Chapter 130

Unlike last time when she was sick, Melody didn’t complain when Jon made her rest.

The pain was back and she didn’t want to do more than stay in bed. She took her prescribed painkillers but the pain hadn’t gone yet, as long as she lied down it wasn’t so bad.



Three days she had been in bed now, everyone came to see her once in a while but she felt left out of their vacation time. They should be doing fun trips now but there she was, sick in bed, again. Even moving to the couch was too much.

“How are you doing?” Jon walked in the room; he had been gone for over an hour.
Melody sighed, then winced.
“Now why do you do that?” He asked as he got on the bed next to her, he lied on his side, propped up on his elbow. His other arm reached over her, resting on her waist.

“Richie just called.” He said.
Melody looked up at him. “Did he? What did he say?” She asked.
“He just got home and asked if he could come over with Ava.”
“Oh?” Melody asked.
“Yeah, so he could see his mum too but I told him you were all here…” He answred.
“What? Jon, you gotta let him come, it’d be good.” She urged him. She really thought I might be good for him to come over for w hile.
“Yeah but with all the kids.” Jon said.
“Jon.” Melody complained, she knew he’d want to see his best friend now too.
“So I told him he had to stay in the guest house.” He finally finished his explanation.
“Jon!” Melody said annoyed. “You couldn’t just say that the first time?”
“You kept interrupting me.” He teased, even though he kept pausing at every sentence.
“When’s he coming?” Melody asked.
“In two days.” Jon answered.



Jon snuggled down under the sheets, wrapping an arm around her, letting his head rest on his other arm.

Melody watched him, unsure of what he was doing.

“Come on, I want to nap with you.” He urged her.

Melody did her best to move closer to him without causing more pain and closed her eyes, glad he was there with her.

Jon watched her as she fell asleep almost immediately.

He was so relieved she was alright and that she’d get better.

The last week had brought enough panicking moments, with her kids in the hospital, then he had to bring her to the emergency room. It wasn’t anything he’d imagined in their relationship, which made him realize even more that he never wanted to let go. He loved Melody in his arms and hoped she’d stay there forever.



Two days later Melody sat with Jon’s arm wrapper around her in the formal living room, watching a movie with the children.

The pain was finally starting to ease and she could sit up and breathing became easier, hopefully she’d be better after the weekend and they could finally enjoy their vacation.

Jon liked spending time with Melody, there wasn’t anything else he wanted to do. Spend time with his girl, his kids and her kids, it all seemed perfect. This was how their lives could be.

That was what he wanted and exactly what he’d get, he’s make sure of that. After all, he always got what he wanted.



When the movie finished, the doorbell sounded throughout the house. It was the first time the rest of them heard it and Melody couldn’t help but laugh and hurt herself.

“Right on time.” Jon said as he carefully let go of Melody and got up to open the door.

Melody could hear him great his best friend and a minute later Jon walked in followed by Richie who was being followed by Ava.

The house was going to be crowed now, with twelve people in it.

Richie and Ava sat down on the empty couch, the other one was being used by three children.

Jon quickly introduced Ava to Melody and Faith, then added. “Steph is probably in her room.”

Which made Ava get up and walk away.

A few minutes later, so did the three children, the movie was over and adult talk did not interest them.

Jon sat with Melody again, letting her get comfy against him again.

Richie started telling them about rehab, what he learned and who he met, how good it was for him.



Before long Melody was asleep in Jon’s arms.

Jon looked down and his thoughts were confirmed when he saw her sleeping, he kissed the top of her head.

“I see you didn’t pop the question yet.” Richie said after a few minutes when they were sure Melody was asleep.
“What?” Jon looked up, then realized what he meant. “No, the last few weeks have been hectic.” He explained.
“Did you change your mind?” Richie asked a little worried.
“No, even more sure now than before.” Jon smiled.
“Aw man, I’m so happy for you.” Richie smiled back, honestly happy for his best friend. “When are you going to ask her?”
“I’m not sure, before or after the tour and she’s so set on renting an apartment a few blocks away.” He sighed.
“Do you think she might not want to?” He asked worried again.
“Nah, she will when I ask.” He said confident, looking down at Melody again.