Chapter 19

The next morning Melody slept in until 10 before getting up. She stretched out and wondered if Jon would be up yet. She decided to wait to phone him until after she showered.

She stepped out of bed and went into the bathroom and turned on the hot water, letting it warm before she got in. She took a towel out of the linen closet and put it by the shower before undressing and getting in the shower.

After her shower she got out her cell phone and phoned Jon. It took him a while to answer but he finally did.

“Morning, hon.” She said, happy she got the first word this time.
“Morning, babe, you’re phoning early.”
“It’s almost 11 Jon, you should be up and at ‘em.” Melody said happily, she was in a really good mood this morning.

“Too early.” He said. “So, what are you doing today?”
“I’m going to the mall when I’m done talking to you. I’m getting you your birthday present. You like red don’t you?” Melody asked.

“Yes, what are you getting?”

“Now why would I tell you?” Melody teased.

“Right, you wouldn’t but I guess it will be red?” He asked.

“Yes it will be.”
“What time will you be home? So I can phone you before the show tonight?”

“I’m not sure, but I’ll be home by 5 because the kids are coming over at 6.” Melody explained.
“Ok, I’ll phone you at 6.15. Have fun shopping.” He said.

They said goodbye and hung up. Melody put her shoes on and got her purse, ready to leave. She got in the car and drove a short 15 minutes to the nearest mall.

She stopped to buy candles first; she found some scented tea lights. She tried out a few smells but finally settled for the ones smelling like roses. Melody took a whole pack and considered buying other kinds of candles, but thought these would be good enough as she could just place them anywhere. For a moment she considered rose petals but thought it would be a bit stupid and thought that was a guy’s thing to do for a girl, so she left it. She paid for the candles and searched the mall for a Victoria’s Secret.

She walked past the food court and decided to stop for a snack first since she had skipped breakfast and it was now after noon. She got herself a sandwich and sat down, trying to think what she exactly wanted to buy. Now she knew it had to be red and of course it had to be sexy.

After her sandwich she got back up and went to look for the store. As she was looking she walked passed another store and decided to go in there instead.

Melody was looking around, not exactly knowing what she should get. She had seen a few red bra’s with matching panties but not quite what she wanted. Normally she found it quite annoying when sales people came to ask if they could help but this time she needed the help. Finally someone noticed her and asked her. Melody explained it was her boyfriend’s birthday on Wednesday and she was looking for something to surprise him and it had to be red. The sales lady motioned to the sets Melody had already seen and she explained she wanted something sexier as all the bras just looked casual.

The lady explained to her they kept those more back in the store. Melody hadn’t known and followed her to the back of the store.

This time there were more that appealed to her. The sales lady left and told Melody to ask when she had any questions.

Melody looked around until she saw the perfect one. A lace and silk satin bra, it had bows on each strap and in the centre. Melody loved it, it was simple but very nice, and she liked the boy shorts that went with it, entirely made in lace. She looked around on the hook for her size but couldn’t find it. She took another size and went to the register to ask if they had her size.

The sales lady said she couldn’t promise anything as it was an older collection and was very popular but went to look in their stock anyway.

Melody waited anxiously for the lady to return already thinking if she got a bigger size it might work too. Finally the lady returned. “It’s the last one.” She said as she handed it to Melody. Melody couldn’t be happier. She went back to the hook to get the shorts and try it on. Under the bright lights in the dressing room she noticed it was more of a dark pink with red lace. She decided it had red, so it would work. She looked at herself in the mirror and confirmed it was perfect, the lace looked nice and she had a nice cleavage. She couldn’t wait to show Jon, he would love it for sure.

After she got dressed again, she took everything to the register and paid. She had thought it would have been more expensive but it wasn’t too bad.

She walked out of the store what else she should get. She had everything she needed to surprise Jon but champagne. Melody knew nothing about champagne or wines so decided to pass on buying any and just get it from room service.

A bit of make-up did sound nice and Melody went to search for a drug store. She didn’t come to the mall often. She usually went shopping in the city when she needed something and went to the mall for last minute items. She was glad to know she could find everything she needed in the mall anyway; it would save her trips to the city from now on.

When she found the drug store she got some deep red lipstick and mascara. She didn’t want to wear much make-up and thought that would be perfect. She walked around the store just browsing around to pass some time when she saw a rack with condoms. She thought they could never be too safe and got a pack.

After that Melody thought she had everything and went back home. She put everything away in her closet and was done right in time the kids got home.

As usual they brought a lot of noise with them. Melody always thought they would get less noisy at coming home if they got older but now 5 years later, it was still a busy commotion. Once they all had their bags back in their rooms and told her the most important stories she could start dinner.

Just as Jon had said he phoned at 6.15.

“Hey, how did your shopping go?” Jon asked her when she picked up.

“Great, I got everything I need.” Melody told him.

“What did you all buy?” He asked.

“You’re not tricking me.” She laughed; he didn’t give up on finding out.

“Well, I like cookies; did you at least get me something delicious?”

“Very delicious, but no cookies, sorry.”

“Aw, I really wanted cookies.”

“Sorry.” She said. “Oh, I’m asking the kids tonight to meet you.”

“Great, any idea when?” He asked excited.
“The second week that you’re off.” She said. He had the first 3 days of the week off when Melody would have her kids.

“So Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday?” He asked.

“What about Tuesday? Then I work at my brother’s cd store and I can go home earlier.” She explained.
He liked the idea and agreed. Jon told her about sound check and how easily things had worked. He was sure it was going to be a great show. He promised he'd tried to phone her back later and they said goodbye.

Melody finished dinner and got all the kids at the table.

Chapter 20