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Hi everybody! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! I decided to post one last chapter before the new year! The next update will be either before or on January 9th to commemorate the one year anniversary of Forever Rising Phoenix, which will also be updated! It seems obvious that Gareth and Melody have a lot of sexual tension, huh? Hehe :P Sorry if Beth seems a little out of character, I just wanted her to let her hair down a bit.
Chapter Ten: Second Guessing
Calabasas, Thursday, October 9th, 7:40 am,
LORI
"So it's been almost a week since you've spoken to him?" I asked Melody as we turned the corner of Collingwood Circle. Every day for the past month and a half, we've been getting up early and going for walks around the neighborhood. It was a relaxing exercise and it gave us time to talk and catch up before the day got busy with our other obligations. Sometimes we'd bring Simba and Butterscotch along with us, like we had today.
"Yes, it has. We were going to hang out on Saturday, but I said I forgot I had errands to run. I'm too embarrassed, I think now he just sees me as an easy piece of ass."
I rolled my eyes. "Melody, no. I see the way he looks at you. It's so cute, you two have a total puppy love thing going on, but I've noticed you're a little bit shy, like how you won't openly kiss him in front of us."
She raised her eyebrows at me in confusion. "What? Yes, I have."
"Not like Rick and I kiss each other. It's more like a peck and it's usually when nobody is around, like last week before I came down the stairs. Plus, Maggie told me the same thing."
"Ok, you're both right. Simba, stop smelling Mrs. Kirkman's grass! She already thinks I'm a little slut, I don't need her thinking my dog is untrained." Melody pulled Simba away from The Kirkman's lawn, and that was when a sudden thought dawned on me.
"Is it because of what happened in front of the neighbors and that's why you won't kiss him more often in public?"
She nodded. "Yes, and I know it's something I need to get over. Believe me, I wanna kiss him like in the movies, more than just a peck, but I'm worried I'll scare him off."
"Don't worry what Mrs. Kirkman and the other B.O.B.s think. If you want to kiss him, kiss him! That's how I feel with Rick."
"Roberta Kirkman is the queen of the Bitter Old Bitches. If Gareth and I last, I will, and nothing will stop me. I'm not too freaked out that I haven't heard from him as much, I know that they're putting the finishing touches on the Trojan and Audi accounts, not to mention prepping for the Mikimoto presentation in a few weeks. Plus, we're both preoccupied with baseball, too. The Giants won the Wild Card Game and are facing off against the Cardinals. I still don't get how you're married to a Dodgers fan."
"Baseball wasn't one of my dating requirements, but it seems to be yours, which is why Gareth is perfect for you."
"He's a little too good to be true, Lori. I'm waiting for the bottom to fall out. Watch, it will be something like "Hey, Melody. I've decided to get back with my ex, she promised never to cheat on me again." Or "I'm moving to Siberia forever." Or "I've come to the realization that I'm actually gay and you disgust me.", and they'll all end with "Sorry, babe, but thanks for that outstanding blowjob. Maybe you should pursue a career in porn after all."
I couldn't help but start laughing, my little sister had a tendency to be kind of nutty with her theories. "Melody, do you listen to yourself when you speak? Do you think if he were any of those things that I'd beg Rick to fix you two up? Absolutely not, you know me better than that, I'd never do you wrong, munchkin head." I ruffled her hair, which made her cross her eyes and stick her tongue out to the side. "Hey, I've got a great idea. Rick and I are going out on Saturday, why don't you have a movie night? Invite your friends, order some pizzas, it'll be fun." I had been suggesting to Melody for quite some time that she have a movie night at the house, considering we have a huge TV and she has over 600 DVDS, I figured it would be good for her.
She thought it over for a moment before nodding with a shrug, but I could see the slightest hint of a smile. "Yeah, ok. I mean, let's hope people will come since it's two days away, but I'll definitely do it."
"Good, and invite Gareth, too. A week is long enough, just break the barrier."
"I'm trying, I really am. Did I tell you that he wants to introduce me to his family?"
"What? No! Why didn't you tell me sooner?! Honey, that's so great!"
"Yes, I know, but I'm kind of nervous. This is the first guy that's wanted to bring me home, what if they don't like me?" I looked down to see the disbelief in her eyes and it really broke my heart how she doubted what a truly wonderful girl she was.
"Not gonna happen, they'll love you." While I already knew that, I just hoped Melody would come around and believe it as well.
Panera Bread, Sherman Oaks, 12:46 pm
MELODY
"I'm so glad we still have Panera Thursday." I said to my mom after our food was brought to the table. Last summer, after an unsatisfactory experience, we decided to give Panera Bread another shot and have been coming here every Thursday since. No matter what, rain or shine, we never missed a Panera Bread Thursday.
"Me, too. How are things going? I feel like we hardly talk anymore, Melody."
"I know, right? It's been about four months and it still feels weird not living with you."
"I know, but it was time for me to let you fly away from the nest. You're going to be twenty one soon, you're already graduated and trying to pursue your career. By the way, have you heard back from any of the universities you applied to?"
I shook my head. "Nope, not yet. The letters probably got lost in the mail." I had applied to some of the best schools in the country and out of eight, I had only gotten into six. Pepperdine, UCLA, LMU, Columbia, Dartmouth, and Pace had all accepted me based on my grades and extracurricular activities, but what really sealed the deal was my admissions essay about how my famous father's rejection was the fuel that strived me to be the best I could possibly be. Yes, there were times where I did own up to being The Governor's daughter, which I know is shameless, but it was so rare it didn't even matter. I was trying to figure out a way to tell my family I had gotten in, but I was worried they'd miss me too much, especially my mom and Lori.
"I'm sure. What else is new? How are things with Gareth?"
Just hearing his name made me smile and a bit jumpy at the same time, I couldn't help it, I guess that's what love does. "They're good, he wants to bring me home to meet his moms and siblings. I really like him." There's no way I was about to tell my mom that I had fallen in love with Gareth, because I already knew she was going to tell me that it was way too soon. Even though I could tell my mother anything, I wasn't telling her that I gave him a blow job after one in the morning in a jungle gym, I'd never here the end of it.
"What's not to like? He's articulate, polite, has an incredible job and a sense of humor."
"And he's a total hottie." I sighed, resting my chin in my hand as I thought of his sexy lips, his eyes, where his hands were the other night… Except Mom made a bit of a face at that comment, which left me feeling uneasy. "What?"
She shook her head "Nothing, hun."
"Come on, Mom. I know that look. Spill the beans or I'll eat your bread." I had a mischievous glint in my eye as I grabbed her French baguette, but she placed her hand over mine before I could fully slide it off the plate.
"You will not. Alright, fine, I'll tell you. It's not that Gareth is ugly, I guess he's good looking, but you've always had a thing for those soft, effeminate types."
My mouth flew open in shock. "I can't believe you just said that! Gareth is freaking hot, sometimes I have to stop myself from full on licking his face. Those lips, and that jaw, ooo baby."
She cracked a smile. "Alright, alright, I get the point, jelly bean butt. Gareth is the type of guy that you should be with. He makes you happy, which makes me very happy, and that's all that matters, your happiness. I only want the best for you girls, I hope you always know that."
I nodded. "I do."
"Are you excited to meet his family?"
"Yes, excited and a little anxious. This is the first time I've ever met the family of somebody I'm dating, what if they don't like me?" I said as I started spreading yellow mustard on my turkey sandwich.
"Oh, shugie, you're a lovely girl, I'm sure you'll dazzle them, and no, I'm not simply saying this because you're my baby."
"Thanks, Mom." No matter what, my mom always knew how to cheer me up. "I'm having a movie night at Lori's on Saturday, wanna come?" My friends adore my mom and are always asking her for advice. Sometimes, I think that they're only friends with me so they can be close to her, but I know that's not true.
"Thanks for the invite, Melody, but I already have plans for Saturday night."
"Ooo, is that so? What, do you have a hot date or something?"
"Actually, yes, I do." Mom said before blowing on her soup.
"Don't act all coy with me, Mommy! I want details, so spill!" It had been such a long time since my mom dated. The last man was Tony, a thirty six year old failed actor turned Cadillac car salesman who was only interested in her being his sugar mama. When the money was stolen, he hit the road, which was a shame because him and I had grown very close. I hoped that this new guy was worth it, and I personally thought any guy would be crazy not to date her. Mom was gorgeous, intelligent, funny, had an actual personality and sense of humor, not to mention a total survivor. She's a catch!
"There's not much to say. We've been dating for almost two months and I have a good feeling about this one, I think you and your sister will like him. I just don't want to jinx anything by blabbing too soon."
I could tell she was holding something back, but I decided not to further pursue it, because I trusted her judgment. "Alright, that's cool. Are you going to bring him to The Monster Mash Bash?" Every year, Rick and Lori would throw this elaborate Halloween party at their house, or as I dubbed the event "The Monster Mash Bash", turning the place into a haunted mansion with sound effects and fog machines, the works. As always, I would be helping Lori, because when it comes to party planning or organization in general, we're a pair of aces. Noah and Glenn had already been hired to DJ and film it all, respectively. Gareth was coming as my date, I had asked him while he was in Toyko and he happily accepted, all that was left pretty much is to find a sexy costume. We're supposed to go shopping next week, so I really need to get it together and speak to him.
"I don't know, yet. Maybe for Thanksgiving if all goes well. Are you bringing Gareth to Lori's?"
I kind of grimaced. Since losing our money and house, Lori was hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas, which started two years ago. Being so accustomed to having it at my house, this wasn't sitting well with me, I felt like I had lost a huge part of me and the holiday spirit, but I was going to suck it up. Even though things were a lot better now, I'm still pretty damaged from everything that happened, and I honestly didn't know if I'd make a full recovery or forgive my mom.
In my mind, I made a selfless sacrifice by allowing her to take my money to pay the mortgage, she thought she'd be paying me back soon, it's what her lawyer had led us to believe. Instead, I ended up jeopardizing my future when we lost everything. It wasn't her fault, but I still held some resentment. Dr. Mamet says I have to forgive her, but this really turned my life upside down. Losing everything, being rejected by some and being too proud to take help from others. Up until we lost our house, I hadn't told anybody what was going on, not Maggie or Beth or Tara, my mom didn't tell anybody either, until after a year of being house squatters following the foreclosure, we had to leave.
We could have stayed with Lori or my aunt Rachelle, but Mom was too embarrassed. I had applied for over five hundred jobs and couldn't get hired except the occasional makeup gig, and it didn't help that I wasn't driving until last December when I finally passed my driving test, but even then my dad refused to give a shit and pretty much ignored me, which was the tip of the iceberg for my depression. I can't help but wonder if we'd still be living with Grams if I hadn't bumped into Merle and he got us the jobs. Mom was able to go off food stamps, but because I don't make enough, I'm still on them, which again, my dad doesn't care about. Once again, I saved the day, but when it comes to family, sometimes you have to be a savior. Gareth had to with his family, and I kind of had to with mine as well.
"What, so he can be bombarded by Grams and Great Grandma Jun-Jun?" Jun-Jun was my glamorous, sass talking, hip swagging, great grandma that always said whatever was on her mind and was way over the top with everything she did. Jun-Jun was considered a clone of Joan Rivers but without as much plastic surgery, she was actually pretty fun to smoke pot with. While Grams drank, Jun-Jun smoked pot, but she was also an overbearing Jewish mother. I knew that I would be blitzed with a thousand questions and comments, but I had a feeling she would ultimately like Gareth.
"Gareth seems like he could handle both of them."
"Let's hope so. Who knows if we'll even be together by then?" Once the words flew out of my mouth, I hoped that we would be officially together by then. As hesitant as I am to move forward, I could see myself with Gareth, but I need to figure things out already.
Malibu, 2:00 PM
"Chica, there's nothing wrong with giving a little blowjob! You're totally overreacting."
"I don't know. Close your mouth, Rosie." I said as I applied warm bronze gloss on her lips. Rosita "Senorita Caliente" Espinoza was the female equivalent of Daryl, one of the most well-known and popular actors in the adult entertainment industry. Earlier this year, she had been exposed as Lieutenant Governor of California Caesar Martinez' mistress and revealed all the sordid details of their affair on Dr. Phil and Good Morning America. It was basically a combination of a sob story and a harlequin romance, the first half was Martinez saying she was his true love and he would leave his wife and children for her while the second half was how he liked to have sex during charity dinners and balls, getting off on the thrill of possibly being caught.
Unfortunately, stories like this all have the same ending: Martinez made a public speech expressing his sorrow to look like a better man, his wife stayed with him because she was too weak to make her own way, and Rosita faded from the headlines. A lot of people thought she was a dumb, home wrecking slut, but I actually liked her. That, and after what I did with Rick, I really have no place to be judging anybody on infidelity. Besides, The Lieutenant Governor of California's mistress and The Governor of California's troubled daughter? It was practically a match made in dysfunctional heaven.
"From what you told me, it sounds like you made his night. I want details, woman! What did it look like, or rather, whom did it look like? Lexington Steele? Csoky Ice? Johnny Sins? Frank Major? James Deen? What about Daryl?" She smiled slyly as I rolled my eyes while applying shadow on her eyelids.
"I don't know, Rosita! Ok, fine, I'll tell you. I was able to get the whole thing in my mouth and not gag on it…" I looked down, silently giggling. I actually really liked doing that to him, and I kind of hoped that my apprehensions would wash away soon so I could do it again, in addition to seeing what else would happen. "Come to think about it, everything about his light saber was perfect, but most of all, it didn't reek or taste like salmon wrapped cock, like so many others do."
"Whose cock didn't reek like it was wrapped up in salmon? I know mine never does, I go Axe Body with that shit."
I knew my face was probably cherry red the minute he stopped speaking and I looked over to see Daryl approaching us with a smirk on his face as Rosita tried not to snicker.
"That's right, Papi. I definitely know your taste inside and out."
"Oh, my god! How much of that did you hear?"
"All of it, actually. Who we talking about, the new guy?" Daryl asked as he adjusted his red and black silk robe. People discredit porn stars a lot, because Daryl was so much more than that. Even before he was approached for Fifty Shades, Daryl was in the headlines. Two years ago, he and Merle played a huge part in the passing of Measure B, the "Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act", requiring all porn actors to wear condoms during filming, which was done to limit the spread of HIV/AIDS. The Dixon brothers were also famous for their stints in the World Poker Tour, with each of them winning twice.
Rosita nodded with a smile. "Yep, our up and comer over here got her man up and coming."
I slapped my palm to my forehead in embarrassment as the two of them laughing, despite the fact that it was funny.
"You get her to spill the beans about the new boyfriend, baby brother?" Before I could even answer, Merle walked up. My mom had told him that I was dating Gareth when I was a little discreet about why I was so happy at work, and ever since then, I was getting pestered left and right about it. It wasn't that I didn't want to discuss it, believe me, I did, I guess I was a little shy to say how he's just so fantastic.
"Hello, darlin." Merle smiled as he wrapped an arm around my neck and gave me a kiss on the head.
"Hey, M.D." I had grown really close to both Daryl and Merle in the past few months that I've been working for Vivid. In a way, they were my saving grace, rescuing me from the Tony Robbins freaks and helping me get on my feet again workwise. All in all, they were very protective of me, so I understood why they were so curious about my love life.
"More or less, sounds like she kneeled at the altar for this guy."
"Hey!" He slapped Daryl upside the head. "Watch your language in front of Melody. That's her business to share with whomever, not yours."
"Alright. Damn, brother, get your rocks off or something." Daryl rubbed the back of his head. It was pretty funny to see them interact, especially when they were goofing around, and I could feel more was coming by the looks they were giving me.
"Melody, you've been walking around for the past month like you've had wings on your shoes. I can tell by the look in your eyes, somebody's in love!"
"How can you tell, from the five times you've been married?" Daryl lightly punched Merle in the arm before they both looked back at me.
"Why don't you bring this guy around so your Uncle Merle here can see what he's all about? I gotta make sure he's good for our youngin'."
"No way am I bringing him or any guy I date on the set! I'd be totally embarrassed."
"There's nothing to be ashamed about."
"I know, I know. You'll meet him eventually, at the Monster Mash Bash, thanks for R.S.V.P.'ing. Which reminds me, I'm having a movie night on Saturday, do you guys want to come?"
Rosita nodded. "Sure. Text me the info."
"Yeah, I'm game."
"Sorry, kid. I've got plans. Maybe a rain check." Merle ruffled my hair. "But I can't wait for the party, I've got the mother of all costumes."
"Yo, Melody! Heads up!"
As I looked over my shoulder, I didn't have time to react at the giant ball of hot pink that came flying my way and literally knocked me off my feet and onto the floor. Whatever sent me flying seemed to weigh a ton, and I began to struggle before Daryl lifted it off of me so I could finally catch my breath.
"Agh! T-Dog! What the heck?!"
"Sorry, I thought you could catch it." T-Dog was one of the head production assistants, whose job consisted of running to the Hustler store to get dildos and other sex toys, which contributed to a lack of fun and personality.
"Very funny." I rose to my feet and brushed myself off as I looked over to see a life sized metallic pink Hello Kitty wearing a San Francisco Giants baseball hat and jersey. My face broke out in the biggest smile, despite my embarrassment over the fall. "Awww! It's so cutie! Whose it from, T- Dog?"
He shrugged. "I don't know, I just deliver. There's a card on the hat though. Peace, T-Dog out." T Dog made a fist to his chest and pointed at me before walking off.
"I don't think you need to read the card. I haven't read it yet and I already know who it's from."
"Don't get your hopes up, maybe it's from my dad." I looked over at Daryl, Merle, and Rosita for a brief second before we all burst into laughter.
"Like he'd ever do anything that spontaneous." Rosita commented.
"Totally." I picked up the card and my smile broadened when I read it.
"Melody,
Thinking of you, thought I'd say "Hello". :)
Hot Lips."
"Yeah, very sweet, does anybody wanna take over? Holding this damn thing has made the sash on my robe loosen." Daryl whined.
"Ha, sure, I've got it, dude." I took the massive Hello Kitty out of his arms and put it in the spare makeup chair.
"Finally. Sounds like somebody's in love with you, back."
The tint in my cheeks became even pinker as I blushed and looked down. "Nu-uh! We haven't talked in a while, maybe he just misses me, but I don't think its love yet." The thought of Gareth being in love with me too made my heart beat accelerate. While I wanted him to be my boyfriend, I knew that he couldn't.
"Well endowed and well mannered. Sounds like a keeper, girlfriend." Rosita elbowed me with a smile.
"He could have just called or texted you, but he went out of his way to send you something special. Just think about it, Melody. Ok, places everybody! Daryl, Rosita, to the bed." Merle said, clapping as he walked off with Daryl and Rosita following him. They were right, this was very heartfelt and I was touched, it also provided me with a great icebreaker.
Yogurtland, Reseda, 4:30 pm
"Do not tell your sister we went here, or she'll chew my ass out. I shouldn't even be eating this, I've already had a cupcake today when I was at Panera Bread earlier." Beth and I strolled out of Yogurtland, our new favorite frozen yogurt joint, and took a seat at one of the front patio tables. We used to frequent Golden Spoon quite often, but last year most of them closed down and turned into The Tizzy Café, so we started coming to Yogurtland. As crazy as this sounds, yogurt plays a big part in our friendship. It brought us together as kids and even now when things are rough, having a heart to heart over a cup of fro-yo was good for the soul.
"Relax, you've already worked out twice today. You're way too hard on yourself. Besides, I love Yogurtland. They have way more flavors than Golden Spoon, not to mention the metallic spoons and Hello Kitty cups are so cute." Like me, Beth also found joy in the little things in life.
"Didn't you see my driving companion?" I nodded my head out to my car at the giant metallic pink Hello Kitty strapped in my front seat. "My lover butt sent it to me."
"Awww, that is so sweet! I know I told you this, but I really like Gareth, Melody. It's almost like he was tailor made for you! Maggie and I were discussing it, you're both G+M AND G+M! Gleggie and Garody." Again, like me, Beth was also a hopeless romantic. Back when she was with Jimmy and Zack, I worried she was a little naïve, but she's definitely pulled her head out of the clouds now.
"I know, she told me that earlier at Zumba. I know there's something being hidden from me about him, I can't shake the feeling. This is torture, why can't I just stop all this and let go? I let my guard down enough to give him a blowjob and look what happened. I've barely talked to Gareth in a week."
"I think you're afraid of getting hurt, Melody, but what I don't get is why you think you're not worthy of getting a great guy, or why you're doubting that he's genuinely interested in you. If he wasn't interested, would he have asked you out again after you cried at dinner?"
I shook my head, swirling around the rainbow sprinkles in my yogurt. "No, but maybe that was out of pity."
"If it was out of pity, he wouldn't have asked you out for a third date. If he was trying to get into your pants, I'm sure he would have tried something by now, don't you think? Gareth wouldn't have met your friends if he wasn't interested in being a bigger part of your life, nor would he want to introduce you to his own family. I watched you two all night at the party, and he was just mesmerized by you, MeMe. Please give him a chance, and give yourself a chance to be happy, too."
Beth looked at me with sad eyes. I knew she was right and that I had to let go of my inhibitions, because it might just cost me what has so far been my best relationship.
"You're right. I really need to stop being so damn stubborn. How's your bananas foster cinnamon roll oatmeal cookie?" I took a bite from Beth's cup, to which she laughingly scoffed.
"Hey! Well, how's your birthday and red velvet cupcake batter lava flow?" She took a bite from my cup next and we both started laughing.
"Don't forget, we're yogurt sisters for life, Bethy."
"Forever and always." We clinked our spoons together before going back to our respective cups.
"So Saturday night Rick and Lori are going out, she thinks that I should invite some friends over for a movie night. Are you and Noah free? Gleggie is already coming, Sasha might stop by, same with Daryl and Rosita, I just need to text Tara and Stefon."
"I am working on the farm with my dad in the morning and then studying for a test, but I'm free at night. Let me ask Noah. Have you invited Gareth?" Beth asked as she whipped out her phone and sent Noah a text.
"Uh, not yet."
Her mouth flew open. "What? Why not? Call him right now! I bet you haven't even thanked him for Herro Kiki yet." "Herro Kiki" was what we called Hello Kitty when we were little, and it kind of stuck.
"I can't call right now, he's probably busy, and I know I'll just get tongue tied. I'll text him." The truth of the matter was that I was waiting until he got off work so I would have his undivided attention.
Beth shook her head. "No, you won't. You're calling him right now." She started bopping her head from side to side with her usual trademark smile. "Call him. Caalll him. Caaalll hiiim. Caaaallll hiiiim. Ca-"
"Alright, alright, alright!" I held up my hand. "Now all I can hear in my head is Matthew Mcconaughey saying that. It's settled, we're watching Dallas Buyers Club." We looked over at each other and started laughing.
"Sorry about that, you just needed a push."
"I know, I'm calling him right now." I whipped out my phone and scrolled through it for Gareth's number. "Happy?"
She nodded as she took another bite of my yogurt with a smile. "Mmhmm."
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