug Eighty One
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: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: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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